New Co-Division Chief of Pediatric Specialty Care at Children's Hospital. calendar_today Aug 07, 2026 schedule 3 min. read Amisha Jain, MD St. Luke's Children's Hospital has expanded the reach of its specialized pediatric care with the recent addition of Amisha Jain, MD. Dr. Jain, a pediatric pulmonologist, joins Ashish Shah, MD at St. Luke's Pediatric Pulmonology. Dr. Jain also joins Pamela Abrams, MD, pediatric endocrinologist, as Co-Division Chief of Pediatric Specialty Care. Jessika Haynos, Vice President, Women's and Children's Service Lines at St. Luke's University Health Network, said, "St. Luke's Children's Hospital is committed to providing families with the best primary and specialty care for their children. By adding Dr. Jain's expertise in pediatric pulmonology, we have expanded the care options available to families across the region." St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Bethlehem combines compassionate care and physician expertise. It features state-of-the-art facilities and offers comprehensive pediatric specialty and surgical care, as well as pediatric emergency, inpatient and critical care. An experienced team of board-certified pediatric hospitalists, pediatric intensivists and pediatric nurses are available 24/7 to provide children with the best care possible. Dr. Jain specializes in caring for children with asthma, chronic cough, recurrent respiratory infections, sleep-related breathing disorders, and other pediatric lung conditions. She has a special interest in helping children with vocal cord dysfunction and anxiety-related breathing symptoms, as well as those born prematurely who continue to experience respiratory challenges. Dr. Jain joined St. Luke's after practicing with MedStar Health in Washington, D.C. She earned her medical degree from the University of Delhi, completed her pediatric residency at Winthrop University Hospital, and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology at Children's National Medical Center. She is board certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology. As both a pediatrician and a mother, Dr. Jain is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and partnering with families to help children breathe easier, stay healthy, and thrive. SLUHN's hiring of Dr. Jain further strengthens its position as one of Pennsylvania's elite health systems. While many Pennsylvania health systems have watched newborn delivery rates drop in recent years, St. Luke's has seen its numbers grow. SLUHN welcomed over 6,000 babies at its three birthing hospitals during the fiscal year ending June 30, a network record for one year. The specialized care provided to babies by pediatricians like Dr. Jain is one reason a growing number of mothers are choosing to have their babies with SLUHN.

U.S. News & World Report ranks MedStar Health hospitals #1 in the D.C. Region for cancer, Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, and Rehabilitation. Aug 04, 2026, 00:06 ET COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MedStar Health is celebrating high praise for its hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals rankings for 2026-27, including prestigious national and regional recognition for exceptional patient care. Each year, U.S. News ranks thousands of hospitals on the delivery of both complex, high-risk care and routine procedures addressing common conditions. Regional Rankings New this year, U.S. News ranked Best Hospitals in the Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Cancer, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation specialties by region. MedStar Health hospitals ranked highly in all four categories in the D.C. metro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center was also ranked the #1 hospital in the D.C. region. MedStar Union Memorial Hospital ranked second in the Orthopedics specialty in both Baltimore and Maryland and is named among the top five hospitals overall in both regions. National Rankings U.S. News named MedStar Washington the 16th best hospital in the nation in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery. The hospital also achieved a national ranking in Obstetrics & Gynecology, tying for 36th. MedStar Georgetown earned a national ranking of 48th for cancer care. Through MedStar Health's partnership with Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the D.C. region's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, patients have access to nationally recognized clinical care, leading-edge research, and innovative clinical trials. MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, the D.C. metro's largest acute rehabilitation hospital, is now ranked 16th in the nation for Rehabilitation. "These recognitions by U.S News & World Report are a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and associates, who share their passion for care with our patients every day," said Kenneth A. Samet, FACHE, president and CEO of MedStar Health. "We appreciate these moments to celebrate their world-class service with our communities and the entire nation." Several MedStar Health hospitals also achieved High-Performing ratings on up to 23 common procedures and conditions like heart attack, knee replacement, cancer surgery, stroke, and more. These High-Performing hospitals include MedStar Washington (20 ratings), MedStar Georgetown (9), MedStar Union Memorial (9), MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (6), MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (4), MedStar Harbor Hospital (2), and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (1). SOURCE MedStar Health

MedStar Health ushers in top regional rankings for 2026-27. What these rankings mean for MedStar Health. Rankings are no small potatoes, folks. MedStar Health is claiming top spots in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals of 2026-27, and that's a big deal. When you've been around assessing markets like I have, you see that kind of consistency speaks volumes. Investors Hangout, LLC is talking about hospitals mastering the art of both complicated surgeries and routine procedures, and that reputation doesn't just fly off the shelves. It gets built brick by bloody brick. Top performances in key specialties. Let's break down where MedStar came out swinging. MedStar Washington Hospital Center took first in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, and bagged second in Orthopedics within D.C. Throw in top cancer care at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and they're practically setting up a masterclass in healthcare delivery. The icing on the cake? MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital standing at the summit of rehab facilities in the region. They've got more top finishes than Secretariat. "These recognitions by U.S News & World Report are a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and associates..." - Kenneth A. Samet, President and CEO of MedStar Health Drilling down to national recognition. On a national scale, MedStar's proving it's not resting on regional laurels. MedStar Washington walked into the 16th spot nationally for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery. That's not a rank you'd pick up by chance. Investors Hangout, LLC is dealing with a commitment to high-stakes surgeries and obstetrics work that's the talk of the town. Meanwhile, MedStar Georgetown sits competitively at 48th for cancer treatment. The implications of national excellence. Rankings like these raise the stakes for the entire healthcare network. Investors perk up for the tried-and-true performers and these numbers spell trust and reliability - key components for securing those dollars. And don't forget how a strong local showing can tempt expansion or partnerships moving forward. Rankings worth watching. The numbers don't just finish with the big cheers. MedStar Health bagged High-Performing accolades for several routine and complex conditions, like heart attack and knee replacement. MedStar Washington took 20 ratings, MedStar Georgetown got 9, and MedStar Union Memorial is right there as well. Strength in numbers folks, and it ain't just a cliché here. There's a side note to think about: with MedStar Georgetown partnering with the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, they're entwining clinical excellence with cutting-edge research. That's a combo pack making them a worthy watch for any healthcare enthusiast out there. Bottom line. MedStar Health flexing its muscles across these areas makes it a regional juggernaut you can't ignore. For a stock trader browsing how healthcare honchos perform, numbers like these are actionable intel. Stick them on your radar, folks - MedStar's not just in the game; they're leveling it up. It's moments like these offering a clear indicator of value and potential, and that's worth every penny of attention in 2026.