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Departments
Our departments work diligently to ensure the best possible care for your child, offering expertise and compassion to address their unique medical needs and promote their health and well-being.
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First Patient in the World Begins Newly Approved Sickle Cell Therapy at Children’s National
Kendric, a 12-year-old boy from the Washington, D.C., area, is the first patient in the world with sickle cell disease to begin a gene therapy that may cure his condition. (The New York Times, account required)
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What’s Happening at Children’s National
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Children’s National Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women
Newsweek recognized Children’s National as one of America’s best workplaces for women based on compensation, work-life balance and proactive management on diversity. We’re thankful for the strong and bright women who care for our families each day.
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