Loma Linda University Children's Health

What Loma Linda University Children's Health does

Loma Linda University Children's Health is a nonprofit, Seventh-day Adventist pediatric healthcare institution headquartered in Loma Linda, California, operating as part of Loma Linda University Health. Founded in 1993 with over 5,000 employees, it runs a 364-bed flagship hospital (including 84 NICU beds) supplemented by 9 regional clinic locations across the Inland Empire, dedicated NICU/PICU transport teams, and telehealth video visits serving a regional population of approximately 1.2 million children. The hospital is a California-designated Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center (since 1981) and Level 1 NICU, with clinical services spanning emergency and trauma care, general pediatrics, hematology-oncology (including access to the world's first proton-beam accelerator designed for pediatric cancer treatment), cardiology and heart transplant (pioneered in 1984), sickle cell disease management, neurology, and 30 planned pediatric subspecialties. Core clinical differentiators include the only pediatric sickle cell trait support program in the U.S., bone marrow transplant capability for sickle cell cure, on-site pediatric prosthetic fabrication, a mock MRI scanner program that reduces pediatric anesthesia use, and an ANCC Magnet-recognized nursing workforce.

The organization generates revenue primarily through healthcare service delivery — inpatient stays, outpatient visits, emergency services, surgeries, diagnostics, and neonatal/maternity care — reimbursed through Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial payers. Financial assistance is offered (free care below 200% of federal poverty guidelines, partial discounts up to 400%), and eligible patients are not charged more than Medicare rates. A secondary revenue stream is philanthropy via the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation, which has cultivated long-tenured partnerships including Farmer Boys ($1.4M+ since 1994), BIGHORN Golf Club Charities ($1M+ for cancer care), and Walter's Children's Charity Classic ($400K in 2026). Capital expansion is materially supported by California Health Facilities Financing Authority grants, including a $135M award in February 2023 funding six major expansion projects.

Name

Loma Linda University Children's Health

Legal name

Loma Linda University Children's Health

Website

https://lluch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Loma Linda University Children's Health is a nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist pediatric healthcare system operating a 364-bed Level 1 Trauma and Level 1 NICU hospital in Loma Linda, California, with 9 regional clinics serving 1.2 million children across the Inland Empire through 30 pediatric specialties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Children's healthcare
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric specialty care
• Maternity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Loma Linda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: The hospital generates revenue through providing pediatric healthcare services including inpatient care, outpatient visits, emergency services, specialty clinics, surgical procedures, diagnostic services, maternity care, and neonatal intensive care. Revenue is derived from insurance reimbursements (Medicare, Medi-Cal, commercial insurers) and patient payments.
2. Philanthropy and Charitable Donations: The hospital relies significantly on charitable giving through the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation. Community fundraising includes restaurant partnerships (Farmer Boys has raised over $1.4 million since 1994), corporate donations (BIGHORN Charities raised over $1 million for cancer care), charity events (Walter's Children's Charity Classic donated $400,000), and individual donors. The hospital received a $135 million grant from the California Health Facilities Financing Authority in 2023 for expansion projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Loma Linda University Children's Health operates a 364+ bed pediatric hospital in Loma Linda, CA, providing comprehensive pediatric and maternity care including a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Level 1 NICU with 84 beds, the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion, pediatric oncology with proton-beam therapy, pediatric cardiology and heart transplants, sickle cell treatment, and 30+ pediatric subspecialties. Care is delivered through the main hospital campus and 9 regional clinics across the Inland Empire, supplemented by telehealth, 24/7 NICU/PICU transport teams, Child Life Services, and family support programs such as the adjacent Ronald McDonald House.

Product overview

Loma Linda University Children's Health operates as a comprehensive pediatric healthcare system offering a unified portfolio of clinical services across its flagship Loma Linda University Children's Hospital and multiple satellite clinics. The core service matrix spans emergency care (Level 1 Trauma Center), general pediatrics, specialty services (cardiology, oncology, neurology), and maternal-infant care through the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion. Supporting services include the Ronald McDonald House for family accommodation, Child Life Services for therapeutic support, Camp Good Grief for bereavement care, Toyota Learning Center for K-12 education during hospitalization, and the MEND Program for emotional support. The system extends access through video visits telehealth, CareLink physician referral platform, and 24/7 neonatal transport services. Financial assistance and community programs including Safe Kids Inland Empire injury prevention round out the comprehensive care ecosystem serving 1.2 million children across the Inland Empire region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Emergency Room Emergency department providing evaluation and treatment for potentially life-threatening pediatric conditions, operating as a Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma receiving center with designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center capabilities. Open 24/7 for the Inland Empire region.
• General Pediatrics Comprehensive pediatric care services covering well-check visits, preventive care, immunizations, developmental screenings, and hospital stays for children of all ages from birth through adolescence.
• Heart Care Specialized pediatric cardiac care including cardiac surgery, heart transplants (program pioneered in 1984), catheterization, cardiology consultations, and cardiac rehabilitation. Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for cardiology and heart surgery.
• Mother & Baby (San Manuel Maternity Pavilion) Maternity services including prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, NICU support, and breastfeeding assistance delivered through the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion at the main hospital.
• Cancer Care Pediatric hematology and oncology services including treatment for leukemia, sickle cell disease, solid tumors, and brain tumors, with access to proton-beam radiation therapy through the world's first hospital-based proton-beam accelerator designed for cancer treatment.
• Pediatric Express Care After-hours urgent care clinic for pediatric patients open on weeknights and Sundays, accepting walk-ins for illness and non-emergency conditions when primary care is unavailable.
• Safe Kids Inland Empire Childhood injury prevention coalition offering education on water safety, poison prevention, fall safety, bike safety, fire prevention, car seat safety, sports safety, and pedestrian safety through community events and programs.
• Pediatric Sickle Cell Center of Excellence Comprehensive sickle cell care center offering coordinated services including newborn screening, bone marrow transplants as a cure, symptom-based treatments, social support, and the only sickle cell trait support program of its kind in the U.S.
• Child Life Services Specialized services including therapeutic play, medical preparation, sibling support, grief services, MRI preparation classes with a mock MRI scanner, and educational programs for hospitalized children, staffed by certified child life specialists.
• Camp Good Grief Three-day grief support camp for children and teens aged 10-16 who have experienced the loss of a sibling or parent, providing therapeutic activities and peer support at no cost to families.
• MEND Program Mental and emotional support program for patients and families during medical illness or treatment, led by therapists and clinicians.
• Financial Assistance Program Program providing free care for uninsured patients with family income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines, partial discounts for those between 201-400% of federal poverty guidelines, and charges capped at Medicare rates for emergency or medically necessary care.
• Video Visits Telehealth service enabling patients to have video appointments with their child's provider from home using a computer, smartphone, or tablet, offering private, secure consultations with diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and prescriptions similar to in-person visits.
• CareLink (Physician Referral System) Digital platform providing referring physicians with paperless referral processing, automatic follow-ups, and access to patient care information, with CareConnect integration enabling real-time EMR record sharing with Loma Linda's systems.
• Neonatal Transport Services Specialized 24/7 NICU and PICU transport teams providing medical, nursing, and respiratory care during transport of critically ill newborns and children from referring hospitals to Loma Linda.
• Classes & Workshops Educational offerings including childbirth classes, breastfeeding basics, car seat safety, infant safety, birth planning workshops, maternity tours, and prenatal support groups for expectant and new parents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ inpatient children served annually; 800+ NICU babies each year; 172,841 outpatient visits annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walter's Children's Charity ClassiccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Walter's Children's Charity Classic, an annual golf charity event, donated $400,000 to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital in June 2026. The charity event is a significant fundraising source supporting pediatric care programs and facility enhancements at the hospital.
• Miguel's RestaurantsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Miguel's Restaurants CEO and President Javier Vasquez was appointed to the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation board of directors for a term extending through Dec. 31, 2028. The restaurant chain operates 23 locations across Southern California's Inland Empire and Orange County. This appointment connects a regional family-owned business with the pediatric healthcare institution for community engagement and fundraising governance.
• BIGHORN Golf Club CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 April 2026BIGHORN Golf Club Charities has raised over $1 million for cancer care in Coachella Valley for four consecutive years. Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Hematology Oncology Unit received $215,000 in the most recent year's distribution. Since founding in 2007, BAM has raised more than $15 million for cancer-related causes including five patient transportation vans that have traveled over 350,000 miles.
• Farmer BoyscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 February 2026Farmer Boys, a farm-fresh fast-casual restaurant chain, has partnered with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital since 1994 as part of its hospital partnership program. In 2025, Farmer Boys raised $171,442.04 for children's hospitals with $141,044.41 directed to Loma Linda. Total contributions exceed $1.4 million over 30+ years. The partnership spans California, Nevada, and Arizona markets.
• San Bernardino County Superintendent of SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002The Toyota Learning Center (TLC) is a unique collaboration between San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, operational since 2002. The TLC provides K-12 education resources and instruction to critically and chronically ill hospitalized children. Located in room 1819 on the lobby level of the Children's Hospital West tower, with bedside instruction also available.
• Safe Kids Worldwide / Safe Kids Inland Empire CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Loma Linda University Children's Hospital has served as the lead organization for Safe Kids Inland Empire since 1990. Safe Kids Inland Empire is one of over 600 state and local coalitions in the U.S., working with health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments, and volunteers to educate and protect families from accidental injuries — the number one killer of children in the U.S. The hospital has been a Level 1 trauma center since 1981 and hosts the coalition to support community and regional child safety.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities (Inland Empire Chapter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House is a 45,000 square-foot facility adjacent to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, accommodating up to 54 families with private bedrooms. It is one of more than 200 Ronald McDonald Houses worldwide. The house provides accommodation at $5 per night for families of hospitalized children, with no one denied access due to inability to pay. Operated by a small staff and 200+ volunteers, funded by local McDonald's restaurants, individual gifts, special events, corporate donations, and foundation grants.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles: Large, research-driven pediatric academic medical center serving Southern California with deep subspecialty breadth and consistently top U.S. News rankings. Directly competes with Loma Linda for complex tertiary pediatric referrals across the region.
• Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego: Major Southern California children's hospital with comprehensive pediatric specialty services, research enterprise, and regional referral network. Competes with Loma Linda for high-acuity pediatric cases in the broader SoCal market.
• CHOC Children's (Children's Health of Orange County): Pediatric health system serving Orange County and surrounding areas with two hospital campuses and extensive subspecialty network. Geographic adjacency to Loma Linda's catchment creates direct referral competition.
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford: Stanford-affiliated academic children's hospital offering high-acuity pediatric specialty care including transplants, oncology, and cardiac services. Competes for complex cases and faculty talent across Northern and Southern California.

Regional players

• Phoenix Children's Hospital: Large freestanding children's hospital in Arizona with comparable specialty breadth and Level 1 pediatric trauma designation. Comparable in scale and regional dominance model to Loma Linda, useful as a same-tier regional benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Large academic health system with growing pediatric service line and broad specialty depth. Overlaps with Loma Linda on cardiac, oncology, and high-acuity referrals in the greater Los Angeles region.
• UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals: University-affiliated pediatric system with two campuses and research depth across most pediatric subspecialties. Competes for complex cases and serves as a benchmark for academic children's hospital operations.

Emerging players

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Large multi-campus pediatric system with strong specialty programs and trauma designations. Comparable in scale and tertiary referral dominance within its metro region to Loma Linda's Inland Empire positioning.

Others

• Children's Hospital of Orange County Foundation: Philanthropic arm of CHOC Children's, one of Loma Linda's closest regional peers. Comparable fundraising scale and donor engagement model for pediatric capital programs in Southern California.
• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: National fundraising coalition supporting member children's hospitals including Loma Linda. Relevant as a fundraising and brand ecosystem peer, though not a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LLUHealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/LLUChildrens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loma-linda-university-childrens-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/LLUChildrens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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