"Children's Hospital" is a 6-part series that features the stories of real families, parents struggling to save the lives of their most precious asset, their children. With compelling stories and powerful personalities, "Children's Hospital" delivers a unique combination of captivating entertainment and invaluable education.

Children's Hospital premiered on PBS in July 2002. Find out if it's airing again on your local station.

CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROFILE

Over 120 years ago, Julia Porter converted an 8-bed cottage into Maurice Porter Memorial Hospital, caring exclusively for children, regardless of ability to pay. As the little hospital's reputation spread, so did the need for facilities. Within 8 years, the number of beds had mushroomed by 850%.

Today, Children's Memorial Hospital has a multi-building main campus and 13 area clinics. The hospital remains wholly devoted to pediatric care and research. The very young make up the bulk of patients; about 75% are under the age of 10. In 2001, the hospital served more than 80,000 children, providing more than 13,200 surgical procedures, and 43,000 ER visits.    More detail...