Washington Pediatric Hospital is a comprehensive sub-acute care facility for children from birth to young adult; MWPH provides transitional and support care for a variety of conditions, including premature birth, serious and chronic illness, traumatic injury, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, childhood obesity, diabetes, feeding problems, among others.

Dr. Wilfred H. Smith, Director of Johns Hopkins Hospital, wrote to trustees: “Happy Hills has met a real need in Baltimore.

The original founder, Hortense Kahn Eliasberg was honored in a presentation by Union Trust Company for her efforts and contribution to the health of the children of Baltimore.

Happy Hills answered the patients’ needs with specialty areas of medicine, therapy, nutrition, education, and recreation.

The Baltimore Sun noted “its likeness to a special pediatric hospital rather than a convalescent home.” In 1964 Happy Hills also began the journey to its name today.

In 1996, the hospital opened its sleep clinic which continues today, assisting with the diagnoses of a variety of pediatric issues.

It was followed in (2009) by Weigh Smart Jr. ® designed for weight management of toddlers and preschool-aged children and also involving medical, nutritional, educational and behavioral components.

In 2006, MWPH entered into a unique joint ownership with University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine.

It included a colorful Baltimore street theme, flat screen TVs, mobile computers, a new play area and transitional apartment for families.

In 2011, MWPH was recognized as one of 217 hospitals in the United States receiving Stage 6 HIMMS designation for its use of electronic medical records.