October 6, 2021 Antibiotics Alone Can’t Protect Kids From Stunted Growth

New findings suggest antibiotics alone won't end the cycle of stunted growth and poverty that afflicts children across the developing world.

September 15, 2021 UVA Health Bests National Benchmarks in Breastfeeding Survey

UVA Medical Center and UVA Children’s have been highly rated for supporting breastfeeding in a national survey conducted for the…

September 1, 2021 Study Reveals Mishmash of Baby Bathing Practices at U.S. Hospitals

A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare – including the timing of the first bath – that could ultimately have lasting effects on a baby’s health and wellbeing.

July 19, 2021 New York Yankees Honor UVA Children’s Patient

The New York Yankees honored Rockingham County’s Luke Post this month for his fundraiser to support patients like him being cared for at UVA Children’s.

July 14, 2021 Battle Building Food Bank Open for UVA Children’s Families

A team of UVA Children’s providers is expanding its efforts to combat food insecurity among families it serves by opening a food pantry this month at the Battle Building, where most pediatric outpatients receive care.

June 18, 2021 UVA Children’s Opening Haymarket Pediatric Liver Clinic June 22

UVA Children’s will open its Pediatric Liver Clinic – Haymarket, providing comprehensive liver care for children, on June 22 right next to Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center.

June 15, 2021 UVA Children’s Named No. 1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report

UVA Children’s, part of UVA Health, is ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” guide.

May 20, 2021 UVA Children’s Joins National Autism Care Network

UVA Children’s is one of 20 leading autism care centers joining the national Autism Care Network, created by Autism Speaks – a leading autism research and advocacy group – to deliver the best care to families sooner.

March 31, 2021 Stem Cell Transplants Prevent Relapses of Most Common Childhood Cancer

UVA researchers identify a way to prevent relapses in children who receive CAR T-cell therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

February 18, 2021 Newsweek Names UVA Medical Center to Best Maternity Hospitals 2021 List

Newsweek has honored University of Virginia Medical Center, UVA Women’s Services and UVA Children’s on the publication’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2021 list for providing safe, high-quality care for mothers and newborns.