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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

@childrensatvcu

From casts to cancer – from simple to complex – we do everything in our power to give kids the best shot at a healthy future.

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🔗 youtu.be/0l7InZKiDKo Meet Dr. James Engels, chief of orthopaedic surgery here at CHoR. Dr. Engels specializes in muscular and skeletal injuries, sports injuries, fractures and trauma.

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When a grocery shopping trip turned into an unexpectedly scary series of events for the Munford family, quick action and care in CHoR's Level 1 pediatric trauma center saved 2-year-old Linwood's life. Read the full story 🔗 bit.ly/43iUGgQ

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Just a few weeks ago CHoR leadership gave out challenge coins to the many first responders from across the region who came out to celebrate the Children's Tower's second birthday and goodnight lights. Happy #EMSWeek2025 to our community's amazing emergency medical practitioners!

Just a few weeks ago CHoR leadership gave out challenge coins to the many first responders from across the region who came out to celebrate the Children's Tower's second birthday and goodnight lights. Happy #EMSWeek2025 to our community's amazing emergency medical practitioners!
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A few more coping tips from our therapists for you to try at home! And if your child needs a little extra support, we are thrilled that our VTCC team now has expanded availability for outpatient care. Visit bit.ly/3H5Fjkh for more information or to make an appointment.

A few more coping tips from our therapists for you to try at home! And if your child needs a little extra support, we are thrilled that our VTCC team now has expanded availability for outpatient care. Visit bit.ly/3H5Fjkh for more information or to make an appointment.
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Meet our May calendar kids: Makayla and Peyton! These young teens both know what it’s like to fight cancer at a very young age and met while undergoing chemotherapy at CHoR. Read all about their unbreakable bond at the 🔗 bit.ly/4kvl65U

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🔗 bit.ly/4kvl65U Makayla and Peyton, leaned on each other when no one else could relate to what they were going through. Hear about the friendship they formed after they were diagnosed with the same form of leukemia and met while undergoing chemotherapy at #CHoR.

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It's #NationalSafeBoatingWeek, and many families will take to the water this Memorial Day weekend to enjoy boating and other water sports. Before you set sail, learn how to properly fit your young co-captains for a life jacket. #SafeKidsMonth2025 Safe Kids Worldwide

It's #NationalSafeBoatingWeek, and many families will take to the water this Memorial Day weekend to enjoy boating and other water sports. Before you set sail, learn how to properly fit your young co-captains for a life jacket. #SafeKidsMonth2025 <a href="/safekids/">Safe Kids Worldwide</a>
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When it comes to spotting your child in the water, the color of their swimsuit can make a big difference. See how visible certain colors are in pool and lake water, and head to bit.ly/3S6HtD0 for more water safety tips. #SafeKidsMonth2025 #summersafety #CHoR

When it comes to spotting your child in the water, the color of their swimsuit can make a big difference. See how visible certain colors are in pool and lake water, and head to bit.ly/3S6HtD0 for more water safety tips. #SafeKidsMonth2025 #summersafety #CHoR
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Meet Amber Jennings, a licensed clinical social worker at Virginia Treatment Center for Children and the Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center coordinator. 🎦 youtube.com/shorts/jbbIxzl… #MentalhealthMay #CHoR

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Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and that means more families are heading to the pool, beach, or lake for some fun in the water. Be sure to follow these water safety tips! #SafeKidsMonth2025 #summersafety #chor Safe Kids Worldwide

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and that means more families are heading to the pool, beach, or lake for some fun in the water. Be sure to follow these water safety tips! #SafeKidsMonth2025 #summersafety #chor <a href="/safekids/">Safe Kids Worldwide</a>
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A youth jersey giveaway we’ll remember fondly 🏟️ Swing by The Diamond on Sunday, June 1 where the first 1,000 kids 14 and under will receive this commemorative The Diamond jersey courtesy of Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU! 🎟️ atmilb.com/4hMHR4X

A youth jersey giveaway we’ll remember fondly 🏟️

Swing by The Diamond on Sunday, June 1 where the first 1,000 kids 14 and under will receive this commemorative The Diamond jersey courtesy of <a href="/childrensatvcu/">Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU</a>!

🎟️ atmilb.com/4hMHR4X
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🔗 bit.ly/4k6VFYx CHoR pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn L. Jones spoke with WTVR CBS 6 Richmond about the proposal to completely ban phones and other smart devices from Henrico Schools classrooms next year.

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🔗 bit.ly/4dBACel After being airlifted to #CHoR for care, 5-year-old Nina Roberts is back in action, and her mom is sharing what she’s learned about bicycle helmets after her daughter’s traumatic brain injury.

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Hear CHoR ophthalmologist Dr. Evan Silverstein talk about how a personal medical experience in his youth inspired his career, and a case study about the potential for early detection of eye-related issues in smartphone photos in this VHHA podcast. bit.ly/43gH3jy

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🔗 bit.ly/4kDhrmL Dr. Katya Stepanova, chair of child and adolescent psychiatry, answers 9 questions about overcoming aggressive behaviors in children.

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When 13-year-old Isaac was struggling in school, his parents turned to Virginia Treatment Center for Children. Thankful for the right care and a healthier, happier child, Isaac's mom is sharing their story as we wrap up #MentalHealthMonth. 🔗 bit.ly/43Saicz

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As the weather warms and we spend more time outside, here are a few things you can do to avoid tick bites so that Lyme or other tickborne diseases don’t spoil your summer. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth #CHoR

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Did you catch #CHoR clinical psychologist Dr. Michele Cosby on "Virginia this Morning" last week talking about when you should be concerned about your child's mental health? Head to WTVR CBS 6 Richmond for the full interview! bit.ly/4kQlWKX #mentalhealthMay