Boston Children's Hospital is a prominent non-profit pediatric medical center located in Boston's Longwood Medical Area. Founded in 1869, it operates as a 404-bed facility and has been recognized as the #1 children's hospital in the U.S. for over 20 years. The hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 21, including diagnostics, surgery, transplantation, and specialized care across various departments such as cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and oncology.
The hospital is also a leader in pediatric research, housing the world's largest pediatric research enterprise with over 1,100 scientists. It has made significant contributions to medical advancements, including pioneering treatments in fetal and maternal care, cardiac and transplant services, and innovative surgical techniques. Boston Children's Hospital is committed to advancing pediatric care through patient care, research, education, and advocacy, making a global impact in the field of children's health.
Operator of an academic medical center. The company's academic medical center is a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and a fully integrated medical center. It provides adult healthcare services ranging from cardiology to obstetrics, gastrointestinal disorders to cancer care.