U.S. News World Report Best Childrens Hospitals- Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital
For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital among the top in its Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
For the 2015-2016 rankings, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital was recognized among the top 50 children’s hospitals in the nation in pediatric care in the following specialties: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Care.
“We are proud to be among the elite in providing pediatric specialty care, which speaks to our ongoing commitment to delivering quality patient care,” said Chantal Leconte, FACHE, administrator, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and pediatric services, Memorial Healthcare System. “We are committed to best practices and to our philosophy of patient and family-centered care, as well as the adoption of health information technology. These and many other components help us provide top quality and service to our patients.”
This recognition is a testimony to the sophisticated medical expertise available at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
All three specialties are part of one of the largest board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric groups in South Florida. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides world-class care for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions of children, adolescents and young adults, including spinal deformities, sports injuries, hip disorders, limb deformity and leg length inequality, cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders.
The Division of Pediatric Urology provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of urological disorders, including vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract diseases, chronic and congenital conditions. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Heart Institute offers comprehensive care for children, adolescents and young adults with a wide range of conditions, from heart transplants to the rarest, most complex congenital defects.