CHKD was established in 1961 as an 88-bed, not-for-profit hospital by The King's Daughters, a women's service organization that has worked to improve the health and well-being of local children since the late 1800s.
What is the meaning of CHKD?
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) is Virginia's only freestanding children's hospital and the heart of a comprehensive pediatric healthcare system that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care to children.
What was the Kings Daughters organization?
The King's Daughters is the founding organization of Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD). We have more than 120 years of fascinating history of caring for children starting with a hired bicycle nurse, to opening a clinic, to building a modern stand-alone pediatric hospital!
What is the age limit for CHKD?
What is CHKD? Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's Health System, or Children's Health System, is a multi-specialty health system offering comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth to age 21.
Can adults go to CHKD?
The hospital treats infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21 and even some adults who require pediatric care. On the outpatient side, CHKD offers primary care, diagnostic services, urgent care, emergency care, rehabilitative therapies, day surgery and care in more than 20 pediatric subspecialties.
Is CHKD only for kids?
Surgical Services CHKD operates the region's only Surgery Program just for children and teens.
Is CHKD free?
CHKD cares for every child who needs our services, regardless of any family's ability to pay. Depending on your income and family size, you may qualify for our financial assistance.
Does CHKD treat adults?
The Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Clinic at CHKD is a specialty center for teens and young adults ages 12-21. Our providers are trained to help adolescents work through the unique challenges they may face in preparation for becoming an adult.
How many employees does CHKD have?
Today, CHKD is a 206-bed, freestanding children's hospital and the heart of an integrated pediatric health care system with more than 3,000 employees.