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Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Nationally Ranked in 10 Specialties

On U.S. News and World Report's 2025-26 Best Children's Hospitals List. Learn more.

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.

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

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The Force Was Strong at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center: ‘Star Wars’ Day 2026

A galaxy of joy arrived at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center on May 1 as patients, families and staff members celebrated an unforgettable “Star Wars” Day! From meeting Jedi knights, stormtroopers, Mandalorians, Darth Vader, Chewbacca and R2-D2 to creating custom “Star Wars” names and joining an exciting scavenger hunt, the day was filled with adventure, creativity and smiles.

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Latest From the Children's Center

Spring 2026: Making Ruff Days Easier

The latest issue of Hopkins Children's magazine is out now! Headlining the Spring 2026 issue is a story about Yoda and Rosalina - the Children's Center's newest canine employees, who fetch smiles wherever they go!

Read the Spring 2026 Hopkins Children's magazine
Carrie Potter with Yoda, left, and Molly Trippe-Gallagher with Rosalina.

Depression in College Students: What You Need to Know

A study found that the rate of self-reported depression symptoms in college students steadily grew over 15 years. A Johns Hopkins expert answers questions about depression and other concerns for teens and young adults in college.

Read more about depression and college students
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Keep Kids Safe This Summer with 12 Tips from Johns Hopkins Experts

While parents are busy preparing for summer vacations and pool days, it’s important to also plan for how you will keep your kids safe this summer. Doctors at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital offer 12 tips to keep in mind.

Read more about these summer safety tips
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Study Helps Explain Why South Asian People Are More Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes

Study finds that children of South Asian descent are found to have more visceral fat and liver fat, and secrete more insulin, compared with white and Black peers.

 

Read more about this study
Sheela Magge

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Baltimore Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors

Our physicians are committed to safe, high-quality medical care to each patient we serve. So it's no surprise that over a dozen physicians from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center were recognized by Baltimore magazine as 2025 'Top Docs'.

See who was recognized
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Important Information for Patients with UnitedHealthcare

As of August 25, 2025, all providers and facilities that are part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, EXCEPT FOR Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida, are considered out of network by UnitedHealthcare.

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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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Research Saves Children

Scientific research — at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and collaborative centers throughout the world — gives our kids healthier lives and brighter tomorrows.

Learn more about our Research Saves Children campaign

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