Fairfax, Virginia – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking #32 for Neonatology in the nation. The rankings assist parents, in consultation with their children’s doctors, in finding exceptional pediatric care – whether for serious illness, a high-stakes surgery or complex medical needs.
Inova Children’s ranked #3 in Virginia and is tied for #16 in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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.
“Being recognized among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals is an incredible honor and a reflection of the expertise, compassion and commitment of our entire pediatric team,”said Joanna Fazio, Vice President, Pediatric Service Line. “Every day, families place their trust in us to care for their children, often during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. This recognition reinforces our commitment to providing the highest quality, safest and most advanced care to every child and family we serve. We are proud to be ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country and even more proud of the team that makes this level of care possible.”
“Earning a place on U.S. News’ Best Children’s Hospitals list is a testament to Inova Children’s dedication to clinical excellence and patient safety,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “These rankings highlight
the standout hospitals in each specialty and each region.”
Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at Inova.org.
The full 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings can be found at USNews.com. For more information, explore #BestChildrensHospitals on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok and X.
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