We Stand For Care

Physicians across the country have ranked Stanford Hospital & Clinics (SHC) as one of the top nine hospitals for the treatment of difficult heart conditions.

“To be recognized by the medical community in this manner is a compliment to the COMMITMENT and dedication of our staff,” said Robert Robbins, MD, Chair, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute.

SHC has a long tradition of innovative cardiac treatments, starting with the first successful human heart transplant performed by Norman Shumway 40 years ago.

“We could only achieve our success with a team that continually strives for outstanding clinical care while finding new ways to treat a variety of patients with cardiovascular diseases and complex conditions,” said Alan Yeung, MD, Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine.

To learn more about the physicians and technology that MAKE A DIFFERENCE in cardiovascular care, click here.

Stanford Hospital & Clinics (SHC) has big ambitions for its new hospital facilities, projected to be completed within the next seven years. With almost one million square feet to house interventional services, an enlarged emergency department, and 600 beds overall, the new hospital will lead to BETTER MEDICINE for adult patients.

This project will not only provide the space necessary for ADVANCEMENT in patient care, it will also offer features that are known to promote COMPASSIONATE CARE. Larger single-patient rooms will contain flatscreens from which patients will be able to order meals, review X-rays with their doctors and even watch movies. Patients will also be able to moderate sunlight levels with individual shade controls and invite a family member to stay the night with them. Special cleaning stations will help prevent infections, and redesigned bathrooms and flooring will help prevent falls.

Such amenities will provide a support system for an aging population that has complex care needs. The new and improved facility highlights SHC’s recognition that BETTER MEDICINE means not only offering cutting-edge equipment and top-notch physicians; it also means providing a safe and comfortable environment that elevates COMPASSIONATE CARE to a whole new level.

To find out more about the hospital redesign, click here.

In the face of challenging medical cases, doctors and staff at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH) are COMMITTED to FINDING ANSWERS.

When 12-year-old Kevin Murphy was rushed to LPCH after falling desperately ill, his family thought he needed a new liver. Other doctors had previously told them that Kevin’s tummy aches and flu-like symptoms were caused by liver failure.

However, LPCH doctors suspected that Kevin’s symptoms were caused by something else. Trained to THINK DIFFERENTLY, the LPCH doctors gave the Murphy family unexpected news: Kevin needed a heart transplant instead.

Through careful assessment, LPCH doctors truly MADE A DIFFERENCE: Kevin received his new heart on February 20, and he’s now looking forward to playing baseball again. It is this kind of COMMITMENT from LPCH employees that saves young lives and continuously reinforces LPCH’s exemplary reputation of providing BETTER MEDICINE.

To learn more about Kevin’s story, click here.