Our magazine looks behind the scenes at Children's National Hospital. Hear from our pediatric leaders and patients who believe in healthy futures. See how generous philanthropy makes them possible!

Mending a Broken Heart

Infant Abby being held by her father

Early detection of a heart problem and advanced care that started in the womb made all the difference to save Abby's life.

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Bench to Bedside

Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of pediatrics, oversees more than 2,000 active research projects at Children's National. He views collaboration as critical for scientific success and encourages our physician scientists to keep the impact for kids at the center of every investigation.

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Dr. Nathan Kuppermann in the laboratory at Children’s National
It's truly stunning what genetic sequencing can find. The outcomes can be lifechanging. Cases with life-altering diagnoses don't come along every day, but when they do, they make the hunt to find answers all the more worthwhile.

— Seth Berger, MD, PhD, Center for Genetic Medicine Research and Rare Disease Institute

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Discover the Art of Healing

Allie Slocum leads the Panda Cares Center of Hope, our Family Resource Center or library. Her role includes:
Allie Slocum reads to a patient in our Neuroscience unit
A patient enjoys story time in the Family Resource Center
Allie Slocum and a patient family enjoy books from the library cart
A patient enjoys story time in the Family Resource Center
  • Talking to people about donating books

  • Expanding partnerships with educational and literacy organizations

  • Developing a web-based reading program

  • Brainstorming ideas for a teen poetry and open mic night

  • Helping to start a book club in our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

 

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Fund for Every Child

Gifts to this fund ensure world-class care for every patient. They allow us to pursue new opportunities and respond to unexpected challenges. See how the fund helps us deliver our best when our community needs us most.

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An elementary school aged Black female patient smiles in the hallway at Children't National.