MEMPHIS, Tenn. – For the 16th consecutive year, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 “Best Children’s Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.
“Le Bonheur is excited to once again be recognized as a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ by U.S. News & World Report,” said Trey Eubanks, MD, FACS, President of Le Bonheur. “For the past 16 years, this national recognition has reflected the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our physicians, nurses, staff and researchers who deliver world-class care to children across the Mid-South and beyond.”
Le Bonheur is the primary pediatric teaching affiliate for The University of Tennessee Health Sciences. Together, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences and Le Bonheur train more than 350 new pediatricians and pediatric specialists each year.
U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research and consulting firm, collected and analyzed data from children’s hospitals across North America and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists.
Le Bonheur is proud of ensuring high quality, excellent care to children in our region close to home through our regional clinics in Jackson, Tenn.; Tupelo, Miss.; and Jonesboro, Ark.
