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Nationally Ranked in All 11 Specialties

According to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 Best Children's Hospitals List. Learn More

Measles Cases on the Rise 

Several states are reporting cases of measles, a highly contagious viral disease. Both children and adults can get measles. Before going to a clinic or emergency room, it’s important to check with your doctor if you think you or a loved one has measles.

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About Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Founded in 1912 as the children’s hospital at Johns Hopkins, the Johns Hopkins Children's Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country, with more than 92,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 admissions each year.

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    Learn more about the conditions we treat and how we treat them.

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  • Patient & Family Resources

    Helpful information about facilities, services, insurance, billing and more.

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  • Locations

    Information about Children’s Center hospital locations and ambulatory clinics in our region.

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  • Your Visit

    Everything you need to know while we care for your child.

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Research Saves Lives

Without research—at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools, and research institutions across the nation—scientific breakthroughs suffer, and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk.

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Little Steps for a BIG Cause

The second annual Miracles in Motion 5K is set for Saturday, September 27 at the Maryland Zoo. The event features a chip-timed 5K run or 1-mile walk, followed by a Critter Crawl Kids Dash, all to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

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The ABCDs of Safe Sleep for Babies

In this informative video from Johns Hopkins Hospital, we’ll walk you through the ABCDs of safe sleep for babies: Alone, Back, Crib, Don't Smoke. These guidelines, endorsed by pediatric experts and organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), are designed to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome (SUID) and other sleep-related fatalities.

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Volunteering and Giving

When you make a gift to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, you help us remain a place of hope and compassion, and provide us with the resources we need to deliver world-class care to children and their families.

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Nationally Ranked in All 11 Specialties

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center ranks #1 in Maryland, and all 11 specialties are ranked nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list.

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