Intermountain Primary Children's Hospitals Earned Rankings
Utah facilities ranked across all 11 pediatric specialties in the latest national assessment.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Children’s Health
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Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospitals secured rankings in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for the 2026-27 cycle. The hospital system serves a seven-state region across three campuses in Utah.
Why it matters
These rankings reflect the institution's performance in pediatric innovation, research, and clinical outcomes, providing parents in the region with an objective metric for evaluating specialized care options.
In the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospitals were recognized across 11 pediatric specialties. Seven of these programs reached Top 25 status, including neonatology and cancer specialties appearing in this tier for the first time.
The players
Intermountain Health
A regional healthcare system operating three pediatric hospital campuses and providing specialized care across seven states.
University of Utah Health
An academic medical institution that partners with Intermountain Health to provide clinical pediatric services and research.
U.S. News & World Report
A media organization that conducts annual performance evaluations of hospitals based on clinical, innovation, and research metrics.
The details
The rankings assess healthcare providers based on clinical outcomes, specialized research contributions, and the implementation of pediatric innovations. Intermountain Health utilizes a partnership with University of Utah Health to deliver these services across its campuses in Salt Lake City, Lehi, and Taylorsville.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The 2026-27 hospital rankings were released.
2026-27: This period marks the active cycle for the U.S. News & World Report designations.
Health Landscape
These results update the institution's standing within the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals ranking cycle. The recognition marks a shift in the regional landscape as more specialties move into the top-tier national rankings.
Families evaluating specialized pediatric care can use these rankings to understand the clinical focus areas available at the hospital system's three campuses. If you are seeking specialized treatment for your child, discuss these program strengths with your primary pediatrician.
The takeaway
The latest national rankings demonstrate an expanded reach in pediatric specialty excellence for the state's primary care system. Patients and caregivers should review institutional performance metrics alongside personal physician recommendations when selecting specialty services.
Further reading
Find more context on pediatric care trends at Children’s Health.
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