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Providing exceptional right-sized care to all kids in Virginia and beyond.

UVA Health Children’s is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as Virginia’s #1 Children’s Hospital. As an academic hospital, we stay on the cutting edge of treatment, while providing an environment that’s right-sized for children and their families. We have pediatric specialists representing every specialty. Multidisciplinary programs offer an opportunity for collaboration that ensures exceptional c

are for every child. And while our providers are experienced with rare conditions, they also provide everyday preventative care. We cannot give medical advice on this page. If you are seeking medical advice, please call us at 434.243.5500 to schedule an appointment or call 911 if it is an emergency. This page has been created under the ownership and control of UVA Health Children’s. We welcome and encourage your questions and comments but ask that you keep them on-topic and respectful of the guidelines noted below. All user posts will be reviewed for content and relevancy, and we reserve the right to delete posts. Any posts that threaten the safety of employees, patients or other individuals will be shared with our security team and/or the appropriate police department for further investigation. Guidelines:

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⛳ ⛳ Thanks to everyone who participated in the Fore the Kids golf tournament at Boar's Head Resort back in June! You hel...
08/01/2025

⛳ ⛳ Thanks to everyone who participated in the Fore the Kids golf tournament at Boar's Head Resort back in June! You helped raise $75,161 for our Patient Family Centered Care programs, which assist families with transportation, food, lodging, and other challenges while their kids are getting care.

See you at next year's tournament on June 15, 2026!

🌞 🌞 It’s the perfect day for a frigid treat! One of our UVA Health Children’s families visited central Virginia Dairy Qu...
07/31/2025

🌞 🌞 It’s the perfect day for a frigid treat! One of our UVA Health Children’s families visited central Virginia Dairy Queens to celebrate Miracle Treat Day by thanking customers and sharing their story.

For every Blizzard sold today (July 31), $1 will go to UVA Health Children’s to support patients and their families. Participating locations include:

🍦 Charlottesville: 1777 Fortune Park Rd.
🍦 Bridgewater: 506 N. Main St.
🍦 Elkton: 108 Blue & Gold Dr.
🍦 Harrisonburg: 78 S. Carlton St. and 1755 Virginia Ave.
🍦 Mineral: 911 Cross County Rd.
🍦 Stuarts Draft: 2647 Stuarts Draft Hwy.
🍦 Verona: 79 Lee Hwy.

Central Virginia and Shenandoah Valley Dairy Queen locations will raise money Thursday, July 31, for UVA Health Children...
07/30/2025

Central Virginia and Shenandoah Valley Dairy Queen locations will raise money Thursday, July 31, for UVA Health Children’s on Miracle Treat Day!

For every Blizzard sold at participating Dairy Queen locations, $1 will go to UVA Health Children’s to support patients and their families, including:
💜 specially designed equipment for children;
💜 lodging, food and gas cards; and
💜 services provided by the UVA Health Children’s Child Life team, such as playrooms inside the hospital and helping children understand their diagnosis and care

2025 participating locations include:
🍦 Charlottesville: 1777 Fortune Park Rd.
🍦 Bridgewater: 506 N. Main St.
🍦 Elkton: 108 Blue & Gold Dr.
🍦 Harrisonburg: 78 S. Carlton St. and 1755 Virginia Ave.
🍦 Mineral: 911 Cross County Rd.
🍦 Stuarts Draft: 2647 Stuarts Draft Hwy.
🍦 Verona: 79 Lee Hwy

It’s one of those things you might hear on a commercial: If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for shingles. But why?...
07/29/2025

It’s one of those things you might hear on a commercial: If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for shingles.

But why? Why does the virus stay in your body and how does it morph into something totally different? Turns out that some viruses can become dormant, also known as virus latency. They stay with you forever.

🦠 We spoke to infectious diseases provider Patrick Jackson, MD to answer our questions about latent viruses. Learn more about chickenpox and beyond at https://bit.ly/3U0VZwT

07/26/2025
Constipation can be tough to manage no matter what your age. But for children — especially those who are not yet verbal ...
07/22/2025

Constipation can be tough to manage no matter what your age. But for children — especially those who are not yet verbal — identifying and treating gastrointestinal issues takes time and may require physician intervention to get things moving again.

Our pediatric gastroenterologists say this is a fairly common issue, so just know you're not alone. Find out when you need to seek medical advice for these issues at https://bit.ly/4nYGZ03

07/18/2025

Tricia Ritchie had no idea that her daughter Hannah had an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in her brain until it ruptured, causing a stroke. Hear her advice for navigating your child's medical crisis ⬇️

07/16/2025

3 weeks ago, we introduced you to Blakeleigh, who was undergoing treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia. We're so excited to share that she has completed her treatment! 🧡 Blakeleigh was able to ring the bell and walk the red carpet surrounded by dozens of friends and family.

07/11/2025

Three years ago, Hannah and her parents were visiting family in Amherst County when she suddenly came down with an intense headache and vomiting. Her family rushed her to UVA Health Children’s, where doctors discovered that she had an undetected arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that ruptured, causing a stroke. She underwent two brain surgeries and was in the pediatric ICU for several weeks.

Now 17, Hannah is looking forward to her senior year of high school. Watch her story ⬇️

Newsweek named UVA Health Children's to its 2025 list of American's Best Children's Hospitals!🏆 Read more about the rank...
07/03/2025

Newsweek named UVA Health Children's to its 2025 list of American's Best Children's Hospitals!

🏆 Read more about the rankings at https://bit.ly/3TSbWoK

07/03/2025

Howard Hanna - Charlottesville, Virginia is donating $20,777 to UVA Health Children’s to support the Patient and Family-Centered Care Program! 💚 💛 💜

Throughout 2024, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services agents in Charlottesville, Zion Crossroads, and Greene County raised money for the Howard Hanna Children's Free Care Fund, which in turn is distributed to regional children's hospitals. We use the funding to help families with lodging, transportation, meals and other needs while they receive care.

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1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA
22903

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