UVA Health Children’s, the top-ranked children’s hospital in Virginia for three consecutive years, has received a significant boost in funding thanks to the efforts of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan. Ryan recently completed his 13th run in the Boston Marathon, raising over $52,000 for the hospital. This marks his most successful fundraising effort to date, with the total amount raised now exceeding $100,000.
Ryan will present the funds to UVA Health leaders today, and over 1,000 individuals contributed to the fundraising effort. UVA Health Children’s offers nine specialties that are nationally ranked among the top 50 and provides primary and specialty care in over 30 different areas within Virginia and beyond. The hospital is located within the UVA Health University Medical Center and includes over 110 beds, a pediatric emergency department, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The Battle Building houses the UVA Health Children’s Ambulatory Clinics, offering integrated outpatient care to families in the region since 2014.
In addition to its excellent care and facilities, UVA Health Children’s is also committed to expanding its services for children and families. The hospital has partnered with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital to establish the UVA Health Children’s Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Care clinic in Albemarle County, set to open later this year. With this new clinic, families in the area will have access to even more comprehensive care for their children.
