Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD)

11/14/2025

On World Kindness Day, CHKD patients, families, and staff shared uplifting chalk messages across our health system, showing that a little kindness goes a long way. ❤️💙💛

11/14/2025

Many children with Down syndrome are affected by snoring and sleep apnea, which can cause poor quality of life and impact the whole family.

A national research study for children with Down syndrome and sleep apnea (ages 5-17) is exploring how overnight oxygen therapy affects sleep, breathing, and heart health. Eligible families can receive up to $735 for participating.

Learn more and check eligibility at DOSATrial.org.

11/13/2025

Make a special gift this season. 🎁 Families with hospitalized children don’t have the option of celebrating the holidays at home. Help us bring the magic ✨ to our patients:

💳 Mail gift cards to CHKD Child Life, PO Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501-2156
💰 Donate online ➡ CHKD.org/SupportChildLife
🧸 Buy toys from our Amazon Gift List ➡ bit.ly/CHKDAmazon

Don’t wait! Make your gift by December 12 so it reaches our children in time for the holidays.

11/12/2025

Spending time outdoors is great for kids, but sometimes nature comes with unwanted tagalongs, like ticks. If you find a tick on your child, don’t panic. With a few simple steps, you can safely remove it and help prevent illness. Learn more in our blog below.

If you find a tick on your child, don’t panic. With a few simple steps, you can safely remove it and help prevent illness.

11/11/2025

Today, came together for a special event honoring team members and their loved ones who have served in the military.
 
The program featured a variety of meaningful performances and demonstrations from our community. Girl Scout Troop 305 presented the Colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vocal Inclusion, a local chorus of children and young adults of varied abilities, performed moving renditions of “American Tears” and “Red, White, and Me.” The National Society of Pershing Angels, Company R-4-5, impressed the crowd with a rifle drill. And The Hurrah Players closed the program with a lively patriotic tap dance.
 
Team CHKD members also played an important role: Felicia Baker-Davis served as MC, LaVern Morris and Morgan DeCastro shared poetry readings, and Michael Garren led a moment of silence. And of course, a huge thank-you to everyone behind the scenes who made this extraordinary event possible.
 
Thank you to everyone who attended, and to those who participated in this year’s event! ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

Today, came together for a special event honoring team members and their loved ones who have served in the military.

The program featured a variety of meaningful performances and demonstrations from our community. Girl Scout Troop 305 presented the Colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vocal Inclusion, a local chorus of children and young adults of varied abilities, performed moving renditions of “American Tears” and "Red, White, and Me.” The National Society of Pershing Angels, Company R-4-5, impressed the crowd with a rifle drill. And The Hurrah Players closed the program with a lively patriotic tap dance.

Team CHKD members also played an important role: Felicia Baker-Davis served as MC, LaVern Morris and Morgan DeCastro shared poetry readings, and Michael Garren led a moment of silence. And of course, a huge thank-you to everyone behind the scenes who made this extraordinary event possible.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and to those who participated in this year’s event! ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

Today, we recognize our veterans on who have carried values like teamwork, loyalty, courage, and resilience from their military careers to our health system, making a lasting impact on the patients and families we care for.

Happy Veterans Day to all of the heroes, past and present, and thank you for your bravery and dedication to serving our nation.

11/10/2025

Thank you to all of our donors who help make a difference at . ❤️💙💛

11/10/2025

When babies begin exploring the world – crawling, grabbing, tasting everything – it’s a time of exciting growth. It’s also a time when parents and caregivers need to be extra vigilant, as children under the age of 5 have an increased risk of choking on food or small objects. Learn tips to prevent choking in our blog below.

The risk of choking rises as babies begin exploring the world around them. Reduce a child's chance of choking with these tips from Shayna Codrey, NP.

11/07/2025

At CHKD, our Partial Hospitalization Program provides mental health support for children and teens, helping them learn coping skills and build resilience in a nurturing environment. 💙 We recently received this heartfelt thank-you from one of our Partial Hospitalization Program families:

11/06/2025

Are you looking 👀 for your summer 2026 student nurse extern plans? Come gain incredible clinical nursing experience as a paid summer extern from May 18 to July 25 at Virginia's only freestanding children's hospital!

Don't let the January 5 deadline sneak up on you. Apply today for this incredible opportunity at bit.ly/4oLhwXr.