The mission of the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine — to improve the health of children and adolescents through excellence in patient care, research, teaching and community service — is embraced by our faculty and staff who are deeply committed to the welfare of children and adolescents.

The mission of St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) is to do what is right for children. The hospital leads the development of innovative, cost-effective approaches in prevention, primary care and specialty services, with the ultimate goal of improving the health of all children. SLCH has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s best children’s hospitals and holds nursing’s highest honor, the Magnet designation.