Children's National Health System

Children's National has been serving the nation's children since 1870. Learn more about our history. Our newborn intensive care is ranked #1 in the nation, we are ranked among the top 10 Children’s Hospitals, and we are a member of the U.S. News and World Report 2017-18 Honor Roll. We are also a Magnet® designated, the highest level of recognition for nursing excellence that a medical center can achieve. Home to the Children's Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children's National is one of the nation's top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. With a community-based pediatric network, outpatient centers, an ambulatory surgery center, two pediatric emergency rooms, an acute care hospital, and collaborations throughout the region, we are recognized for our expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as an advocate for all children. Patients from around the region, nation and world seek the care and treatment of our internati