20th Anniversary Celebration

This year, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital turns 20. Since we opened our doors on June 10, 1991, Packard Children's has become a national leader in innovative pediatric and obstetric care. We're proud to have cared for expectant women and children not just from around the corner, but from around the world. 

We invite you to learn more about our history and future plans, and to join our celebration.  

VIPs Wish Packard Children's a Happy Anniversary 

Comedian Steve Carell salutes Packard Children's Hospital on its 20th Anniversary:

View more Happy Anniversary wishes from: Andrew Luck - Quarterback, Stanford University Condoleezza Rice - Former Secretary of State of the United States, Professor of Political Economy at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Liz Kniss - Supervisor, Santa Clara County Sid Espinosa - Mayor of Palo Alto

 
During our 20th Anniversary celebration, a number of dignitaries honored Packard Children's with proclamations and resolutions, including the Mayors of Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, Santa Clara and San Mateo County Supervisors and State Senators.

 
You can also learn what Packard Children's Hospital means to its employees, patients and community members, and enjoy sights and sounds from the celebration.
 

20th Anniversary Lecture Series

From x-rays to surgical suites, fetal development to maternal health, practice to bedside and everywhere in between, the Packard Children’s Anniversary Lecture Series showcases the incredible achievements in technology and innovation from our opening in 1991 to today. We invite you to attend an upcoming lecture or to watch one on YouTube.

January 25, 2011	Innovations in Prenatal Care  Watch the lecture on YouTube  Learn about the Center for Fetal and Maternal Health
February 24, 2011	It’s Time to Talk About It: Eating Disorders and the Athlete–Dispelling the Myths and Finding the Facts  Watch the lecture on YouTube  Learn about the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program
March 1, 2011	Innovations in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery and Technology  Watch the lecture on YouTube  Learn about Pediatric General Surgery
April 2, 2011	4th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorders Update for Parents and Professionals: Bridging the Gap
May 1, 2011	The Future and Personalized Healthcare: The Role of Genes, Data and the Environment  Watch the lecture on YouTube