Primary Children’s Hospitals Ranked in 11 Specialties
The Utah hospital system secured Top 25 national status for seven pediatric care programs in the 2026-27 rankings.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Children’s Health
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Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospitals received national recognition across all 11 evaluated pediatric specialties in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Seven of these programs earned Top 25 status, marking an increase from the six programs that reached that tier previously.
Why it matters
These rankings provide a benchmark for pediatric innovation, clinical outcomes, and research quality across the health system. The recognition reflects the ongoing partnership between Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health in delivering specialized care across a seven-state region.
Intermountain Health programs ranked within the Top 25 include orthopedics and cardiology at 11th, neurology at 12th, urology at 15th, nephrology at 17th, neonatology at 19th, and cancer at 20th. These figures are based on 11 evaluated specialties.
The players
Intermountain Health
This not-for-profit health system operates three Primary Children's Hospital campuses and serves a seven-state region.
University of Utah Health
This academic medical center partners with Intermountain Health to provide specialized pediatric services and clinical research.
U.S. News & World Report
This media organization publishes annual hospital performance rankings evaluating clinical outcomes and innovation.
The details
Operating three campuses in Salt Lake City, Lehi, and Taylorsville, the hospital system provides care to children throughout a seven-state region. Neonatology and cancer specialties achieved Top 25 status for the first time, while four additional specialties received Top 50 national recognition.
Timeline
The 2026-27 ranking cycle covers hospital performance for the current period.
The rankings were officially released on September 28, 2026.
The Big Picture
The hospital's performance update follows the methodology of the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals ranking. This story documents how Intermountain Health's latest clinical scores shift its standing within the national hierarchy of pediatric specialty centers.
Families across the seven-state region can use these rankings to understand the national standing of the pediatric services available at their local campuses. The data indicates continued growth in specialized care options for complex conditions like neonatal and cancer treatment.
The takeaway
The increased number of top-tier specialty rankings highlights the efficacy of the collaborative care model between Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health. Residents in the region benefit from continued investment in specialized medical infrastructure and research.
Further reading
For more information on regional pediatric services, visit Children’s Health.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 4.
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