Children's National Hospital
Children's National Hospital, ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, is the leading pediatric hospital in the Mid-Atlantic for neonatology, cancer, and neurology and neurosurgery, recognized in all 10 specialties with top 10 honors in several fields.
Ranking and Recognition
Children's National Hospital is ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It is the best pediatric hospital in the Mid-Atlantic for neonatology, cancer, and neurology and neurosurgery. The hospital is recognized in all 10 specialties, with top 10 honors in neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, orthopaedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and diabetes and endocrinology. Additionally, Children's National Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader and named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek.
Research Funding
Children's National Hospital receives more than 70% of its research funding from federal agencies. Of this funding, 60% comes from the National Institutes of Health. This significant funding supports a wide range of research initiatives aimed at improving pediatric healthcare.
Global and Community Initiatives
Children's National Hospital has a Global Services team to coordinate care for international patients and a Global Health Initiative to foster advanced and collaborative international pediatric healthcare. Additionally, the Child Health Advocacy Institute works to advance policy and systems changes to achieve health equity for all children. The hospital also conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment and implements a Community Health Improvement Plan to address identified health priorities.
Patient and Family Services
Children's National Hospital offers various patient and family services, including a partnership with Disney to create a more comforting experience for children. The hospital has a Patient and Family Advisory Council to ensure the best possible care. It also provides telehealth services, such as phone consultations and secure video conferencing, and has received Telehealth Accreditation from URAC. Furthermore, the hospital has a Blood Donor Center to support the need for blood and blood products.
Subsidiaries and Networks
In 2019, the HSC Health Care System became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Children's National Hospital. The hospital also operates the Pediatric Health Network, a clinically integrated network designed to improve patient care and reduce overall healthcare costs. Additionally, the Child Health Data Lab monitors and tracks health trends among children in the Washington, D.C., region.