In a nation wide survey by Child Magazine, children’s hospitals across the nation were compared and ranked. The criteria for their ranking included survival rates, the number of complex procedures and intricate surgeries, the volume of research studies, efforts to reduce medical errors, the quality and training of the doctors and nurses, child friendliness, support for the families, and community involvement.

Results

1. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) – The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, started in 1855, was the nation’s first hospital that was devoted exclusively to children. This hospital was ranked number 1 in the nation overall according to this survey. Additionally they were ranked by US News and World Report as the best hospital for children for four consecutive years.
   1. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
      34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
      Philadelphia, PA 19104
      http://www.chop.edu/
      215-590-1000
      
   2. Career Opportunities at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2. Children's Hospital Boston – The Children’s Hospital Boston came in ranked number two in the survey. It is one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States and offers a complete range of services from birth through 21 years of age. "The results of this survey are a testament to the incredible dedication and work done by the caregivers, employees and volunteers of Children's Hospital Boston," said Dr. James Mandell, president and CEO.
   
   1. Children's Hospital Boston
      300 Longwood Avenue
      Boston, MA 02115
      http://www.childrenshospital.org
      (617) 355-6000
      
   2. Career Opportunities at Children's Hospital Boston
3. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country, is a not-for-profit organization that is recognized for its excellence in cancer, cardiac, neonatal, orthopedic and transplant services, as well as many other pediatric specialties. It has also been named as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune magazine.
   
   1. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
      1405 Clifton Road NE
      Atlanta, GA 30322-1062
      http://www.choa.org
      404-250-KIDS (5437)
      
   2. Career Opportunities at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
4. Texas Children's Hospital, Houston
   
   1. Texas Children's Hospital
      6621 Fannin Street
      Houston, Texas 77030
      800-364-KIDS (5437)
      http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org
      
   2. Career Opportunities at Texas Children's Hospital
5. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
   
   1. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
      3333 Burnet Avenue
      Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
      1-800-344-2462
      http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/
      
   2. Career Opportunities at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
      
6. Columbus Children's Hospital, OH
   
   1. Columbus Children's Hospital
      700 Childrens Dr
      Columbus, OH 43205
      (614) 722-6800
      http://www.columbuschildrens.com/
      
   2. Career Opportunities at Columbus Children's Hospital
      
7. St. Louis Children's Hospital
   
   1. St. Louis Children's Hospital
      One Children's Place
      St. Louis, MO 63110 USA
      314.454.6000
      http://www.stlouischildrens.org
      
   2. Career Opportunities at St. Louis Children's Hospital
8. Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland
   
   1. Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
      11100 Euclid Ave
      Cleveland, OH 44106
      (216) 844-3911
      http://www.rainbowbabies.org/
      
   2. Career Opportunities at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
      
9. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
   
   1. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
      9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue
      Wauwatosa, WI 53226
      (414) 266-2000
      http://www.chw.org
      
   2. Career Opportunities at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
10. The Children's Hospital in Denver
    
    1. The Children's Hospital in Denver
       1056 E. 19th Avenue
       Denver, CO 80218
       (303) 861-8888
       http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/
       
    2. Career Opportunities at The Children's Hospital in Denver