Founded in 1779, the Hospital General de Niños Pedro de Elizalde is the oldest pediatric hospital in the Americas. Initially established to care for abandoned children, it has grown to become a modern medical facility that handles around 550,000 consultations and 10,000 hospitalizations annually. It is a public hospital dedicated to serving vulnerable populations across Argentina and neighboring countries​ (Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre)​​ (Buenos Aires Ciudad)​​ (GracesList)​​ (Apelizalde)​.

• General Pediatrics
• Pediatric Surgery
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Hemato-oncology
• Intensive Care
• Neonatology
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Infectious Diseases
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Pulmonology
• Nephrology
• Rheumatology
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology
• Otolaryngology
• Dentistry
• Emergency Medicine​ (Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre)​​ (Buenos Aires Ciudad)​​ (Apelizalde)​.

Known for providing comprehensive and high-quality pediatric care, from emergency services to chronic patient rehabilitation. The hospital has modern infrastructure and equipment to support advanced medical procedures​ (Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre)​​ (GracesList)​.

• Mission: To provide comprehensive pediatric care, ensuring each child enjoys a healthy and happy childhood, supported by medical excellence and advanced technology.
• Vision: To offer fair and integrated medical attention, allowing children to develop fully with health, love, respect, and security​ (Apelizalde)​.

It is recognized as the oldest pediatric hospital in the Americas, with a rich history of contributions to pediatric care​ (Buenos Aires Ciudad)​​ (GracesList)​.