Since 1912, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is proud to be one of only 45 freestanding, independent children's hospitals in the nation. Through regional primary and subspecialty networks, our hospital-based physicians provide expert care in 31 pediatric sub-specialties, from adolescent medicine to urology. We are also a nationally recognized, global resource for advanced pediatric research and medical education, and one of the largest sickle cell treatment and research centers in the world. Because the doctors, nurses and other specialists at Children's Hospital Oakland work exclusively with kids every day, they know it takes more than advanced pediatric medicine to speed a child's recovery. All of our resources are focused on the needs of our amazing kids. It's why so many children get better under Children's care.