Seattle Children's is a pediatric hospital and academic medical center founded in 1907, serving patients across Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho - the largest geographic footprint of any children's hospital in the United States. With over 500,000 annual patient visits and a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees and 2,000 medical staff members, the organization ranks among the nation's top five pediatric research centers and has been recognized in the U.S. News rankings for over 30 years, placing it in the top 10 nationally and best in the Pacific Northwest.
The organization's research division focuses on cancer therapies, genetics, neuroscience, immunology, infectious disease, and bioethics. This dual emphasis on clinical care and research - delivering compassionate treatment while advancing pediatric medicine - underpins its mission to ensure no family faces limited options when treating childhood illness. The institution operates as a multidisciplinary enterprise supported by over 500 volunteers alongside its core medical and support staff.
