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Masks Required in Maryland Starting 1/12/2024

Respiratory illnesses continue to increase across the nation, resulting in rising hospitalizations. Effective 1/12/2024, mandatory masking will resume for patients, visitors and employees in all Johns Hopkins Medicine locations in the state of Maryland. Masking is required regardless of vaccination status. Read more.

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February 29 - March 1, 2024 35th Annual MIX 106.5 Radiothon

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Masks Required in Maryland Starting 1/12/2024

Respiratory illnesses continue to increase across the nation, resulting in rising hospitalizations. Effective 1/12/2024, mandatory masking will resume for patients, visitors and employees in all Johns Hopkins Medicine locations in the state of Maryland. Masking is required regardless of vaccination status.

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About Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Founded in 1912 as the children’s hospital at Johns Hopkins, the Johns Hopkins Children's Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country, with more than 92,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 admissions each year.

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February is Heart Month

During the month of February, take the time to raise awareness about pediatric cardiovascular health. You can celebrate Heart Month with Johns Hopkins Children's Center by learning about the work that the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric Heart Center does.

Celebrate Heart Month with Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
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Children's Center Magazine

The Fall 2023 issue of the Children's Center magazine is highlighted by the story "Taming the Fire," describing a search for answers, spanning from the Dominican Republic to the United States, which led to a brighter future brighter for a 3-year-old with very early onset inflammatory bowel disease. 

Read Hopkins Children's magazine.
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Baltimore Magazine’s 2023 Top Doctors List

Our physicians are committed to safe, high-quality medical care to each patient. As such, over 30 physicians from across Johns Hopkins Children’s Center were selected in Baltimore Magazine’s 37th annual Top Doctors survey.

See who was recognized and learn more about the Top Doctors list.

Forward. For Our Children.

To us, a child's dream is as precious as their health and at the core of all we do. Exploring every medical possibility. Imagining. Teaching. And always moving forward.

Learn more about how we're moving forward.
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School of Medicine Group Brightens Pediatric Patients Spirits with Science Experiments

With hands-on experiments using items such as lava lamps and baking soda and vinegar volcanoes, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine student group TEACH encourages pediatric patients to become more interested in science.

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Infant Safe Sleep at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Nurses at Johns Hopkins Children's Center offer safe sleep practices for infants. 

Learn more about safe sleep practices.
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New Visitor Welcoming System

Beginning on March 11, we are adding several new features at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center entrances as part of a comprehensive effort to enhance security. Valid photo IDs will be required upon entry.

Learn more about the new visitor welcoming system.
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Volunteering and Giving

When you make a gift to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, you help us remain a place of hope and compassion, and provide us with the resources we need to deliver world-class care to children and their families.

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U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORTTop Ranked by U.S. News & World Report — Again!

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center ranks #10 overall this year, again improving its ranking on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list.

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