New Brunswick, NJ (October 9, 2025) – Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 in the field of Pediatrics for the fifth year in a row. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
CSH was one of only 250 hospitals worldwide to earn this distinction.
The World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 ranking highlights the world’s leading hospitals across key specialties, including Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OB-GYN, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, and Urology. The underlying data analysis is based on three data sources: Hospital Recommendations from peers, Accreditations, and PROMs implementation.
“This recognition from Newsweek is a tremendous honor that reflects the expertise, compassion, and innovation of our entire team at Children’s Specialized Hospital,” said Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital. “This reinforces our commitment to advancing care for children with special health needs and ensuring families have access to the best care and outcomes.”
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
In addition, medical professionals from around the world participated in an extensive survey conducted from May to July 2025, providing peer recommendations based on their areas of expertise. Children’s Specialized Hospital was selected through this rigorous process, highlighting its reputation among the international medical community.
About Children’s Specialized Hospital
Children’s Specialized Hospital, a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns. At 14 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialist’s partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential. To learn more, visit rwjbh.org/csh.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes, 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 44,000 employees, contributing more than $7 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.
Contact: Megan Granozio
732-258-7042
[email protected]
link