For the 16th consecutive year, Children’s of Alabama is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals for children in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report.

“We are pleased to again be ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation and the best hospital for children in Alabama,” said Tom Shufflebarger, Children’s of Alabama CEO. “We appreciate this recognition of the hard work and dedication of our staff and physician partners at the UAB School of Medicine.”

U.S. News & World Report ranks pediatric specialty services, and Children’s is ranked in the top 50 nationally in eight services. To create the pediatric rankings, U.S. News & World Report gathers critical clinical data through a detailed survey that assesses patient safety, infection prevention, and the adequacy of nursing staff.

Since 1911, Children’s has provided specialized care for children, offering inpatient and outpatient services throughout the Southeast.