Penn State Health Children’s specialties ranked among the best by U.S. News and World Report

We are proud to be recognized once again by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals caring for patients with life-threatening and rare illnesses.

The Children’s Hospital ranked in pediatric cancer and pediatric and adolescent behavioral health, a new category in the publication’s 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

Penn State Health Children’s specialties have been ranked by U.S. News and World Report every year for the last 14 years. This ranking is based on clinical outcomes, the level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care, delivery of health care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists.

The ability to receive the full spectrum of high-quality care close to home makes the difference for families with seriously ill children. Adding to that value is our dedication to improving the understanding of diseases and enhancing the treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses through our research and clinical studies.

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About the rankings

U.S. News reviews pediatric hospitals and clinical specialties to help parents find the best specialty care for their children. To build the rankings, the publication evaluated nearly 200 medical centers and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. This year, only 88 children’s hospitals were ranked in any specialty.