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WE ARE . . .

fostering a culture of compassion, equity, learning, and leadership to enable scientific innovation and promote the health, well-being, and potential of newborns, their families, and our team.

Neonatology ranks fifth in nation by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024-25 Best Children's Hospitals survey. Our neonatology service at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is ranked as the "Best in the West" and #5 in the nation. 


CLINICAL CARE

Providing family-centered care and specialized services in neonatal-perinatal medicine

EDUCATION

Training the next generation of leaders in human development and neonatology

RESEARCH

Performing groundbreaking research that improves outcomes for mothers and babies

Honoring Dr. Phil Sunshine's life and legacy

Our founding father of neonatology at Stanford, Dr. Philip Sunshine, passed away in April at the remarkable age of 94. He dedicated his career to the most vulnerable newborns, transforming their care and leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless families. Gifts made in honor of Dr. Sunshine will support neonatology programs at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, as designated by his family.

   

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