Cincinnati Children’s has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. The 2024-25 list features the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the United States out of the 108 considered.
This year, Cincinnati Children’s finished first in three specialties and placed in the top 10 for all 10 ranked categories. It was the only health system in the 13-state Midwest region, and one of just two nationwide, to accomplish that feat.
For the first time, U.S. News & World Report decided not to rank Honor Roll hospitals in numerical order so there’s no top hospital this year. That shift began last year with adult hospitals. It now applies to the children’s hospital rankings as well.
The outlet also added a “Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health” specialty to the rankings for the first time in more than 15 years. The behavioral health category includes the top 50 hospitals, without a specific order, with Cincinnati Children’s among those recognized.
“To be named one of the best pediatric hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years is a distinct honor that each and every one of our team members should celebrate,” said Dr. Steve Davis, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s. “Their relentless commitment to our patients and families has made Cincinnati Children’s a national leader where the sickest kids around the world can come for the best possible outcomes.”
Behind the numbers
U.S. News & World Report ranked hospitals based on key clinical data. Measures included things like patient outcomes, resources devoted directly to patient care and patient safety. The outlet stressed that the goal is to identify hospitals that provide the highest quality care for children with the most serious or complex medical issues.
Cincinnati Children’s Specialty Rankings:
- Pediatric Cancer – No. 1
- Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery – No. 1
- Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery No. 1
- Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology – No. 2
- Pediatric Nephrology – No. 3
- Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery – No. 3
- Pediatric Orthopedics – No. 3
- Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery – No. 5
- Neonatology – No. 6
- Pediatric Urology – No. 9
- Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health – Top 50, but not ranked in order
Davis said these rankings serve as a reminder for Cincinnati Children’s to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible so “all kids can live their healthiest lives.”
“I’m so proud to walk the halls of our health system and see researchers, caregivers and support staff collaborating with a ‘how might we?’ mindset to provide the highest quality care and researching the latest breakthroughs in medicine,” he said.
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