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About Seattle Children's

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

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

Children's Hospital designs first cancer unit for young adults
3.15.13 — KOMO TV

More children and adults over 30 are surviving cancer diagnoses today than ever before, but teens and young adults have not ... cont.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson: Preventing Salmonella
3.13.13 — KING 5 TV

There are more than one million cases of salmonella reported each year. Around 70,000 infections come from reptiles and ... cont.

Interview: How kids process guns and punishment
3.7.13 — Q13 Fox

School administrators are taking the issue of gun violence very seriously, turning to suspensions to enforce their ... cont.