UVA Health Children's

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#1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia

U.S. News & World Report has named us the best children’s hospital for the 4th year in a row. 8 of our specialty programs were ranked among the top 50 nationally.

Child-Focused

From infancy through adolescence, our Child Life team makes the hospital a welcoming place for every child. Child Life Specialists can explain medical procedures in words a child can understand. Or offer a welcome distraction through tests and treatments.

Healing Tiny Hearts

As Virginia’s only pediatric heart transplant center, we specialize in caring for the tiniest hearts in the state. Our outcomes for most heart procedures rival the best in the country, and our follow-up helps children thrive.

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Pediatric Care

Primary Care for Your Child

Heart Health

Treating Congenital and Acquired Heart Conditions

Cancer

Virginia’s First Comprehensive Cancer Center

Orthopedics

Cutting Edge Joint and Spinal Treatment Options

Developmental Disabilities & Delays

Helping Children Achieve Their Potential

Rheumatology

Treating and Diagnosing Autoimmune Conditions

Our Patient Experiences

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Living with a Congenital Heart Block

Olivia was born with a rare congenital heart defect. At 13, she shares her story about living with complete heart block.

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Teen's Unexplained Pain Diagnosed as Cancer

When a young patient showed up with unexplained pain, her family didn't stop until they found the answer: cancer. Treatment at UVA Health Children’s saved her life.

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A Baby in Liver Failure Finds a Living Donor

When baby Josie’s liver began to fail, she needed a liver donation. A living donor stepped up to give this child an incredible gift.

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6 Ways a Local Family Navigated Childhood Cancer

They share what they’ve learned after over a year and a half of treatment, and what’s next.

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News

Newsroom

Posted: March 4, 2025

School Absences Could Help ID Kids With Chronic GI Disorders

School absences can help doctors identify children suffering chronic GI disorders when lab tests are negative or inconclusive, research suggests.

Newsroom

Posted: February 5, 2025

UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Drop in Opioid, THC Edibles Calls

UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center saw a significant drop in opioids cases and a smaller drop in THC edibles cases in 2024 compared with 2023, according to new data from the center.

Newsroom

Posted: January 14, 2025

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives $2 Million Donation from the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation

The Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation is donating $2 million to support the upgrade and enhancement of UVA Health Prince William Medical Center’s mother-baby unit.

Blog & Video Features

Healthy Balance Blog

Measles Outbreak FAQ

Here's what you should know about measles and how to stay safe.

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Meet Pediatric Neurosurgeon Heather Spader

Heather Spader, MD, shares why she loves working with children and their families.

Healthy Balance Blog

Keeping Your Family Active in the Winter

Cold weather makes it hard to get outside and run around. But that doesn't mean there aren't fun ways to be active with your whole family.

Healthy Balance Blog

Timeline of Congenital Heart Defect Treatments

The history of congenital heart defect (CHD) treatments shows how far we've come and how research at UVA Health Children's can help drive us forward.

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Our pediatric primary care clinics now offer appointment scheduling online. Pick a time that works for you and your family, right from your phone or computer.
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Refer Your Patient to UVA Health Children’s

In working together, you can offer your patients access to specialty providers, advanced treatments, and the latest technology
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Donate to UVA Health Children’s

Your gift provides medical care for children in need, seed funding to discover tomorrow’s cures, and resources to expand our capacity for every family needing our help.
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Come Work With Us

At UVA Health Children’s, you’ll make a difference in the lives of children and their families every day.
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