HERSHEY, Pa. — U.S. News & World Report has ranked Penn State Health Children’s Hospital as one of the nation’s best hospitals for children in two specialties. This is the 14th consecutive year that the children’s hospital has been recognized for outstanding patient care.
The children’s hospital is ranked 35th nationally in pediatric cancer and has made it to the top 50 list in child and adolescent behavioral health, a new category in the magazine’s 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital rankings.
“As the region’s most comprehensive children’s hospital, we strive to ensure that families with children facing rare, life-threatening illnesses receive the best possible care,” said Yatin, director of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Vyas said. , vice president of the Penn State Center for Healthy Children. “We are proud that this recognition reflects the compassionate, world-class care that our talented physicians and staff provide every day.”
The U.S. News & World Report rating builds on recent work by Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine in pediatric cancers, including research that led to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of eflornithine (DFMO) in December 2023. are. $4 million grant to fight solid tumors in children and develop precision medicine treatments for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Further improving the health system’s approach to pediatric cancer care is a unique partnership with the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium and Four Diamonds.
“The collaboration between our clinical and research teams has been key to our success,” said Dr. Gisèle Saulnier Scholer, Chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. “Whether in our labs, clinics or hospitals, together we will continue to provide the best care and advance our mission to fight until every child is cured.”
This ranking also highlights the value of recent advances in child and adolescent behavioral health that ensure patients receive cutting-edge, evidence-based care. In the outpatient setting, which includes a children’s hospital and two multispecialty locations, workflows have been redesigned to allow behavioral health providers to directly integrate with primary care providers both on-site and via telehealth. This allows the patient to begin working on the problem in a comfortable environment with an established relationship.
“We are proud to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to our community and welcome this recognition among our colleagues,” said James, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Waxmonsky said. “This is a testament to the incredible teamwork and dedication that goes into fostering the mental health of young people in our region.”
U.S. News & World Report’s rankings highlight the top 50 hospitals in multiple pediatric specialties. These are based on clinical outcomes such as patient survival, infection rates, and complications. The level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care, such as staffing, technology, and special services. Healthcare delivery, including adherence to infection prevention programs and best practices. Expert opinion from pediatric specialists.
