MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROGRAMS RANKED AMONG NATION'S BEST

MCH PROGRAMS RANKED AMONG NATION'S BEST
Friday, June 19, 2009
I'm pleased to share that three Miami Children's Hospital pediatric specialty sevices are among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report's 2009 "America's Best Children's Hospitals" issue, which went online today. MCH had more subspecialty categories listed than any other Florida hospital.

MCH's ranked programs include:

Our heart and heart surgery program was listed 15th in the nation
Our neonatology program was ranked 15th in the nation
Our neurology and neurosurgery program was 19th nationwide

All of us at Miami Children’s are exceedingly proud of our many fine subspecialty programs. This much-deserved national recognition is a tribute to the leadership and dedication of the physicians, nurses and staff who have committed their lives to enhancing the health and well being of children. We thank all the departments who participated in the intensive U.S. News survey process for their collaboration and leadership.
The magazine’s specialty rankings were based on a three-part blend of reputation, outcome, and care-related measures such as nursing care, advanced technology, credentialing, and other factors. Facilities eligible for the U.S. News ranking were largely drawn from members of the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) in either of two categories -- a freestanding children’s hospital or a children’s “hospital within a hospital” (a large, multidisciplinary pediatric service within a medical center). In addition, several non-NACHRI members were added because of known expertise or at the recommendation of experts.
Sincerely,

M. Narendra Kini, MD
President & CEO

Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation
3000 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155
Main Phone: 305.666.2889
Toll Free: 800.987.8701
Fax: 305.666.3078