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Taylor’s Surprise with the Washington Spirit
We know kids miss out on a lot of their childhood while battling cancer, and our goal at Children’s National is to get them back to doing what they love, including playing soccer like Taylor. We partnered with the Washington Spirit to bring Taylor an incredible behind-the-scenes experience with the players at practice and celebrated her as the honorary captain for the Spirit’s cancer awareness game.
We Welcome Patients from Foreign Countries at Children's National
Our Global Services team is here to coordinate every aspect of your child’s visit and treatment when they travel to Washington, D.C., for care.
What’s Happening at Children’s National
EVENT
Race for Every Child 5K Run/Walk
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C. Walk, run or volunteer to support expert pediatric care and life-changing research.
Podcast
Kids First: Strengthening the Workforce Behind Pediatric Care
What does it take to build a strong pediatric workforce? Hear why funding, training and policy are key to ensuring access to care for kids.
News
Investing in Joy, Healing and Hope for Kids
A transformative gift from the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation will support healing arts, natured-based experiences and inclusive camp opportunities for patients and their families.
NEWS
One of the Top 10 Pediatric Hospitals in the Nation
For the 16th year in a row, Children’s National is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National ranked in all 11 pediatric specialties and remains the highest ranked children’s hospital in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
New Hope for Claire
Expert care helped Claire overcome Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer. Through a clinical study and the Race for Every Child, she gives back to help more patients like her.
Rise and Shine Newsletter
Expert Advice for Keeping Kids Healthy and Happy
Get parenting and health tips from the experts at Children’s National in your inbox every week.
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