For the 16th consecutive year, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” This year, the hospital ranked among the Top 50 in the country in eight pediatric specialties – including the cardiology and heart surgery program, which ranked No. 8 in the nation. Levine Children’s Hospital remains the only children’s hospital in Charlotte to be awarded this prominent distinction.
“This remarkable recognition – which Atrium Health Levine Children’s has earned every year since opening its doors – is a reflection of our incredible teammates and their deep commitment to caring for our smallest of patients and their families,” said Ken Haynes, president of Advocate Health’s southeast region, which Atrium Health is a part.
“As a parent of four myself, I know that the health and safety of our children is the top priority. This honor not only demonstrates that our care teams deliver the best and safest treatment options in the county, but it also emphasizes what makes Levine Children’s stand out among the rest – the warm, personal and unwavering approach our teammates provide for every patient experience. And of course, this award would not be possible without our amazing donors – including the Levine family. We are deeply grateful for their continual contribution to our North Carolina community and beyond.”
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings are considered the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals. Rankings are determined based on key clinical data from nearly 200 medical centers, through a detailed survey that looks at measures such as patient and family satisfaction, patient safety and outcomes, infection prevention, reputation and compliance with best practices.
Levine Children’s Hospital received a Top 50 national ranking in the following specialties:
- Cancer
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonology
- Urology
In addition to more than 30 specialty clinical programs, the families cared for by Levine Children’s have access to an entire network of children’s services, including the area’s only Level I pediatric trauma center in the region. With over 150 pediatricians across North Carolina and South Carolina, families throughout the region have immediate access to best-in-class primary care, with a direct line to Levine Children’s Hospital should a child need the specialized level of care available there.
