Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center serves the medical needs of infants, children and adolescents with family-centered care , innovative research and outstanding teaching programs .
Clinical procedures and treatments pioneered at Cincinnati Children's are used throughout the world. The impact of our medical research breakthroughs has improved pediatric health today and will for generations to come.
Medical Facilities and Innovative Health Care
State-of-the-art medical facilities at Cincinnati Children's provide innovative care and advanced treatment for pediatric patients in specialty areas including:
Family-Centered Care: Professionals Partnering With Families
- Family-centered care initiatives recognize, respect and support the family's critical role in caring for patients.
- Outpatient facilities and urgent care centers serve our community at seven neighborhood locations.
Cincinnati Children's is the only pediatric hospital chosen to participate in Pursuing Perfection: Raising the Bar for Health-Care Performance , a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation . The goal of this initiative is to transform the health-care system in America.
Advanced Research
- Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation is one of the largest pediatric research programs in the nation.
- Translational research results in innovations that have a direct impact on improving patient care.
Outstanding Teaching Programs
Cincinnati Children's provides training and education to parents and our community, as well as medical residents, postdoctoral fellows, nurses, biomedical researchers and other health care professionals.
Vision and Mission
Our Vision
To be the leader in improving child health.
Mission Statement
Cincinnati Children's will improve child health and transform delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research , education and innovation.
For patients from our community, the nation and the world, the care we provide will achieve the best:
- Medical and quality of life outcomes
- Patient and family experiences and
- Value
today and in the future.
Your Visit
Watch a video with tips from patients, families and staff.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides respectful, compassionate care in facilities designed to meet the needs of children and their families.
Cincinnati Children's staff partner with families in making treatment decisions to ensure the best in care and comfort for each patient.
To make an appointment, please contact the Call Center
Find UsWhat you need to know to find your way to and around the medical center's main campus and neighborhood locations. Includes maps and directions, where to park and more about our city.Learn more |
Billing InformationBilling and insurance information and contact information for obtaining financial assistance.Learn more |
Traveling Patients / FamiliesServices and assistance for families coming from outside of Cincinnati, including transportation, hospitality and translation services and lodging.Learn more |
Your Child's StayWhat you and your child will encounter during your child's stay at Cincinnati Children's. Includes information on your child's surgery, your rights and responsibilities, and suggested reading.Learn more |
Guide to SurgeryA special guide to help you and your child prepare for surgery at Cincinnati Children's. Includes instructions about eating and drinking before surgery and tips on how to talk to your child about surgLearn more |
On-site FacilitiesAmenities and services for families and guests of Cincinnati Children's, including where to eat, gift shop information, the Family Resource Center and several libraries available to the public.Learn more |
Additional SupportListing of area support groups as well as summer camps for kids with special needs.Learn more |
CarePagesA way to stay in touch with family and friends during your stay at the medical center. This free service lets you easily create your own web page to share news and receive messages of support.Learn more |
Información Para Pacientes y Familias HispanasEl Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center da la bienvenida a pacientes y familias hispanas a nuestro sitio de Internet. Si sus preguntas o dudas no son aclaradas con la información provista, nuLearn more |
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Family-Centered Care
Family-Centered Care Philosophy and Core Concepts
Family-Centered Care at Cincinnati Children's
A father and his daughter wait to see a health professional at Cincinnati Children's.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center incorporates the family-centered care philosophy into every aspect of its clinical and research practice.
At the heart of family-centered care is the belief that health care providers, patients, and their families are partners, working together to best meet the needs of the child.
Parents and family members provide a child's primary strength and support. Their information and insights can enhance the professional staff's technical knowledge , improve care, and help us design better programs and friendlier systems.
Family-Centered Care Core Concepts
Dignity and Respect
Health care practitioners listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices. Patients and families listen to and honor health care practitioners' expertise, knowledge, and skill. Patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care.
Information Sharing
Health care practitioners communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful. Patients and families share complete and honest information about their current condition and the context in which they live. All team members receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to effectively participate in care and decision-making. Trust and respect of one another is essential for this kind of information sharing to take place.
Participation
Patients and families are encouraged, educated, and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose.
Collaboration
Patients and families are also included on an institution-wide basis. Health care leaders collaborate with patients and families in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation; in health care facility design; and in professional education, as well as in the delivery of care.
