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

Celebrating Excellence in Care for Every Child 

Children's Nebraska has been honored by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. This meaningful recognition celebrates our commitment to excellence in three key pediatric specialties:

Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 

Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery 

“Earning these distinctions from U.S. News is an extraordinary accomplishment for our teams in Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Neurosciences, as well as the entire organization,” said Chanda Chacón, MPH, FACHE, Children’s President and CEO. “This honor reflects Children’s commitment to leading the way and providing the highest-quality pediatric specialty care. Our clinical experts are united in providing excellent outcomes and experiences for patients and their families.”

Meet Our Award-Winning Specialty Teams 

Our nationally ranked programs are led by compassionate experts who are deeply committed to your child's health and wellbeing. 

Pulmonary Medicine

Our Pulmonary Medicine team is led by division chief Dr. Casey Burg, and specializes in caring for children with a full range of respiratory conditions from asthma to complex lung diseases and surgery. 

Nephrology 

Under the leadership  of division chief Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett, Children’s Nephrology team provides comprehensive care for children with kidney disorders and related conditions. 

Neurosciences 

Our Pediatric Neurosciences department, led by division chief Dr. Sookyong Koh (Neurology) and division chief Dr. Arnett Klugh III (Neurosurgery), offers advanced care for children with brain, spine and nervous system conditions. 

What This National Recognition Means for Your Family

When your child needs specialized medical care, you want nothing but the best. Being ranked as a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report means our programs meet the highest standards for quality, safety and patient experience—because every child deserves exceptional care.

According to U.S. News, hospitals that earn this distinction excel in areas like:

Clinical Outcomes: Successfully treating complex pediatric conditions with compassionate expertise.

Best Practices: Following established, evidence-based care guidelines that put your child first.

Quality Resources: Investing in advanced technology and resources that directly support your child's healing journey.

“Being a top-ranked pediatric hospital means more than just excelling in a single specialty — it means being a pillar of outstanding care for your entire region,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Our rankings acknowledge these hospitals for their comprehensive excellence, helping families find the very best care conveniently located within their state and community.”

Experience Nationally Recognized Care

We are honored to be your partner on this journey. Whether you need a diagnosis, a second opinion or ongoing treatment, our expert teams are here to support you and your child every step of the way. 

Take the next step in getting the best care for your child.