CP&A Gaithersburg

08/28/2025

Ready, set, ! From newborn heart surgeries to swim days and soccer, John is gearing up for his next big adventure: preschool. Read more about his story filled with hope, healing and heart: https://foundation.childrensnational.org/see-your-impact/meet-our-patients-and-providers/patient-stories/johns-story

08/27/2025

Following a traumatic accident that left her with severe burns, Liberty spent weeks in our ICU and surgical care units, supported every step of the way by a team that became the “Liberty specialists.” With art therapy + healing garden visits + lots of love, Liberty found her strength. And now? She’s off to a new school year, ready to learn and thrive! 📚 🎒
🔗 https://foundation.childrensnational.org/see-your-impact/meet-our-patients-and-providers/patient-stories/liberty

08/26/2025

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially achieved Magnet® designation for the fourth time — placing us within an elite group of hospitals worldwide!

ANCC Magnet Recognition®, is the highest international honor recognizing nursing excellence. Earning this redesignation means we’ve demonstrated our ongoing commitment to exceptional nursing care, patient experience, nursing research, and interprofessional collaboration across every corner of our hospital.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing nurses and the entire team for making this achievement possible.

08/25/2025

Parents! Have you noticed rashes, blisters or a low-grade fever in your little one? Dr. Shapiro shares what you need to know about Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease and when to call your pediatrician.IG: Summer & Fall can mean more cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease in kids. Dr. Shapiro explains symptoms, treatment and prevention tips to help keep your family healthy.

08/25/2025

Football season is back! 🙌🏈 We started the season off right with our very own Washington Commanders Kick-Off Party featuring football themed games, a photo booth, sign making and some special guest appearances by former Commanders wide receiver Josh Morgan, Emmy award winning sports broadcaster, Wes Hall, and D.C.'s Washington Prodigy Women's Tackle Football team. We can't wait to cheer on the Commanders all season long!

08/22/2025

Back to school means back to the doctor's office to get your check up!
🔗 https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/primary-care

08/22/2025

Tips for a healthy smile straight from the tooth fairy herself... and our dentistry team! 😉

08/20/2025

Join us in wishing Zoé a very happy birthday! 🎈In her 12 years, she:
💛 Overcame cancer with expert care and art therapy
🥇 Designed this year's Kids Dash medal for the Race For Every Child 5K Run/Walk
🎾 Played countless tennis matches
⭐ Sang her heart out, read all the Rick Riordan books she could and so much more

Register for the Race on Saturday, Oct. 18 to celebrate Zoé and support world-class care for more patients like her! https://bit.ly/44EserA

08/20/2025

It's estimated that around 60% of pediatric long COVID patients recover within a year, leaving 40% struggling. Parents are quitting work to provide care, kids can't get school work complete. Infectious Diseases specialist, Dr. Alexandra Yonts, speaks on the large impact long COVID has on both the patient and family.

Families, doctors take their experience with long COVID to Congress to share stories, art and ask for help.

08/19/2025

This summer, our team brought summer camp to Children's National! Patients enjoyed a week full of hands-on projects, learning adventures, and endless smiles. A huge thanks to our amazing Activity Coordinators, Red Panda Art Studio, Hole in the Wall Gang, Science Journeys, Imadi, Knitwell and our incredible art & music therapists for making this happen!

08/19/2025

Little scrape, big questions? As part of our First-Aid Tips Series, Dr. Young breaks down when it’s bandaid-worthy and when it’s doctor-worthy.

08/18/2025

New Location, same care! After 20+ years, we've upgraded and are thrilled to announce our new space: CNPA Clinton. The same dedicated providers & passionate care, with more space to make visits comfortable and convenient. Here’s to the next chapter in caring for our community.
🔗 https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/locations/clinton