We're just two weeks in to fully processing our U.S. News ranking as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in the country. Some of us are still pinching ourselves and hoping we don't wake up from this dream.

At the same time, if we're telling the truth (one of our Core Values), we've always known that we are the best at getting better. And we work hard at delivering the best outcomes and experience for our patients and families.

The stories in this issue provide a micro view of how our concern and care for kids impacts their lives—in ways at once simple and profound. And that concern goes beyond our walls—all the way to Syria, as you'll see in Hazem Al-Hnawi's journey to help earthquake victims earlier this year.

Then read about Josie Eshman's battle against rhabdomyosarcoma and how our oncology team's expertise made a difference for her and her family.