californiaAbout CHLA
[ OVERVIEW ]Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is one of America's most respected pediatric hospitals, founded in 1901. With more than a century of innovation in children's medicine, CHLA has played a leading role in shaping pediatric care across the United States.
Today, CHLA is consistently ranked among the nation's top-tier children's hospitals, providing specialized care to young patients and families from across California and the broader western United States. The hospital's 4650 Sunset Boulevard campus serves as both a major clinical facility and a leading center for pediatric research and medical education.
[ HIGHLIGHTS ]A leading institution by every measure.
Top-Tier Pediatric Hospital
Consistently ranked among the leading children's hospitals in the United States, recognized for clinical excellence across multiple specialties.
~500-Bed Facility
A large-scale pediatric specialty hospital with approximately 500 beds, capable of serving a high volume of patients across complex clinical needs.
Teaching & Research
A teaching and research partner of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, advancing the next generation of pediatric medicine.
Level I Trauma Center
Designated as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center — the highest classification for emergency pediatric care, available 24 hours a day.
More than a hospital.
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Family-Centered Care
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CHLA cares for both physical illness and the emotional well-being of patients and their families, recognizing that healing depends on more than medicine alone.
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Programs across the campus are designed to support both children and the families who walk beside them through their care journey.
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From child-life specialists to family lounges, every detail is shaped around the people who pass through the hospital's doors each day.
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In a place where every day matters, even small moments of comfort have real value — and become part of the healing experience.
