Nationally Ranked a Top-10 Children’s Hospital and #1 for Babies 4 Years in a Row

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Children’s National Hospital ranks among the nation’s best again! U.S. News and World Report named us a top-10 children’s hospital and #1 for newborn care for the fourth year running. Our philanthropic community shares in this honor. Their leadership, generosity and vision help kids grow up stronger.

Recognition in the 2020-2021 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll is especially meaningful this year. Our heroic providers, like so many across the country, continue to deliver exceptional care in the face of an ongoing global pandemic. They are treating patients for COVID-19 and the virus-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The national rankings highlight their steadfast dedication during this crisis and always.

U.S. News recognized Children’s National for the highest quality care in seven pediatric specialties, notably in neonatology (#1), the neurosciences (#3) and cancer (#6).

Delivering the Best Newborn Care
We give our tiniest patients stronger starts. Babies receive the attention of the top specialists and leading physicians in every major surgical and medical subspecialty.

Reaching Higher for Kids with Neurological Conditions
We advance care and research, from breakthroughs in prenatal brain protection and autism to improved treatments for brain cancer and epilepsy.

Making Strides for Children with Cancer
Our patients receive care informed by research and filled with hope, from innovative cell therapy to emotional and social support during treatment.

For 150 years, the trust of patients, families and donors has enabled Children’s National to deliver world-class, compassionate care. We are grateful to our generous community for helping us be one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals.

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