For COVID-19 Information and Updates, visit childrensal.org/coronavirus .
A Message from Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Our Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition clinic is open and seeing patients. Any communication stating that GI appointments will not be made until August is false.

We continue to follow hospital guidelines regarding face masks, social distancing and density reduction. Therefore, we are seeing a limited number of patients via telehealth when appropriate. Please call us if you have any questions.

New patient appointments: 205-638-5457
Follow-up appointments: 205-638-9141
Fax: 205-638-9919
We Are Here and Safely Serving

In these challenging times, we are still here and safely serving the children of Alabama, just like we have since 1911. To learn about the steps Children's is taking to keep our patients, visitors and staff safe, view Our COVID-19 Response .
Signs of Child Abuse During
COVID-19 Pandemic Podcast
With the pandemic keeping families inside their homes, and no access to school, faith institutions, or daycare, signs of child abuse may be easier to miss. Melissa Peters, MD, discusses how the potential increase in child abuse can be addressed, including signs to watch for in your community.
Pediatric Cardiology Welcomes Three New Physicians
Drs. Leslie Collins, Austin Kane and Khalisa Syeda have joined the Pediatric Cardiology team and are now accepting new patients. Collins and Kane are located at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham, and Syeda is based in Dothan at a pediatric subspecialty clinic.
Children's Behavioral Health Updates
In March, Children's Outpatient Behavioral Health Services relocated from the Lakeshore Park Plaza to Patriot Midtown Park (Homewood), nearly doubling their office space. Learn More

On May 18, the Behavioral Health unit located in the Ireland Center at Children's opened its 10-bed expansion, bringing the number of psychiatric beds at the facility to 44. Learn More

The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) continues to help patients, families and providers navigate the mental health care system 7 days a week. Learn More


Pediatric Grand Rounds Goes Virtual
Pediatric Grand Rounds is back to a regular, weekly schedule via video only. You can watch the presentations LIVE on our CME website or watch the recorded version on Cloud CME .
Opportunities & Resources

Project ECHO: Pediatric Diabetes & Obesity
Bonus Session 1:   Diabetes & Endocrine Q&A | June 19
Bonus Session 2: Growth Surveillance and Short Stature | July 17


ACE Workshops
Visual Supports and Autism: Increasing Daily Success
July 15


AL-AAP 2020 Virtual Meeting
June 13-14


Video Clips by Dr. David Kimberlin



Physician Link  (Issues/Concerns) - Jeff Cobb  205-638-7479
Children's One Stop  (Placement Center and Consultations) -  205-638-7200  or  844-232-5070

For questions or suggestions, please email  Delaney.Gilmer@childrensal.org .