Children's Emergency Department is now located in Children's Tower: 1001 E. Marshall Street.
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Children's Emergency Department is now located in Children's Tower: 1001 E. Marshall Street.
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When it comes to surgery, kids need special care in environments designed just for them. That’s exactly what they get at CHoR. Our surgeons have specialized pediatric expertise and work alongside dedicated pediatric anesthesiologists to provide quality, safe and comforting care.
The experienced team at CHoR cares for kids every day with a variety of surgical needs. From premature infants to teens, hernia repair to separation of conjoined twins and care of complex congenital anomalies, families are in the right hands at CHoR.
Our surgeons use robotic and minimally invasive techniques when possible for precise surgery and quick recovery. The team also follows an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program to ensure they’re using patient centered, evidence-based approaches for outstanding care in the operating room, leading to thorough and efficient recovery with reduced reliance on medications. This means
kids can return home and back to doing what they love as quickly and safely as possible.
Specialized
CHoR is one of only 10 children’s hospitals on the East Coast to be verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons – a testament to the care delivered by our expert, compassionate team every day. We’re also the only hospital in Central Virginia with pediatric anesthesiologists and surgeons available 24/7, which is especially important for the smallest and sickest children. As a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, our team is prepared to handle any illness or injury – at any time.
Even in the best of circumstances, surgery can be stressful for kids. Our child life specialists offer educational and emotional support to help ease concerns for the whole family.
When your child must have surgery, your reassurance and support can help calm their fears.
On surgery day, our perioperative area provides a caring atmosphere where you can be with your child before and after surgery. Our specially trained perioperative nurses care for your child's medical needs during this time and provide comfort and reassurance.
You can help support your child facing surgery in the following ways:
Tour our perioperative unit
Access our surgery guide for children and families
We’re committed to community collaborations that provide kids with access to pediatric surgical care – when and where they need it. Our surgeons provide 24/7 general pediatric surgery call coverage for the following community hospitals:
