CHRISTUS Children’s expands pediatric emergency care in North Central San Antonio

CHRISTUS Children’s is expanding access to specialized pediatric emergency care in San Antonio with the opening of its CHRISTUS Children’s Emergency Center at Alon Town Centre (Alon), the newest addition to its growing network of dedicated pediatric emergency centers.

The newly transformed facility, at 11503 NW Military Hwy., Ste. 122, provides emergency care exclusively for pediatric patients, from newborns to teens, giving families access to pediatric-focused emergency services in an environment designed specifically for children.

The expansion builds upon CHRISTUS Children’s ongoing network of pediatric emergency centers, which includes CHRISTUS Children’s Emergency Center – Westover Hills and CHRISTUS Children’s Emergency Center – Stone Oak. This expansion further strengthens CHRISTUS Health’s commitment to delivering specialized pediatric care closer to where families live and work.

“Children have unique medical needs, especially during an emergency,” said Cris Daskevich, CEO of CHRISTUS Children’s. “The CHRISTUS Children’s Emergency Center at Alon allows us to bring the pediatric expertise, resources and compassionate care families have come to trust from CHRISTUS Children’s to even more communities across San Antonio.”

The new emergency center features 10 treatment rooms, a full laboratory and advanced imaging capabilities, including X-ray, CT and ultrasound. Staffed by pediatric-trained clinicians, the center expands the continuum of integrated care already available at Alon, where CHRISTUS Children's primary care providers have served families for more than a decade. In addition to primary care, the Alon campus includes a multispecialty clinic offering pediatric general surgery, gastroenterology, adolescent bariatric care and urology, with cardiology, neurology and endocrinology services planned in the future. Now, families can access emergency, primary and specialty pediatric care in one convenient location, with seamless connections to CHRISTUS Children's broader network across San Antonio and New Braunfels.

“Children often experience illness and injury differently than adults, and their conditions can change rapidly,” Daskevich said. “Having pediatric-trained clinicians, specialized equipment and immediate access to pediatric experts can make a meaningful difference in a child’s care experience.”

Through its affiliation with CHRISTUS Children’s, the emergency center will offer around-the-clock access to a comprehensive network of pediatric specialists. The expansion reflects CHRISTUS Children’s continued investment in specialized pediatric services across South Texas, ensuring children and families have access to expert care when and where they need it most.

Learn more about CHRISTUS Children’s emergency services.