Seattle Children's, hospital in Seattle
Seattle Children's is a hospital in the Laurelhurst neighborhood that specializes in caring for infants, children, teens, and young adults up to age 21. It features modern private rooms and focuses on specialized pediatric care with various clinics for specific health conditions.
The hospital was founded in 1907 by Anna Herr Clise after her son Willis died of illness in 1898 at age 5. Growing from its original seven beds to a full 40-bed facility in 1911, it eventually relocated to its current Laurelhurst campus in 1953.
The hospital's name reflects its focus on young patients and their families. The building shows in its rooms and design a child-friendly environment with play areas and waiting rooms specifically set up for children and their companions.
The campus is located near the University of Washington and is easily reached from the busy city. Free parking is available with the Forest Garage directly behind the building, and public transit as well as shuttle service from and to the airport are options.
The hospital opened a research institute in 2006 and established Seattle Children's Therapeutics in 2020 to develop new treatments for children. These innovation programs show its commitment to investing in medical research beyond daily patient care.
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