Children's Hospital

Details

Name :

Children's Hospital

Address  :

601 Childrens Lane

Town  :

Norfolk

State  :

Virginia

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

23507

Phone  :

757 668 7000

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
A health system just for children
Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters is the facility of choice for pediatric care in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina

Whether a child needs hospitalization ongoing care for a chronic illness outpatient surgery or primary care CHKD Health System provides the staff facilities and technologies that address the unique demands of childhood

Since the Norfolk City Union of The Kings Daughters established the hospital in 1961 CHKD has undergone two major renovations and expansions and is now at the hub of a comprehensive system of caring dedicated exclusively to children

Our Mission
In leading the region in the provision of childrens healthcare services CHKD will

Deliver excellence in quality and service as we continually measure and
improve our outcomes

Evolve and enhance services in response to the needs of children and the
advancement of science

Educate the next generation of leaders in childrens health

Be the healthcare employer of choice and

Collaborate with others to attain our vision

Our Vision
Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters Health System will lead the region as the preferred provider of quality childrens health services


History

Our History
In 1896 the Norfolk City Union of The Kings Daughters was formed to provide health care for indigent mothers and their children In 1961 The Kings Daughters established Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters exclusively for children Today the hospital is a comprehensive health care center still carrying on the tradition of the founding Kings Daughters to treat all children who need the special care available only at CHKD
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