Facility Overview

Turn to the Essentia Health-St. Mary's Children's Hospital for a wide range of pediatric medical care. You'll find us in Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Our emergency department offers a dedicated pediatric waiting room on level three of the hospital. We also offer a pediatric inpatient unit and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)  and a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) on level 8 of the hospital. Helping your child overcome complex medical conditions is what we do best. From birth to young adulthood, we’re here to support your child and family when it matters most. We’re a proud member of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions. As one of Essentia Health's Catholic facilities, we strive to provide holistic healing for all human life.

Why Choose St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital?

Our Children’s Hospital is supported by a wide range of pediatric specialists. Our nurses also are certified in the care of pediatric patients. Essentia offers the most extensive pediatric hospital care north of the Twin Cities, so you can get more of the care you need close to home.The medical teams in our pediatric hospital have a deep passion for helping children. Our smaller setting allows us to get to know your child and treat them like—well—a kid. Our care also extends to your family as we get to know you and guide you through your journey with us.

Pediatric Hospital Services

Pediatric patients at St. Mary's Children's Hospital have access to the full range of hospital services offered at St. Mary's Medical Center. In addition, they have access to following pediatric specialties:

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Services may be provided by a visiting medical provider who sees patients here on a limited basis.
Services may be provided here via a secure video chat with an off-site medical provider.

Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Hospital Services

If your child has a test or procedure done at our hospital but is not admitted, he or she is an outpatient. Common outpatient services may include X-rays, labs, and emergency room care only. If the doctor admits your child to the hospital for an overnight stay, he or she is typically an inpatient.

Charges for Hospital Services

We are committed to price transparency and provide a full list of services offered at this hospital and the related standard charges. A charge is defined as the dollar amount Essentia sets for a hospital service and does not include any discounts negotiated with insurance companies.

Pediatric Emergency Care

If your child has a severe or life-threatening medical concern, rely on us for 24-hour pediatric emergency medicine. Our emergency room is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center as designated by the American College of Surgeons and recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Child Life Specialists

Our child life specialists are experts at calming young patients so they can get the care they need with ease. Ask your care team about our child life specialists.

Surgery at St. Mary's Children's Hospital

Learn what to expect before, during, and after your child’s surgery at St. Mary's Children's Hospital.

Depending on the type of surgery your child needs, they may have surgery at Essentia Health-Duluth in the Miller-Dwan Building.

Nearby Lodging

The Sheraton Duluth Hotel is connected to Essentia Health’s downtown medical campus by skywalk. Only a few blocks from St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital, it’s a comfortable, nearby place for friends and family to stay. The Sheraton also offers a medical rate and a free, daily shuttle service.

Book a Room

Call the Sheraton Duluth Hotel at 218-733-5660 to book your room. When making your reservation, ask for the Essentia Health medical rate. The medical rate applies to traditional rooms for families and friends of patients at Essentia Health.To learn more about guest rooms, hotel amenities, and Restaurant 301, visit sheraton.com/Duluth.

Compliments & Complaints

If you’d like to share a compliment, concern, or suggestion, please contact our hospital leader Amy Renier. You can also fill out our online compliments and complaints form.

Support Our Hospital

Have you been inspired by the care you or a loved one received? Support your local hospital by donating to the St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation. The Foundation provides financial support to St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital and more with help from patients and family members like you.