A New Era in Children's Health

For more than 100 years, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland has cared for generations of children and families across the Bay Area. In 2031, we will take our Oakland campus to new heights with the opening of a seven-story hospital designed to expand access to world-class pediatric care and equip our health system for the next century. The facility will increase capacity, accommodate advanced technology, and create spaces that promote healing, comfort, and connection.

Reimagining Care for All Kids

Breakthroughs born in Oakland have shaped pediatric medicine worldwide. Now we're creating a hospital that reflects the excellence our patients and providers deserve. From emergency care to behavioral health, the new hospital will provide specialized spaces and services tailored to meet the unique needs of children and families.

ER services

Expanded Emergency Care

Double the current space, built for trauma and rapid response.

Operating room

Advanced Surgical Suites

Seven new operating rooms equipped for complex procedures.

Family-Centered NICU

Private spaces that support families from the very beginning.

Behavioral Health services

Dedicated Mental Health Unit

A restorative environment for youth facing mental health crises.

The revitalization of our Oakland campus is about much more than buildings. The investment in our community will allow us to improve pediatric care and expand capacity to help more children who need specialized care.

Sam Hawgood, MBBS, UCSF Chancellor

Shaping the Next Chapter

Big dreams need bold visionaries. Meet the people transforming what's possible in pediatric care.

A Leadership Gift for the Future of Care

Children's Health Board Chair Shahan Soghikian's personal connection to pediatrics inspired a visionary investment in the Bay Area's youngest patients. Read more »

$100 Million Gift to Advance Human Health

A transformational $100 million gift from longtime UCSF supporters Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao will accelerate Oakland's new hospital and other bold initiatives. Read more »

Creating a Hospital for Tomorrow

Hospital President Nicholas Holmes, MD shares how the new hospital building will expand access, transform patient experiences, and serve families for generations. Read more »

Explore the New Hospital

Take a closer look at the spaces that will shape the next era of pediatric health.

01 / 08 The new seven-story hospital will add 277,500 square feet of clinical space, expanding access to specialized pediatric care to serve more children and families across Northern California. Rendered image by SmithGroup.

02 / 08 Designed for the next century of children's health, the new hospital will support advanced technology, leading-edge care, and the flexibility to meet patients' evolving needs. Rendered image by SmithGroup.

03 / 08 The expanded Emergency Department will feature 40 treatment stations, modern technology, and twice the current capacity to help more children receive expert and rapid emergency care. Rendered image by SmithGroup.

04 / 08 Light-filled waiting areas, intuitive wayfinding, and thoughtfully designed spaces will help reduce stress, improve comfort, and create a welcoming experience for children and families. Rendered image by SmithGroup

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07 / 08 Designed with neurodiverse children in mind, the Temescal Garden balances active play with quiet retreat through sensory-rich spaces that encourage discovery, reflection, and family connection. Rendered image by SmithGroup.

08 / 08 The Songbird Garden offers patients, families, and caregivers a restorative outdoor space to pause, reflect, and reconnect, supporting healing beyond medical care. Rendered image by SmithGroup.

Partner With Us

Help bring our new hospital to life and unlock new possibilities for children and families across the Bay Area. To learn how you can contribute, please contact Jasmine Payne, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief Development Officer, Children's Health, at [email protected].