Our hospital motto, The Child First and Always® gives us a visible, concise statement of our philosophy. It informs and reassures those who seek our services, and serves as a daily reminder to employees of our commitment to children. This phrase originated from the Hospital for Sick Children in London, England, where it has been used as a motto since the hospital’s beginning in 1852.  

Facts and Figures

  • Average length of stay (days): 4.5 days
  • Average patients per day: 180
  • Emergency Department visits: 39,965
  • Hospital staff, full/part-time: 3,406
  • Inpatient admissions: 14,195
  • Inpatient days: 63,197
  • Laboratory tests: 2,861,397
  • Medical staff membership: 803
  • Outpatient registrations: 175,117
  • Surgical cases (outpatient): 10,948
  • Value of charity care: $6,494,737
  • Volunteer Auxiliary service hours: 62,563
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Awards and Recognition

For over 20 years, Primary Children's Hospital has ranked among the best children's hospitals in the United States on various national surveys.

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History

Primary Children's Hospital has more than a century of experience caring for children.

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