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
Epilepsy research reveals unknown trigger for seizures
Epilepsy seizures can be triggered when a natural braking system meant to control brain activity goes awry, UVA researchers found.
UVA Health Offering Booster, 3rd Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines
UVA Health will offer booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the…
UVA Joins National Effort to Increase Minority Representation in Cancer Clinical Trials
UVA Cancer Center is participating in a pilot project led by two national cancer groups that seeks to increase racial and ethnic diversity among…
Healthy Balance
Double Hip Replacement Gave Me My Life Back, Twice: David’s Story
According to David Jones, his two hip replacements at UVA Health gave him back his life - from crutches to sprinting in the hallway. Read David's hip…
Thanks to Mobile Mammography, Robane’s Breast Cancer Was Caught Early
When the Mobile Mammography Coach visited her workplace, Robane was the first to sign up.
65 Years a UVA Nurse: Betty Phillips’s Story
Betty Phillips, RN, cared for tuberculosis patients early in her career. She shares her 65-year journey and how nursing has changed.
