Same exceptional care, more possibilities

CHOC and Rady Children’s have joined forces to shape the future of kids’ health.

Rady Children’s Health (RCH), a premier pediatric healthcare system in Southern California, unites the trusted expertise of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), nationally recognized for its commitment to safe, high-quality care, and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, ranked among the nation’s top 10 children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

With three hospitals, a growing network of primary and specialty care centers spanning six counties, and two of the region’s Level 1 pediatric trauma centers, RCH is a trusted partner for families seeking safe, high-quality care. Building on a combined legacy of more than a century of clinical excellence, RCH is dedicated to advancing children’s health through leading-edge research, innovative treatments, and compassionate care. We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving our local communities while providing the benefits of our integrated organization.

Careers at Rady Children's Health

San Diego

When you join Team Rady, you become part of a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families. There’s something special about working at a place where everyone, no matter what their background or role, has one thing in common. At Rady Children’s, it’s a passion for the health and well-being of children.

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Orange County

Join our mighty brigade, proudly known as Defenders of Childhood. We understand the importance of enjoying a meaningful career, so we’ve created a community that fosters excellence, collaboration, innovation and growth so every staff member can make a difference in kids’ lives. 

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Fundraising

Rady Children’s Health is supported by two dedicated philanthropic foundations — the Rady Children’s Foundation and the CHOC Foundation. Both are committed to improving and protecting the lives of children through the power of giving.

While each foundation will continue to operate as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization – honoring the intentions of our donors and meeting the needs of our local communities – we will work collectively to advance pediatric care, innovation and research. Together, we can expand the impact of every gift to shape the future of children’s health.

Rady Children’s Foundation

We are committed to advancing children’s health, one child at a time. We help fund exceptional care, the latest technology, and innovative research to give every child the best chance at a healthy future. By connecting compassionate donors to our mission, we’re not only supporting care — we’re shaping the future of pediatric medicine.

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CHOC Foundation

We exist to build a dynamic culture of generosity through philanthropy: uniting individuals, families, and corporations to advance our commitment to improving the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach, education and research. When donors support our not-for-profit hospital, their donations stay in the community to benefit local children and families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Patients and families in Orange County and San Diego will continue to receive care from the same trusted providers they know. Care teams remain unchanged, and the same high-quality, personalized services will continue — now with even more resources and expertise.

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Featured Stories

Patient’s journey illustrates strength of neuro-oncology programs at CHOC, Rady Children’s

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Rady Children's Hospital San Diego executives pose with the new CHOCO The Bear mascot.

San Diego Union-Tribune: San Diego, Orange County children’s hospitals complete merger

On Tuesday, just before noon, executives from Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and Children’s Hospital of Orange County jointly announced the completion of a merger that has been more than a year in the making. They also unveiled a new logo to memorialize Rady Children’s Health, the new name of the combined organization covering…

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego Announce Closing of Merger

New combined healthcare system aims to transform pediatric care in Southern California SAN DIEGO/ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2025) – Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (Rady Children’s) announced today that the merger between their parent companies has closed, creating a new combined healthcare system called Rady Children’s Health. …

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego President and CEO Patrick Frias is pictured with Roxanne Ewalt removing a brick from the original 1954 Rady building that was about to be demolished.

San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion: Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, saving lives for seven decades

The front page of the Aug. 22, 1954, edition of the San Diego Union marked a notable milestone. Under the banner headline “Children of SD Get New Hospital,” the article began, “The first patients have been moved into the Children’s Hospital. Thus the first general children’s hospital in San Diego history has gone into operation.”

Becker’s Hospital Review: CEO tenures at the 30 largest children’s hospitals

At CHOC’s helm since 1997, CHOC President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe has the longest tenure among her peers.