At Children’s National, we understand that families have many questions about their child’s condition and care. In addition to any resources your provider may give you, our online resources can also support your ongoing treatment journey, including:
- Places to stay. Learn about our hospital amenities — from playrooms to food and drink options to Internet access — that will be sure to make your time at Children's National more comfortable.
- Creative and Therapeutic Arts Services. Creative and Therapeutic Arts Services help children transcend the hospital experience by bringing the cultural arts, arts education and animal visitation to patients at their bedside and in the Costco Wholesale Atrium.
- Social work. Our social workers are specially trained and licensed professionals who provide an array of psychosocial services to enhance the quality of care our patients and families receive.
- Hospital amenities. Our social workers are specially trained and licensed professionals who provide an array of psychosocial services to enhance the quality of care our patients and families receive.
Cast Care Instructions
If your child is wearing a cast, it is very important to take proper care of it to minimize the risk of skin irritations and infection.
Clubfoot Cast Care Instructions
If your child is wearing a clubfoot cast, it is very important to take proper care of it to minimize the risk of skin irritation, infections and can damage the cast.
Spinal Fusion Surgical Home
Children's National is home to the nation's first pediatric spinal fusion surgical home, helping us to deliver safe, effective and family-centered care.
Send Us Your Imaging Exams
Children's National Hospital makes it easy for patients, families and referring physicians to electronically exchange medical images and other health-related records with our providers before your initial consultation or follow-up visit. Learn more about this secure HIPAA-compliant service.
Healing Growing Kids
Experts at Children’s National care for all types of orthopaedic conditions, from broken bones to chronic conditions affecting bone health, with growing kids’ needs in mind. Find out how Matthew Oetgen, M.D., used cutting edge treatment to treat Jared’s broken femur.
Find out more about our support services and helpful resources for families and patients.