Children’s of Alabama Recognized with the Nation’s Best for 2025-2026

Birmingham, Ala.  (Oct.7, 2025) — For the 16th consecutive year, Children’s of Alabama is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals for children in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report.

“We are pleased to be once again ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation and the best hospital for children in Alabama,” said Tom Shufflebarger, Children’s of Alabama CEO and President. “We appreciate this recognition of the hard work and dedication of our staff and physician partners at the UAB School of Medicine. Enhancing the quality of care for our patients will always remain a top priority at Children’s.”

U.S. News & World Report ranks pediatric specialty services, and Children’s is ranked in the top 50 nationally in eight services.

This is the 16th consecutive year that Children’s has participated in the U.S. News & World Report rankings program. Each year, the hospital has been recognized in the rankings of the nation's best children’s hospitals. Children’s is the primary site for pediatric clinical and educational programs for the UAB School of Medicine. Since 1911, Children’s has provided specialized care for ill and injured children, offering inpatient and outpatient services throughout the Southeast. To create the pediatric rankings, U.S. News & World Report gathers critical clinical data through a detailed survey that assesses patient safety, infection prevention, and the adequacy of nursing staff.