Children’s Hospital of Richmond (Va.) at VCU and UVA Children’s in Charlottesville, Va., announced Nov. 17 a regional collaboration to ensure convenient access to pediatric heart surgery.
"UVA has an outstanding track record of pediatric heart surgery outcomes that surpasses the national average," said K. Craig Kent, MD, CEO at UVA Health. "We are thrilled to be collaborating with our colleagues at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, combining our expertise to care for more families in need of specialized heart care for their children."
The two facilities are ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report.
Both hospitals offer pediatric intensive care, acute care, cardiology and support services. This collaborative approach will also combine the volume of the most complex surgical cases among the teams.