Award-Winning Care
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U.S. News Ranks Valley Children’s Among Top Pediatric Hospitals for Ninth Consecutive Year
Valley Children’s Hospital is honored to be named one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth consecutive year. Recognizing three pediatric specialties – Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Pediatric Urology – this award reflects our hospital’s patient-centric philosophy and continued devotion to providing outstanding care to children and families across the region.
“This accolade is a testament to the unwavering commitment and expertise of our entire team. Their dedication to delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for our patients and their families is truly inspiring.”
Todd Suntrapak, Valley Children’s Healthcare President and CEO
The rankings, developed by U.S. News in partnership with RTI International, analyze clinical data from children’s hospitals across the country and survey thousands of pediatric specialists. Valley Children’s continued recognition underscores our commitment to providing world-class pediatric care and exceeding the highest standards in healthcare.
Valley Children’s Earns Prestigious 2024 Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital Award – A Testament to Our Commitment to Kids
Every child who walks through Valley Children’s doors is at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, well-being and care are our highest priorities, and for the fifth time, Valley Children’s has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, placing us among an elite group of only eight children’s hospitals nationwide to receive this distinction in 2024. This award represents the very best in patient safety, quality care and commitment to excellence.
“As a parent, it reassures me that my son is in the best care, and the fact that this is in my backyard is heartwarming and makes me feel like my son is going to keep pushing and keep fighting as long as he can.”
Michael Rodriguez, Grateful Parent
A Commitment to Safety, A Promise to Families
Earning a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital Award is a significant accomplishment, as nearly 2,400 hospitals were considered for the recognition this year – and Valley Children’s was the only children’s hospital in California to receive the honor this year. It signifies that families in our community can trust they have access to the safest, most advanced care in the nation – right here at home.
“It is our fundamental responsibility to ensure the safety of the children in our care. We have worked tirelessly to eliminate harm and achieve our goal of zero harm. This award, based on objective criteria like eliminating infections and protecting against overuse of radiation, highlights our success. Our parents want their children to feel better and be safe, and that is our top priority.”
Dr. David Christensen, Valley Children’s Senior Vice President and Chief Physician Executive, and President of Valley Children’s Medical Group
Nationally Recognized, Locally Trusted
As we celebrate receiving the Leapfrog award, we recognize the efforts of our doctors, nurses and staff – everyone on our dedicated team – who help make Valley Children’s a place of hope, healing and excellence. Together, we will continue to raise the bar for pediatric care and set new standards for quality and safety.
Valley Children’s Earns Prestigious Eureka Award for Performance Excellence
Valley Children’s has been recognized with the Eureka Silver Award by the California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) Program, making it the highest statewide honor for performance excellence awarded in 2024. This prestigious recognition, based on the Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence, highlights the hospital’s dedication to innovation, continuous improvement and visionary leadership.
Valley Children’s is one of only two organizations to receive this advanced distinction, and the only children’s hospital in California to achieve this level of recognition. Receiving it underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standard of pediatric care, ensuring that every child receives world-class treatment close to home.
Valley Children’s PICU Earns National Recognition with Silver Beacon Award
Valley Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has once again been recognized for its commitment to exceptional care, earning the prestigious Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). This marks the fifth time the PICU has received this honor, a testament to the unit’s dedication to providing expert care for critically ill children, while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for staff.
The Beacon Award is a highly respected three-year designation that recognizes units demonstrating excellence in leadership, staff engagement, evidence-based practices and positive patient outcomes. Our PICU achieved this recognition by meeting rigorous standards for communication, outcome measurement and ongoing quality improvement. The award highlights the PICU’s focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality care, tailored to the unique needs of young patients and their families.
“Our PICU team is dedicated to providing exceptional, complex care to some of the most critically ill children, and this award reflects the incredible hard work, commitment and passion they bring to Valley Children’s every day.”
Vicky Tilton, Valley Children’s Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer