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First Endowed Chair in Orthopaedics

William G. Mackenzie, MD

Dr. Mackenzie is an internationally recognized expert in skeletal dysplasia and other musculoskeletal conditions of childhood. The endowment helps attract the best surgeons and funds research, clinical care, and professional education.

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Because your child deserves only the best.

We’re one of the safest children’s hospitals in the country — and among the nation’s best for pediatric specialties like:

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Because we believe in the healing power of families.

Our Expansion, opening soon, is designed by families, for families.

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Because more knowledge can mean a lot less worry.

Our experienced surgeons know that any operation can be scary — that’s why we’ll help your family understand what to expect every step of the way.

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Because he deserves pediatric orthopedic care that's ranked in the nation's top 5.

Our world-class orthopedic care for kids includes:

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Because little hearts sometimes need big help.

We specialize in early treatment and repair of pediatric heart problems.

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Because a cure is our hope, too.

Through advanced research and family-centered care, we’ll guide you, every step of the way, through your child’s cancer or blood disorder journey.

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Road Construction Alert

Road construction on northbound Rockland Road between Country Club Drive and Children’s Drive (in front of the hospital entrance) is creating delays throughout the day. Please plan accordingly.

1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | Get Map & Directions »
Information: (302) 651-4000 | Visiting Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*

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Our Promise: Compassionate, Excellent Care

What began in 1940 as a pediatric orthopedic institute is now a world-renowned full-service children's hospital. Today, families from all over the globe turn to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children to care for their kids.

As the first location of one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems, we're considered one of the safest children's hospitals in the country with some of the best doctors and best nurses around. U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the nation's Best Children's Hospitals in 8 specialties, included Cardiology and Orthopedics. And we've been named one of the country's top workplaces. We strive for excellence in everything we do. We want your family to have an exceptional experience and receive compassionate, comprehensive care — every time.

At duPont Hospital for Children you can expect:

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What Faster Access Means to Families

To improve access, we try to see new patients within 5 days. After all, less waiting means less worrying. For one family, this initiative led to life-saving heart care for an infant.

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  • Catch a Glimpse of Our Future
    For our new hospital Expansion, opening in 2014, we asked families like yours what would make our hospital a home away from home. See how your vision is coming to life.
  • NBC Sports Features Our Experts
    Check out a series of segments filmed at our Center for Sports Medicine. Nemours' TeensHealth.org partnered with “The Whistle,” an NBC Sports Network program, to create helpful videos for young athletes.
  • Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
    Family-Centered Care     
    See what makes this a place of healing and hope for children and their families when they need us the most.
  • Emma's Magic Arms
    See how Nemours researchers used 3D-printing to create a custom exoskeleton to help Emma do the things she loves.

Recent News

A Blog of Pain and Hope
June 02, 2013 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Healthy Kids Minute: Febrile Seizures (video)
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 May 30, 2013 | WTXF-TV

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Complete Care
May 29, 2013 | The News Journal

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Dr. Sandra Hassink Featured Speaker American Academy of Pediatrics Illinois Chapter
May 28, 2013 | Crain's Chicago Business

Proposal Might Reduce Bipolar Diagnosis in Children
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Radio Disney Visits Area School (video)
May 15, 2013 | WPVI-TV

Summer's Bummers
May 14, 2013 | The News Journal

Infant Botulism (video)
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May 13, 2013 | WMAR-TV

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Jefferson Residents' Version of "Jeopardy!"
May 13, 2013 | Philadelphia Inquirer

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May 10, 2013 | WPVI-TV

Helping Teens Ease Their Stress During Finals Week
May 09, 2013 | philly.com

40 Under 40 Dr. Elissa Miller
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Slimming Down
May 07, 2013 | The News Journal

Nemours Physician Honored Nationally for Work in Pediatric Urologic Research
May 06, 2013 | Digital Journal

'5-2-1-Almost None' – A Proven Health Regimen
May 06, 2013 | The News Journal – Online

People in the News
May 05, 2013 | Daily Local News

Have Fun Growing a Garden With Your Kids
May 02, 2013 | philly.com

Energy Overload
May 01, 2013 | Family Circle

Top Nurses
May 01, 2013 | Delaware Today Magazine

 
April 2013

It's Spring! How Can I Get My Child Active Outside?
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Back to Sleep Campaign a Best Practice to Combat SIDS
April 30, 2013 | The News Journal

Caregivers Often Forget to Care for Themselves Also
April 30, 2013 | The News Journal

Sea of Strollers Makes Point
April 29, 2013 | The News Journal

Healthy Kids Minute: Spermatic Cord Torsion (video)
April 25, 2013 | philly.com

4 Allergy Myths Debunked
April 24, 2013 | philly.com

Meet the Philadelphia Tri-State Nurse.com Nursing Excellence Finalists
April 22, 2013 | Nurse.com

Promenading at the Prom
April 22, 2013 | The News Journal

Nemours Night With the Stars Prom (video)
April 21, 2013 | KYW-TV

Talking to Kids After Boston Marathon Bombings (video)
April 17, 2013 | KYW-TV

Finding Stress Relief by Handling How Your Mind Processes
April 16, 2013 | The News Journal

Independence Means Buying a Van
April 15, 2013 | Cape Gazette

Stitching Loss Into a Cloak of Remembrance
April 02, 2013 | The News Journal

Top Doctors
April 01, 2013 | Mainline Today

Active Learners
April 01, 2013 | Parents Magazine

 
March 2013

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