Oakland Children’s Hospital, officially known as UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, is a leading pediatric medical center in the San Francisco Bay Area. It provides specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents, offering comprehensive services to address a wide range of medical needs.

Key Features

1. Specialized Pediatric Care
   The hospital focuses on a broad array of specialties, including oncology, cardiology, neonatology, orthopedics, and neurology, among others.
2. Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
   As the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in the region, it offers advanced care for critically injured children.
3. Advanced Neonatal Care
   The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides expert care for premature and critically ill newborns.
4. Research and Innovation
   Affiliated with UCSF, the hospital engages in groundbreaking pediatric research, focusing on advancements in treatments and therapies for childhood diseases.
5. Family-Centered Approach
   The hospital emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care, involving families in decision-making processes to enhance the healing experience.
6. Community Outreach
   The hospital offers programs and services to support community health, including preventive care, education, and wellness initiatives.

Facilities and Services

• Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  Comprehensive facilities for both admitted patients and outpatient visits.
• Pediatric Surgery
  State-of-the-art surgical facilities catering exclusively to children.
• Child Life Program
  Focuses on reducing stress for young patients through therapeutic play and education.
• Specialty Clinics
  Includes clinics for asthma, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, and more.
• Emergency Department
  Fully equipped to handle pediatric emergencies 24/7.