Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department.

About Cincinnati Children's

We are a nonprofit, comprehensive pediatric health system, we are dedicated to improving child health through exceptional clinical care, groundbreaking research, education and innovation.

Leading the Way in Improving Child Health

For more than 140 years, Cincinnati Children's has improved child health by bringing together world-class patient care, research, education and innovation. We partner with families, advance discoveries that shape the future of pediatric medicine, and train the next generation of healthcare leaders. Guided by our vision to be the leader in improving child health, we work every day so every child—from our community to communities around the world—can achieve the best possible health and quality of life.

Photo of Steve Davis.

Who We Are

Led by Steve Davis, MD, MMM, president and CEO, our executive team is committed to ensuring Cincinnati Children’s remains a strong, healthy and vibrant organization that provides the best outcomes, experience and value for our patients, families and employees.

Cincinnati Children’s GXP Specialist Jeremy Crawford demonstrates work inside a cleanroom, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center in Sharonville, Ohio.

Research That Changes What’s Possible

Our researchers work every day to better understand childhood diseases and develop discoveries that lead to better treatments and healthier futures for children everywhere.

Commitment to Community

At Cincinnati Children’s, we believe improving child health extends far beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics. We have a responsibility to improve the health and well-being of the children, families and communities we serve by continuously seeking new ways to innovate, collaborate and create lasting change. Through strategic partnerships, community programs and initiatives that address health beyond clinical care, we work to expand our impact and help every child thrive.

Children sitting on a hospital bed in 1897.

Our History

Founded in 1883, Cincinnati Children’s began as a small hospital established by three compassionate women.

Today, we are one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, advancing pediatric care through groundbreaking research, innovation and the compassionate care that has defined our mission from the beginning.