First 5K (2015)

Our History

The Fundación Hospital Pediátrico was established in 2014 with the purpose of providing support to the Dr. Antonio Ortiz University Pediatric Hospital at Medical Center (HOPU), Puerto Rico's main institution dedicated to the health of children and young people. Driven by the vision and commitment of a group of visionary doctors led by pediatricians; Dr. Alicia Fernández-Sein Pediatric Intensivist, former Director of the Pediatric Hospital Intensive Care Unit and Dr. Liliana Morales, MD, Mph Director of the Emergency Room of the Pediatric Hospital together with dedicated volunteers, the Foundation has evolved to become a fundamental pillar within the hospital community.

In these 10 years, we have worked tirelessly since the first event, 5K, organized and successfully executed by Dr. Fernández Sein and Dr. Morales who was a Resident at the time. This event marked the beginning of a union between doctors of the Pediatric Hospital and the team of the Fundación Hospital Pediátrico that continues to develop and grow by leaps and bounds in favor of the health service of the third millennium to improve the quality of life of HOPU patients, both those who are hospitalized and those who receive outpatient care. Our work is focused on providing the best possible care through pioneering programs and unique services tailored to our community, optimizing the hospital experience and supporting both children and their families at critical times.

Through our work, we not only directly impact children's health, but also contribute to social mobility, providing resources and support to families in vulnerable situations. By improving access to quality health services, we make it easier for future generations to have better opportunities for development and well-being.

Our work is supported by corporations, private foundations, and citizens committed to the mission of improving children's health in Puerto Rico.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to developing various initiatives that reinforce our mission to provide the best possible care for our children.

All help is welcome. The money

raised is invested in:

To improve the hospital experience of children and young people at the University Pediatric Hospital.

The donations we receive are invested in various areas:

Physical and mental support programs: We implement initiatives that make hospitalization more bearable, providing comprehensive assistance to our patients and their families.

Facility improvement: We focus on optimizing essential spaces, such as patient care areas and rest areas for caregivers, contributing to a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Advanced medical equipment: We acquire state-of-the-art technology for the monitoring and treatment of patients, helping them to receive high-quality medical care.

Interdisciplinary collaboration: We encourage projects that improve cooperation between medical teams, promoting a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Your contribution helps us fulfill our mission of providing quality, comprehensive care that meets the needs of our patients and their families.

As a 501(c)(3) entity, your contribution is deductible from your income tax return for

the applicable tax year.

Screenshot 2024-10-09 at 10.02_edited.jp

Some achievements of

our first 10 years.

We have developed great projects throughout this decade such as the remodeling of

the NICU unit after Hurricane Maria, the creation of two game rooms, a waiting room for parents and a case discussion room. As recently as last year we also inaugurated the largest one; the first Pediatric Interventional Radiology room in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with an investment of $2.3M.