Children's National Hospital is a freestanding, 323-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Washington, D.C. It is a prominent and leading pediatric medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Howard University College of Medicine. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21 throughout the region. It features an American College of Surgeons (ACS) verified Level I pediatric trauma center, the only one in the District of Columbia, and has pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care units that serve the region. The hospital also has a rooftop helipad for critical pediatric transport. It specializes in advanced and specialized care for children, including research and treatment in oncology, neurology, and rare diseases. Children's National is consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, often in the top 10. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a founding member of the Children's National Research Institute, focusing on translational research. The hospital's main campus is at 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., and it includes multiple regional outpatient centers.