Children’s Hospital New Orleans opened in March 1955 as the Crippled Children’s Hospital, designed to care for children during the polio epidemic as a rehabilitation facility. With 53 beds, the hospital on Henry Clay Avenue opened after a five-year campaign to raise $1,175,000 for its construction.

Children's Hospital New Orleans is now Manning Family Children's in honor of the family's support. Archie Manning called it "our finest hour."

Children’s Hospital New Orleans marks 70 years of dedication to children’s health — a legacy defined by standing strong for kids