Same exceptional care, more possibilities.
CHOC and Rady Children’s have joined forces to shape the future of kids’ health.
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego have united under one combined nonprofit health system: Rady Children’s Health. Together, we strive to build healthier futures for every child who depends on us.
Building on a combined legacy of more than seventy years of clinical excellence, Rady Children’s Health 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.
Patients and families in Orange County and San Diego will continue receiving care from the same trusted medical providers they know. Care teams remain unchanged, and the same high-quality, personalized services will continue — now supported by expanded resources and expertise through our unified health system.
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 to transform pediatric care, research and innovation. Building on a combined legacy of more than seventy years of clinical excellence, Rady Children’s 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.
