Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) is a hospital located on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California. It is staffed by over 650 physicians and 4,750 staff and volunteers. specializing in the care of babies, children, adolescents, and expectant mothers. Founded in 1991 after a $40 million donation in 1986 from David and Lucile Packard, LPCH has become a prominent children's hospital.

Awards and Recognition

 * LPCH is rated as the #10 best children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, which is notable because it is also the youngest hospital on the list having been founded in 1991.


 * LPCH wins the national award for Excellence in Pediatric Patient Care from the Child Health Corporation of America for outstanding rapid response performance.