News and Events
Children’s National Hospital again ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
We ranked in all specialties, with top 10 honors in neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, orthopedics, diabetes and endocrinology, and gastroenterology and GI surgery.
Children’s National Hospital Expands Partnership with Dubai Health, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital
Children’s National Hospital is expanding its partnership with Dubai Health, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategic collaboration underscores a shared commitment to delivering innovative training aimed at improving health outcomes for children throughout the UAE and the world.
Children's National Hospital and Kanad Hospital Announce Signing a Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Pediatric Care
Children’s National Hospital and Kanad Hospital, located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a formal collaboration focused on advancing diagnostics and pediatric care. This strategic partnership will leverage the combined expertise and resources of both institutions to improve the health and well-being of children in the UAE.
New Philanthropic Support from the United Arab Emirates Furthers Life-Changing Research Breakthroughs and Care for Children Worldwide
UAE donates $35 million gift to Children’s National Hospital, strengthening a range of strategic health initiatives.
Sidra Medicine Signs MoU with Children's National in New Partnership to Enable Nursing Best Practices and Excellence
Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Children’s National Hospital to establish a nursing partnership and engagement program. The MoU will support Sidra Medicine's journey towards nursing excellence and establishing itself as a Magnet hospital through its Pathways to Excellence program.
Children’s National Hospital and Clínica Hospital San Fernando Partner to Strengthen Cooperation in Offering Pediatric Medical Services
Children’s National Hospital and Clínica Hospital San Fernando signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote pediatric health by supporting programs in the fields of pediatric clinical services, education and research.
Children's National Hospital ranked a top 5 children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report
We ranked in all 10 specialties, with top 10 honors in neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, gastroenterology and GI surgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and diabetes and endocrinology.
Children's National Hospital ranked a top 5 children's hospital and No. 1 in newborn care nationally by U.S. News & World Report
We ranked in all 10 specialties, with top 10 honors in neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and diabetes and endocrinology.
Children’s National and Emirates Health Services Partner for the Advancement of Medical Professionals
Children’s National Hospital and Emirates Health Service are collaborating to provide opportunities for medical professionals to enhance their skills and stay up-to-date on the latest smart health care services.
Newsweek Recognizes Children’s National as One of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals
Newsweek has recognized Children's National Hospital as the 11th best children's hospital in the world. Their rankings intend to help families know which hospitals have the most accomplished physicians and diagnosticians and offer the highest level of care.
For Fifth Year in a Row, Children's National Hospital Ranked as One of the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the United States and No. 1 in Neonatology
We ranked in all 10 specialties, with top 10 honors in neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and diabetes and endocrinology.
XXVII Peruvian Cardiology Congress
Children’s National Hospital experts presented at the XXVII Peruvian Cardiology Congress. The focus of the event was to highlight the best in research and clinical practice in this field.
15th SEHA International Pediatric Conference
Children’s National Hospital experts presented at the SEHA International Pediatric Conference. This virtual conference focused on the best in pediatric research and clinical practice.
Children’s National responds to the Covid-19 pandemic, builds robust telehealth program
As Covid-19 emerged and gained traction in the U.S., Children’s National led the Washington, D.C., region in preparing for the impending public health emergency and launched some of the country’s first proactive initiatives to combat it.
Children’s National Hospital receives third Magnet designation
The designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, is given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care.
Children’s National Hospital ranked a top 10 children’s hospital and No. 1 in newborn care nationally by U.S. News for fourth year in a row
We ranked in all 10 specialties, with top 10 honors in neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and diabetes and endocrinology.
Children's National Global Services Team Makes a Special Connection at Arab Health Conference
Members of our team who attended the Arab Health 2020 Conference in Dubai were honored to meet His Highness, Sheikh Theyab bin Khalifa bin Sultan bin Shakhboot, whose family has strong ties to Children's National.
Premier pediatric colorectal program opens doors at Children’s National Health System
World-renowned surgeon opens first program for care and treatment of colorectal conditions in the mid-Atlantic. Learn more about this groundbreaking program.
National Proton Center Opening
Johns Hopkins Medicine celebrates opening of the Johns Hopkins National Proton Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in collaboration with Children’s National Hospital.
Ranked No. 6 overall and No. 1 for newborn care, Children’s National named to U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals top 10 list for third year
Children’s National ranked in all 10 specialties, retaining top 10 honors in neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, nephrology, cancer, and pulmonary.
JLABS @ Washington, DC to Launch at the New Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus
JLABS @ Washington, DC, a collaboration between Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC and Children's National, will be located at the new Children's National Research & Innovation Campus. This facility will be critical to accelerating potential discoveries into new treatments and technologies.
Children’s National Receives $30M Gift from UAE
Commitment from the UAE will help drive pediatric discoveries that save and improve the lives of children around the world. Learn more about this milestone gift and the one-of-a kind campus it supports.
Stemming the opioid crisis: Breakthrough device from Children's National pain expert objectively measures pain and drug effects
Pediatric anesthesiologist Julia C. Finkel, M.D., of Children's National, once gazed into the eyes of a newborn patient perplexed about a better way to measure the effectiveness of pain treatment on one so small. Then she realized the answer was staring right back at her.
Children's National named a Leapfrog Group "Top Children's Hospital" for 2018
Children's National Medical Center has been named a 2018 "Top Children's Hospital" by Leapfrog Group for distinct achievements in patient safety and quality. We are proud to have been recognized as a Top Children's Hospital 10 times and have received this distinction more than any other pediatric hospital since 2007.
Top 5 overall and No. 1 for babies again, Children's National named to U.S. News & World Report's 2018-19 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll
Children's National was named the No. 5 children's hospital in the country on the U.S. News & World Report 2018-19 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll. Additionally, our Neonatology division was ranked No. 1 in the country for the second straight year and we ranked in the Top 10 for six additional specialties.
Becker's Healthcare names Children's National to its list of 2018 "100 Great Hospitals in America"
Children's National Medical Center has been named to the 2018 Becker's Healthcare list of "100 Great Hospitals in America" for the third consecutive year. Children's National is one of 11 pediatric hospitals named to this year's list, which features hospitals that have been recognized nationally for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes and staff member and physician satisfaction.
Al Jalila Children's and Children's National sign international health information technology agreement
Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, the only pediatric hospital in the United Arab Emirates, has entered into an agreement with Children's National Health System to form a health IT strategic partnership.
Children's National Medical Center named a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital for 2017
Children's National Medical Center has been named a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital for 2017; one of only 10 children's hospitals in the United States and the only one in the mid-Atlantic region. This is the ninth time that Children's National has earned this prestigious designation given to hospitals with distinct achievements in patient safety and quality including lower infection rates, decreased lengths of stay and fewer readmissions.
Children's National becomes first pediatric medical institution in the United States to receive combined FACT accreditation related to cellular immunotherapy
The new Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) accreditation highlights Children's National leadership and excellence in bone marrow transplants and cell therapies. Considered the threshold for excellence in cellular therapy, FACT establishes standards for high-quality medical and laboratory practice in the field.
Children's National Medical Center experts to present at 49th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
Leading pediatric oncology experts at Children's National Medical Center joined thousands of their peers in Washington, D.C., for the 49th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) Oct. 12-15, 2017.
Partnering with the community to advance health care quality for immigrant children
The grade school student has been a patient for a while, but during a routine visit, 9-year-old Pedro finally confides that he has had headaches and difficulty concentrating in school for weeks now. The scenario is among the case studies that Olanrewaju Falusi, M.D., F.A.A.P., and a colleague explained during their presentation, "Advancing health care quality for immigrant children," during the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) national conference.
Study successfully uses facial analysis technology developed at Children's National to identify Noonan syndrome in diverse populations
Researchers have successfully used facial analysis software to identify Noonan syndrome in diverse populations, according to an international study published in the Sept. 2017 issue of the American Journal of Medical Genetics.
New treatment approach significantly improves outcomes for pediatric patients with kidney cancer
A new approach to treating children diagnosed with bilateral Wilms tumors (BWT) significantly improved event-free survival (EFS), or the length of time a patient does not experience complications or recurrence of cancer following treatment, and overall survival (OS) rates after four years when compared to historical rates, according to a Children's Oncology Group study published in the September 2017 issue of the Annals of Surgery.
New published study shows incisionless surgery with MR-HIFU highly effective in destroying painful bone tumors
Doctors from the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation have completed a clinical trial that demonstrates how osteoid osteoma, a benign but painful bone tumor that commonly occurs in children and young adults, can be safely and successfully treated using an incisionless surgery method called magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU).
Females with autism show greater difficulty with day-to-day tasks than male counterparts
Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with real world planning, organization and other daily living skills, according to a study published in the journal Autism Research.
Ranked #1 for babies and Top 10 overall, Children's National Medical Center earns national recognition in U.S. News & World Report 2017-18 Best Children's Hospitals Survey
Children's National is proud to be named #1 for newborn intensive care in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals survey and ranked among the Top 10 children's hospitals overall. What makes us the best choice for care in the nation's capital? Expertise that's focused on children's unique needs and support for every family.
Children's National Medical Center achieves Stage 6 recognition from HIMSS Analytics
Children's National Medical Center has been recognized by HIMSS Analytics for reaching Stage 6 status on the EMR Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM), an achievement reached by only 32 percent of the nation's more than 5,400 hospitals. Serving children and families in the Washington area for nearly 150 years, Children's National Medical Center is a renowned leader in pediatric medicine and recognized globally for the development and implementation of innovative treatments.
Autonomous surgical robot STAR named top ten finalist in NASA iTech challenge
Children's National proprietary robotic surgical technology Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR) has been named one of the top 10 finalists in the 2017 NASA iTech call for ideas challenge.
Children's National Medical Center only Washington, DC, hospital again named to Becker's Hospital Review "100 Great Hospitals in America"
Children's National Medical Center was the only Washington, D.C., hospital named to Becker's Hospital Review "100 Great Hospitals in America" for the second consecutive year.
New study successfully uses facial analysis technology developed at Children's National to diagnose rare genetic disease
Facial analysis software can assist clinicians in making accurate diagnosis of 22q1.2 deletion syndrome (also called DiGeorge syndrome), according to an international study published in the April 2017 issue of the American Journal of Medical Genetics.
Children's National Medical Center experts to present data on novel approach to cell therapy for cancer patients
Emerging data from Children's National Medical Center are providing hope that a new approach to cell therapy may effectively harness the cancer-killing potential of the natural immune system as a treatment for patients with blood and bone marrow cancers for whom stem cell transplantation has not worked.
Children's National Medical Center announces the creation of first-of-its-kind Rare Disease Institute
Children's National Medical Center, the nation's largest provider of care for children with rare genetic disorders, announced it has formed the Children's National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI), a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases.
Children's National creates team dedicated to making hospital more autism-friendly
Children's National announced the creation of an integrated team that is dedicated to working with patients with autism spectrum disorder, their families and their medical care teams to create customized plans to address each child's unique needs.