Corewell Health is sharing some good news about its Grand Rapids children’s hospital.
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. The hospital was ranked No. 2 in Michigan and earned national recognition in two pediatric specialties, highlighting its commitment to providing exceptional care for children and families.
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital received the following recognition in the 2026-2027 rankings:
- No. 2 children’s hospital in Michigan
- Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health – ranked among the nation’s Top 50
- Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery – ranked No. 49 nationally
“Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report is a testament to the collaboration, expertise and compassion of our entire pediatric care team,” said Robert Fitzgerald, MD, president, Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. “We are honored by this recognition and remain focused on advancing care and delivering safe, compassionate and extraordinary care to every child, every day.”
The annual U.S. News rankings evaluate children’s hospitals across a range of specialties, measuring patient outcomes, clinical resources, expert opinion and other care-related indicators.
For the 2026-2027 rankings, U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm, collected and analyzed data from 114 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care.
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is a 286-bed national referral center and teaching hospital, providing comprehensive clinical care to the children of West Michigan and beyond. It offers advanced pediatric specialty care with more than 300 pediatric physicians who practice in 70 pediatric specialties and programs. The hospital also provides care close to home in more than 50 regional clinics and shares its expertise through Partners in Children’s Health: a collaboration with more than 30 hospitals throughout Michigan.
The full 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings can be found at USNews.com.
