For the 17th year in a row, Children's Hospital Boston has been rated one of the nation's top hospitals specializing in pediatric care, according to a survey by U.S.News & World Report.

VISION
Be the worldwide leader in improving children's health


MISSION
1.Provide the highest quality health care
2.Be the leading source of research and discovery
3.Educate the next generation of leaders in child health
4.Enhance the health and well-being of the children and families in our local community

Clinical Services
As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's Hospital Boston offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

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For Patients and Families
Going to the hospital or a medical appointment can be trying. Fighting traffic, looking for a parking space, gathering necessary medical records, and trying to keep your child calm can make the experience stressful before you even get there.
At Children's Hospital Boston, we strive to make your experience coming here - and being here - as pleasant as possible. On our website we've provided information to:

1.help you find the Children's location closest to where you live
2.make finding us and parking easier
3.let you know what to expect when you get here
help you prepare your child
3.give you places to turn when you still have questions

Preparing your child for hospitalization
There are many ways to help children prepare for an overnight stay in the hospital or a procedure. Parents often ask for information about how to talk with their child about the hospital. Many wonder when the best time is to tell their child about going to the hospital. This page offers suggestions to help you prepare your child for a health care experience.

Telling your child aout going to hospital
A child's personality, language development and ability to understand information affect his or her understanding of the hospital or a procedure.
Remember, since children develop at different rates, these guidelines may not describe your child exactly.

*Newborn to 2-years old. When your child is very young, concentrate on preparing yourself for the hospital. If parents feel at ease, their child is usually able to sense this and react in the same way.

*2-years old to 3-years old. At this age, children do not understand time in the same way as older children and adults. Talk with your doctor, nurse or child life specialist about how you think your child will manage best in the hospital setting. Consider telling your child about his or her operation or procedure one or two days before going to the hospital.