Support for Traveling Patients and Families

Twin brothers Omari and Josiah (shaved head) posing for photos at Smale Riverfront Park for US News Campaign. Omari has Hemophilia. Josiah is not a patient.

Support for Traveling Patients and Families

Cincinnati Children’s helps families from across the country and globe access our world-class care.

We know that travel is stressful enough, let alone when your child is facing a serious medical condition. Whether you’re coming to us from out-of-town or another country, we’ll help you along every step of your care journey.

Where Do I Start?

Before making any travel arrangements, you must have an appointment scheduled.

Schedule an Appointment

For patients living in the U.S.

International Patients

For patients living outside of the U.S.

Support for Patients Traveling From Within the U.S.

Questions about insurance, transportation, lodging, scheduling and what to expect during your stay are often just as important as the medical care itself.

From planning your trip and coordinating appointments to finding accommodations and accessing family support services, we offer a wide range of resources designed to make your experience as smooth as possible.

Explore the resources below to learn how we support patients and families throughout their Cincinnati Children's care journey.

Prepare for Your Journey

While You're Here

What's it Like in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati combines the convenience of a big city with the warmth of a welcoming community, helping families feel at home while their child receives care.

Find local attractions and upcoming events at visitcincy.com.

Resources for Your Visit to Cincinnati Children's

Learn more about the support you can expect while at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's App

The Cincinnati Children's smartphone app is a digital concierge tool that simplifies your visits to Cincinnati Children’s Burnet and Liberty campuses.

Child Life

We work with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care.

Family Resource Center

We provide space to read, catch up on work, grab a cup of coffee or play a game with your child.

Integrative Care

We provide therapeutic and lifestyle practices that promote comfort and healing, such as acupressure, guided imagery, Reiki, and more.

School Services

We offer bedside and classroom instruction to help your child keep up with their schoolwork during an extended hospital stay.

Patient Resources at Cincinnati Children's.

View All Patient Resources

Explore the wide-ranging resources Cincinnati Children's offers its patients: before, during and after your visit.

International Patients and Families participate in photo shoot outdoors at Burnet Campus., Almansoori family (patient is Saeed Rashed Almansoori).

Support for International Patients

Our international patient team helps families with:

Documentation for visa support
Arranging travel and housing
Coordinating care
Connecting with interpreter services
...and more

Learn About Our Support for International Patients

The staff in Cincinnati had coordinated our care with the staff in Sioux Falls and everything was scheduled for us when we arrived... we felt well informed and cared for at all times.

Gina DeHoogh, Fetal Care Center Patient

Traveled from northwest Iowa after receiving twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) diagnosis

The Dehoogh family outside of Cincinnati Children's.

Why the World Chooses Cincinnati Children's

Families trust Cincinnati Children's for advanced treatments and compassionate care from our world-leading experts.

Patients come to Cincinnati Children's from nearly every U.S. state and 30+ countries.

Nationally Recognized

Cincinnati Children’s has been ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals for 20 years by U.S News & World Report. Learn more about our rankings by specialty.

Research and Clinical Trials Access

Cincinnati Children's is at the forefront of pediatric medical research, leading and participating in clinical trials. Families have access to clinical trials where tomorrow's advanced therapies are being developed.

Online Second Opinions

An online second opinion from one of our nationally renowned specialists can help you make informed, confident decisions about your child’s care. And it’s all available from the convenience of home.

Four hours... we would have traveled to the moon to get the care that we got at Cincinnati Children's.

Kelly Glendon, Mother of Raegan

Traveled from Akron, OH for daughter's care at the Neuroblastoma Program