St. Luke's Children's Visitor Policy
To support the safety of our patients, employees, and providers, St. Luke’s Children's Hospital has adjusted our visitor policy. Learn more
About St. Luke's Children's Hospital: Boise
Your child's care is our top priority at St. Luke's Children's Hospital, the only children’s hospital in Idaho. More than 150 skilled pediatricians and pediatric specialists work with referring physicians from around the region to provide high quality care. We have a staff of over 400 nurses, therapists, and other dedicated pediatric caregivers.
We believe that all children should have access to the highest quality health care services available, regardless of their condition or their family's a...
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Our Specialties
Focused Critical Care
The largest and most experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Idaho, dedicated to saving lives and protecting young patients.
Evidence-Based Care
We apply advanced technology, procedures, and care practices tailored to young patients to get the best recovery results.
Leading Cancer Expertise
St. Luke's Children's Hospital and St. Luke's Cancer Institute are partners in Idaho's only pediatric cancer and hemophilia programs.
Newborn Intensive Care
Expert, compassionate care for fragile infants and their families, ensuring your baby gets the best start in life.
Comprehensive Support
We help you navigate all aspects of your child's recovery, including the physical and emotional needs of your child and family.
Top Surgeons
Our team includes the most experienced surgeons in the region for infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Trauma Accreditation
Idaho's only pediatric trauma center for evaluation and treatment of children who have experienced a traumatic injury.
Prepare for Your Visit
Whether you're visiting us for the first time or returning for ongoing care, St. Luke’s is committed to making sure you have all the information you need.
Before Your Visit
For Current Patients
Staying Inspired and Active
St. Luke's Children's Hospital School
At St. Luke's Children's Hospital School, we support the intellectual development of our patients as part of their comprehensive care—working with them so they can keep pace with their classmates, and ultimately return to their community schools and teachers.
Pediatric Music Therapy
On any given day, music can help support your body, mind, and spirit. Music therapy can be especially powerful during a hospitalization, offering a way to help you manage emotions, cope with stress, and express yourself.
Child Life
Creating a calm, nonthreatening, supportive environment to help your child cope with the stress of the hospital experience.
More at St. Luke's Children's Hospital: Boise
Children's Care Coordination
Parent Mentor Program
St. Luke's CARES (Children at Risk Evaluation Services)
Kid's Walking Tour
Idaho's Pediatric Specialists
Children have very different health care needs than adults. That’s why St. Luke’s Children’s has created a network of medical experts that specialize in caring for kids from birth all the way to adulthood. And, we know that caring for your child extends beyond medical needs. It’s important to make sure that kids can be kids.
Idaho Elks Children's Pavilion
Caring for Kids and Families
Idaho Elks Children's Pavilion is a state-of-the-art facility on our Boise campus offering vital pediatric services that keep care close to home.
The building unites most of our pediatric specialties and our downtown Boise general pediatric services under one roof, which allows us to better coordinate services between providers and deliver care that meets the physical and emotional needs of our patients and families.
It's also connected to the St. Luke's Children's Hospital via sky bridge, which allows young patients with complex medical needs to easily transfer from their doctors’ offices directly to the hospital, if needed.
Idaho's Only Children's Miracle Network Hospital
Local Donors Help Local Kids
St. Luke's Children's Hospital was a founding hospital of CMN Hospitals more than 30 years ago, and since 1983 over $7 million has been raised locally to help our doctors, nurses, and staff to provide the best possible care to over 90,000 children each year.
Since its founding, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4.7 billion for 170 children's hospitals across the United States and Canada. Every donation made to CMN Hospitals through local campaigns stays in its community.
Our Inspirational Patients
Sofia
2025 CMN Hospitals Champion: Sofia
Sofia’s life changed forever when she suddenly collapsed, losing nearly all movement from the neck down. Rushed to St. Luke’s Children’s, she was diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a rare condition affecting the spinal cord and hindering the brain’s ability to communicate with the muscles. For a month, Sofia received critical care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where the medical team worked tirelessly to support Sofia.
Sofia underwent a nerve transfer surgery to help her regain function in her right arm, which had been severely affected by AFM. The surgery was a huge success, and within months, Sofia regained a significant amount of function in her right arm, a milestone that filled her family with hope and gratitude.
Though her journey is far from over, her strength and determination are unwavering, and there is no doubt she will continue to make remarkable progress as she continues her rehabilitation.
Support the Kids and Families at St. Luke’s Children’s
You Can Make a Difference
You can make a real difference to kids and families facing medical challenges. We hope you’ll help us provide the exceptional healthcare these kids deserve. We encourage you to get involved by making a financial gift, sponsoring or attending events, or volunteering your time
