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Mission and Vision

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Our Mission

We believe all children have unique needs and should grow up without illness or injury. With the support of the community and through our spirit of inquiry, we will prevent, treat and eliminate pediatric disease.

Our Vision

We will be the best children’s hospital.

Our founding promise is to care for every child in our region, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. We aspire to:

  • Provide the safest, most effective care possible.
  • Control and reduce the cost of providing care.
  • Find cures and educate clinicians and researchers.
  • Grow responsibly and provide access to every child who needs us.

 

Latest News

Why ADHD may increase risk for obesity
5.22.13 — KING 5 TV

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson of Seattle Children’s talks about obesity and ADHD. Obesity affects 17 percent of children and childhood ... cont.

Keeping children safe in the water as temperatures get warmer
5.21.13 — KING 5 TV

Elizabeth Bennett, a drowning prevention specialist with Seattle Children’s, talks about keeping kids safe in the water. ... cont.

A very special first birthday for a girl who has beaten all odds
5.17.13 — KOMO TV

Hannah Mae was diagnosed at birth with diffuse rhabdomyomatosis, a rare disease where the heart grows uncontrollably. She was ... cont.