Founded in 1870, Children's National Hospital is a freestanding 323-bed acute care children's hospital based in Washington, D.C. It provides pediatric healthcare, research, and surgical innovation across more than 50 pediatric subspecialties. The hospital serves over 250,000 children annually through 21 locations throughout the region, with patients drawn from all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
The institution ranks among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report and is tied for #1 in the Mid-Atlantic region. It has earned ANCC Magnet designation four times, a recognition of nursing excellence. Its research enterprise draws over 70% of its funding from federal agencies, with approximately 60% coming from the National Institutes of Health.
Children's National operates across the technical domains of pediatric medicine, pediatric surgical innovation, and pediatric research. The hospital also maintains a partnership with Disney designed to create a more comforting experience for young patients.
