About Nemours About Nemours Improving Children’s Health for Good Nemours Children’s is one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the country. Everything we do — our medical care, research, education, and prevention and advocacy efforts — is focused on kids. Our goal is to help children, everywhere, grow into healthy adults. To do this, we think of health as more than just medicine. Good health involves education, food, housing, family stability, emotional well-being,  and more. That’s why we go outside of our walls to reach kids where they live, learn and play. We’re here, beyond medicine. Our Impact We’re the only children’s health system in the country with two freestanding children’s hospitals. Our resources are reserved just for kids. 544,000+ Children cared for annually 70+ Locations in 6 states 300+ Active research projects and clinical trials 2,499 Residents, fellows, and medical students trained each year 137.4M People who turn to KidsHealth.org each year to learn more about children’s health We offer care that’s recognized for excellence. Our care is ranked among the best in nation, year after year, for the highest in quality and safety by the U.S. News and World Report We enrich our community in many ways. As a not-for-profit health system, we contribute more than $220 million annually to meet community health needs. We are actively researching the next innovations in care. We’re ranked 14th for National Institutes of Health research funding, out of 150 freestanding children’s hospitals in the United States. We are a national leader in helping to improve care for all children Ours is one of eight institutions in the nation contributing to PEDSnet, a large database that improves pediatric research and evidence-based care. We offer children’s health information that’s second to none. KidsHealth.org is the world’s most-visited website devoted to children’s health. Our Locations Nemours has two state-of-the-art children’s hospitals in addition to our outpatient locations in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. As a system, we offer pediatric primary, urgent, specialty, and hospital care. Find a Location Dedicated to Children’s Health From the Start Our story began in 1936 with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat disabling childhood conditions. What started as a modest orthopedic hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, has grown into one of the nation’s leading children’s health systems. Leadership and Governance Nemours leadership and governance teams are made up of diverse people with a shared vision and heart for kids and families. R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP President and Chief Executive Officer See Our Leadership Awards and Recognition for Nemours Children's Health Gaining recognition confirms and strengthens our commitment to excellence in health care, patient experience and workplace culture. It tells us that we’re making a difference and staying true to our mission. It keeps us moving forward and striving to do even better. Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Nemours Children's Health Quality & Safety Outcomes Measuring outcomes helps us improve the quality and safety of our care. We collect this data and compare it to industry standards to see how we’re doing. Outcomes include things like postsurgical infections, cancer remission rates, and the number of emergency visits after hospital discharge. At Nemours Children's Health, our outcomes are among the best you can find. Learn About Our Approach to Care We do everything we can to include you in your child's care and the decision-making process. Find Out About Family-Centered Care See How We Measure Patient Satisfaction Annual Reports From innovative medical care and breakthrough research, to community-based support, our whole team is focused on Whole Child Health. Join us in celebrating the many ways we’re working to create the healthiest generations of children. Annual Progress Report Community Health Needs WHAT WE STAND FOR Policy & Prevention Health Outcomes Mission, Vision/Purpose Policy & Prevention Our Nemours National Office of Policy & Prevention (National Office) is leading the way in shaping federal pediatric health policy. We’re advocating for and inspiring programs to improve kids’ health and well-being. We work to ignite change in areas of pediatric population health improvement and health system transformation. In fact, Nemours is among the first called in Washington, D.C., to help legislators make informed decisions for our nation’s children. Office of Child Health Policy & Advocacy As part of the National Office, we provide thought leadership and policy connected to health-related social needs, strategic business interests, and more. See Where We Stand Health Outcomes Our Office of Health Equity and Inclusion honors the needs, opinions, beliefs, religions and cultures of our patient-families and associates. We work to create an environment of respect in the communities we serve. Read Our IDEA Vision and Mission Statements Mission, Vision/Purpose Our Mission To provide leadership, institutions and services to restore and improve the health of children through care and programs not readily available, with one high standard of quality and distinction, regardless of the recipient’s financial status. Our Vision Create the healthiest generations of children. Our Purpose Change children’s health for good.