Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Children’s of Alabama named among best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
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U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings, announced its 19th “Best Children’s Hospitals”, an evaluation of pediatric hospitals.
No shocker to us, our very own Children’s of Alabama was ranked among the best! Keep reading to see the honor.
2025-2026 Best Children’s Regional Hospitals
Since 2007, U.S. News has evaluated pediatric hospitals across the nation by both location and specialty.
Why? The ultimate goal is to help parents and caregivers find the best possible care for their children with more complex medical needs.
Assessing 11 pediatric specialties, this annual report serves as a guide for exceptional care across the U.S.
Children’s of Alabama among the best Children’s Hospitals in the Southeast
In U.S. News & World Report’s regional and state rankings, Children’s of Alabama at UAB claimed the #1 spot in the state, and #4 spot in the Southeast.
Plus, the hospital was ranked in eight other pediatric specialties:
- #22 for pediatric cardiology + heart surgery
- #27 for pediatric neurology + neurosurgery
- #30 for pediatric cancer
- #31 for pediatric nephrology
- #34 for gastroenterology + GI surgery
- #40 for pediatric orthopedics
- #46 for pediatric diabetes + endocrinology
- #50 for pediatic pulmonology + lung surgery
Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children for over 100 years—and many more to come.
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