What to Consider When Choosing a Pediatric Health Care Institution
In addition to quality measures, there are several other important things to consider when choosing the best possible care for your child. Here is how Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center measures up with those considerations:
Is the institution recognized nationally and/or internationally?
Cincinnati Children's was named the 7th best pediatric hospital in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey in 2004. The ranking represents an improvement in the U.S News survey for the fourth consecutive year.
Does the hospital practice family-centered care?
Family-Centered Care is at the heart of the clinical and research practices at Cincinnati Children's. As partners in care, professional staff and family members work together as collaborators in the best interest of the child.
What types of services and programs are offered?
Cincinnati Children's has over 50 clinical divisions and programs, and over 300 work-class faculty members.
Does the hospital provide on-site help and resources for families?
Cincinnati Children's offers a wide variety of on-site resources and facilities for families, including the Family Resource Center, Jack Rubinstein Libraries, support groups, Social Services and Child Life.
Is the hospital actively involved in research?
The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation is one of the most outstanding pediatric research institutions in the nation. Our scientists have been responsible for such breakthrough discoveries as the Sabin oral polio vaccine and the first practical heart-lung machine. We're also proud to be ranked third in National Institutes of Health funding to children's hospitals and pediatric departments nationwide.
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