CHOC & Rady Children’s
Together, building
healthier futures.
Dear CHOC Supporter,
We are excited to share that each of the governing boards of CHOC and Rady Children’s agreed to merge our parent companies and create a combined healthcare system designed to transform pediatric care. This means that January 1, 2025, marked the first day of our merged nonprofit parent organization, Rady Children’s Health.
This historic milestone reflects the dedication and compassion of our medical staff and employees, as well as the investment of generous supporters like you. Together, our goals include:
- improving patient outcomes in Southern California;
- accelerating research and innovation that lead to new treatments and cures;
- retaining and attracting top talent across all functions and specialties;
- increasing access to pediatric care;
- promoting health equity; and
- training the next generation of pediatric physicians and healthcare workers.
Integrating our organizations under Rady Children’s Health will take time. Our approach will be thoughtful, thorough and based on best practices to help ensure a smooth transition for everyone we serve.
Our hospitals will maintain separate medical staff, local governing boards, foundations and onsite leadership. We will remain committed to meeting the unique needs of our respective communities, while providing the new benefits of our enhanced relationship.
CHOC Foundation will continue to honor the wishes of our donors who choose to invest in our mission and vision. We will continue to raise funds and ensure philanthropic support enables our medical staff and employees to meet local healthcare needs and advance innovation in the clinical and research space.
This is a significant milestone for our organizations, for Southern California and, most importantly, for children and families.
Together, and in partnership with supporters like you, we aim to shape the future of pediatric care, research and education for years to come.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kimberly Chavalas Cripe
President and CEO
Jessica Miley
Senior Vice President
Chief Development Officer
Rady Children’s Health
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego have united under a combined nonprofit parent organization called Rady Children’s Health (RCH) to transform pediatric care, research and innovation. Building on a combined legacy of more than seventy years of clinical excellence, RCH is dedicated to advancing children’s health through leading-edge research, innovative treatments and compassionate care. We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving our local communities while providing the benefits of our enhanced relationship.
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Why have CHOC and Rady Children’s merged their parent companies?
By combining our strengths through a parent organization, CHOC and Rady Children’s will create an advanced pediatric health care system that aims to:
- improve patient outcomes in Southern California;
- accelerate research and innovation that lead to new treatments and cures;
- retain and attract talent across all functions and specialties;
- increase access to pediatric care;
- promote health equity; and
- train the next generation of pediatric physicians and health care workers.
How have the two organizations collaborated in the past?
For more than a decade, CHOC and Rady Children’s have collaborated on critical initiatives that advance pediatric care, research, and innovation, such as Project Baby Bear, a rapid Whole Genome Sequencing (rWGS®) initiative that quickly diagnoses infants with rare diseases. Additionally, the organizations created a shared health plan serving children. Our collaborative efforts have established a strong foundation for merging our parent companies and align with our shared vision for excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy.
Is this going to change how each hospital provides care?
Each of our hospitals remains committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. Our hospitals will maintain separate medical staff, local governing boards, and onsite leadership to run daily operations, while providing the new benefits of our enhanced relationship. Any changes to programs/services will be focused on strengthening our ability to meet the needs of children and families in the local communities we serve and will be communicated well in advance.
Will my donation stay local, and how will it be used?
Donations to CHOC and Rady Children’s will remain local, directly supporting each hospital’s programs, services, and patients. Donors can continue directing their gifts to specific areas, such as research, patient care, or specialized programs. Past donations will also remain designated for their original purposes. If you have questions about donations, please contact CHOC Foundation at Foundation@CHOC.org.
Will any programs/services be consolidated?
Our goal is to increase access to care, not limit it. Any changes to programs/services will be focused on strengthening our ability to meet the needs of children and families in the local communities we serve and will be communicated well in advance.
Will CHOC keep our guilds and existing partnerships?
We remain committed to continuing our partnerships with guilds and other entities that provide philanthropic support to CHOC.
How will the merger affect donor recognition?
We will continue to abide by our foundation policies and procedures on naming opportunities within our hospital and community. During the merger process, any future changes to donor recognition policies will be thoroughly and thoughtfully made considering industry standards and best practices. Existing naming opportunities at CHOC will not be impacted or adjusted.
Will the organizations retain their signature philanthropy events?
We anticipate our signature philanthropy events will remain unchanged as a result of the merger.
