US News Best Children’s Hospitals 2012–13 Award Pin Boston Philadelphia Tie

This metal lapel pin commemorates the Best Children’s Hospitals rankings issued by U.S. News & World Report for the 2012–13 evaluation cycle. The shield-style design features raised lettering reading “BEST CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS,” a blue and red U.S. News banner across the center, and the year designation at the base. During the 2012–13 rankings, Boston Children’s Hospital and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) were named co-winners in a tie for top overall pediatric care, marking a notable moment in U.S. News hospital ranking history. The reverse is fitted with a post-and-clutch fastener typical of official institutional recognition pins distributed to ranked hospitals. U.S. News hospital rankings are widely referenced within the medical and healthcare fields and serve as a benchmark for pediatric specialty excellence. Good used condition. Comes as shown, see the exact item you will receive in photos.