New National Survey Ranks Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Tops in Northern California

For Release: June 11, 2013

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Washington, D.C. – As a recognition of preeminence in caring for children and expectant mothers, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, an academic medical institution of Stanford University School of Medicine, has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top children’s hospital in Northern California and one of America’s best.

Released online June 11, the U.S. News & World Report 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals survey has honored Packard Children’s with three pediatric specialties in America’s top 10, six specialties in the top 15, and nine specialties in the top 40. Additionally, Packard Children’s received best on the West Coast, best in California, and best in Northern California honors for several of its programs.

Christopher G. Dawes, president and chief executive officer at Packard Children’s, said he was proud of the recognition. “Ranking highly on the U.S. News list is a wonderful distinction,” said Dawes, “and it confirms our reputation as one of the preeminent freestanding children’s hospitals in America. It also speaks highly of the world-leading science and research of our Stanford School of Medicine, and the care and dedication of our doctors, nurses and staff.”

“Our faculty at Packard Children’s are global leaders in pediatric and obstetric medicine,” said Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the School of Medicine. “These physician-scientists regularly treat the most complex cases affecting children, expectant mothers, and their babies. They also conduct leading-edge research, which ultimately benefits families not only in America but around the globe. I want to congratulate all of our dedicated and compassionate caregivers and staff for earning this outstanding recognition.”