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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Beloved elementary school principal’s life is saved by the unwavering and collaborative teamwork of Richmond's medical c...
05/25/2026

Beloved elementary school principal’s life is saved by the unwavering and collaborative teamwork of Richmond's medical community after a devastating cyclist v. vehicle crash.

Nothing slows down 77-year-old Mary Munford Elementary School principal Greg Muzik. The only brakes the principal touches are the ones on his bike, which he rides to school as often as he can.

05/25/2026
While enjoying vacations, pool time and cookouts this weekend, a few extra precautions will help keep your family and fr...
05/24/2026

While enjoying vacations, pool time and cookouts this weekend, a few extra precautions will help keep your family and friends safe. Kick off summer safely with these tips from the Virginia Poison Center.

This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. While enjoying vacations, pool time and cookouts, a few extra precautions will help keep your family and friends safe.

05/23/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate child life specialist, Heather Rossi for receiving The Mary Barkey Clinical Excellence Award, presented by the Association of Child Life Professionals this past week! This award recognizes outstanding contributions by child life specialists in the field, and we know Heather has impacted the lives of so many throughout her more than 25 years at CHoR and VCU Health. Drop a note of congratulations in the comments if you and your child have worked with Heather!

Summer’s back! Safety is essential any time kids are around water, but if your family’s summer travels will take you to ...
05/22/2026

Summer’s back! Safety is essential any time kids are around water, but if your family’s summer travels will take you to a lake, river or ocean, here are some extra precautions to consider. 🌊

Summer’s back! Safety is essential any time kids are around water, but if your family’s summer travels will take you to a lake, river or ocean, there are some extra precautions to consider.

Adam Nichols, certified physician assistant in psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, spoke with Virg...
05/22/2026

Adam Nichols, certified physician assistant in psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, spoke with Virginia This Morning on CBS 6 for Mental Health Awareness Month about the variety of mental health services available at VTCC. Full story ⬇️

Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at .

10-year-old Keegan is now pain free after undergoing a rare and complex operation to alleviate debilitating abdominal pa...
05/21/2026

10-year-old Keegan is now pain free after undergoing a rare and complex operation to alleviate debilitating abdominal pain associated with genetic chronic pancreatitis – just 2 months after his mom Amanda had the same procedure.

For Keegan's full story and more on how CHoR and VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center are among the select centers offering total pancreatectomy with islet cell autotransplantation (TP-IAT) for children, visit https://bit.ly/4nI343n.

Keegan Bowles is looking forward to returning to the football field. The 10-year-old from Southwest Virginia hasn’t simply been sitting out this off-season though. His body has been enduring something much more monumental than training and touchdowns.

05/20/2026

Meet Dr. Megan Lo, interim chief of pediatric nephrology at CHoR. When it comes to kids with kidney issues, whether they are diagnosed with congenital kidney abnormalities or if lifesaving medications negatively impact their kidneys, she is here to care for them. Oftentimes, the kids she treats need dialysis or a transplant, so she, along with her team, is committed to making life as normal as possible for those children, even with the most complex conditions.

🔗: https://bit.ly/4dCnki2

Today, in honor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Day, we thank all of our EMS providers for providing un...
05/20/2026

Today, in honor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Day, we thank all of our EMS providers for providing unstoppable care for kids! VCU Health EMS Liaison

Managing big feelings can be hard for anyone at any age to master. Dr. Mudit Kumar, child and adolescent psychiatrist at...
05/19/2026

Managing big feelings can be hard for anyone at any age to master. Dr. Mudit Kumar, child and adolescent psychiatrist at our Virginia Treatment Center for Children answers 7 questions about calming corners and how beneficial they can be.

A calming corner is a safe, cozy space where a child can go to pause, regulate their feelings and practice calming skills. It can benefit toddlers, school-age children, teens and especially children who feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, overstimulated or emotionally flooded.

05/18/2026

Your car heats up faster than you think, and heatstroke deaths can happen to anyone. As the weather warms up, help protect kids from vehicular heatstroke by remembering to ACT:

✅ Avoid heatstroke
✅Create reminders
✅Take Action

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