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SickKids tops Newsweek/Statista pediatric hospital rankings for a second straight year

The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto was named the world’s best children’s hospital in Newsweek and Statista’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 list; two other Canadian pediatric centres made the top 20.

Toronto’s SickKids named world’s best children’s hospital for second year in a row

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SickKids ranked No. 1 among 250 pediatric hospitals in Newsweek and Statista’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 — its second consecutive No. 1 and third time overall.

Ranking used three data pillars: reputation (83.5% weight), accreditation (10%) and Patient Reported Outcome Measures (6.5%).

Two other Canadian hospitals made the top 20: BC Children’s Hospital (Vancouver) at No. 9 and Alberta Children’s Hospital (Calgary) at No. 15.

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  • The rankings were based on three data pillars, including reputation, accreditation and a Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) implementation score.
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  • "Finding exceptional care for complex health conditions is not always as simple as choosing a highly regarded hospital," the survey said.
  • "Strengths often differ by specialty, making it important to identify institutions with proven expertise in specific areas of medicine." The survey said SickKids' "standout treatments" were c ardiology,...
  • A PROM is a questionnaire completed by a patient to assess well-being and quality of life.

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