Sharon Militello • June 10, 2026

RCPA Members CHOP and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Recognized by Newsweek as "Best in the Nation" for 2026

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Sharon Militello

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June 10, 2026

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Article by PennLive: Published on June 9, 2026

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Pennsylvania’s children’s hospitals have long been highlighted as some of the best in the United States.


Now, they’ve received yet more time in the spotlight.


Newsweek recently released its “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list for 2026. Two locations in the Keystone State were included amongst the final general rankings: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in Philadelphia and Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger in Danville.

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