Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

We are honored to be ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the 21st year. The hard work and contributions from all departments of our healthcare system make it possible to achieve this recognition. Learn more: www.choa.org/usnwr2024. #BestHospital

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Children’s employees and their families honored Dr. King’s legacy by participating in our annual #MLKDayofService, 'A Day On, Not a Day Off.' From building benches and painting murals at the Hardland Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to assembling snack bags for Hope Atlanta, our volunteers came together to create positive change in the community—one of the many things Dr. King was passionate about. #MLKDay

Every parent knows the worry of a child losing their favorite stuffed animal. When a patient at our Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center lost his beloved stuffed octopus, Children’s nurse Bella jumped into action. She searched high and low through our halls and even enlisted our Environmental Services team for help. After an unsuccessful search, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She broke out her crochet needles and five hours of crocheting later, Bella had made a brand-new octopus. The next day, she hand delivered this special surprise to her patient’s room. It was all smiles and that's the real medicine, isn't it?

Born with amnionic band syndrome, a rare condition affecting limb development, Anthony has transformed his limits into strengths. When he entered his teenage years, Anthony started to become self-conscious about his limited ability in his left hand. That's when his family was referred to our Comprehensive Limb Difference Program. Our dedicated teams were able to equip him with a custom-fit prosthesis that was geared to improving his fine motor skills, and in turn, boosting his confidence. With his new prosthesis, Anthony has his eyes set on achieving his next goal: becoming an electrician.

Being in the hospital doesn’t mean learning has to stop. For more than seven years, Bob Koff—a retired high school math teacher—has brought his love of teaching to the Hospital School Program at Children’s. Whether he is helping solve tricky equations or simply brightening someone’s day, Bob helps our patients stay on track with their schoolwork while making learning at the hospital fun.

Today marks 100 days since the opening of Arthur M. Blank Hospital! Take a look at some fun stats from our first 100 days: 🚑 More than 25,000 patients have been served in the Emergency Department. 🎮 More than 12,000 people have visited the Zone, an engaging space where kids can be kids. 🛏️ More than 100 families have booked a sleep room to get some much-needed respite. 💚 More than 2,500 patients have been served by our amazing Child Life Specialists. 🍽️ More than 5,000 meals have been donated to nourish our patients and families.

We are excited to announce Dr. Srikant Iyer as the new Chief Medical and Quality Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In this role, Dr. Iyer will oversee Children’s Campus Medical Operations, Quality and Patient Safety and Professional Staff Services. Dr. Iyer has been with Children’s since 2018, most recently serving as Chief Quality Officer and Chief of Emergency Services. He is also a Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVuMUtmY.

How do you build one of the largest hospitals in the country? “The Making of Arthur M. Blank Hospital” details the monumental feat that will positively impact Georgia’s children for generations to come. As we reflect on a historic year and say hello to 2025, watch how our teams and community made Arthur M. Blank Hospital a reality: https://lnkd.in/ethudwUQ. #TheMakingOf #PediatricHospital

It came as a shock for Mandie and her husband when they found out their 10-year-old son Max was diagnosed with a disorder that only 1 in 58 million children have worldwide. But when Max’s little brother Chance was diagnosed with the exact same disorder, their world was turned upside down. Both of the boys were diagnosed with ROHAAD (Rapid-onset Obesity with Hypothalamic dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation) and were referred to Dr. Ajay Kasi, a pediatric pulmonologist at Children's, who helped develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the boys who are now responding well. Watch their full story: https://lnkd.in/e-T6wVQS.

Just hours after running his best cross country race, Cayden’s life took a sudden turn. A stroke caused by a ruptured arteriovenous malformation left him completely paralyzed on his left side, and he spent a month in a nearby ICU fighting for his life. When it came time for rehab, his family transferred him to Children’s. He worked with Dr. Leung, a physiatrist at Children’s, and our CIRU and Day Rehab teams to regain his strength. In just one month, he went from not being able to walk to running on a treadmill. Inspired by his strength and determination, his cross country team has dedicated every race since his incident to Cayden.