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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

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

Teen With No Legs, Only One Arm Competes in Paralympic Swimming Championships
5.11.13 — ABC News

Born without legs and only one arm, Kayla Wheeler, a 16-year-old high school student from Lynnwood, Wash., is gearing up to ... cont.

When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent
5.10.13 — HealthDay

When teens start dating, parents' worries grow – and experts say that dating violence should be on their list of concerns. ... cont.

Tiny Wire From BBQ Brush Lands Teen in Surgery
5.10.13 — ABC News

Tristin Beck, 16, of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., was admitted to Seattle Children’s Hospital late last week, experiencing stomach ... cont.