Hospital Infantil Los Angeles

What Hospital Infantil Los Angeles does

Hospital Infantil Los Ángeles is a non-profit pediatric specialty hospital foundation headquartered in San Juan de Pasto, Nariño, Colombia. Founded in 1952 by Mrs. Aline da Silva de Vallejo Salazar and a group of women under the perpetual patronage of the Diócesis de Pasto, the hospital operates 113 beds and is the only exclusively pediatric facility serving southwestern Colombia. It functions as a regional referral center drawing patients from the departments of Nariño, Putumayo, Cauca, Huila, Caquetá, and Amazonas, plus the Ecuador border region, and is recognized as one of the best hospitals in Latin America by América Economía Intelligence.

The hospital delivers a comprehensive pediatric service portfolio across emergency care, 20+ pediatric subspecialty outpatient consultations, surgical services including minimally invasive laparoscopy, 113-bed hospitalization with pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratory, and INVIMA-certified pharmaceutical services. The Unidad de Atención Integral de Cáncer Infantil (UACAI), enabled by the Ministry of Health in 2018 and the first of its kind in Colombia, treats approximately 50 pediatric cancer patients annually with a 68% survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia versus the 50% national average. Supporting programs include the Albergue de Paso family shelter (serving ~100,000 children and families cumulatively), Aula Hospitalaria school program, spiritual support, and social responsibility initiatives such as Ángeles de Buen Corazón and Tedy Sonrisas.

Revenue is generated primarily through Colombia's mandatory health insurance system (SGSSS) via contracts with EPS payors including SANITAS, Nueva EPS, and Emssanar EPS, supplemented by donations channeled through the angelesqueayudan.org platform. The foundation holds Colombia's Special Tax Regime status for non-profits and operates under Superintendencia Nacional de Salud oversight. With ICONTEC health accreditation, UNICEF IAMI certification, EFR (Empresa Familiarmente Responsable) certification from Fundación Más Familia of Spain, and Planetree International membership, the institution combines deep regulatory credentials with a humanized care model that has sustained 70+ years of continuous operation.

Name

Hospital Infantil Los Angeles

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN HOSPITAL INFANTIL LOS ÁNGELES

Website

https://hinfantil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hospital Infantil Los Ángeles is a non-profit pediatric specialty hospital in San Juan de Pasto, Colombia, operating 113 beds and serving as the only exclusively pediatric facility in southwestern Colombia. Founded in 1952, it delivers comprehensive pediatric care including oncology via Colombia's EPS insurance system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Pediatric oncology care
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric surgical services
• Child healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan de Pasto

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Health Services through EPS System: The hospital generates revenue primarily through Colombia's mandatory health insurance system (SGSSS - Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud), providing services to patients affiliated with various EPS (health insurance companies) including contributive and subsidized regimes. Services include consultations, hospitalizations, surgeries, diagnostics, and oncology treatments billed to insurance providers.
2. Specialized Pediatric Services: Revenue from specialized pediatric healthcare services including pediatric surgery, oncology, intensive care, and diagnostic imaging provided to EPS-affiliated patients and private patients
3. Donations and Social Programs: Charitable donations received through 'angelesqueayudan.org' platform supporting social responsibility programs and assistance to vulnerable populations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospital Infantil Los Ángeles is a non-profit pediatric hospital in San Juan de Pasto, Colombia, providing comprehensive specialized healthcare services for children and adolescents from birth to 17 years. The hospital operates 113 beds including pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, and delivers emergency care, outpatient consultations across 20+ pediatric subspecialties, surgical services (including laparoscopic), diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratory, and pharmaceutical services. Its flagship offering is the Unidad de Atención Integral de Cáncer Infantil (UACAI), the first and only certified comprehensive pediatric oncology unit in Colombia, treating approximately 50 cancer patients annually.

Product overview

Hospital Infantil Los Ángeles operates as a specialized pediatric hospital offering integrated healthcare services through a unified hospital model. The core service portfolio includes emergency care, outpatient consultations across 20+ pediatric subspecialties, surgical services with minimally invasive capabilities, 113-bed hospitalization including intensive care units, diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratory, and pharmaceutical services. Specialized programs include the Unidad de Atención Integral de Cáncer Infantil (UACAI) as Colombia's first certified pediatric oncology unit, alongside social programs (Ángeles de Buen Corazón, Tedy Sonrisas), educational support (Aula Hospitalaria), therapeutic recreation (Centro Lúdico), spiritual support, and a family shelter (Albergue de Paso). Digital services enable online and telephone appointment booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Urgencias (Emergency Services)
• Consulta Externa (Outpatient Services)
• Cirugía (Surgery)
• Hospitalización (Hospitalization)
• Radiología e Imágenes Diagnósticas
• Laboratorio Clínico
• Servicio Farmacéutico (Pharmaceutical Service)
• Unidad de Atención Integral de Cáncer Infantil (UACAI)
• Albergue de Paso Los Ángeles

Quantifiable outcome

• 68% survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients vs 50% national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clubes Rotarios (Rotary Clubs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2026Alliance for childhood health between Hospital Infantil Los Ángeles and Rotary Clubs to combine efforts for pediatric health. The partnership aims to strengthen healthcare initiatives for children in the region through joint programs and resources.
• Diótesis de PastocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatron organization providing perpetual governance oversight. The Diocese of Pasto assumed patronage in 1965 guaranteeing construction completion and institutional sustainability.
• Fundación Universitaria Católica del SurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for education and research initiatives; linked as institutional partner
• Asociación Colombiana de Hospitales y Clínicas (ACHC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership providing industry representation and recognition programs (Hospital Seguro awards)
• Ministerio de Salud y Protección SocialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment oversight and regulatory body for health services; enabled UACAI certification and healthcare accreditation
• Instituto Departamental de Salud de NariñominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental health authority for Nariño region; co-certifier of IAMI programs
• Superintendencia Nacional de SaludcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational health regulator providing oversight, surveillance, and regulatory compliance monitoring
• Emssanar EPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance company (EPS) serving subsidized regime patients in Nariño department; contracted service provider for pediatric care
• ICONTECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards and certification body that granted health accreditation to the hospital
• INVIMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational drug and food surveillance institute that certified the hospital's pharmacy services (BPM and BPE certifications)
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations agency that co-certified the hospital as IAMI (Institution Friend of Women and Children)
• Planetree InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational non-profit working with 900+ healthcare centers in 25 countries on person-centered care including patients, families, and staff
• Global Green and Healthy Hospitals NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network for environmentally sustainable healthcare operations; hospital won sustainable procurement leadership award
• ICONTECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards and certification body that granted health accreditation to the hospital
• Hospital San PedrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked regional hospital for collaboration in regional healthcare network
• Fundación Más FamiliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish foundation that certified the hospital as Empresa Familiarmente Responsable (efr) under norma efr 1000-1 ed. 4
• DYNAMYCA América Latina S.A.S.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm that assisted with EFR certification process, including training, diagnosis, and implementation stages
• Alcaldía de Pasto - Secretaría de Educación MunicipalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government providing teachers from Institución Educativa Antonio Nariño for the hospital school (Aula Hospitalaria) program

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez: One of Argentina's oldest and largest dedicated pediatric hospitals, offering comprehensive pediatric specialty care including oncology and intensive care. Comparable as a regional pediatric referral center with similar service breadth.
• Hospital de Pediatría Garrahan: Argentina's leading public pediatric hospital, similarly specialized in complex pediatric care including oncology, with national referral mandate. Directly comparable as a high-complexity pediatric hospital serving a multi-province catchment.
• Hospital Pediátrico Niños de Acosta Ñu: Paraguay's specialized public children's hospital providing complex pediatric care including oncology and surgery. Comparable as a Latin American pediatric specialty hospital with national referral function.
• Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez: Mexico's premier pediatric specialty hospital providing comprehensive subspecialty pediatric services including oncology, ICU, and surgery. Comparable as a Latin American flagship pediatric institution with similar scope of services and academic affiliation.

Regional players

• Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia (FCV): Colombian specialty hospital focused on cardiovascular care, similar in being a high-complexity specialty institution in Colombia with ICONTEC accreditation and international recognition. Comparable as a Colombian specialty hospital benchmark.
• Hospital Universitario San Ignacio: Bogotá-based academic hospital with strong pediatric service line operated by Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Comparable as a leading Colombian teaching hospital with pediatric subspecialty depth competing for EPS contracts.
• Fundación Hospital Pediátrico La Misericordia: Pediatric hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, providing specialized pediatric services. Comparable as a Colombian pediatric specialty hospital operating within the EPS insurance system.

Emerging players

• Fundación Canguro: Colombian non-profit foundation focused on Kangaroo Mother Care for premature and low-birth-weight newborns. Comparable as a Colombian pediatric non-profit with similar mission-driven care model and EPS-aligned operations.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids): Canada's largest pediatric academic health sciences center, globally recognized for pediatric research and complex care. Comparable as a leading international pediatric institution with similar comprehensive service model.
• Boston Children's Hospital: Global benchmark pediatric hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, providing comprehensive subspecialty pediatric care including oncology. Comparable as a top-tier pediatric institution setting international care standards that HILA references in rankings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeVbBvFN1kBaQBC4SlzRNSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacionHILA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospital-infantil-los-angeles

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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