UVA Children’s Ranked #1 in Virginia
U.S. News & World Report has named UVA Children’s the best children's hospital in the state. Five specialties also earned top national rankings. But awards aren’t the goal. Our mission is to make sure every family can access this kind of world-class pediatric care. Because healthy kids mean the world to us.
COVID-19 Testing
We're screening for COVID-19 throughout our clinics. And we're testing all patients staying at the hospital and anyone with coronavirus symptoms. Find out what this means for you.
COVID Vaccination
It’s easy to get the free COVID vaccine. Anyone 12 and over qualifies. You don’t have to be a current patient or even live in the area. Find out where and how to get your first dose.
Visitor Restrictions
For the health and safety of our patients and team members, we've restricted visitation. If you have a surgery or appointment, review our current visitation guidelines before you come.
Virtual Care Options
While we're open for in-person appointments, you can also get virtual care from the convenience of your home, or wherever you are in Virginia. You can schedule a virtual visit with your clinic or get immediate care from a UVA provider, Monday - Friday, 12 - 2 p.m.
Start a virtual urgent care visit
Making Connections
Refer a Patient
Referring providers can access information on and get support with:
- Making referrals
- Transfer requests
- Online access to patient records
Send an eCard
An easy way to perk up a patient or express sympathy, you can send an eCard at any time. To send a free card, just:
- Choose a card design
- Write a message
- Have the card emailed or delivered in person
Support COVID-19 Patient Care and Providers
We've created a coronavirus (COVID-19) fund to support the critical needs of our patients, frontline care providers, researchers and staff. Gifts will help us meet the most urgent needs, like caring for patients and providing coronavirus testing, ensuring the health and safety of our frontline team members, and participating in national coronavirus research.
Newsroom
UVA Develops Precise Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel
School of Medicine researchers have developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow doctors to treat debilitating…
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and UVA Children’s are teaming up to ensure children and families in Virginia have convenient…
FDA Approves Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Symptoms
The incisionless form of brain surgery was tested at the School of Medicine.
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