Children's National Hospital

Children’s National Hospital, ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, stands as the leading pediatric hospital in the Mid-Atlantic for neonatology, cancer, and neurology and neurosurgery. It 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. The hospital receives more than 70% of its research funding from federal agencies, including 60% from the National Institutes of Health. In 2019, the HSC Health Care System became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Children’s National. The hospital has a partnership with Disney to create a more personal and comforting experience for children and has been recognized as a LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. Newsweek named it one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. The hospital’s Global Services team coordinates care for international patients, and its Child Health Advocacy Institute advances policy and systems changes to achieve health equity for all children. The Global Health Initiative addresses the need for advanced and collaborative international pediatric healthcare. Children’s National offers telehealth services, including phone consultations, secure video conferencing, and distance learning and education, and has a Blood Donor Center to support the need for blood and blood products. The Pediatric Health Network is a clinically integrated network aimed at improving patient care and reducing overall healthcare costs. The Child Health Data Lab monitors and tracks health trends among kids in D.C., while the Community Health Needs Assessment identifies key health needs through systematic data collection, community engagement, and analysis. The Community Health Improvement Plan addresses the priorities identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment. The Safety Center and Safe Kids DC work to prevent unintentional injuries in the Washington, D.C., region. The Patient and Family Advisory Council ensures that children and their families receive the best possible care. Additionally, the hospital’s telehealth program has received Telehealth Accreditation from URAC.