About Children’s Health – Anacostia · Washington
Children’s National is a leading pediatric health system in the Washington, D.C. area, serving over 250,000 children annually. As the region’s only standalone children’s hospital, it provides comprehensive care from newborns to young adults, including primary care, chronic condition management, immunizations, and specialized services like on-site psychology and WIC programs. The facility is ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals nationally and is known for its research, innovation, and commitment to health equity.
Children’s National operates a pediatric-focused health system with multiple locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Its Anacostia location at 2101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE offers services including well and sick visits, chronic disease care, adolescent health, hearing/vision screening, and behavioral health. The facility also provides vaccine visits for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, and offers after-hours telemedicine through Hello Pediatrics. The hospital is nationally ranked, receives significant NIH funding, and partners with Disney and local sports teams to enhance patient experience. It emphasizes health equity and is a leader in pediatric policy advocacy.
- In business
- 155 years
- Serves
- Washington, D.C. region (Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.)
About
Children’s National is a leading pediatric health system in the Washington, D.C. area, serving over 250,000 children annually. As the region’s only standalone children’s hospital, it provides comprehensive care from newborns to young adults, including primary care, chronic condition management, immunizations, and specialized services like on-site psychology and WIC programs. The facility is ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals nationally and is known for its research, innovation, and commitment to health equity.
Services
Services include well and sick visits, chronic disease management, immunizations, newborn exams, behavioral health, and telemedicine. The Anacostia location also offers WIC, hearing/vision screening, and after-hours virtual care through Hello Pediatrics.
- Well and sick visits
- Chronic condition management
- Immunizations and flu shots
- Newborn exams
- On-site psychology services
- WIC program
- Behavioral and learning problem support
- Vaccine visits (flu, COVID-19, RSV)
- After-hours telemedicine
- Emergency department access
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Second and fourth Sat of each month: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. First and third Sat of the month, Sun: Closed