Our Mission
We provide high-level treatment and quality care for children living with life-limiting/life-threatening/complex chronic conditions and support for patients and families, as well caregivers.
Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care
The Division of Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care is the newest division in the Department of Pediatrics within Stanford Medicine. In deep partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, this new division is focused on providing comprehensive care and collaborative planning with patients and families. Our interdisciplinary approach is rooted in clinical service with key pillars of focus in:
- Education
- Research
- Leadership
- Advocacy
Pediatric Palliative Care at LPCH Stanford
To learn more about the Pediatric Palliative Care team at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and how they are also deeply committed to helping patients achieve the best quality of life possible, click here.
Stanford Medicine News
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Recognized Again as a Top Children’s Hospital in the Nation
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024-25 Best Children's Hospitals survey. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has once again been name the top children's hospital in Northern California and one of the top children's hospitals in the U.S. The hospital is also tied for being the highest-ranking center in Northern California. We are honored to work so directly with one the top children's hospitals in the country.
The complete live recording of our ‘Innovations in Pediatric Palliative Care: Addressing Compassionate Care & Ethical Considerations in Complex Cardiac Disease‘ symposium is now available to view on YouTube!