Children's Hospitals Today

CHA's award-winning publication features articles on topics such as hospital operations, leadership strategies, behavioral and mental health, and quality initiatives.

How a Children’s Hospital Reduced LWBS by 70%

A machine learning intervention ensures the highest-acuity patients receive emergency care quickly.

March 31, 2026

How to Help Parents Talk to Their Children About Mental Health

A pediatric psychologist offers strategies clinicians can share with parents to help children talk about how they’re feeling.

April 15, 2026

When Compliance Isn't Enough: Leadership's Role in Hospital Safety

A children’s hospital security expert explains why effective workplace violence prevention goes beyond checklists, policies, and training completion.

April 13, 2026

How a Children's Hospital Reduced Preoperative Sedation by 50%

Integrating child life training into perioperative care reduced anxiety in patients.

April 10, 2026

This Fetal Brain Procedure Is Improving Outcomes of Vein of Galen Malformation

A first-of-its-kind in-utero intervention could increase survival rates for other high-risk infants.

April 02, 2026

Practical Ways to Support Night Shift Nurses

A recent study found mindfulness and physical activity interventions can improve sleep and professional quality of life for overnight nursing teams.

March 24, 2026

How a NICU Nurse Boot Camp Is Strengthening Retention

A certification-focused program is building confidence and supporting long-term commitment to the specialty.

March 24, 2026

5 Ways to Nurture Growth in Yourself and Others Through Mentorship

Discover the key lessons a children’s hospital leader learned from 20 years of mentoring.

March 11, 2026

How a Children’s Hospital Reduced Workforce Turnover by 70%

A simple method led to sustainable, system-wide changes that made employees want to stay.

March 11, 2026

Standardizing Behavioral Health Care to Improve Safety and Outcomes

By aligning teams around shared tools, real-time communication, and specialized expertise, a children’s hospital achieved significant gains in patient care, staff confidence, and system efficiency.

Feb. 25, 2026