Norton Children’s named a best children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s is being recognized as Kentucky’s No. 1 children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
On Tuesday, Norton announced U.S. News & World Report also ranked the hospital nationally in eight specialties.
Norton Children’s nationally ranked specialties include:
- Behavioral Health
- Cancer
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonology
- Urology
According to a release by Norton Children’s, the recognition arrives right after the hospital announced plans for a new 150-acre pediatric health campus in Jeffersontown.
“This honor reflects the incredible work of our team,” said Russell Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare, the not-for-profit parent organization of Norton Children’s. “We are dedicated to providing nationally ranked specialties, advanced research and outcomes that our patients and families deserve. The new campus will help us build on this tremendous momentum and create a national destination for care.”
U.S. News collected and looked at data from 118 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists.
Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patients, the release says.
“Being ranked by U.S. News & World Report is an honor and shows the extraordinary commitment of our physicians, nurses and employees,” said Mark McDonald, M.D., medical director and system vice president, pediatric medical affairs, Norton Children’s Hospital. “Their tireless dedication to caring for kids made this recognition possible. It’s also a reminder and an inspiration to keep striving higher for the children who count on us every day.”
Last year, Norton Children’s served more than 215,000 patients from all 120 Kentucky counties and dozens in Indiana. As the need for pediatric care continues to grow, the health system is focused on expanding access across the state and region.
“Being ranked among the best is a powerful validation of the passion and expertise our Norton Children’s team brings to families every day,” said Diane Scardino, chief administrative officer, Norton Children’s Hospital. “It’s about building a vision where families throughout Kentucky and Indiana can count on world-class care right here at home.”
