Seattle Children's
Seattle Children's
Seattle Children's (pronunciation: /siːˈætəl ˈtʃɪldrənz/), formerly known as Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is a renowned pediatric medical institution located in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Etymology
The name "Seattle Children's" is derived from its location in the city of Seattle and its primary focus on pediatric healthcare. The institution was originally named "Children's Orthopedic Hospital" when it was founded in 1907. It was later renamed to "Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center" before finally adopting its current name, "Seattle Children's", in 2008.
Related Terms
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.
- Medical Center: A designated area, often a part of a hospital, where a concentrated effort is made to deliver a broad spectrum of medical services.
- Hospital: An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Seattle Children's
- Wikipedia's article - Seattle Children's
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