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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.

  • We will provide patients and their families excellent care with compassion and respect
  • We will provide superior, accessible, cost-effective service
  • We will attract and retain the best talent at all levels of the organization
  • We will be one of the top five pediatric research institutions
  • We will be the nation's premier pediatric educators
  • We will achieve worldwide prominence by integrating patient care, research, education and advocacy

Latest News

Patrick Hagan: Waste Not, Want Not: The Key to Reducing Costs
10.8.09 — Washington Post

Seattle Children's president and COO Patrick Hagan discusses efforts to improve quality of care and lower costs.

Seattle Children's mobile science lab makes big debut
9.23.09 — King 5 TV

Feature story on the debut of Seattle Children’s mobile Science Adventure Lab.

P.E. accidents sending more kids to hospital
9.19.09 — King 5 TV

Dr. Tom Jinguji discusses P.E.-related injuries in children.