How to Nurture Your Child`s Inner Voice

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
FALL 2014
News, Knowledge and Healthy Fun
How to Nurture Your Child’s Inner Voice
Though it is something to consider throughout
the year, the start of a new school year can
be a particularly important time to reflect
on the ways we can help nurture a child’s
inner voice. In the article below, Licensed
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Josie Castaldi shares
information about the many ways adults can
influence a child’s inner voice.
All of us have an inner voice that has the potential to either
coach and soothe us in a positive manner or criticize and
belittle us in a negative way. When children are young
and spending much of their time being cared for by adults,
they begin to take in the messages we provide verbally, as
well as from the way we behave towards others. It is the
responsibility of adults to provide clear positive messages
to children in both regards. The way that these messages
are heard sets the stage for children feeling capable and
confident as they mature.
We all remember phrases and actions, both positive and
negative, that our parents or other caregivers shared and
modeled when we were children. What would you rather hear
from someone you love or care about? “I’m confident you can
do this. It may be difficult. If you need help, just let me know”
or “You are plucking my last nerve! Let me do that for you.”
What we say and how we say it can have a huge influence
on the children with whom we interact each day.
There are communication styles that can help children build
a healthy and helpful inner voice. Here are some practical
suggestions to encourage an inner voice that is realistic,
gentle and resilient:
Use positive language. Providing discipline or corrective
feedback in a supportive manner puts you in teacher/
coaching mode. “Remember, we keep our hands and feet
to ourselves” or “It’s important to pet animals gently” are
respectful messages that can help children feel good about
their behaviors and interactions.
Make statements that provide unconditional
caring as well as, when appropriate, acceptance
of different points of view. For example, “I like to
spend time with you,” “I’m so glad that you’re part of my
life,” “I get a smile on my face thinking about you,” as well as
“You can do it your way,” and “It’s OK to disagree,” can all
provide beneficial messages.
Be an active listener and encourage children
to consider alternatives and solve problems on
their own. Sometimes it’s tempting to make decisions for
children, especially when we sense they are having a difficult
time. Allowing them to work things out encourages competent
independent choices over time.
Provide positive reinforcement for appropriate
decisions and behaviors. Keep in mind that everyone
learns best when given 4 to 5 positive statements for every
corrective/constructive message.
Communicate clearly, especially when
constructive feedback is needed. Use “I” statements
(“I am upset that this room is such a mess,” rather than “You
are so messy”) which share your own feelings and reflect on
other’s behaviors rather than their worth as a human being.
Everyone has an inner voice. We can help one another to
develop internal messages that will encourage, guide and
strengthen us over time.
A Peek Inside…
First Aid for Dental Trauma .............................................2
Recipes for Healthy Living...............................................3
Hospital News, Fall Craft Project.....................................4
When to Worry About the Child Who Snores .....................5
Understanding Eating Disorders ......................................6
FIRST AID FOR DENTAL TRAUMA
The following information is based on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Guidelines. For additional dental care tips, visit their website at aapd.org.
BABY TOOTH TRAUMA
PERMANENT TOOTH TRAUMA
What to do if the following occurs to a baby tooth...
What to do if a child knocks out a permanent tooth...
The baby tooth has chipped
•Contact
your child’s dentist or go to the nearest emergency room.*
x-ray of the tooth will be made.
•The child may require an extraction (tooth removal) or no treatment. The child should be
monitored every 6 months.
•An
The baby tooth has moved to a different position
•Contact
your child’s dentist or go to the nearest emergency room.*
x-ray of the tooth’s position will be made.
•If the child’s bite is affected, the tooth may need to be repositioned or removed (extracted)
by the dentist. If the child’s bite is not affected, immediate treatment may not be needed but
the child should be observed every 6 months.
•An
The baby tooth has been knocked out
•Do
not reimplant the tooth (i.e., do NOT return the tooth to its original site).
the child to the nearest emergency room.
•Follow up with the child's dentist as soon as possible.
•Take
•Keep
in mind that beneath the baby tooth is the permanent tooth bud (new tooth forming
under the gums), and sometimes when there is trauma to the baby tooth, the permanent
tooth bud can be affected. The consequences of permanent tooth bud trauma may include:
Malformation of the affected permanent tooth
Impacted teeth (teeth that are blocked as they pass through gums)
•Failure of permanent teeth to erupt (pass through gums)
•White or yellow-brown discoloration of the crown (part of tooth that is visible in the mouth) and missing enamel on the permanent incisors (front teeth)
•Consultation with the child's dentist after trauma to the baby tooth is necessary to ensure
that the baby tooth is not in a position that will affect the permanent tooth bud. This is why one
should not reimplant a baby tooth!
•Following the traumatic event, the dentist will have an x-ray made of the tooth or affected area
to use as a baseline diagnostic aid. The child will then be seen for regular follow-ups to monitor
the traumatized baby tooth and permanent tooth bud.
•Parents should watch for possible complications following pediatric dental trauma such as swelling
(usually on the gum above the traumatized tooth) or increased mobility (the tooth becomes loose).
Many times children may not complain about pain even though an infection may be present.
•
•
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•Make
sure the child is alert and keep the child calm.
chance of recovery for the permanent tooth depends greatly on what you do right after
the incident. In most cases, returning the tooth to its original site (reimplanting) should occur as
soon as possible after the tooth is knocked out. However, there are situations when reimplantation should not be attempted, for example:
• Affected tooth has a severe amount of tooth decay
• Child is not cooperative
• Child has a severe medical condition such as an immune system disorder or heart condition
•If reimplanting the tooth is not possible, transport the tooth in a storage medium.
•The
Reimplant the tooth
•Find
the tooth and pick it up by the crown (enamel-covered part of tooth) and avoid
touching the root (part of tooth that is usually covered by gums).
•If the tooth is dirty, wash it for 5 to 10 seconds under cold running water.
•If the child is cooperative, either the child or guardian can reimplant the tooth by gently
placing it back into the socket.
•Contact your child's dentist or go to the nearest emergency room.*
Place the tooth in storage medium
•If
unable to reimplant the tooth, place the tooth into milk or other suitable storage medium
(saliva, isotonic saline, tooth preservation kit, etc.). Do NOT store the tooth in water.
•The tooth can also be transported in the mouth by keeping it inside the lip or cheek if the
child is alert and conscious.
•If the child is very young, he or she could swallow the tooth therefore it is advisable to
have the child spit into a container and place the tooth in it.
• Contact your child's dentist or go to the nearest emergency room.*
*If dental trauma occurs during business hours and the child does not show any signs of dizziness or nausea, call the
child's dentist for an emergency visit. If dental trauma occurs after hours, call the nearest emergency room to discuss
the accident and the child's current condition. If the child shows any signs of dizziness and/or nausea, take them to
the nearest emergency room.
Dr. Patrice B. Wunsch, Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentists are trained to manage pediatric dental trauma and are experienced in working
with young patients in an emergency situation. The pediatric dentistry team at CHoR covers all
pediatric dental needs, from checkups and cleanings to dental surgery. Services are provided on
the Brook Road and MCV Campuses. For more information on CHoR's dental services and to tour
the Brook Road Campus dental clinic, visit: chrichmond.org/dental.
Recipes for Healthy Living
Add It Up – Your Formula for Healthier Pasta
by Ashley Cappel, Registered Dietitian, CHoR's Healthy Lifestyles Center
1PART PASTA
1PART PROTEIN
+ 2 PARTS VEGGIES
= HEALTHY MEAL
When planning your family’s
meals, focusing more on fruits
and vegetables is best – with
the goal of fruits or veggies
making up at least half of
each meal. For pasta, the ideal
is EQUAL PARTS pasta and
protein and TWICE as many
veggies as pasta. Below is a
list of recommended veggies
and proteins that you can add
to the featured pasta recipes
to create quick, healthy meals
using this “formula”!
TOSS IN FOR TASTE & NUTRITION
•Keep frozen broccoli and mixed veggies around to add to pastas. These can be tossed
in with the pasta while it boils. • Add spaghetti squash to cooked pasta to add extra fiber and oomph without the calories.
• Greens, such as spinach, arugula, bok choy and kale, are always easy to add and offer
even more nutritional benefits when cooked. Spinach and arugula will gently cook when
tossed with hot pasta; sauté or steam bok choy or kale before adding as these greens
are a bit tougher.
• For protein options try pre-cooked chicken or pork, tuna, chickpeas, tofu, edamame, or
imitation crab meat. Even deli turkey or ham would be fine.
LEMON ORZO PASTA
Ingredients:
•16 ounce package of orzo
•4 cups vegetable broth
•1 ½ Tbsp butter
•2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
•½ tsp salt
•1 Tbsp olive oil
•3 Tbsp minced fresh flat leaf parsley
(optional)
Bring broth to a boil. Add orzo to broth and cook until tender. Add remaining ingredients to
the drained orzo then toss in your veggies and proteins of choice. The orzo can be served
warm as a main dish or chilled as a salad.
RVA PASTA PESTO
Ingredients:
•2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
•3 medium-sized garlic cloves, minced
•½3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
•½ cup extra virgin olive oil
•Salt and freshly ground black pepper
•½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
or Romano cheese
•1 pound whole wheat pasta
Coarsely chop the basil, garlic and nuts in a food processor or blender then slowly add oil
and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. If serving immediately, mix in cheese
and toss pesto with cooked pasta before adding in your veggies and protein. If freezing for
future use, omit the cheese until after you thaw.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Ingredients:
•3 Tbsp butter
•2 crushed garlic cloves
•2 cups half and half*
•½ cup low-fat milk
•½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 Tbsp pesto
•1 tsp pepper
•1 pound fettuccine, preferably whole wheat
Melt butter and crushed garlic. Add half and half and milk, then slowly melt in cheese and add the
pesto and pepper. Toss with cooked pasta and top with veggies and protein. Serve immediately.
*As a healthy alternative to half and half or cream, use milk thickened with cauliflower:
Boil about 5-6 cups of cauliflower florets in chicken or vegetable broth then transfer cooked
cauliflower and 1 cup of broth to a blender. Blend into a puree and add in milk until it is the
consistency that you like.
The recipes featured here are adapted from information provided by Edible Education, a CHoR community
partner. Edible Education offers hands-on learning about fresh, seasonal foods to students of all ages.
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HOSPITAL NEWS
CHOR EARNS BEST CHILDREN'S
HOSPITALS RANKING AGAIN
For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report
included CHoR in its Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
FALL Family Craft
Recommended activity
from CHoR’s Child Life Department
The Best Children’s Hospitals rankings highlight U.S. News’s
top 50 U.S. pediatric facilities in 10 specialty areas. Eightynine hospitals ranked in at least one specialty, based on a
combination of clinical data and reputation with pediatric
specialists. CHoR ranked No. 28 in nephrology.
BEST
CHILDREN’S
HOSPITALS
NEPHROLOGY
2014-15
Keymonte is one of few children in the world to have received
both a heart and kidney transplant. For more on his story, visit
chrichmond.org/keymonte.
“We are proud to be among the nation’s top children’s
hospitals for pediatric kidney care,” said Leslie G. Wyatt,
Senior Vice President of Children’s Services and Executive
Director of CHoR. “In 2010 we identified the need to
advance pediatric kidney care in our community and
responded by recruiting multiple pediatric specialists and
a multidisciplinary team to meet the complex needs of
patients and their families. Since the 2013 survey, our
national ranking has risen significantly from 50 to 28,
acknowledging the expertise of our team and excellent
outcomes of the program.”
“Our patients often benefit from collaborative research efforts that are available at full-service children’s hospitals like
CHoR,” said Dr. Timothy Bunchman, Chief of CHoR’s Division of Nephrology. “Our continuum of nephrology care
includes everything from prenatal counseling and collaboration with specialists in urology, to partnering with our neonatal
and pediatric intensive care units. Our goal is to provide families with convenient access to optimal kidney care – across
Central Virginia – downtown on our MCV Campus and at our community clinics from Fredericksburg to Williamsburg.”
For more on nephrology care at CHoR, visit chrichmond.org/kidney.
EXPANSION OF PULMONARY CARE
Two new pulmonologists have joined CHoR’s medical team in the past year. These new team members bring a wealth
of clinical experience and research initiatives to CHoR and support the expansion of CHoR’s pulmonary services. CHoR
now offers pulmonary care on the downtown campus and at CHoR’s Multispecialty Center in Fredericksburg. CHoR’s
pulmonary team is dedicated to providing the full spectrum of pulmonary care to meet the unique needs of children and
families – from diagnosis and testing to comprehensive treatment, collaboration with other specialists, support services and
research initiatives. For more on pulmonary care at CHoR, visit chrichmond.org/pulmonary.
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OWL BRANCHES
Materials needed: Construction paper I Paint or markers I
Cupcake liners I Scissors I Glue
1 To make the branch, trace child’s hand/arm on brown
construction paper, cut it out and glue it onto paper. (If you don’t
have construction paper on hand, another option is to trace your
child’s hand and arm and have your child color it in with paint or
markers.)
2 To make the owl’s body, flatten cupcake liners into circles.
Then fold the sides in and the top down to form the wings and
head. Secure the folded parts with a small dab of glue if needed.
3 Cut circles, triangles and “feet” shapes out of construction
paper and glue them on to finish the owl. Tracing a quarter and a
dime for the circles for the eyes works well for this project.
4 Once owls are complete, glue them onto the branch.
Adapted from kidsactivitiesblog.com
Submitted by Siri Bream, Certified Child Life Specialist
Safety tip: Always watch young children closely when they are
working with scissors, glue, paint and other art supplies.
Heads Up: When to Worry About the Child Who Snores
Why does OSA occur?
The upper airway (the back of the nose and throat, which is the main passageway for air to the
lungs) becomes floppier as its muscles relax during sleep and the airway can become blocked and
airflow to the lungs obstructed if additional factors are present. In children, the most common factors
known to cause this blockage are enlarged tonsils (in back of the throat) and enlarged adenoids (in
back of the nasal passages). In addition, if children are overweight, excess fat in the neck, airway
muscles and abdomen may contribute to obstructed breathing.
Symptoms of OSA
Children with OSA typically snore most nights, and especially when colds or allergies are causing
increased nasal congestion. Other OSA symptoms that occur during sleep include: a noticeable
increased effort to breathe, gasps or snorting noises, and sleeping in odd positions (sitting up or
with neck arched backward to open airway). The continued nights of interrupted sleep associated
with OSA can lead to bedwetting and daytime symptoms as well, especially behavior problems
and difficulties focusing, with ADHD-like behavior and learning problems.
Who is at risk?
Though snoring is generally considered more of a nuisance than a medical
issue, for some children these nightly noises can be a warning sign of more
serious concerns. To help identify when this may be the case, the American
Academy of Pediatrics recently reaffirmed its recommendation that all children
be screened for snoring at routine health visits. Continuing research has
confirmed the long-term effects of a snoring-related condition called obstructive
sleep apnea; here’s what you need to know about snoring and this condition:
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Sleep-disordered breathing (commonly recognized as snoring) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
are both common in childhood. The term “apnea” refers to stopping or pausing airflow through the
nose and mouth. Sleep-disordered breathing ranges from primary snoring (snoring that does not
significantly affect breathing or sleep) to upper airway resistance syndrome (snoring with increased
work to breathe and sleep disruption but no obvious airway obstruction) and OSA (snoring with
airway obstruction, increased effort to breathe and sleep disruption). Nightly snoring occurs in
about 8 -12 percent of children and OSA is diagnosed in approximately 2-3 percent of children.
OSA is a breathing disorder characterized by partial and sometimes complete blockage of the
airway which can disrupt the flow of air to the lungs. In individuals with OSA, it is common for
breathing to stop for 10 -30 seconds many times each night and for the individual to snort or
gasp when breathing resumes. In addition to the day-to-day problems associated with not getting
a good night’s sleep, OSA can have long-term effects on a child’s brain and nervous system
function, cardiovascular system, and overall growth and development.
Children born prematurely and those with neurologic, genetic and respiratory problems (including
asthma and allergies) are at higher risk. OSA runs in families and is more common in AfricanAmericans than in Caucasians. Exposure to tobacco also increases the risk.
The peak age at which children develop OSA is 3-6 years of age because this is the age that
tonsils and adenoids tend to be the largest. Children who are overweight begin to develop
symptoms at age 12 and older, and this represents a second peak incidence.
Screening, diagnosis and treatment
As part of routine health care, your child’s pediatrician should ask whether your child snores. If the
answer is “yes,” the pediatrician will follow with an evaluation for OSA and ask you for information
about your child’s medical history and sleep-related habits. Further testing is generally needed to
determine if a child has OSA and this typically may include an overnight sleep study. In most cases,
the first line of treatment is an adenotonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids).
Children with mild OSA and/or nasal allergies may benefit from using a nasal steroid spray. Other
treatment alternatives may include breathing machines (CPAP or BiPAP). Oral appliances may
sometimes help as well. If you have a concern about a child’s snoring, be sure to talk with your
child’s pediatrician. Addressing OSA as soon as possible can minimize complications.
Dr. Michael S. Schechter, Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Schechter is one of two new pulmonologists to have joined CHoR’s medical staff this past year. CHoR’s
pulmonary team cares for a variety of acute and chronic respiratory needs ranging from asthma and
sleep apnea to cystic fibrosis and other more serious lung diseases and disorders. Services are available
at locations across Central Virginia and in Fredericksburg. For more on pulmonary care at CHoR, visit
chrichmond.org/pulmonary. For news about the recent expansion of CHoR’s pulmonary care services,
see article on page 4.
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Eating Disorders: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall,
Who’s the HEALTHIEST of Them All?
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topic
When was the last time you looked in the mirror with a satisfied smile and thought, “Wow, I look strong, I feel great and I’m healthy?” Has it been a while?
Unfortunately, we tend to focus on our hips being too big, not having enough definition in our arms, or those few extra pounds we can’t seem to get rid of.
Our society has become so focused on appearance — and an unrealistic picture of beauty — it is no wonder that 81 percent of 10-year-olds are afraid of
being fat and 42 percent of girls in the first through third grade want to be thinner. The messages they receive from the media and their peers tell them their
appearance defines them, and it starts young! Here is information about eating disorders, what to look out for and how to help.
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR HEALTHY EATING
Many factors can contribute to developing an eating disorder including genetics (passed
through genes from parent to child), environment, media and peers. And, although
eating disorders can’t always be prevented, how and what you teach your child about
eating can prevent unhealthy relationships with food in the long run. Follow these tips to
help support the development of healthy eating habits in your children:
•DON’T diet or talk about dieting! Focus the discussion on healthy eating.
•DON’T force your children to eat something they don’t want to eat.
•DON’T add an unscheduled snack time if your child refuses to eat their meal. They
can wait until the next regular eating time.
EATING DISORDERS STATISTICS
The statistics surrounding eating disorders, even at a young age, are striking:
•Girls are two and a half times more likely than boys to have an eating disorder;
however, approximately 10-15 percent of those with the eating disorders anorexia and
bulimia are male.
•Eating disorders mainly tend to occur in children, adolescents and young adults;
95 percent of those who have an eating disorder are between the ages of 12 and 25.
•Many young girls say that what they see in advertisements is their idea of a perfect
body shape, even though the body type portrayed in advertising is naturally possessed
by only 5 percent of females.
•DON’T punish or reward using food.
•DON’T make your child clean their plate.
•DO encourage your children to try at least one bite of everything on their plate, but
don’t get into a power struggle over it.
•DO set regular meal and snack times.
•DO make mealtime a positive, family activity.
•DO teach your children to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full.
For more information on health and wellness, including physical activity, motivation
and nutrition tips, visit chrichmond.org/HealthandWellness.
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TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS
There are varying types of eating disorders, which all have different symptoms. Anorexia
nervosa is deliberate self-starvation to lose weight. Individuals with anorexia may try to lose
weight by exercising excessively, eating little to no food, or through self-induced vomiting
or misusing laxatives (drugs that cause bowel movements). Bulimia nervosa is a disease
characterized by a habit of overeating followed by a purge (forcibly emptying digestive
system of food) in the form of self-induced vomiting, dieting or fasting (restricting food intake
for a specific amount of time), over-exercising, or misuse of laxatives. Binge eating disorder is
characterized by overeating NOT followed by a purge, and often results from using food to
deal with stress or low self-esteem. No matter the type of eating disorder, it is important that
these behaviors are addressed as they can lead to other health concerns like bone and heart
issues, long-term digestive problems, and delay or loss of menstruation.
CHANGE THE CONVERSATION
Remember, your actions and attitudes toward body image impact your children. Pay attention to the language you use
when talking about your own appearance and others. Next time you look in the mirror and want to complain about
your body, imagine your child looking at his or her own body in the mirror with such dislike and disapproval. Let’s
change the conversation to focus on health and inner beauty, instead of watching models on TV and treating that as the
ideal. Let’s talk to our children about how the media portrays an unrealistic picture of beauty and teach them to respond
to the media and not just accept it. Instead of dieting and restricting ourselves, let’s teach our children about healthy
eating habits and eating to make our bodies strong.
CONNECT WITH US
NEWS, HEALTHY FUN & MORE
For news and updates in the coming months, or for
video tours of CHoR’s facilities, be sure to visit our
website, Facebook page and blog or connect with us
using the other options listed below. Be on the lookout for
social media contests, articles of interest, special events
HOW TO SEEK HELP
and more!
If you notice your child being preoccupied with weight or appearance, consider speaking with their pediatrician about
your concerns. Together, you can determine the best course of action and decide whether or not speaking with a
counselor is necessary.
chrichmond.org
blog
EARLY WARNING SIGNS
Though eating disorders are more common in adolescents, the dangerous behaviors can begin at a young age. Early
signs of an eating disorder include:
•Preoccupation with being thin or losing weight
•Fear of gaining weight
•A distorted body image
•Extreme thinness
•Restrictive eating behaviors
While it is normal for preschoolers to be picky eaters, a school-age child restricting whole food groups or refusing to
eat certain foods can be a concern. It is also important to note that while extreme thinness or food avoidance on their
own wouldn’t immediately point to an eating disorder, a combination of the above factors could raise concern and be a
reason to start talking with your child about his or her body.
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Information contributed by Dr. Rachel Gow, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, CHoR’s Healthy Lifestyles Center
Opened in 2012, CHoR’s Healthy Lifestyles Center focuses on the prevention and treatment of obesity and weight-related medical
conditions. The center’s multidisciplinary team includes physicians, psychologists, dietitians and exercise specialists who provide
consultation and services that promote healthy lifestyle habits with a focus on lifelong change. Tour CHoR's Healthy Lifestyles Center to
learn more about our comprehensive weight management programs: chrichmond.org/HLC.
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Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
NONPROFIT ORG.
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) is Central
Virginia’s only full-service children’s hospital and offers the
widest range of pediatric services in the region:
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RICHMOND, VA
MEDICAL/SURGICAL SERVICES
Acute Care
Adolescent Medicine
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Anesthesiology
Burn Care
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Child Protection
Craniofacial Care
Critical Care Medicine
Dentistry
Dermatology
Developmental Pediatrics
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Feeding Program
Gastroenterology and Nutrition
General Pediatrics
Genetics
Hematology and Oncology
Hepatology
Hospital Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Int’l Adoption Medical Program
Long-Term Care
Neonatal Medicine
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedic Surgery
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)
Palliative Care
Pharmacology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery
Poison Center
Progressive Care
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
Psychology
Pulmonary Medicine
Radiology
Rheumatology
Surgery (General)
Toxicology
Transplant Surgery
Trauma
Urology
Weight Management
THERAPY SERVICES - Assistive Technology, Audiology, Early
Intervention/Infant Services, Feeding Program, Nutrition Services,
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
SUPPORT SERVICES - Art Therapy, Care Connection for Children,
Child Life, Hospital Education, Medical-Legal Partnership, Music
Therapy, Pastoral Care, Pet Therapy, Recreation Therapy,
Safe Kids, Social Work
CHoR provides services at the two main campuses listed below
and at several satellite and outpatient therapy centers.
MCV Campus
1001 E. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Brook Road Campus
2924 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23220
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Tid★Bits is published
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University Relations. Child and family photos on pages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 taken
by Doug Buerlein. For more information on hospital services or Tid★Bits
articles, contact CHoR’s public relations office at (804) 828-7035 or
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FALL 2014 EVENTS CALENDAR
September 6
Join CHoR at the Byrd Park Carillon in Richmond for the SpeakUp5K. Proceeds
from the race go to the Cameron K Gallagher Memorial Foundation to support
CHoR’s Virginia Treatment Center for Children and to raise awareness and
eliminate the stigma associated with childhood depression. Learn more about
Cameron and register at speakup5k.com.
September 14
Join “Team CHoR” for Richmond’s 2014 Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes. The 5K Walk begins at the
Carillon in Richmond’s Byrd Park. The walk is stroller friendly and the festivities
following the walk include a KidZone sponsored by CHoR. For team information
and registration details, visit chrichmond.org/jdrf or call (804) 828-7035.
Registered members of “Team CHoR” receive a free t-shirt.
September 20
Mark your calendar for the 2014 Children's Hospital Foundation Four
Mile Walk/Run and Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course. Walkers
and runners of all ages are invited to participate in the four mile course and the
Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course provides a special opportunity and challenge
for children ages 5 to 10. A post-race breakfast, kids’ activities, costume contest,
music and more will immediately follow the race. Walk/run begins at 9 a.m. on
CHoR’s Brook Road Campus and the obstacle course opens at 8:30 a.m. For
details and registration information, visit CHFRace.org.
October 7
Eight hundred children are expected to attend Children's Hospital Foundation's
Fire Prevention and Dental Health Day to learn about fire safety by exploring
fire trucks, ambulances, police cars and fire safety houses. The event will also feature
a puppet show on fire safety and information on dental care. To register your family or
group, contact Sarah Irby at sirby@chfrichmond.org or (804) 228-5920. This special
event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on CHoR’s Brook Road Campus.
October 25
Whether you spend hours playing
Dragon Age, are a master
Monopoly player or prefer to be
a Fruit Ninja on your smartphone,
the Extra Life Gaming Marathon makes it easy for EVERYONE
to play their favorite game for kids!
Register to take part in this year’s
24-hour gaming marathon benefiting
Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals. Play for a few hours or
the whole 24 and have friends and
family support you for as little as
$1/hour. Visit extra-life.org for details.
October 29
Join us for CHoR’s Annual
Advocacy Day presentation. This
year’s guest speaker will focus on
advocacy and early childhood mental health. Winners of CHoR’s 2014
Spirit of Advocacy Awards will be recognized following the presentation.
For more information about the Advocacy Day program, contact Laura Carter
at lacarter@chva.org or (804) 228-5921. To nominate a child or family, staff
member or community partner for a CHoR advocacy award, visit chrichmond.
org/AdvocacyAwards.
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