Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Recently, CHKD's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Team rallied at Norfolk State University to support our community's sickle cell warriors and advocates. ❤️ The annual Sickle Cell Walk brings together our local supporters, warriors, families, and ambassadors to raise awareness for sickle cell disease and research. This year, we celebrated the resilience and hope within our sickle cell warriors and families. 💪 CHKD is committed to being a regional and national leader in treating children with sickle cell disease. To learn more, visit CHKD.org/SickleCell. #CHKD #SickleCellStrong #SickleCellAwareness

We are pleased to announce that CHKD Director of Volunteer Services and Family Centered Care Joy Parker, CVA, was recently named Chair of the Governor’s Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism by Governor Glenn Youngkin. Joy brings 30 years of volunteer administrator experience to this exciting leadership role, 23 of those years here at #CHKD. "It is an honor to receive this reappointment and to be elected to this leadership role," Joy shared. "Our goals are to inspire volunteering, service, and civic engagement across Virginia. I look forward to working alongside peers from around the Commonwealth to advance our current state service plan for the future." #Volunteer #VolunteerServices

Explore a career in pediatrics – and have fun at the same time – at CHKD’s social hiring events on October 16 at PlantHouse and October 24 at Beachside Social! These exciting events are hiring for: 🌟 Nurses (with 3+ years of RN experience) 🌟 Respiratory therapists 🌟 Radiology/diagnostic imaging experts 🌟 Surgical techs 👉RSVP today at bit.ly/3MZElGf to attend! 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥.

CHKD's Student Nurse Externship offers the opportunity to get a head start on your nursing career and explore the rewarding world of pediatric nursing in a supportive environment. Get to know previous nurse externs like Princess Hicks, who recently accepted a Nursing Care Partner position with our Neuroscience team! Interested in a Student Nurse Externship at #CHKD? Visit https://lnkd.in/eRvvebQH for application information or to sign up for one of our upcoming virtual information sessions. #StudentNurse #NursingStudents #StudentNurseExternship #SummerExternship #PediatricNursing 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥? I am currently in my last semester of nursing school at Virginia Peninsula Community College. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬? The first thing I learned working in pediatrics is that you're not only caring for the child but also for their parents or guardians. Establishing strong, empathetic relationships with the entire family is crucial in providing holistic care for the child and ensuring their well-being. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐇𝐊𝐃? CHKD has been the most positive learning and working environment I have experienced so far. The supportive preceptors and leadership at CHKD have been instrumental in building my confidence and honing my nursing skills. The collaborative and supportive environment, as well as the continuous learning opportunities, have motivated me to continue my nursing journey at CHKD. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐇𝐊𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰? The externship at CHKD provided me with invaluable hands-on experience and imperative insights into pediatric nursing, which have been incredibly beneficial as I work as a nursing care partner while completing my final semester of nursing school. The one-on-one guidance and mentorship from experienced preceptors during the externship allowed me to develop essential skills and knowledge in providing care to pediatric patients. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐇𝐊𝐃? If someone is interested in being an extern at CHKD, I highly encourage them to take the opportunity. The immersive experience, one-on-one preceptorship, and exposure to diverse pediatric patients during the externship have given me a clear understanding of my career goals and the type of nurse I aspire to be. The externship has solidified my passion for pediatric nursing, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone considering a career in this specialized field.

Congratulations to Dr. Crystal Proud, medical director of neurosciences at #CHKD, for receiving a surprise acknowledgment this week from Sarepta Therapeutics! Dr. Proud and her team have made extraordinary contributions to the Elevidys clinical trial program for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that mostly affects boys and causes progressive muscle weakness. Through their work, they’ve given hope to several CHKD patient families that their children who have DMD will live longer lives and keep their mobility. “Your work here has brought us closer to a future where Duchenne muscular dystrophy is no longer a life-limiting condition but a manageable one,” said Sara Taves Whitley of Sarepta Therapeutics. “We’re profoundly grateful for your leadership and vision.” Thank you, Dr. Proud, for bringing hope to our patient families! #Elevidys #GeneTherapy #Duchenne

Join us in welcoming Natinder Saini, MD, to the #Endocrinology practice at #CHKD. Dr. Saini is passionate about the care of underserved communities. This passion led her to India, where she completed medical school at Dayanand Medical College in Punjab. She completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist and a fellowship at the University of Michigan Medical School. She has more than a decade of experience developing interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships to help expand care for patients with Turner syndrome and those with endocrine complications of obesity. She is committed to continuing these efforts and developing a seamless conduit for pediatric to adult care transition. Visit bit.ly/4gL3n9P to learn more about Dr. Saini and Endocrinology at CHKD.

Explore a career in pediatrics – and have fun at the same time – at CHKD’s social hiring event at Beachside Social. We'll enjoy games and delicious bites in a beautiful, laid-back venue. This exciting event is hiring for: 🌊 Nurses (with 3+ years of RN experience) 🌊 Respiratory therapists 🌊 Radiology/diagnostic imaging experts 🌊 Surgical techs

Explore a career in pediatrics – and have fun at the same time – at CHKD’s social hiring event at PlantHouse. We’ll unwind amongst the greenery, enjoy creative hands-on activities, and nosh from delicious charcuterie boards. This exciting event is hiring for: 🌸 Nurses (with 3+ years of RN experience) 🌸 Respiratory therapists 🌸 Radiology/diagnostic imaging experts 🌸 Surgical techs

Celebrating National Passenger Safety Month with Hall Automotive Group, which has partnered with #CHKD to enhance access to safe transportation by distributing free car seats and safety checks throughout Hampton Roads for over 2 years! 🚗 Last week, #MileOneCares, the philanthropic program behind MileOne Autogroup and Hall Automotive, presented CHKD with a $35,000 investment in our car seat program, and volunteers helped us distribute more than 48 car seats to local families. Stay tuned for details on our next car seat distribution event on Oct. 24.