UCLA Mattel Children ’s Hospital recognized among best children’s hospitals in U.S.
U.S. News& World Report has recognized UCLA Mattel Children ’s Hospital for excellence across all pediatric specialties in its 2019-20 Best Children ’s Hospitals rankings.In three pediatric specialties — gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery; nephrology; and orthopaedics — UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital placed among the top 20 children’s hospitals nationally. In the seven other specialties assessed in the annual rankings — cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; diabetes and endocrinology; neonatology; neurology and neurosurgery; pulmonology and lung surgery; and urology — the hospital ranked among the top 50.“This recognition reflects the teamwork of our dedicated physicians, nurses, therapists and many other health care professionals and volunteers who collaborate every day to change the lives of children and their families,” said Johnese Spisso, president of UCLA Health and CEO of UCLA Hospital Sy stem, including UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. “These rankings are a testament to their commitment to extraordinary patient care in a compassionate environment.”The annual U.S. News Best Children ’s Hospital assessment is based on clinical data and on a survey of pediatric specialists. The methodology for the rankings factors in patient outcomes, available clinical resources and compliance with best practices.“We’re honored to be recognized for our team-based approach to providing comprehensive, complex and fa...
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