Cincinnati Children's, ranked one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World ReportCaring for infants to adolescents, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an international leader in pediatric medicine, research and education.

Core values

- **Addressing Social Determinants of Health**: The hospital has been working to reduce the negative impact of social determinants like education, housing, and the environment on health outcomes, which is crucial for improving overall community health[1][2][5].
- **Reducing Health Disparities**: Efforts such as the Health Equity Network (HEN) focus on reducing racial and socioeconomic health disparities in areas like asthma, mental health, premature birth, and Type 1 diabetes[5].
- **Improving Access to Care**: The hospital is expanding clinical care and collaborations to improve access and outcomes for children in various regions, including providing charitable patient care, subsidized health services, and community outreach programs[3][4].
- **Early Childhood Focus**: The initiatives target early childhood (from before pregnancy to age nine) to establish a positive trajectory for children, including goals like decreasing infant mortality and improving 3rd grade literacy[2].
- **Community Partnerships**: Strong partnerships with schools, health departments, United Way, and other community organizations help in building improvement capabilities and addressing community needs comprehensively[2][5].