Our Story
Children’s Hospital Foundation is the only non-profit organization in Oklahoma whose sole focus is the advancement of pediatric research and education while supporting specialized clinical care for Oklahoma’s children. Since our inception in 1983, Children’s Hospital Foundation has raised and leveraged matching funds to create over $80 million to fund pediatric research, quality specialized clinical care and education programs including collaborative projects with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Our current research and education focus areas include:
- Infectious disease
- Cancer and blood disorders
- Cystic fibrosis and lung disease
- Genetic disorders
- Diabetes and endocrinology
- Developmental and behavioral pediatrics
- Clinical child psychology
- Trauma and pediatric surgery
- Kidney disease
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric training
- Ethics in pediatric medicine
- Care for critically-ill newborns and preemies
Funding for our programs is made possible through the efforts of a dedicated volunteer board, thousands of community volunteers and donors. Through endowments and direct support, we are able to recruit and retain nationally and internationally recognized pediatric physician-scientists to direct research as well as treat patients and train medical students. All funds raised in Oklahoma stay in Oklahoma to improve the lives of our kids here at home.
Children’s Hospital Foundation is located in the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park at the Oklahoma Health Center and is a proud affiliate of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
