UVA Children's Hospital: Pediatric primary & specialty care
Big and small, children are our reason for being
At UVA Children's Hospital, we know that outstanding medical care is about more than making the right diagnosis and offering the latest technology. It's making sure you and your child have the best possible experience, whether it's making an appointment or having a complex surgery.
As a top children's hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report, we know kids often have the biggest hearts, the biggest fears and even bigger dreams.
We provide compassionate care in more than 30 specialties, with a dedicated pediatric emergency department, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and consolidated outpatient clinics at our Battle Building in Charlottesville.
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 what to bring, what your child needs to pack, lodging options for you and your family so you can feel less stressed about your child’s visit.
Child Life Program
Our child life specialists help children and families cope with their healthcare experiences and ease their fears and confusion.
Transferring to UVA for More Advanced Care
At 10-days-old, Violet had her first heart surgery in Norfolk. When it was time for her second surgery, she was transferred to UVA because she needed more advanced care. Hear what her parents and doctors are saying now. View Transcript.
Patients & Families
Manage Your Child’s Care
Health System Resources
Support Kids in Our Community and Beyond
As a public hospital, UVA Children’s Hospital 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
Eight UVA Children’s Hospital Specialties Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Eight University of Virginia Children’s Hospital specialties earned a top-50 national ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 “Best…
iTHRIV Awards Pilot Funding, Supports Statewide Research Collaborations
The integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV) has awarded funding to four multi-institutional research projects…
Healthy Balance blog
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HPV Vaccine for Boys: The Shot That’s Worth It
The HPV vaccine prevents cancer in both boys and girls, yet many parents avoid pushing for the shot, thinking that HPV is only a sexually…
