Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Stanford Medicine
Map
Geography
LocationPalo Alto, California, United States
Coordinates37°26′10″N 122°10′30″W / 37.43611°N 122.17500°W / 37.43611; -122.17500
Organization
Affiliated universityStanford University School of Medicine
Services
Emergency departmentLevel 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers
Beds361
Helipads
HelipadFAA LID: 15CA (Shared with Stanford University Medical Center)
Number Length Surface
ft m
H1 48 x 48 15 × 15 asphalt
History
Opened1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Links
Websitehttp://www.stanfordchildrens.org/
ListsHospitals in California
Other linksLucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Stanford University Medical Center

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford (LPCH) is a nationally ranked women's and children's hospital which is part of the Stanford University Health system. The hospital is located adjacent to the campus at 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, California. It was founded in 1991 and is staffed by over 650 physicians with 4,750 staff and volunteers.[1] The hospital specializes in the care of infants, children, teens, young adults aged 0–21,[2][3] but sometimes treats older adults[4] and expectant mothers.[5] Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is an ACS verified Level 1 regional pediatric trauma center, 1 of 7 in the state.[6][7]

In November 2018, Paul King was appointed president and chief executive officer.[8][9][10] King succeeds Christopher Dawes, who retired from the position in August 2018.[11]

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  2. ^ "Stanford Children's Health: Pediatrics". www.stanfordchildrens.org. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  3. ^ "After Hours Services When Vaden Is Closed | Vaden Health Services". vaden.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  4. ^ "Why is a 61-year-old man receiving heart surgery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford? - Stanford Children's Health". www.stanfordchildrens.org. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  5. ^ "Expectant Mothers - Stanford Children's Health". www.stanfordchildrens.org. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  6. ^ "Stanford Health Care/Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Trauma Center". American College of Surgeons. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  7. ^ "Trauma Center - Stanford Children's Health". www.stanfordchildrens.org.
  8. ^ Health, Stanford Children’s. "Stanford Children's Health names Paul King President and CEO". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  9. ^ gdiesing. "Paul King named CEO of Stanford Children's Health | AHA News". American Hospital Association | AHA News. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  10. ^ HealthLeaders. "Stanford Children's Health Names New CEO". www.healthleadersmedia.com. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  11. ^ Norman, Hannah (13 September 2019). "How this CEO is charting a course forward for Stanford Children's Health". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-03-24.