Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital Earns U.S. News Best Children's Hospital Recognition

Atlantic Health announced on September 15 that Goryeb Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report—a historic first-time recognition for the institution.

National and Regional Rankings

The hospital ranked #3 in New Jersey and #13 in the Mid-Atlantic Region, which includes New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Goryeb Children's Hospital also earned two national rankings in pediatric specialties: #46 in Neonatology and #46 in Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology.

What the Recognition Means

For the 2026-2027 rankings, U.S. News, together with RTI International (a North Carolina-based research firm), collected and analyzed data from 114 children's hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children's hospitals awarded a "Best" designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care.

Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News, noted that "Earning a place on U.S. News' Best Children's Hospitals list is a testament to Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's dedication to clinical excellence and patient safety."

Institutional Response

Saad Ehtisham, President and CEO of Atlantic Health, stated that "Being recognized for the first time as a U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital is a proud and historic milestone for Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital. This achievement reflects our relentless focus on providing the highest level of pediatric care and improving the health and well-being of the children and families who rely on us."

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FAQ SECTION

Q: What recognition did Goryeb Children's Hospital receive?
A: Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital was named a 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, earning the designation for the first time in its history.

Q: What are the specific rankings?
A: The hospital ranked #3 in New Jersey and #13 in the Mid-Atlantic Region (which includes New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia).

Q: Did the hospital earn any specialty rankings?
A: Yes. Goryeb Children's Hospital earned two national specialty rankings: #46 in Neonatology and #46 in Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Q: How did U.S. News conduct the rankings?
A: U.S. News, together with RTI International (a North Carolina-based research firm), collected and analyzed data from 114 children's hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists.

Q: What criteria determine a "Best" hospital designation?
A: Hospitals excelled at clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and the level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care.

Q: What did Atlantic Health's CEO say about the recognition?
A: Saad Ehtisham stated: "Being recognized for the first time as a U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital is a proud and historic milestone for Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital. This achievement reflects our relentless focus on providing the highest level of pediatric care and improving the health and well-being of the children and families who rely on us."

Q: What is the significance of this ranking?
A: According to U.S. News Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder, "Earning a place on U.S. News' Best Children's Hospitals list is a testament to Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's dedication to clinical excellence and patient safety."

Q: When was this announcement made?
A: Atlantic Health announced the recognition on September 15, 2026.