Texas Children's Hospital

Introduction to Texas Children’s Hospital

Texas Children’s Hospital is one of the best, largest, and most comprehensive pediatric specialty hospitals in the United States, receiving more than 4.9 million patient visits each year. Texas Children’s Hospital remains an outstanding source of health and hope for all children and their families.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Texas Children’s Hospital among the best children’s hospitals in the United States for 13 consecutive years, and it is ranked No. 1 in Texas.

Every day, Texas Children’s Hospital works hard to care for its patients—not by looking back at what has already been achieved, but by looking ahead to what can be done tomorrow.

Located in Houston, Texas, Texas Children’s Hospital is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education, and research. The hospital is proud to consistently rank among the top children’s hospitals in the United States.

Many physicians at Texas Children’s Hospital have been recognized as Best Doctors in America. Best Doctors conducts one of the largest peer-review-based evaluations in the medical community. Physicians included in Best Doctors are selected by 30,000 doctors who were previously identified in surveys as “the best” in their respective specialties.

Texas Children’s Hospital has achieved HIMSS Stage 7 designation for both inpatient and outpatient care across its health system. This indicates that the organization has successfully implemented healthcare information technology to support quality initiatives and improve the delivery, efficiency, and safety of patient care. In 2019, only 7% of hospitals in the United States met Stage 7 standards.

Texas Children’s Hospital is proud to provide a strong and supportive culture that empowers its more than 3,500 nurses, who have an average of more than 13 years of professional experience. Texas Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet-designated hospital for more than 15 years, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to care.

Patient Care

With more than 60 years of experience treating some of the rarest and most complex cases, Texas Children’s Hospital works collaboratively to surround patients with expertise and provide the best possible outcomes for every child.

Psychosocial Care

Texas Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive psychosocial care that addresses the social and emotional needs of patients, their siblings, and their families. Its highly trained specialists work alongside the medical team to provide supportive care as patients and families adjust to and cope with a diagnosis.

In addition, Texas Children’s Hospital offers a wide range of programs, medical arts activities, pet therapy, camps, and special events to provide opportunities for play, creativity, and self-expression, helping children continue to experience the joy of childhood.