Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals by US News and World Report.
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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is a full-service children's hospital and the first Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the Commonwealth. We provide pediatric inpatient and outpatient care that covers nearly all children's health-related needs - from primary care and emergency medicine to bone marrow transplants and heart surgery. As part of VCU Health, we are committed to ensuring access to care for all children, training future pediatric caregivers and making new discoveries that improve understanding and treatment of childhood diseases. Donations made through the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU page are received by the Children's Hospital Foundation, which supports and is the fundraising entity for the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. More information about the Children’s Hospital Foundation can be found at https://chfrichmond.org/

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Dr. Samuel Casella, medical director of pediatric catheterization, knows that the smallest details can make the biggest ...
02/18/2026

Dr. Samuel Casella, medical director of pediatric catheterization, knows that the smallest details can make the biggest difference in pediatric cardiology. With the mini C-Arm, babies in the NICU can now undergo heart procedures without ever leaving their rooms, redefining care for our tiniest heart patients.

Dr. Samuel Casella knows that in pediatric cardiology, the smallest details can make the biggest difference — especially when the patient weighs less than 2 pounds.

02/17/2026

Tiny hearts deserve big facts! We're busting some common myths around pediatric heart health - one question at a time. Did you get this one right? 💓 🏆

With cases of this highly contagious illness on the rise, our infectious diseases and critical care experts share what t...
02/16/2026

With cases of this highly contagious illness on the rise, our infectious diseases and critical care experts share what they want families to know about measles.

Measles cases have been popping up, causing increased concern about a disease that was once considered eliminated from the U.S. Most notably known for its red, rash-like appearance, measles can cause serious health complications.

02/14/2026

A leadless pacemaker is a device that, like a traditional pacemaker, regulates the heartbeat for patients with heart rhythm disorders. But instead of needing surgical incisions and leads implanted that connect to a power source, it is self-contained. Watch to learn about 12-year-old Tony Rosales, the first child in our area to have a leadless pacemaker implanted, and all under the expert care of our heart team right here at CHoR. 🎦

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from our heart team! Your child's best heart care is just a beat way, like it was for CHoR kiddo Tony, the first child in Richmond to have a leadless pacemaker implanted. Read all about it here: https://bit.ly/3JmTpQ0.

From hands-only CPR to stethoscopes, blood pressure checks, and even Luna the therapy pup, our Sky Lobby was an all-hear...
02/13/2026

From hands-only CPR to stethoscopes, blood pressure checks, and even Luna the therapy pup, our Sky Lobby was an all-hearts-on-deck affair today for the 2026 Heart Health Fair.

With her son as her inspiration, a CHoR mom teamed up with the VCU College of Engineering to make play more accessible t...
02/13/2026

With her son as her inspiration, a CHoR mom teamed up with the VCU College of Engineering to make play more accessible to children with disabilities through adaptive toys.

What was your favorite toy as a child? You may even remember the exact birthday or holiday you received it, and the hours of fun that followed. Every kid deserves that joy – and mom Monika Thrower has teamed up with the VCU College of Engineering to help make it happen.

02/12/2026

Do you think you have all the facts when it comes to kids' heart health? Or might a myth catch you by surprise? Watch to find out! 💗

02/11/2026

Meet Dr. Megan Bouchard!
Dr. Bouchard practices pediatric general and thoracic surgery, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. She treats newborns, infants and children with a wide range of conditions, including congenital and acquired diseases, and understands that "no surgery is a small one when it's your own child." In addition to her clinical work, she is committed to the advancement of access to high-quality, equitable surgical care.

For more on Dr. Bouchard visit https://bit.ly/4qGn8TK.

02/11/2026

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We are Virginia’s first Level 1 pediatric trauma center and provide pediatric inpatient and outpatient care that covers nearly all children's health-related needs - from primary care and emergency medicine to bone marrow transplants and heart surgery. As part of VCU Health, we are committed to ensuring access to care for all children, training future pediatric caregivers and making new discoveries that improve understanding and treatment of childhood diseases.

Donations: Donations made through the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU page are received by the Children's Hospital Foundation, which supports and is the fundraising entity for the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. More information about the Children’s Hospital Foundation can be found here.

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