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Children's Hospital
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Total Number Of Beds : 206
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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