Children’s Nebraska Named Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report Names Children’s Nebraska Among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026–2027 

When your child needs specialty care, you want clear answers and a team you can trust. U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Children’s Nebraska as a 2026–2027 Best Children’s Hospital, highlighting hospitals known for exceptional care for children with serious illnesses, complex medical conditions and specialized surgical needs.

Children’s Nebraska’s Nationally Ranked Specialties for 2026–2027 

Children’s Nebraska earned national rankings in three pediatric specialties: 

Neurosciences

Children's unified Neurosciences department is led by division chief of Neurology Sookyong Koh, MD, PhD and division chief of Neurosurgery Arnett Klugh III, MD, and brings together expert neurologists and neurosurgeons to provide collaborative care for children with complex brain, spine and nervous system conditions. 

Orthopedics

Under the leadership of Brian Hasley, MD, our Orthopedics team helps children move, play and grow, providing specialized care for bone, joint and musculoskeletal conditions from infancy through adolescence. 

Pulmonary Medicine 

Led by Casey Burg, MD, our Pulmonary Medicine team specializes in caring for children with a full range of respiratory conditions – from asthma to complex lung diseases and surgery. 

What This Recognition Means for Your Family 

When your child needs specialized medical care, you want confidence that they are receiving exceptional care. Hospitals that earned the “Best” designation demonstrated excellence in areas such as clinical outcomes, patient safety, evidence-based care and specialized resources. 

According to the U.S. News, these areas help demonstrate a hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care for children and families. 

“U.S. News gives us a clear, nationally respected framework for excellence, helping us measure progress, strengthen performance and demonstrate our commitment to exceptional care. Participating allows us to benchmark ourselves against leading children’s hospitals across the country while continuing to raise the standard for the patients and families we serve,” said Yatin M. Vyas, MBBS, MD, executive vice president and chief physician executive. 

Strengthening Care Through Teamwork Across Specialties 

Great pediatric care takes more than one department. It takes multidisciplinary teams working together to ensure that families experience coordinated care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. 

Children’s recognition from U.S. News reflect collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers and support teams who focus on outcomes, experience and access for children and families. 

Here For You with Nationally Recognized Pediatric Specialty Care 

If your child needs a diagnosis, a second opinion or ongoing specialty care, our teams are ready to support your family with expert care and clear communication.