Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Yesterday, we had a relaxing day filled with fun self-care activities, contests, and refreshments at our Renew You Event! #TeamCHKD members enjoyed a soothing reiki session in the auditorium, enhanced by the calming sounds of singing bowls. We also held a contest, challenging everyone to guess the number of gnome decorations on the wall—congratulations to one lucky winner, who took home a yoga mat and pillow! We also welcomed representatives from Sentara EAP and the YMCA, who provided valuable insights into the benefits available to our team members, including eight free counseling sessions and YMCA membership discounts. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making Renew You a success! 💙 #CHKD #TeamWellness #RenewYou #SelfCare

In a world where children's health often takes a backseat, incredible physicians like Natasha K. Sriraman, Suzanne Brixey, Kristina Powell, and Leah Rowland are stepping up to change the narrative. These dedicated physicians are not just practicing medicine but leading initiatives that tackle pressing healthcare issues like pay disparity, mental health, insurance, and Medicaid through leadership positions in the Virginia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Join us in celebrating these inspiring leaders and their commitment to bettering our communities. Read the article and be part of the conversation! #Pediatrics #Healthcare #FutureOfPediatrics #Pediatrician #Medicine #ChildrensHealth #PayDisparity #MentalHealth #Medicaid #TeamCHKD #CHKD

Join us as we welcome Nina Bhatt, MD, to the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology practice at #CHKD. Dr. Bhatt earned her medical degree at Medical College Baroda. She completed her residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and a fellowship at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Her clinical interests include asthma and food allergies. Visit bit.ly/4hmKQRx to learn more about Dr. Bhatt. #Allergy #Immunology #Asthma #Pediatrics

Know a student nurse dreaming of a future in pediatrics? CHKD is holding virtual information sessions for our Summer 2025 CHKD Student Nurse Externship Program! Register at bit.ly/4eId07s for your preferred date and time: 📅 Tues 10/29 🕔 5 p.m. 📅 Thurs 11/7 🕘 9 a.m. 📅 Tues 11/19 🕘 9 a.m. Application window is November 4, 2024 - January 6, 2025. #CHKD #StudentNurse #Externship

In our ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care, we take a moment to honor NICU Nurse Garret Swanger, who recently received the #DAISYAward for his extraordinary compassion toward a grieving family. As shared by the parents, Garret’s presence made a profound impact on their experience. His calm demeanor, respectful communication, and unwavering support provided a sense of peace even in their darkest hour. He created an environment where the parents felt seen and cared for, giving them the space and time to cherish their moments with their baby. Garret, thank you for embodying the heart of #CHKD. Your dedication and compassion remind us of the difference we can make in the lives of others. #TeamCHKD #PediatricNurse #NICURN

The King's Daughters Milk Bank at CHKD is committed to supporting families through our Legacy Milk Donation Program. 💜 This program allows families to donate breast milk in memory of their baby and help them heal after their loss—whether from miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss at home or in the hospital. As legacy donor, Yamilai Diaz Ibarra said, "Knowing my milk would save lives gave me hope during my darkest days." Visit CHKD.org/MilkBank to learn more about becoming a donor. #CHKD #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #KDMilkBank #HealthHealingHope

Meet Amelia Fitts, FNP-C, a recent addition to Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg, a #CHKD Medical Group practice. Amelia enjoys sharing her passion for science and teaching with her patients and their families. She chose to work at CHKD for its commitment to providing quality health care to patients and a safe and supportive work environment for staff. Her clinical interests include disease prevention, sports medicine, and mental health. Visit bit.ly/4eUF9bu to learn more about Amelia.

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 Cameron Pagan, who now works as a night shift nurse in our Emergency Department! 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? James Madison University. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬? How resilient pediatric patients are and how rewarding it is to work with this population. Care for pediatric patients looks so different due to the wide variety of age groups and stages of development, making the externship extremely helpful in getting comfortable treating children. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐇𝐊𝐃? I felt very supported as a student at CHKD. Everyone, including doctors, nurses, and other team members, was very interested in my education and went out of their way to make sure I learned new skills. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in these kids' lives. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐇𝐊𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰? It made me more comfortable taking care of pediatric patients and caring for not only them but their families. I learned so many new helpful techniques that I use every day at work. I also got comfortable with all the staff here in the ED, making my transition into being a nurse seamless. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐇𝐊𝐃? The program was extremely educational, and I got a ton of hands-on experience with pediatrics. If you have any thoughts about working in pediatrics, I would 100% recommend doing an externship at CHKD and even shadowing other floors to get an idea of how each unit works. I never thought I would have the opportunity to work in a specialty like the Emergency Department. The externship at CHKD prepared me to be a better nurse!

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