Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
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| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Palo Alto, California, (US) |
| Organization | |
| Care System/Type | Unknown |
| Affiliated University | Stanford University |
| Services | |
| Emergency Dept. | Unknown |
| Beds | 264 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Links | |
| Website | Homepage |
| See also | Hospitals in the United States Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Stanford University Medical Center |
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) is a hospital located on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California. It is staffed by over 650 physicians and 4,750 staff and volunteers.[1] specializing in the care of babies, children, adolescents, and expectant mothers.[2] Founded in 1991 after a $40 million donation in 1986 from David and Lucile Packard, LPCH has become a prominent children's hospital.[3]
[edit] Awards and Recognition
- LPCH is rated as the #10 best children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, which is notable because it is also the youngest hospital on the list having been founded in 1991.[4] [5]
- LPCH wins the national award for Excellence in Pediatric Patient Care from the Child Health Corporation of America for outstanding rapid response performance.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ About Us. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ Clinical Specialties and Services. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ History, Mission and Values. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ "Best Hospitals 2007 Specialty Search: Pediatrics", U.S.News & World Report]]. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ a b Kleinheinz, Todd (2007-08-24). Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Again Ranked One of Nation’s Top Ten Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
