UCLA Mattel Children ’s Hospital rated among best children’s hospitals in U.S.

UCLA Mattel Children ’s Hospital has been recognized for itsbroad excellence in pediatric care inthe 2020 –21 Best Children ’s Hospitals rankings, published today by U.S. News& World Report.The hospital rankedamong the best in the nation in seven pediatric specialties:diabetes and endocrinology,neonatology,cancer,neurology andneurosurgery,  nephrology,gastroenterology andgastrointestinal surgery, andorthopedics.“It’s a privilege to be recognized for the extraordinary contributions of our physicians, nurses, therapists and highly skilled team of health care professionals who consistently provide world-class care to our pediatric patients,” said Johnese Spisso, president of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System,which includes MattelChildren ’s Hospital. “These rankings reflect the hospital’s commitment to pediatric patient– and  family-centered care designed to provide the best possible outcomes.”The annual U.S. News Best Children ’s Hospitals assessment is based on clinical dataand asurvey of pediatric specialists. Therankings methodology takes into account patient outcomes,a hospital ’savailable clinical resources anditscompliance with best practices.“This recognition is testament to the compassionate care and state-of-the-art therapies we provide that support children with a wide range of health conditions,” said Dr. Sherin Devaskar, physician-in-chief of Mattel Children’s Hospitaland holder of UCLA ’s Mattel Executiv...
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