Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Now part of Rady Children’s Health, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego is one of the nation’s top pediatric health care systems.

Ranked as one of the 10 best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2024, Rady Children’s Hospital includes a 511-bed pediatric hospital that serves as the largest provider of comprehensive pediatric medical services in San Diego, southern Riverside and Imperial counties. With more than 40 locations, Rady Children’s is the only health system in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric health care and is the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center. Rady Children’s is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations to support its mission. For more information, visit rchsd.org.

01/01/2026

Ringing in the new year with Otis, one of our canine volunteers, spreading joy through the halls at ! 💙🐾

Santa Claus made a special stop at with his festive “reindogs” (our amazing canine volunteers) to spread holiday cheer...
12/24/2025

Santa Claus made a special stop at with his festive “reindogs” (our amazing canine volunteers) to spread holiday cheer to our kiddos & their families! 🎅✨ A heartfelt thank you to for working through the holidays, providing life-saving care to our families. 💙

Meet Ian, the youngest of three brothers diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called ataxia telangiectasia (AT), whic...
12/23/2025

Meet Ian, the youngest of three brothers diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called ataxia telangiectasia (AT), which affects the nervous & immune systems, balance, & coordination. Ian was also the second of the three boys to be diagnosed with leukemia at a young age. For years, he bravely underwent treatment at Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, sometimes alongside his older brother, Graham.

At a follow-up appointment, Ian's care team identified signs of liver disease that were causing severe blood loss. They acted quickly, performing a blood transfusion & a complex renal procedure to reroute affected vessels & arteries to his kidney. Thanks to their expertise & Ian’s incredible determination, he made an amazing recovery. 💙

Help deliver joy & hope to kids like Ian who are spending the holiday's at Rady Children’s ➡️ https://rchsd.co/8be0c9

Because holiday shopping can be especially challenging when a child is in the hospital, our book and toy store is availa...
12/17/2025

Because holiday shopping can be especially challenging when a child is in the hospital, our book and toy store is available to help parents and caregivers choose gifts for their little ones during the season. 🎁

Thank you to our sponsors, generous donors & staff for making this tradition possible every year. 💙

12/17/2025

Because holiday shopping can be especially challenging when a child is in the hospital, our book and toy store is available to help parents and caregivers choose gifts for their little ones during the season. 🎁

Thank you , our generous donors & staff for making this tradition possible every year. 💙

patients got a special visit from our local heroes from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department & lifeguard division! The...
12/15/2025

patients got a special visit from our local heroes from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department & lifeguard division! Their visit brought cheer & made this season a little brighter for our kids & families. 💙🚒

12/11/2025

One of our favorite nights of the holiday season! 🤩 was glowing with joy during our annual Light the Way Parade of Lights — a special evening devoted to bringing cheer to patients spending the holidays in the hospital. 🌟🎄
 
The night began with festive holiday fun, & then our incredible firefighters & lifeguards lit up the campus with their flashing red lights & sirens, creating a magical moment for our patients & families.🚨
 
A heartfelt thank-you to our generous donors, dedicated staff & the amazing first responders who helped make this night unforgettable. 💙

12/10/2025

It’s the final day of the ! 📻🎙️ There’s still time to listen to incredible patient stories via your favorite station & help fund life-saving care. 💙

The iHeart Radio Rady Children’s Giveathon is back on the airwaves today & tomorrow! 📻✨This incredible event shares stor...
12/09/2025

The iHeart Radio Rady Children’s Giveathon is back on the airwaves today & tomorrow! 📻✨

This incredible event shares stories of hope & healing from our patients & families, while raising vital funds to bring comfort, joy & holiday magic to every child spending the season in the hospital.

🎙️ Tune in all day to your favorite iHeart radio station to hear these inspiring stories or donate today ➡️ https://rchsd.co/b5beb4! 💙

12/08/2025

Our Comprehensive Kidney & Liver Centers kicked off the holiday season with a magical Nutcracker-themed celebration for our patients & their families! ❄️✨
 
Guests were treated to a surprise performance by the talented dancers of , bringing the beauty of the Nutcracker to life. And of course, Santa made a special appearance—spreading cheer & delivering gifts to our kiddos & their siblings. 💙

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays here at ! ✨🎄 Thank you to for decking the halls & bringing joy to our ...
12/04/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays here at ! ✨🎄 Thank you to for decking the halls & bringing joy to our kiddos staying in the hospital. 🌟 Looking to give back this season? Your donation help provide toys, books & special holiday experiences ➡️ https://rchsd.co/976d00

12/02/2025

This , meet Isabella. 💙 Born at just 26 weeks & weighing less than 2 pounds, Isabella spent 114 days in our NICU & bravely underwent a life-saving heart surgery. Through every challenge, she showed extraordinary strength.

Her parents were by her side each day—reading to her, holding her when they could & celebrating every small victory. Her care team became like family, offering comfort & guidance every step of the way.

Today, Isabella is home & reaching milestones her parents once felt were so far away.

When you give to , you make stories like Isabella's possible. Donate today and your gift will go TWICE as far at the link in our comment section.

That’s a wrap on the third annual Rady Children’s Invitational! 🏀 Thank-you to everyone who attended, tuned in from home...
12/02/2025

That’s a wrap on the third annual Rady Children’s Invitational! 🏀 Thank-you to everyone who attended, tuned in from home & donated to support life-saving care at .

This year brought so many special moments—our incredible patients took the spotlight as honorary team captains, delivered game balls & sang the national anthem. Fans enjoyed exciting match-ups featuring the Wisconsin Badgers, Florida Gators, TCU Horned Frogs & Providence Friars. 🤩 Congratulations to TCU for claiming the championship trophy! 🏆

12/01/2025

Rady Children’s Health is teaming up with to advance pediatric healthcare in Southern California & beyond. 💫
 
Through donated miles, we can go further to learn & grow, expanding what’s possible for patients & families. 
 
This is about more than miles. It’s about healthier futures for children everywhere. 💙

It’s time! 🎄✨ Lace your skates & head to Liberty Station — the Ice Rink is officially OPEN! ⛸️🌟 Every skater helps mak...
11/20/2025

It’s time! 🎄✨ Lace your skates & head to Liberty Station — the Ice Rink is officially OPEN! ⛸️🌟 Every skater helps make a difference, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Thriving After Cancer Program at our Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors and community for your support. 💫 Get your tickets now — the link is in our comments!

At just 4 years old, Max was diagnosed with leukemia. In the early months, he endured extreme treatments—but through it ...
11/17/2025

At just 4 years old, Max was diagnosed with leukemia. In the early months, he endured extreme treatments—but through it all, Max displayed strength, courage & a smile that lit up every room.

During his many months at , Max's care team became like family. "Dr. Kuo & the rest of his care team made Max feel so loved & cared for every single day," says his mom. "We’ll forever be grateful to them for their compassion & dedication."

Today, Max is thriving & in June, he'll be celebrating an incredible milestone: 5 years cancer-free! 🎉 He now spends his days drawing, building paper robots & going to sports games with his two little brothers.

This holiday season, we invite the San Diego community to come together to deliver joy & hope to kids like Max, who are healing at Rady Children's during the holidays. Click here to support life-saving care https://rchsd.co/cd462b 💙

11/13/2025

Meet Dr. Denise Suttner, a trusted & compassionate presence across all of the NICUs in San Diego! 🌟 As clinical director, Dr. Suttner has spent the last 27 years caring for the most critically ill newborns in San Diego County & beyond, bringing expertise, empathy & leadership to every corner of our neonatal care.
 
On any given day, you might find Dr. Suttner at the bedside with a fragile newborn, offering hands-on care. On others, she’s leading research initiatives, speaking at conferences, or guiding the team of physicians who care for our patient families.
 
Our 60-bed NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) provides level 4 care — the highest designation awarded by . Across all of our NICUs, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care, ensuring each baby gets the critical support they need. 💙

What started as a rash at age 7 turned into something much bigger for Izaiah—juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune...
11/05/2025

What started as a rash at age 7 turned into something much bigger for Izaiah—juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that affects muscles & skin. As his energy levels dropped, his family searched for answers & found hope at . After a series of tests, Izaiah began a challenging journey filled with lab work, medications, injections, infusions, physical therapy, counseling & countless procedures.

Now 10 years old, Izaiah is still currently in treatment—but full of life & can't stay off the basketball court! With four siblings who all love the sport, basketball brings the whole family together. 🏀

This Thanksgiving (November 27 & 28), no one is more excited for the Rady Children’s Invitational than Izaiah & his crew. He’ll even be on the court as an honorary team captain!

As the proud title sponsor of the Rady Children's Invitational, we’re celebrating how sports help kids stay active, build character, and grow stronger—on & off the court. 🌟 There are still a few tickets left! radychildrensinvitational.com

10/31/2025

What a spook-tacular day at ! 🎃💫 Smiles, laughter & a whole lot of Halloween spirit filled our halls. 👻 A huge thank-you to our incredible team, volunteers & the superhero window washers from A Plus Window Cleaning for making the day magical for our patients & families! 💜✨

A crayon box full of cuteness! 🖍️🎃Our tiniest patients & their nurses brought every color of joy to the NICU, a sweet tr...
10/30/2025

A crayon box full of cuteness! 🖍️🎃

Our tiniest patients & their nurses brought every color of joy to the NICU, a sweet tradition that brings smiles & lasting memories for families spending Halloween in the hospital. 💜

Dr. Nigro & his mini-me, baby Z! 👯💙This Halloween, 10-month-old Zachariah dressed up as none other than his favorite hea...
10/29/2025

Dr. Nigro & his mini-me, baby Z! 👯💙

This Halloween, 10-month-old Zachariah dressed up as none other than his favorite heart surgeon – Dr. John Nigro, Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery & Cardiac Transplant Services, with the most heartwarming costume. 👨‍⚕️🩺🎃

As he prepares for his own transplant, Zachariah brought smiles to in the most unforgettable way. 🌟

It’s , & we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our incredible Respiratory Therapists! 👏From caring for premature ba...
10/24/2025

It’s , & we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our incredible Respiratory Therapists! 👏

From caring for premature babies to supporting adolescents & young adults, our Respiratory Therapists work hand-in-hand with doctors, nurses & other specialists across the hospital to manage patients’ lung health & breathing efforts. 🫁

Join us in recognizing this amazing team for their expertise, compassion & vital role in patient care. 💙🥳

Meet Dr. Alexis Johnson, a dedicated resident physician, whose journey at began long before medical school. At 15 year...
10/21/2025

Meet Dr. Alexis Johnson, a dedicated resident physician, whose journey at began long before medical school. At 15 years old, Alexis was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right knee. After months of persistent pain, a tumor appeared, & she was referred to our Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. From that point, everything moved quickly: biopsy, diagnosis & chemotherapy.

What began as a life-changing diagnosis became the foundation for a powerful calling. Today, Alexis is cancer-free & has returned to Rady Children’s, not as a patient, but as a resident physician. Soon, she’ll begin her fellowship in our Hematology/Oncology unit, coming full circle in her medical journey. 💫

Alexis now works alongside the very same physicians, nurses & staff who once cared for her. “They truly became part of my everyday life & felt like family during my treatment,” she shares. “It’s inspiring to be part of the team that once cared for me, & it reminds me every day of the profound impact healthcare providers can have on their patients’ lives.” 💙

Halloween spirit is in full swing at ! 💙 Our patients are loving their new fa-boo-lous costumes, generously gifted by o...
10/17/2025

Halloween spirit is in full swing at ! 💙 Our patients are loving their new fa-boo-lous costumes, generously gifted by our partners at . Thank you for bringing smiles & festive fun to our kiddos! 👻🎃

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3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA
92123

Telephone

+18585761700

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https://www.radyfoundation.org/

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