BALTIMORE, October 8, 2024 – Kennedy Krieger Institute has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.
In the brand-new category of specialty behavioral health, U.S. News & World Report honors both Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for their joint program in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health.
The joint program offers interdisciplinary, team-based, and patient- and family-centered clinical services through outpatient care, as well as specialty inpatient and rehabilitative services.
“Our joint Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral health program, partnered with Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, offers innovative and compassionate care in a discipline not always understood by the larger world,” said Bradley Schlaggar, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger. “We are grateful to U.S. News & World Report for including this important new category and for recognizing this dedicated group of clinicians.”
“This is a wonderful recognition of our interdisciplinary team and their commitment to clinical excellence, training the next generation of pediatric providers, and advancing knowledge in the field,” said John Campo, MD, Vice President of Psychiatric Services at Kennedy Krieger and Director of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. “Building on the strong foundation of our many clinical and academic accomplishments, we will strive to do even better in our efforts to improve the lives of children and families.”
U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research and consulting firm, collected and analyzed data from 108 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists.
“U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Children's Hospitals evaluation empowers parents and caregivers with a data-driven guide to help them find the best pediatric hospital to treat their child,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News.
The full rankings for the 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, regional and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com.
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About Kennedy Krieger Institute:
Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally known nonprofit organization located in the greater Baltimore-Washington, D.C., region, transforms the lives of more than 27,000 individuals a year through inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies; home and community services; school-based programs; training and education for professionals; and advocacy. Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders and injuries that impact the nervous system, ranging from mild to severe. The Institute is home to a team of investigators who contribute to the understanding of how disorders develop while at the same time pioneering new interventions and methods of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Visit KennedyKrieger.org for more information about Kennedy Krieger.
About U.S. News & World Report:
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
