Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) is a children's hospital which is part of the Stanford University system. It is located adjacent to the campus at 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, California. It was founded in 1991. It is staffed by over 650 physicians and 4,750 staff and volunteers. It specializes in the care of babies, children, adolescents, and expectant mothers.
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