[5] The specialties include: Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Urology.

[7] In 1985, Dr. David Chadwick founded the Center for Child Protection at the Children's Hospital of San Diego where he was director until his retirement in 1997.

[16] According to representatives from both organizations, this partnership aims to enhance pediatric healthcare delivery by integrating specialized services, research initiatives, and advanced technologies under one unified system.

The merger is expected to streamline clinical operations, expand community outreach, and improve access to comprehensive pediatric care for families across Southern California.

Recently the 103rd Anniversary Charity Ball to benefit Rady Children's – Spectacular San Diego – was held at the renowned Hotel Del Coronado.

Most of RCHA's activities occur within its 21 auxiliary units[20] located in various communities throughout the hospital's service area in San Diego, Imperial and Riverside counties.

At the banquet, the Aflac National High School Baseball Player of the Year is presented the Jackie Robinson Award.