September 21, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact
Children’s Wisconsin Name: Liz Senerchia Phone: (202) 321-3353
Email: esenerchia@childrenswi.org


Children’s Wisconsin Named Wisconsin’s Top Pediatric Hospital and Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. 
News & World Report

Children’s Wisconsin recognized in six pediatric specialties, up from five last year

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Sept. 15, 2026 – Children’s Wisconsin has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best 
Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The health system is ranked as the No. 1 pediatric 
hospital in Wisconsin and among the nation’s best in six pediatric specialties, up from five 
specialties last year.

The Children’s Wisconsin specialties ranked by the U.S. News & World Report include Cancer, 
Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology.
Dedicated entirely to the health and well-being of children, Children’s Wisconsin offers an 
unmatched depth and breadth of pediatric specialty services and continues to provide nationally 
recognized care for children and families across the state and beyond.

“This recognition reflects the expertise and commitment our team members bring to children and 
families every day,” said Gil Peri, President and CEO of Children’s Wisconsin. “Our results are a 
testament to the incredible team that cares for our patients and to our continued focus on 
improvement and delivering the best possible outcomes for kids."

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.

“Earning a place on U.S. News’ Best Children’s Hospitals list is a testament to Children’s 
Wisconsin’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.”

The full 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings can be found at USNews.com.



About Children’s Wisconsin
Children’s Wisconsin is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the 
health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Neenah, Wisconsin, 
is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. It is 
ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best 
Children’s Hospitals report. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, specialty care, urgent 
care, emergency care, mental and behavioral health care, community health services, foster and 
adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource 
centers. Children’s Wisconsin achieves its mission in part through donations from individuals, 
corporations and foundations and is proud to be a member of the Children’s Miracle Network.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, 
business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and 
communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent 
reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A 
pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and 
exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, insurance, personal finance, 
travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.


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