Health system also named a Top Children’s Hospital in Arizona
PHOENIX (October 8, 2024) – U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s Hospital among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” for the 14th consecutive year. The health system has once again been named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and No. 3 in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in Arizona recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
“Our mission to advance hope, healing and the best in health care is what we do at Phoenix Children’s,” said Robert L. Meyer, president and CEO of Phoenix Children’s. It’s at the center of everything.” “As we open new service locations, expand our clinical ranks with world-renowned health care providers, and continue to invest heavily in life-changing research, these rankings are an important part of our commitment to families. It underscores our commitment to providing the excellent care that our patients expect.”
New this year are national rankings for child and adolescent behavioral health.
“Receiving the first national ranking in this area is a testament to Phoenix Children’s continued efforts to integrate behavioral health throughout the continuum of care at more than 50 service locations in Arizona.” Phoenix Children’s Representative said Jared T. Muenzer, MD, MBA. Physician executive and chief operating officer (COO) of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group. “This important effort includes proactive screening for children who come to Phoenix Children’s Clinic for any reason, emergency intervention and follow-up care as needed, and specialized training for behavioral health and community health workers. ”
U.S. News & World Report surveys approximately 200 children’s hospitals each year using a variety of measures, including clinical expertise, patient outcomes, and national reputation. The rankings also reflect research from thousands of pediatric specialists who rate children’s hospitals based on where they send their sickest patients, without considering proximity or cost.
“Choosing where to leave your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make,” said Blake Block, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. .
Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s “Best Children’s Hospital” designation is one of many milestones the health system has celebrated over the past year. Among them, the health system opened a new 24/7 emergency department at its Avondale campus, a new 44,000-square-foot neonatal intensive care unit at its Thomas campus, and a 175,000-square-foot hospital at Arrowhead. We have opened a new campus. and a 45,000 square foot specialty clinic. For more information on the latest milestones, please see our 2023 Annual Report.
