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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation’s premier pediatric institutions. Our services and outcomes for rare and complex conditions are among the best in the world. These are some of the many reasons why families come to us for U.S.-based pediatric care. Our program has treated patients from more than 90 countries.
Center for Global Health: Why Choose Us?
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been a trusted name in pediatric care since 1901. Our clinical programs have all the specialists, tests and treatments your child needs. We also have a team dedicated to helping families from abroad access our offerings.
Families seek U.S.-based pediatric care with us because we offer:
- World-class expertise: Our internationally renowned specialists deliver leading-edge care tailored to your child’s needs. Their active leadership in research enables children to benefit from new methods years before they are widely available. These capabilities help us successfully treat the most advanced and complex conditions. Explore clinical innovation and excellence.
- Convenience: Our knowledgeable Center for Global Health team is here for you through every step of your child’s journey. From gathering intake records to arranging clinical services and support, we manage the details so you can focus on your child. Learn how to become an international patient.
- Seamless experience: We start coordinating the services your child needs before your family leaves home. When you are here, experienced global health nurses monitor your child’s case to ensure treatments move forward in a timely manner. If you have questions at any point, our team is here for you. Find out more about what to expect.
One Family’s Experience With Our U.S.-Based Pediatric Care
Javier is from Mexico and had been diagnosed with advanced neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that often affects young children. His parents brought him to CHLA and immediately knew they were in the right place. After successful treatment, the cancer was gone, and Javier and his family returned home. Read more about his story or watch this video.
Prestigious Recognition for U.S.-Based Pediatric Care Excellence
CHLA consistently earns the highest rankings for clinical care and patient satisfaction. Even while treating the most medically fragile newborns, babies and children, we maintain exceptional outcomes and low complication rates.
Our accomplishments include:
U.S. News & World Report rankings
CHLA consistently ranks among the nation’s top children's hospitals since the inception of the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals program in 1990.
Our performance includes:
- No. 1 in California (tied)
- No. 1 in the Pacific region (tied)
- Top 10 in the nation
- Nationally ranked in all 11 children's specialties including cancer, neurology, heart care, orthopedics and more
Additional accolades and distinctions
Our world-class medical center has also earned:
- Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center: This distinction recognizes high-quality care and nursing excellence. We are among the 3% of hospitals worldwide with Magnet status and have consistently maintained it since 2008.
- Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: It acknowledges our commitment to research-based, patient- and family-centered care. Our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit maintain this designation.
- Center of Excellence designation from numerous insurance (payer) networks: We meet or exceed rigorous standards for bone marrow, heart, liver, kidney and small bowel transplant programs.
- Excellence in Patient Experience Award from the National Research Corporation: We maintain high scores for overall inpatient satisfaction and families’ willingness to recommend CHLA to others. We have maintained this recognition for many years.
International Observership Program
Clinicians practicing abroad and looking to gain knowledge in specific areas of practice may benefit from our International Observership Program. It is a short-term, not-for-credit, immersive learning experience. Sharpen your skills by observing and interacting with some of the world’s foremost pediatric specialists.
Contact Us
To learn more about our Center for Global Health, email us at internationalpatientreferrals@chla.usc.edu.
You can also get started by completing our intake form. We typically respond within one business day.
