The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia tops ranking for Best Children’s Hospitals in the U.S.
talk about this national recognition.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), is proud to announce it shares the No. 1 spot in U.S.News & World Report’s 2011-12 Honor Roll of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
CHOP is one of three children’s hospitals in the nation to be recognized in the top 10 in every pediatric specialty area ranked by the U.S. News survey. It is the only hospital in the region to be named to the prestigious Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals in the U.S.
To create the 2011-12 rankings, U.S.News & World Report surveyed nearly 180 children’s hospitals to obtain clinical data and asked 1,500 doctors in 10 pediatric specialties where they would send the sickest children.
CHOP ranks in top 4 in all 10 specialties
Cancer
Leading Experts Advancing Care for Toughest Cancers
Leader in Phase I clinical trials, proton radiation, bone marrow transplants, refractory cancers, surgery and more.
Cardiac
& Heart Surgery
World Leader in Heart Care from Womb to Adulthood
Leading surgical team, 800+ procedures/year. Specialized cardiac anesthesia. Experts in fetal diagnosis.
On-site delivery unit.
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Expert Individualized Care in Pediatric Hormone Disorders
World leader in hyperinsulinism. 2,000+ patients with diabetes. Unique research, expertise in bone disease, growth disorders and more.
Gastroenterology
Expert Teams for Pediatric GI & Liver Disorders
Leading IBD center with
1,400+ patients. Expertise in liver disease/transplant, Alagille syndrome, celiac disease and more.
Nephrology /
Kidney Diseases
Expert Kidney Care, from Birth & Beyond
Multidisciplinary team dedicated to the care of children with kidney failure; special expertise in dialysis and transplant.
Neonatology
50+ Neonatologists, Nationally Known Level 4 N/IICU
Multidisciplinary expertise in airway disorders, chronic lung disease, severe necrotizing enterocolitis, issues of prematurity and more. Superior nurse-patient ratios.
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Expert Care for Brain &
Spine Disease & Injury
A leader in surgery and comprehensive care for brain tumors, traumatic injury, pediatric stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease and more.
Neurology and Neurosurgery services »
Orthopaedics
2,500+ Surgeries/Year, Multidisciplinary Approach
Leader in VEPTR surgery for thoracic insufficiency syndrome, hip-conserving surgery, hand/upper extremity disorders and more.
Pulmonology
Expert Care for Acute & Chronic Respiratory Issues
Multidisciplinary inpatient/ outpatient services, with dedicated asthma, cystic fibrosis, lung transplant and sleep programs. Experts in pediatric airway disorders.
Urology
Complete Care for Congenital & Acquired Conditions
World leader in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, kidney stone treatment, reconstructive surgery, bladder and voiding problems. 2,500+ surgeries/ year.
'Very strong' reputation; 'superior' nurse-patient ratios
In ranking the children’s hospitals, U.S. News examined the volume of patients treated at each facility, survival rates, infection rates, research and other factors. Along with high scores for patient volume, treatment options and survival rates, CHOP was also recognized for its “very strong” reputation with specialists and “superior” nurse-patient ratios.
CHOP is the only children’s hospital on the Honor Roll that has been twice recognized for its nursing excellence. CHOP was awarded Magnet status in 2004 and 2008.
As the nation’s first children’s hospital, CHOP has a history of innovation and excellence. The 516-bed facility in Philadelphia is home to world-renowned programs for cancer, cardiac care and fetal surgery.
In 2010, CHOP received more than 1.1 million outpatient visits and 28,000 hospital admissions. CHOP’s Care Network serves patients at more than 50 locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
To read more about the U.S.News & World Report rankings, go to http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings.
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