LOS ANGELES — Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) was recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026 rankings, which identified 50 leading children’s hospitals nationwide across eight pediatric specialties. The hospital was recognized in all eight specialties evaluated, based on input from pediatric health care professionals, quality data, and patient experience measures.
CHLA earned recognition in cardiology and cardiac surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, and pulmonology.
This acknowledgement is a testament to the extraordinary work happening every day across Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and to the depth of expertise, collaboration, and compassion our teams provide each young patient and their families,” said CHLA President and CEO Paul S. Viviano. “Being recognized in all eight specialties reflects the strength of this entire organization and reinforces our shared commitment to delivering exceptional specialized care.”
The recognition reflects CHLA’s breadth of pediatric services and multidisciplinary approach to care. The hospital provides specialized treatment for a wide range of conditions, from common childhood illnesses to the most complex medical needs, while maintaining a focus on clinical quality, patient outcomes, research, and innovation.
About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
In the 125 years since its founding in 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been at the forefront of pediatric medicine and a global leader in delivering comprehensive and compassionate care. Today, CHLA is the largest provider of hospital care for children in California, serving one of the largest and most diverse pediatric populations in the United States. For 2025-26, U.S. News & World Report ranks Children’s Hospital Los Angeles tied as the best children’s hospital in the nation, in California, and the Pacific U.S. region. CHLA is among the top 10 children’s hospitals for research funding from the National Institutes of Health; The Saban Research Institute of CHLA supports the full continuum of research, translating scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients everywhere. A renowned pediatric academic medical center, CHLA is home to the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute, which encompasses education programs throughout the organization. CHLA is also committed to building stronger, healthier communities by enhancing health education and literacy, introducing more people to health care careers, and fighting food insecurity. To learn more, follow CHLA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X, and visit CHLA.org.