UVA Children's: Pediatric primary & specialty care
Ranked #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia
U.S. News & World Report has named UVA Children's the best children's hospital in Virginia. Five of our specialties have been ranked among the best in the nation. We want to give every family in Virginia access to this world-class care. Because your child means the world to us.
Pediatricians
Our pediatricians work with families to ensure the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our young patients from birth to age 21.
At the Hospital
Learn about what to bring and lodging options for you and your family so you can feel less stressed about your child’s visit.
COVID-19 Vaccination
We're vaccinating kids ages 12 and up at our COVID-19 Vaccination Center in Charlottesville. Anyone under 18 must come with a parent or guardian.
Virtual Care Options for Your Child
While we're open for in-person appointments, you can also now get virtual care for your child from the convenience of your home, or wherever you are in Virginia. You can schedule care with your clinic, or get immediate after hours care from a UVA provider.
Patients & Families
Manage Your Child’s Care
Health System Resources
Support Kids in Our Community and Beyond
As a public hospital, UVA Children’s never turns families or patients away, even if they are unable to pay for their care. Along with helping with the needs of patients and their families, gifts from people just like you provide seed funding for essential research in childhood diseases right here at UVA. Any gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Newsroom
Prozac Pegged as Potential Treatment for a Leading Cause of Blindness
An antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50.
Epilepsy seizures can be triggered when a natural braking system meant to control brain activity goes awry, UVA researchers found.
UVA Health will offer booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the…
Healthy Balance blog
The Link Between Marijuana & Young Adult Suicide
New research shows that young adults who use marijuana may be more likely to consider suicide. Here are some behaviors to watch out for.
Back-to-School for High-Risk Kids: COVID Delta Edition
With the delta variant spreading, keep your child safe in school with these expert tips.
School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Has Anxiety About School
Anxiety about going to school doesn't look the same for every child. Learn more about this common situation and when to loop in a professional.
