activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 12
- Offer volunteer programs Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentChildren's Healthcare of Arizona Inc runs an in-hospital volunteer program to support patients and families, including an Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program. They also offer a College Intensive Volunteer (CIV) program, an accelerated semester-based program for college students to gain hands-on healthcare experience.
- Operating Pediatric Emergency DepartmentsOperates 24/7 emergency department locations in Phoenix, Avondale, and Glendale to provide urgent medical care for children.
- Operating Volunteer Programs Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentRuns an in-hospital volunteer program to provide care for patients and their families, including an Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program and a College Intensive Volunteer (CIV) program for students to gain healthcare experience.
- Promote pediatric health and injury preventionThe organization raises awareness about pediatric mental health and provides guidance to parents on safe play, injury prevention during spring and summer activities, and practical tips to prevent sports injuries in children.
- Provide media relations and resourcesThe organization offers 24/7 media assistance through its Communications Department, establishes guidelines for media interactions, and makes media resources such as logos, b-roll, leadership bios, and blog content available.
- Provide pediatric specialty medical careChildren's Healthcare of Arizona Inc provides pediatric specialty care, with over 80% of inpatient discharges serving Maricopa County. This includes operating emergency departments in Phoenix, Avondale, and Glendale 24/7, and specialty and urgent care centers in the East Valley, Northwest Valley, and Yuma.
- Providing Injury Prevention GuidanceOffers guidance to parents on safe play and injury prevention during spring and summer activities, including practical tips to prevent sports injuries in children.
- Providing Pediatric Specialty and Urgent CareOffers pediatric specialty care, with over 80% of inpatient discharges serving Maricopa County, and operates specialty and urgent care centers in various locations, including the East Valley, Northwest Valley, and Yuma, with options for same-day scheduled appointments.
- Providing Pediatric Specialty and Urgent CareOffers pediatric specialty care, with over 80% of inpatient discharges serving Maricopa County, and operates specialty and urgent care centers in various locations including the East Valley, Northwest Valley, and Yuma. Same-day scheduled appointments are available at urgent care centers.
- Public Health Education and Injury PreventionRaises awareness about pediatric mental health, provides guidance to parents on safe play and injury prevention during spring and summer, and offers practical tips to prevent sports injuries in children.
- Raising Awareness for Pediatric Mental HealthRaises awareness about pediatric mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month through educational content.
- Volunteer Programs Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentOperates an in-hospital volunteer program to provide care for patients and their families, including an Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program and a College Intensive Volunteer (CIV) program for students to gain healthcare experience.
research · 4
- Community Health Needs Assessment Community Needs Assessment & ResearchConducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to guide its community health improvement programs and community benefit activities, with the most recent report adopted in October 2025.
- Conduct pediatric health researchThe organization operates the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, dedicated to finding new cures and improved treatments for childhood illnesses. They also conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to guide community health improvement programs.
- Conducting Community Health Needs Assessments Community Needs Assessment & ResearchConducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to guide its community health improvement programs and community benefit activities, with the most recent report adopted in October 2025 for the 2022-2026 period.
- Conducting Pediatric ResearchOperates the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, dedicated to finding new cures and improved treatments for childhood illnesses.
capacity building · 3
- Healthcare Professional Education Medical Conference & Symposium HostingHosts the Annual Fetal Cardiology Symposium, a conference for healthcare professionals to discuss advancements in fetal cardiology, including diagnosis, imaging, treatment, and counseling.
- Host professional medical conferences Medical Conference & Symposium HostingThe organization hosts the Annual Fetal Cardiology Symposium, a conference for healthcare professionals to discuss advancements in fetal cardiology, including diagnosis, imaging, treatment, and counseling.
- Hosting Professional Symposia Medical Conference & Symposium HostingHosts the Annual Fetal Cardiology Symposium, a conference for healthcare professionals to discuss fetal cardiology, including diagnosis, imaging, treatment, and counseling.
strategies · 22
how they think
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- Community Health Needs Assessment community health needs assessmentThe organization utilizes Community Health Needs Assessment reports to identify and prioritize health needs within the community, which then guides the development of community health improvement programs and collaborative efforts.
- Community Health Needs Assessment-Driven Programming community health needs assessmentThe organization uses Community Health Needs Assessment reports to identify and prioritize health needs within the community, which then guides the development of community health improvement programs and collaborative efforts to address these identified needs.
- Community Health Needs Assessment-Driven Programming community health needs assessmentThe organization uses Community Health Needs Assessment reports to identify and prioritize health needs within the community, which then guides the development of community health improvement programs and collaborative efforts.
- Continuous Quality Improvement continuous_quality_improvementThe organization focuses on continuously improving patient care experience, safety, and quality through the implementation and refinement of standardized processes.
- Continuous Quality Improvement continuous_quality_improvementThe organization focuses on continuously improving the patient care experience, safety, and quality through the implementation of standardized processes. This systematic approach aims to enhance outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Continuous Quality Improvement continuous_quality_improvementThe organization focuses on continuously improving patient care experience, safety, and quality through the implementation of standardized processes.
- Coordinated and Consistent Care DeliveryThe organization ensures coordinated and consistent care delivery by growing a large and integrated medical group, which facilitates seamless patient journeys and standardized quality.
- Family-Centered Care family-centered careThe organization operates a family-centered medical center model to deliver care, recognizing the crucial role of families in a child's health and well-being.
- Family-Centered Care family-centered careThe organization operates a family-centered medical center model to deliver care, recognizing the importance of involving families in the pediatric patient's treatment and recovery.
- Family-Centered Care Model family-centered careThe organization operates a family-centered medical center model to deliver care to pediatric patients, recognizing the crucial role of families in a child's health and well-being.
- Health Education and Outreach health_education_outreachThe organization uses an educational blog to provide informational content about pediatric health topics, serving as a supplement to professional medical care and empowering families with knowledge.
- Health Education and Outreach health_education_outreachThe organization uses an educational blog to provide informational content about pediatric health topics, serving as a supplementary resource to professional medical care.
- Health Education and Outreach via Digital Platforms health_education_outreachThe organization uses an educational blog to provide informational content about pediatric health topics, serving as a supplementary resource to professional medical care and empowering families with knowledge.
- Integrated Medical Group for Coordinated CareBy growing a large and integrated medical group, the organization ensures coordinated and consistent care delivery across its services.
- Integrated Medical Group for Coordinated CareThe organization grows a large and integrated medical group to ensure coordinated and consistent care delivery across its services, aiming for seamless patient experiences and improved health outcomes.
- Primary Care-Guided Triage primary-care-guided triageThe organization utilizes primary care providers to guide patients to appropriate care settings through various channels such as on-call physicians, nurse advice lines, and online portals, based on the child's symptoms and medical history. This ensures efficient and suitable allocation of medical resources.
- Primary Care-Guided Triage primary-care-guided triageThe organization utilizes primary care providers, including on-call physicians, nurse advice lines, and online portals, to guide patients to the most appropriate care settings based on their symptoms and medical history.
- Primary Care-Guided Triage primary-care-guided triageThe organization leverages primary care providers, including on-call physicians, nurse advice lines, and online portals, to guide patients to the most appropriate care setting based on their symptoms and medical history.
- Privacy-Protected Media Engagement privacy-protected media engagementTo safeguard patient privacy, all media activities are required to be authorized and coordinated by the Communications Department or Foundation, and media access on campus is escorted to ensure compliance with privacy and safety protocols.
- Specialized Pediatric Care pediatric-specialized careThe organization provides care specifically tailored for children, utilizing staff with specialized pediatric training, child-sized equipment, and protocols designed for pediatric patients to ensure appropriate and effective treatment.
- Specialized Pediatric Care pediatric-specialized careThe organization provides care specifically tailored for children, utilizing staff with specialized pediatric training, child-appropriate equipment, and protocols designed for pediatric patients. This ensures that care is optimized for the unique needs of children.
- Specialized Pediatric Care pediatric-specialized careThe organization provides care specifically tailored for children, utilizing staff with specialized pediatric training, child-sized equipment, and protocols designed for pediatric patients. This ensures that children receive age-appropriate and effective medical attention.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's
Specialized care for neurological conditions in children.
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Provides specialized treatment for pediatric cancer and blood disorders.
Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care
Offers comprehensive care for children with cleft and craniofacial conditions.
Center for Fetal and Neonatal Care
Provides specialized care for fetuses and newborns.
Center for Heart Care
Offers specialized care for pediatric heart conditions.
Center for Spine Care
Provides specialized care for pediatric spine conditions.
Emergency Department
Evaluates and treats severe or potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries, available 24/7 with access to labs and imaging services.
Herbert J. Louis Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Offers orthopedic and sports medicine services for children.
Pediatric Primary Care
Provides regular checkups, wellness visits, immunizations, and treatment for common childhood illnesses and minor injuries.
Urgent Care
Offers medical attention for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries when primary care offices are closed, including prescribing medications, X-rays, and swabs.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- Adelante Healthcare Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Banner Health Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Circle the City Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- City of Hope Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Dignity Health Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Partner — Collaborates with EMS providers who are trained to evaluate pediatric patients and transport them to the nearest appropriate hospital based on the child's specific medical needs.
- Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Phoenix Children's opened within Good Samaritan Hospital as a "hospital within a hospital".
- Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County (HIPMC) Partner — Partnered to assess the health needs of Maricopa residents.
- Maricopa Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Partner — Partnered to assess the health needs of Maricopa residents and conducted a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Mayo Clinic Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Native Health Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation Network — Manages fundraising events, giving programs, and charitable partnerships for Phoenix Children's
- Phoenix Children’s Foundation Partner — Coordinates media requests and interviews alongside the Communications Department.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Partner — Collaborated to open an 18-apartment center on Phoenix Children's campus for families seeking care far from home.
- Synapse partners Partner — Partnered to assess the health needs of Maricopa residents.
- University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Partner — The Phoenix Children’s Research Institute is located at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
- Valleywise Health Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Vitalyst Health Foundation Partner — Partnered with MCDPH on a coordinated community health needs assessment.
- Yuma Regional Medical Center Partner — Hosts the Phoenix Children's Yuma Center on its campus for delivery of specialty care.