The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was the United States’ first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children.
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Over 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community, reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was the United States’ first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. For more than 150 years, our physicians and researchers have made scientific advances and trained leaders who influence pediatric medicine worldwide. In turn, the Hospital has become a destination of choice for U.S and international patients.