About the Hospital
Miller Childrens & Womens Hospital is a nationally recognized, nonprofit teaching hospital located in Long Beach, California. Founded in 1968, the facility has grown into a premier regional center for pediatric and womens health, serving more than 70,000 patients each year. As part of the Long Beach Medical Center network, the hospital integrates cuttingedge research, education, and community outreach to deliver compassionate, familyfocused care.
Core Services
The hospitals service lines are organized around the distinct needs of children, adolescents, women, and families:
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Level III/IV unit equipped for premature and critically ill newborns.
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): Stateoftheart monitoring and multidisciplinary care for seriously ill children.
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: Labor & delivery, highrisk pregnancy management, and comprehensive womens health services.
- Surgery: Minimally invasive, robotic, and specialty surgery for both pediatric and adult patients.
- Emergency Department: 24hour pediatricfocused trauma and urgent care.
- Diagnostic Imaging: MRI, CT, ultrasound, and interventional radiology tailored for children and pregnant women.
Specialty Programs
Several nationally ranked programs distinguish Miller Childrens & Womens Hospital:
1. Pediatric Cardiology
The cardiology team performs congenital heart defect repairs, catheterbased interventions, and heart transplant evaluations. The program is recognized for its low mortality rates and familycentered education.
2. Neonatal Medicine
The NICU boasts a 96% survival rate for infants born before 28 weeks gestation. Families can stay overnight in private family rooms and receive support from lactation consultants, social workers, and neonatologists.
3. Womens Health & HighRisk Pregnancy
Services include prenatal diagnostics, maternalfetal medicine, infertility treatment, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. The hospitals birth center consistently ranks among the top in California for safety and patient satisfaction.
4. Pediatric Oncology
A multidisciplinary team offers chemotherapy, radiation, stemcell transplant, and clinical trial enrollment. The unit incorporates child life specialists to help reduce treatment anxiety.
PatientCentered Care Philosophy
Miller Childrens & Womens Hospital believes that healing extends beyond medical treatment. The hospital prioritizes:
- Family involvement parents and siblings are welcomed to participate in rounds and care planning.
- Cultural competence multilingual staff and interpreter services ensure clear communication.
- Emotional support child life specialists, music therapy, and art programs help ease stress.
- Community outreach free health screenings, immunization drives, and education workshops.
Every patient receives a personalized care plan that includes discharge education, followup appointments, and access to the hospitals patient portal for test results and messaging.
Research & Education
As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of California, Long Beach School of Medicine, Miller Childrens & Womens Hospital is a hub for clinical research. Current research themes include:
- Gene therapy for rare pediatric disorders.
- Noninvasive fetal monitoring technologies.
- Telehealth models for postoperative pediatric care.
Medical students, residents, and fellows rotate through the hospital, gaining handson experience under the mentorship of nationally recognized physicians.
Contact & Visiting Information
Address: 555 East Sepulveda Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90745
Phone: (562) 9991234
General Inquiries: info@millerhospital.org
Visiting Hours: 7am9pm daily (subject to unitspecific restrictions)
Parking is available in the adjacent garage; public transportation options include the Long Beach Transit Line 111.
