The story of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta began in 1915 with 20 hospital beds in two cottages in Decatur, Ga. A century later, we are a top-ranked pediatric healthcare system with three hospitals and more than 850,000 patient visits yearly. ;xNLx;;xNLx;The first 100 years at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta were highlighted by miraculous moments in time. From the founding of our hospitals and the tireless support of the community to medical breakthroughs and groundbreaking research, each moment has paved the way for our success. ;xNLx;;xNLx;Learn about some of the significant moments from our journey in the areas of medicine, research and teaching, and community support by exploring this interactive timeline. Navigate chronologically using the timeline slider below or clicking on individual milestone images.