Children's Medical Center is private, not-for-profit, and is one
of the largest pediatric healthcare providers in the nation. As the
only academic healthcare facility in North Texas dedicated
exclusively to the comprehensive care of children from birth to age 18, Children's provides patient care ranging from simple eye exams to specialized treatmentin areas such as heart disease,
hematology-oncologyand cystic fibrosis. In addition, Children's
is a major pediatric kidney, liver, intestine, heart bone marrow
transplant center. As the primary pediatric teaching facility for The
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas , the medical staff at Children's conducts research that is instrumental in developing treatments, therapies,
and greater understanding of pediatric diseases.
The Children's system is licensed for 483 beds and has more than
50 subspecialty programs. The Dallas hospital is the only
designated Level I trauma center for pediatrics in Texas . To
better serve theregion's growing pediatric population, the 36-bed
Children's Medical Center Legacy opened in Plano in August 2008.
Children's enjoys a stellar reputation as one of the finest pediatric facilities in the
United States . Children's is accredited by the Joint Commission, and both
U.S.News & World Report and Child magazine have named
Children's as one of the nation's top pediatric providers. In
addition, the Dallas Business Journal recognized Children's as
a " Best Place to Work." Children's makes life better for the
patients it sees during more than 360,000 visits each year.
Our team
Be the One to join a team of highly trained nurses and clinical staff. Our
nursing team consists of more than 1,200 talented RNs. Our 110
advanced practice nurses are nationally recognized clinical experts in
teaching, research and consultation within nursing. Nurse practitioners,
physicians' assistants, clinical nurse specialists, clinical nutritionists and
psychologists are key members of the provider team at Children's. All are
involved in providing direct care in inpatient and ambulatory settings. In
addition, department-based respiratory care practitioners, social workers,
chaplains, child life specialists and clinical technicians provide support 24/7.
