Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

09/03/2025

Today we welcome Dr. Sarah Weiss to our CHoR audiology team!
Dr Weiss currently sees both pediatric and adult patients. Her clinical interests include pediatric evaluation and amplification, adult evaluation and amplification, and hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
When not working, Dr. Weiss can be found watching nature documentaries with her two cats, Milo and Meeko, or exploring the James River Park System.

09/02/2025

CHoR registered dietician Sonya Islam and her friend Ibrahim had way too much fun whipping up this quick recipe for eggroll in a bowl at our Healthy Lifestyles Center. Head to https://bit.ly/45KqUnF for a few go-to recipes for your busy back-to-school schedule.

09/01/2025

"Every day is rewarding," says CHoR general pediatric surgeon, Dr. Patty Lange. She specializes in both common and complex surgeries - from hernia repairs and appendectomies - to complex tumor removals.
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08/31/2025

On this last day of National Breastfeeding Month, Lisa Ripp, RN and international board certified lactation consultant, shares a few tips for your breastfeeding journey. With over 40 years of experience, Lisa has helped thousands of parents navigate feeding their little ones.

08/30/2025

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When tragedies occur, it’s often hard for adults to understand, much less explain the situation to our kids. Here are 5 tips from a child and adolescent psychiatrist on talking with kids when tragedy strikes.

When tragedies occur, it’s often hard for adults to understand, much less explain the situation to our kids. It becomes especially difficult when other children are involved in horrific events.

08/29/2025

15 years after her premature birth, this CHoR kiddo continues to beat the odds, even taking over public speaking duties from her mom! Thank you, Allie, for sharing a little bit of your story and your love for Dr. Flora Szabo!
Head to https://bit.ly/4nXZ2U3 to read more about Allie's inspiring journey.

08/29/2025

Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy before his first birthday, seven-year-old Jonah and his mom work with a team of specialists at CHoR to make sure this 2025 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion continues to thrive.

08/27/2025

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They’re supposed to protect the body from infection, but tonsils can sometimes be a real pain in the neck. So how do you know when your child’s tonsils should be removed? Pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr. Ghedak Ansari, answers 5 common questions.

They’re supposed to protect the body from infection, but tonsils can sometimes be a real pain in the neck. So how do you know when your child’s tonsils should be removed? Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Ghedak Ansari answers our questions about tonsillectomies.

08/27/2025

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Today we welcome Dr. Osama A Sorour to our CHoR ophthalmology team!
Dr. Sorour's areas of interest include complex vitreoretinal surgeries and specialized care for pediatric intraocular tumors, such as retinoblastoma.
He is the first graduate of a formally dedicated pediatric vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in the U.S., based at Boston Children’s Hospital – Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Sorour is also a former faculty member at Tanta University, Egypt.

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day! Team members got a chance to meet these furry friends as our Northside campus at VTCC prepares to welcome the sweet pups from Dogs on Call for expanded animal assisted therapy in our inpatient unit.

08/25/2025

Meet Dr. Jon DeAntonio, a pediatric surgeon with a wide range of expertise – from the common to the complex. He cares for kids with all types of surgical needs, from hernia repair and digestive malformations to adolescent bariatric surgery and colorectal surgery. Getting his patients back to their normal activities as quickly as possible, as well as making sure parents’ and caregivers’ questions are answered are his favorite parts of his job.