Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Celebrates 125 Years of Pediatric Care
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles is celebrating its 125th anniversary, marking over a century of advances in pediatric medicine. The hospital has grown into one of the nation's leading pediatric academic medical centers, overseeing over 750,000 patient visits each year.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles was incorporated on April 1, 1901. It opened in a small house dedicated to pediatric care, treating 14 patients in its first year. Today, it is one of the nation's leading pediatric academic medical centers. The hospital oversees over 750,000 patient visits each year, serving children and families in Southern California and worldwide. CHLA is home to the Saban Research Institute, with nearly 600 active clinical trials. The hospital has achieved many notable breakthroughs in pediatric medicine, including the opening of the CHLA Heart Institute and contributions to early gene therapy research.
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