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    Our departments work diligently to ensure the best possible care for your child, offering expertise and compassion to address their unique medical needs and promote their health and well-being.
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    Taylor’s Surprise with the Washington Spirit

    We know kids miss out on a lot of their childhood while battling cancer, and our goal at Children’s National is to get them back to doing what they love, including playing soccer like Taylor. We partnered with the ‪Washington Spirit to bring Taylor an incredible behind-the-scenes experience with the players at practice and celebrated her as the honorary captain for the Spirit’s cancer awareness game.

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    We Welcome Patients from Foreign Countries at Children's National

    Our Global Services team is here to coordinate every aspect of your child’s visit and treatment when they travel to Washington, D.C., for care.

    What’s Happening at Children’s National

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    Give Kids a Reason to Believe

    Your generosity gives Children’s National patients and families hope and healing when they need it most.

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    The Lead in Peds

    Podcast

    Kids First: Strengthening the Workforce Behind Pediatric Care

    What does it take to build a strong pediatric workforce? Hear why funding, training and policy are key to ensuring access to care for kids.

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    NEWS

    One of the Top 10 Pediatric Hospitals in the Nation

    For the 16th year in a row, Children’s National is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National ranked in all 11 pediatric specialties and remains the highest ranked children’s hospital in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

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    A Night-and-Day Difference for Annie

    Annie is one of a kind. When Michelle and Andrew began navigating their daughter’s Down syndrome diagnosis, they found solace in the fact that more genes distinguish Annie as her sweet, smiley self than define her condition.

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    Rise and Shine Newsletter

    Expert Advice for Keeping Kids Healthy and Happy

    Get parenting and health tips from the experts at Children’s National in your inbox every week.

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    Give Families Hope and Healing

    This holiday season, give kids and families a reason to believe — in first steps, giggles and hugs. Support from our community helps us deliver expert care and advances innovative research that leads to new treatments and cures.

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