Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Ranks No. 3 in Texas, Among Top Children's Hospitals in Nation for 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report

HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital has once again been recognized as a Best Children's Hospital for 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report. The Best Children's Hospital rankings feature state and regional rankings, where Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital ranked as the No. 3 Best Children's Hospital in Texas, up from No. 5 last year, and No. 3 in the Southwest Region, up from No. 6 last year.

In addition, the following pediatric subspecialties have ranked in the top 50 in the nation:

• No. 12 in Cardiology and Heart Surgery
• No. 26 in Neonatology
• No. 28 in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery
• No. 34 in Neurology and Neurosurgery
• No. 40 in Orthopedics
• No. 50 in Nephrology
• Top 50 in Behavioral Health (no ordinal rankings)

"To see Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital rise to No. 3 in both Texas and the Southwest Region, while expanding from five to seven nationally ranked specialties, is an incredible testament to our teams and the care they provide every day," said Guy Giesecke, CEO of Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. "These rankings reflect the expertise, collaboration and commitment of our physicians, nurses and team members, as well as our strong partnership with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Most importantly, they represent our shared commitment to giving children and families access to outstanding care when they need it most."

The annual Best Children's Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients, their families and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions. The Best Children's Hospitals methodology factors objective measures such as patient outcomes, including mortality and infection rates, as well as available clinical resources and compliance with best practices.

Other Memorial Hermann hospitals also ranked nationally in the Best Hospital rankings for 2026-2027, including:

• TIRR Memorial Hermann ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 4 among the country's top rehabilitation hospitals.
• Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) ranked as the No. 4 hospital in Houston and No. 6 in Texas. Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) services entered the national top 50 rankings at No. 42.
• Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center ranked as the No. 9 hospital in Houston and No. 15 in Texas.
• Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital ranked No. 13 in Houston and No. 30 in Texas. The hospital was also the first-time recipient of the "Best Regional Hospital for Community Access." This ranking is related to the care of socioeconomically vulnerable populations. Key indicators include the treatment of Medicaid beneficiaries, racial and ethnic minority representation, and the proportion of care delivered to patients from socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods.
• Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy is ranked No. 4 in Houston and No. 15 in Texas among rehabilitation hospitals. This location is a part of the Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Network that also includes TIRR Memorial Hermann.

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital was founded in 1986 and offers care in more than 40 pediatric and women's related specialties including the latest advances in maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal critical care services, and renowned programs in fetal, pediatric trauma, neurosciences and cardiac care.

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