Seattle Children's is a pediatric and adolescent academic medical center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Founded in 1907, it provides care and conducts research to improve outcomes for children, with more than 500,000 patient visits per year. It has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital for over 30 consecutive years and is ranked among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals and top five pediatric research centers.
The organization employs over 10,000 staff, supported by more than 2,000 medical staff and 500 volunteers. Its research spans pediatric cancer therapies, genetics, neuroscience, immunology, infectious disease, and bioethics. The institution is designated as the best children's hospital in the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle Children's delivers care regardless of a family's ability to pay. Its work extends beyond the region, with research efforts aimed at improving child health outcomes worldwide.