Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Now part of Rady Children’s Health, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego is one of the nation’s top pediatric health care systems.

Ranked as one of the 10 best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2024, Rady Children’s Hospital includes a 511-bed pediatric hospital that serves as the largest provider of comprehensive pediatric medical services in San Diego, southern Riverside and Imperial counties. With more than 40 locations, Rady Children’s is the only health system in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric health care and is the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center. Rady Children’s is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations to support its mission. For more information, visit rchsd.org.

10/07/2025

We did it again! 🤩 For the third consecutive year, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego is ranked among the 10 best children’s hospitals in the nation, achieving Honor Roll status in U.S. News and World Report annual survey. 🌟

We are incredibly proud of the outstanding care provided by our nurses, doctors, researchers, and every team member across Rady Children’s San Diego and within our partnership with the UC San Diego School of Medicine .

"This honor reflects the exceptional expertise, compassion & innovation that shape every aspect of care at Rady Children’s. It’s a testament to the trust families place in us & the world-class pediatric care our team provides every day," says Dr. Gail Knight, Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer.

Explore our complete rankings ➡️ https://rchsd.co/75bdad

🌟 What an unforgettable day we had at the Walkabout at SeaWorld! 🪼 A huge thank you to our incredible walkers, dedicat...
10/03/2025

🌟 What an unforgettable day we had at the Walkabout at SeaWorld! 🪼

A huge thank you to our incredible walkers, dedicated fundraisers & generous sponsors. Because of you, we raised vital funds to support our Patient Experience Program—a powerful initiative that brings comfort & joy to children in the hospital through toys, books, art, music, Resident Canine Therapy & Child Life Services. 💙

What began as simple nausea & vomiting quickly became a life-threatening emergency. At just 5 years old, Lily went into ...
10/01/2025

What began as simple nausea & vomiting quickly became a life-threatening emergency. At just 5 years old, Lily went into septic shock. A physician at Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta immediately noticed the warning signs, ordered blood work & arranged for her to be airlifted to our San Diego campus by the CHET Team.

Lily spent five days intubated in our PICU. The first 24 hours were critical, but thanks to her care team, she began to stabilize. One of her mom’s most cherished moments was hearing Lily say “mommy” again after being extubated. 💙

Today, Lily is almost 10 and thriving in 4th grade. She plays sports through adaptive programs & spends summers at Adaptive Sports Camp. Born with sacral agenesis, she has used a wheelchair since age 2—but to her, it’s simply part of life. She even says she feels lucky to use it. 🌟

Meet Catherine, one of our dedicated care coordinators here at . 💙 She helps lead our NICU Care Coordination Program, w...
09/29/2025

Meet Catherine, one of our dedicated care coordinators here at . 💙 She helps lead our NICU Care Coordination Program, which provides continuous inpatient & outpatient support to medically complex babies & their families.

As the main point of contact for our tiniest patients, Catherine guides families through every step—coordinating care, addressing concerns, preparing them for discharge & ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey home.

This & beyond, we’re so thankful for compassionate caregivers like Catherine, who make this vital program possible for our little heroes. 🌟

09/26/2025

This , meet a real-life superhero, Dr. Andrew Chang, a radiation oncology specialist at . 👋 Dr. Chang has over 20 years providing advanced proton beam therapy to pediatric patients—while also lifting spirits by showing up in a different superhero outfit for every visit. 🦸‍♂️

In partnership with California Protons, Rady Children’s is the only program in California offering pencil-beam scanning proton therapy for children with brain tumors, solid tumors & lymphomas. This cutting-edge treatment delivers precise targeted radiation to tumors while minimizing impact to healthy tissue – giving kids the best chance at healing & thriving.

09/23/2025

This , Rady Children’s is excited to host our annual Babies With Books Read-A-Thon! 📚🌟

This friendly reading challenge encourages parents & caregivers to read with their babies—supporting bonding, family involvement & early brain development. Reading with infants helps strengthen neural connections, boosts language and literacy skills & promotes social-emotional growth during this critical stage.

By providing books and fostering shared reading in the NICU, we’re giving babies a strong start & families a meaningful way to connect.

Happy Environmental Services week to this hardworking crew! 🧼💙 Every day, they work behind the scenes to keep clean, s...
09/19/2025

Happy Environmental Services week to this hardworking crew! 🧼💙

Every day, they work behind the scenes to keep clean, safe & a welcoming place for our patients, families & staff. Thank you, EVS team, for your vital role in making our hospital a place of healing & comfort.

09/19/2025

Arianna is ringing the bell and heading home to the Coachella Valley—cancer-free! 🛎️🌟

At just 6 years old, unexplained stomach pains and fevers sent her family to four different hospitals searching for answers—until they found hope at , where she was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

During , we celebrate Arianna’s resilience! Today, she is healthy, thriving & ready to enjoy life with her cats and afternoon walks with her family! 💙

This , meet Alejandro! 👋 Born with severe respiratory issues, feeding complications & no clear diagnosis, Alejandro spe...
09/08/2025

This , meet Alejandro! 👋 Born with severe respiratory issues, feeding complications & no clear diagnosis, Alejandro spent 4 months in the NICU at , where our dedicated staff provided his family with hope. There, he received both a tracheostomy & a G-tube — lifesaving care that allowed him to go home.

Now 4 years old, Alejandro still requires 24/7 care, but he continues to grow & meet milestones at his own pace. Every smile, sound & small victory is a celebration. He recently started giving high-fives, which makes his family so proud. 💙

09/05/2025

In honor of , join us in celebrating Mateo & his family as they ring our new “Going Home Bell” in the NICU. 🥹💙

This meaningful tradition was made possible by a local family’s heartfelt gift, donated in memory of their son, Leo. The bell is accompanied by a touching poem written by NICU nurse Linda Black, celebrating the journey of every NICU graduate.

A day after Izzy was born, a nurse noticed her lips had turned an ashy gray. Her oxygen saturation had dropped to just 6...
09/04/2025

A day after Izzy was born, a nurse noticed her lips had turned an ashy gray. Her oxygen saturation had dropped to just 60 percent, a clear sign that something was seriously wrong.

Izzy was quickly transferred to , where she was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), a rare & life-threatening congenital heart defect. Without immediate intervention, this condition prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching the body, leading to critical complications.

Izzy underwent an emergency cardiac catheterization to improve oxygen circulation. Then, at just six days old, she underwent open-heart surgery to complete an atrial switch procedure, aligning her heart’s arteries with the correct chambers. Thanks to the expert care she received, Izzy made an incredible recovery & was able to go home in time for her very first Christmas. 💝

Today, Izzy is a thriving 9-year-old who loves Girl Scouts, softball & being a big sister. Learn more about Izzy's story ➡️ https://rchsd.co/696aa5

09/03/2025

Let’s go to work with our Parent Liaisons at the Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. From comforting conversations to coffee deliveries, Judy, Maria & Gloria walk alongside families facing childhood cancer, offering empathy, encouragement & a steady presence. As parents who’ve been through similar journeys, they provide a unique kind of support that helps families navigate the day-to-day challenges a diagnosis can bring. Often, they become powerful advocates, helping families communicate their needs & preferences to the care team with compassion & clarity. 💙

Join us Saturday, September 27 for our walk at SeaWorld San Diego! 🪼Walk for a cause & bring smiles to young patients li...
09/02/2025

Join us Saturday, September 27 for our walk at SeaWorld San Diego! 🪼

Walk for a cause & bring smiles to young patients like Lincoln, Addy & Kamila! Your support will help elevate Patient Experience Program, which brings comfort & hope to patients & families through services promoting their physical, social & emotional well-being. 💙

Ready to make a difference? Sign up now ➡️ https://rchsd.co/253461!

Jaden's wish was to bring Monster Jam to the hospital – and it came true! 🛻🌟 Thanks to Monster Jam & Make-A-Wish San Die...
08/27/2025

Jaden's wish was to bring Monster Jam to the hospital – and it came true! 🛻🌟 Thanks to Monster Jam & Make-A-Wish San Diego, we rolled in big tires & even bigger smiles to make one unforgettable day! 💙

Today’s the day! 🎉🐾 The Working Fur Kids Giveathon is live on CBS 8 San Diego! Tune in to learn how our future resident ...
08/26/2025

Today’s the day! 🎉🐾 The Working Fur Kids Giveathon is live on CBS 8 San Diego! Tune in to learn how our future resident therapy dogs & child life specialists will bring healing & comfort to kids at .

Help us make a fur-ever impact by making this program a reality. Learn more & donate ➡️ https://rchsd.co/4c7568

Born with multiple complex conditions, Bowen underwent emergency surgery the day after he was born & spent his first fou...
08/19/2025

Born with multiple complex conditions, Bowen underwent emergency surgery the day after he was born & spent his first four months in the NICU at .

Bowen’s early days in the NICU were filled with challenges. For the first three months, he was unable to eat & was in such distress that his tiny hands remained clenched shut. But after two life-saving surgeries & the unwavering dedication of his NICU team, Bowen was finally able to take his first feeds—a critical step in his journey toward recovery.
Bowen’s mom, Annie, calls his transformation “nothing short of incredible.” He quickly captured the hearts of everyone around him, especially his devoted nurses, lactation consultants & his doctors.

Today, Bowen is thriving. “He is our miracle warrior—full of light, joy & a smile that radiates warmth,” says Annie. 💙

Meet Kian, who made his grand entrance into the world in 2020–earlier than planned & in an unexpected way. A routine che...
08/12/2025

Meet Kian, who made his grand entrance into the world in 2020–earlier than planned & in an unexpected way. A routine check-up revealed a dangerously high heart rate, leading to an emergency C-section and the life-saving decision to transfer him to .

When the CHET (Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport) team arrived by helicopter to fly Kian to our NICU, his parents' fear was replaced with hope. "They looked like real-life superheroes," his mom recalls. 🌟🚑 Kian was diagnosed with atrial flutter—a rare heart rhythm condition in newborns—quickly treated with a defibrillator. But his tiny body still needed extra time for his lungs, liver, kidneys & digestive system to grow stronger.

After seven days in the NICU, Kian’s family left the hospital with their greatest gift: their healthy baby boy. “We are truly thankful for the gift of life we were given & are eternally grateful to Rady Children’s & the CHET Team for saving our son’s life.” 💙

This , meet Dr. Michael Levy, chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Rady Children’s. 🧠 With more than 30 years of experien...
08/07/2025

This , meet Dr. Michael Levy, chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Rady Children’s. 🧠 With more than 30 years of experience, he’s known for tackling some of the most complex and challenging cases in the field.

What drives him? A deep commitment to building trust with families, making a lasting impact in children’s lives, and partnering with hospitals across the country and around the world to advance care for every child. 💙

After months of determination, multiple hospital admissions & two major surgeries, Gala is finally home & thriving! 🥳 Bo...
08/05/2025

After months of determination, multiple hospital admissions & two major surgeries, Gala is finally home & thriving! 🥳 Born with a muscle disease that made movement & breathing difficult, Gala has already overcome incredible challenges. Now, after a tracheostomy, she breathes comfortably at home with ventilator support.

Gala is full of energy, dancing, trying new sounds & working on her first words. We couldn't be prouder of Gala's strength & spirit! 🌟

Measles cases are on the rise across the U.S., with nearly 1,300 reported this year—the most since the disease was decla...
08/02/2025

Measles cases are on the rise across the U.S., with nearly 1,300 reported this year—the most since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Swipe for more information & recommendations to help keep your child protected & healthy.

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