Mary Washington Healthcare Congratulates Children’s National Hospital

Mary Washington Healthcare Congratulates Children’s National Hospital for being named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll

Fredericksburg, VA, (October 29, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare proudly congratulates Children's National Hospital on being recognized as one of the nation’s best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious honor is awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.

Children's National has earned this distinction for its outstanding clinical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate approach to patient care. The recognition is a testament to the hospital’s focus on delivering world-class medical treatment and innovative solutions to improve the lives of young patients.

“We are thrilled to celebrate Children’s National’s achievement in being named one of the top children’s hospitals in the country,” said Debra Marinari, Associate Vice President, Nursing, at Mary Washington Healthcare. “This well-deserved recognition highlights the dedication and tireless efforts of the entire Children’s National team, who go above and beyond to ensure the best outcomes for children and their families.”

Children's National has been a trusted partner of Mary Washington Healthcare in advancing neonatal and pediatric care, and this recognition further underscores our shared commitment to excellence in healthcare. Children’s National supports both Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals with 24/7 support of neonatologists and pediatric hospitalists. We are honored to collaborate with such an outstanding institution in providing innovative and high-quality care to the communities we serve.

“We are so proud of this honor showcasing our amazing clinical team who provides outstanding care for our complex patients and their families with a focus on quality at all levels. It is an honor to work with such a dedicated team,” said Billie Short, M.D., Chief of Neonatology, Children’s National Hospital.

The full rankings for the 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, regional and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com. For more information on the partnership between Mary Washington Healthcare and Children’s National, visit MyBaby.mwhc.com.

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About Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at over 60 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed tertiary hospital, Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital, four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to provide care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.

About U.S. News & World Report

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