Archived Press Releases

Return to our current press releases.


CHKD Public Programs – November 2008
10/8/2008
Free Rock-N-Roll Party to Celebrate Opening of CHKD's New Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne
Open House – October 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
10/8/2008
My 5K Challenge with State Farm
10/7/2008
Seminar for Medical, Mental Health and School Professionals
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Clinical Presentation, Assessment Strategies and Treatment Planning
10/2/2008
Be a Change Bandit for CHKD, Nov. 1-30
Activity Supports 94.9 The Point Radiothon
10/2/2008
CHKD Reading Program Receives Literacy Partnership Award
9/30/2008
Free Car Seat Safety Checks
9/19/2008
Discount holiday shopping program helps kids at CHKD
9/18/2008
Slim Goodbody's "Bodyology" coming to Norfolk
9/18/2008
Pediatricians Join CHKD Medical Group Practices
9/18/2008
Childhood Cancer Survivor Day
Saturday, September 27, in Norfolk
9/15/2008
Pediatric Neurosurgeon Joins CHKD Surgical Group
9/12/2008
AAP recommends cholesterol screening for children
9/12/2008
CHKD to offer weight management program in Williamsburg
Program for children 8-18 starts October 13
9/11/2008
19th Annual Fall Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit CHKD
9/9/2008
Kidarama at Homearama
Saturday, October 11, 12-2 p.m., Asheville Park, Virginia Beach
9/8/2008
NICU Graduates Celebrate Success
Saturday, September 13 at CHKD
9/8/2008
Nuss Procedure Patient Joins MLB
Tim Melville signs with Kansas City Royals
9/2/2008
Free Car Seat Safety Checks
8/29/2008
CHKD to Open Sports Medicine Facility in Kempsville
8/28/2008
Construction began this summer on CHKD's new Health Center in Chesapeake
8/19/2008
Two Years Old - A Childhood Obesity Tipping Point?
8/3/2008
ACL Injury Prevention Class
CHKD Sports Medicine program for female athletes
7/21/2008
Food Lion and Auto Customizer Launch Nags Head Car Show to Benefit CHKD
7/16/2008
Free Public Program Presented by CHKD and Kohl’s
Today’s Young Athlete – How do you measure success?
7/16/2008
Gloucester Pediatric Practice Joins CHKD Medical Group
7/16/2008
Rita's Offers Cold Comfort Plus Cold Cash for Kids
7/16/2008
"Healthy You" Weight Management Program
Youth Class -- 8- to 11-Year Olds
7/16/2008
Virginia Beach Pediatrician Wins National Emergency Medical Service Honor
7/16/2008
Free Child Fair to be held Aug. 17-18
Hampton Roads Convention Center
7/8/2008
Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
6/27/2008
CHKD Physician Recognized by National Child Abuse Group
6/20/2008
CHKD Health System Names New Board Member
6/19/2008
CHKD 25th Annual Telethon Nets $3.5 Million
6/2/2008
CHKD Receives VDH Approval for 26 New Beds
5/20/2008
CHKD Public Programs – July 2008
5/15/2008
Area First Graders to Participate in Let's Pretend Children's Hospital, May 13-16
4/29/2008
CHKD, WVEC Celebrate 25 Years of Miracles
25th Anniversary Telethon Celebration Airs June 1
4/29/2008
CHKD Mini Grand Prix: May 3 at Langley Speedway
4/29/2008
Upcoming CHKD Public Programs in June
4/25/2008
CHKD patient to dedicate TBA Charity House
April 24, 11 a.m., Wilshire Village of Ashville Park, Virginia Beach
4/8/2008
Wave Goodbye to Kids Cancer Radiothon Nets $80,000 for CHKD's Cancer Program
3/19/2008
“Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World”
Free Workshop for Parents Presented by CHKD and Kohl’s on April 8th
2/28/2008
Pediatric Specialists to hold Open House, March 15
2/11/2008
Farm Fresh, Customers Again "Round Up" to help children fight cancer at CHKD
Unique in-store fundraiser runs March 5-29
2/7/2008
Surgeon joins CHKD Surgical Group’s Urology practice
2/6/2008
Seminar for Medical, Mental Health and School Professionals
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
1/31/2008
Flu vaccine available before expected outbreak hits
1/30/2008
Wave Goodbye to Kids Cancer
92.9 The Wave Radiothon to Benefit CHKD, March 6-7
1/29/2008
Harlem Globetrotters' Shows to Benefit CHKD, Feb. 29, March 1
1/29/2008
No Frill Bar and Grill Raises Money for CHKD
1/22/2008
"Healthy You" - Weight Management Program
(Youth Class 8 - 11 year olds)
1/15/2008
Free Workshop for Parents and Children Presented by CHKD and Kohl’s
January 31, 7-8:30 p.m.: “No Bullies Allowed!”
1/4/2008
Major League Baseball Player David Wright Visits CHKD
New York Mets Star brought gifts to children Christmas Eve
1/3/2008
Merck Vaccine Recall
12/13/2007
96x Dispatches Intern to Walk for Kids
DJ assistant to walk from Richmond to Norfolk
12/10/2007
Quacking for kids
Holiday duck sales raise funds for CHKD
12/10/2007
CHKD Childhood Cancer Survivors' Group
‘My Health, My Choice,’ Jan. 21-March 17
12/5/2007
'Someone I Love Has Cancer', Jan. 19
For children who have an adult family member with cancer
12/5/2007
Dads break and fracture their children's bones more than moms
Study urges efforts to target fathers in child-abuse education
12/5/2007
New MRI at CHKD's Health and Surgery Center Expands Service, Convenience to Pennisula
12/5/2007
CHKD receives $60,000 grant to bring obesity prevention program to Williamsburg
Grant funded by the Williamsburg Community Health Foundation
12/3/2007
An Evening with Santa & Mrs. Claus 7-9 P.M. Sunday, Dec. 9
Benefits Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
11/30/2007
CHKD to Host 18th Annual Bioethics Day
“Making a Difference: Advocating for Children”
11/16/2007
CHKD Bioethics Advisory Committee Hosts Free Evening of Film and Discussion
11/16/2007
Holly Festival Trees Offers Spectacular Gifts
11/10/2007
25th Annual Holly Festival of Trees
November 16-17 at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel
11/7/2007
Topping out ceremony for construction of Virginia Beach health and surgery center
11/2/2007
CHKD offers tips for a safe Halloween
10/30/2007
Virginia Fall Classic Car/Bike Show to benefit CHKD, Oct. 26-28
*** Main car show event was rescheduled for Oct 28 ***
10/10/2007
CHKD Receives $40,000 from Hyundai Hope On Wheels Program to fund Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai’s National Hope on Wheels Tour Will Visit 30 Pediatric Cancer Research Organizations and Contribute Nearly $1.5 Million to Helping Kids Fight Cancer in 2007
10/4/2007
Kohl’s Partners with CHKD to Prevent Childhood Obesity
$56,000 Donation presented September 27
9/27/2007
First Mid-Atlantic Mustang Round-Up To Benefit CHKD, Oct. 6
9/26/2007
Oktoberfest Beer Festival to Benefit CHKD
Gordon Biersch Brewery-Restaurant, Sinclair Communications, Pembroke Kiwanis and Virginia Beach Town Center co-sponsor the event.
9/20/2007
18th Annual Fall Charity Golf Festival to Benefit CHKD
9/20/2007
Free Workshop for Parents, Children Presented by CHKD and Kohl’s
September 27: Family Finances and Fitness
9/15/2007
CHKD neonatologist to lead trial of $750,000 NIH grant to develop device to measure temperature of newborn’s brain
8/30/2007
Be a Change Bandit for CHKD, Sept. 10
Activity Supports 94.9 The Point Radiothon to Benefit Children’s Hospital
8/14/2007
94.9 The Point to Broadcast Radiothon to Benefit CHKD, Sept. 13-16
8/14/2007
Pediatricians Join CHKD Medical Group Practices
7/18/2007
CHKD's Health Foundation Names New Board Members
7/10/2007
Town Center Pediatrics to hold Open House
7/6/2007
Pediatricians Join CHKD Medical Group Practices
6/22/2007
Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club Family Fun Day Raises $3,700 to Benefit CHKD
6/14/2007
CHKD Medical Group Practice Adding Physician
Dr. John de Triquet to Join Pediatric Specialists on July 1
6/6/2007
Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club Celebration and Family Fun Day to Benefit CHKD
May 31, noon – 7 p.m.
5/25/2007
Chesapeake Pediatrics to hold Open House at New Medical Office
5/21/2007
Free Workshops for Professionals, Parents
Children and Divorce
5/10/2007
24th Annual Telethon Celebration to Benefit CHKD, to Air June 3 on WVEC-TV13
5/2/2007
CHKD Receives American Cancer Society Grant
$6,484 to Support Education for Teenage Cancer Survivors
4/26/2007
CHKD Presents Teddy Bear Clinic at the Virginia Zoo
4/24/2007
Free Workshop for Families Presented by CHKD, Kohl’s
What Children Need to Know about Money
4/19/2007
Seminar for Professionals
Resilience in At-risk Children -- Insights in Overcoming Childhood Risk and Adversities
4/10/2007
Governor’s Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect Awards Certificate of Appreciation to CHKD Physician
4/6/2007
CHKD Names New Vice President for Patient Care Services
4/6/2007
Free Workshops for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD, Kohl’s
3/27/2007
Brooks Brothers "346" Shopping Night to Benefit CHKD
3/12/2007
No Frill Bar and Grill Raises Money for CHKD
3/6/2007
Free Workshops for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD, Kohl’s
2/15/2007
New CHKD Development Advisory Board Chairman Named
2/12/2007
CHKD Health Foundation Board Elects New Chairman, Vice-Chairman
2/8/2007
Farm Fresh, Customers Again “Round Up” To Help Children Fight Cancer at CHKD
March 7 – 31
2/7/2007
Five-year Children’s Campaign Effort Exceeds $34.5-Million Goal
Kresge Foundation to Award Additional $1-Million
1/22/2007
Pediatrician Joins CHKD Primary Care Practice
1/17/2007
Free Workshops for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD and Kohl’s
February 8: How Childhood Affects Parenting, Adult Health
1/15/2007
Free Reading Time Workshop for Parents - “Growing Language Through Books”
Program demonstrates how to use books to develop children’s speech and language skills
1/8/2007
Free Workshops for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD and Kohl's
January 9: Sleep and Behavior Problems
12/12/2006
94.9 The Point Radiothon nets $386,129 for CHKD
12/11/2006
96x dispatches intern to walk for kids
Assistant will walk from Richmond to Norfolk in five days
12/10/2006
94.9 The Point to Broadcast Holiday Radiothon to Benefit CHKD, Dec. 7 - 10
11/10/2006
Be a Change Bandit for CHKD, Dec. 5
Activity Supports 94.9 The Point Radiothon to Benefit Children’s Hospital
11/10/2006
Va.-based Macy’s Stores and Aflac Team to Help CHKD’s Childhood Cancer Program
Proceeds from holiday ducks and gift cards go to help children with cancer.
11/1/2006
Free Workshop for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD and Kohl's
November 29: See Jane Hit
10/25/2006
11th Annual Chronic Illness Conference
"Children in our care: Collaboration for success"
10/25/2006
CHKD Awarded HHS Medal of Honor for Organ Donation Efforts
One of only six hospitals in Virginia and 371 nationally
10/23/2006
NICU "Veterans" Celebrate Success
Saturday, November 11, at CHKD
10/23/2006
Kohl’s Offers Classic Dr. Seuss Stories to Benefit Children’s Health and Education Opportunities
In Celebration of the Holiday Season, Retailer Offers Exclusive Collector’s Editions of Popular Dr. Seuss® Books and Matching Plush Characters
10/19/2006
Kohl’s Provides Grant for CHKD Community Workshops
Retailer Supports Local Programs for Parents, Professionals about Developing Better Relationships with Children
10/19/2006
CHKD to Host 17th Annual Bioethics Day
“The ‘Difference’ Dilemma: History and Ethics of Developmental Disabilities”
10/16/2006
CHKD Bioethics Advisory Committee Hosts Free Evening of Film and Discussion
10/16/2006
Sesame Street Live Performance Benefits CHKD
November 3, 7 p.m., Constant Convocation Center
10/16/2006
Children's Fair at Homearama Charity House
Sunday, October 8, 2-4 p.m.
10/3/2006
Free Workshop for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD and Kohl's
October 25: Behavior and Discipline in Children with Special Needs
9/28/2006
Kohl’s Partners with CHKD to Prevent Childhood Obesity
$56,000 Donation presented September 27
9/27/2006
Free Workshop for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD and Kohl's
October 18: The Many Faces of Autism
9/20/2006
Noland Family Pledges $1 Million to CHKD
Gift helps fund Peninsula surgery center and meet $34.5-million Children’s Campaign goal.
9/18/2006
Free Workshop for Parents, Children Presented by CHKD and Kohl’s
September 27: Family Finances and Fitness
9/15/2006
17th Annual Fall Charity Golf Festival Benefits CHKD
8/25/2006
Free Workshops for Professionals, Parents Presented by CHKD and Kohl's
September 28: Teen Relationships
8/24/2006
'Endless Summer Earthshakers' Beach Bash to Benefit CHKD, Sept 1
8/18/2006
Surgeons, physicians join CHKD Health System surgical and medical practices
8/1/2006
Win a Harley Motorcycle and Cash
7/25/2006
101.3 2WD To Help CHKD Cure Kids Cancer Through Coins for a Cure Promotion
7/12/2006
CHKD, 101.3 2WD Team Up to Cure Kids Cancer, July 25-26
7/12/2006
CHKD’s Health Foundation Names New Board Member
7/6/2006
CHKD Health System Names New Board Members
7/5/2006
Children's Specialty Group Pledges $1-Million In Endowment Funds To CHKD
Gift to help meet $34.5-million Children’s Campaign goal.
6/7/2006
Knights of Pythias Hooters Motorcycle Ride to Benefit CHKD, July 9
6/7/2006
CHKD's Telethon Celebration Earns a Record-Breaking $3.76 Million
6/5/2006
ABNB Deep Sea Fishing Fest to Benefit CHKD, June 23
5/26/2006
Online Auction June 4 – 13 to Benefit CHKD
5/24/2006
Free Parent's Workshop Series Presented by CHKD and Kohl's
June 20: “What kids really need”
5/23/2006
"Over the Hedge" and into Kohl's: Special merchandise to support kids across the country