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21-05-2025
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CHKD celebrates 50 years of mobile intensive care units, unveils new transport vehicle
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters on Tuesday celebrated their Mobile Intensive Care Unit being in service for 50 years. 'Each year, our mobile intensive care unit handles about 1,500 calls,' said a CHKD representative. 'Over the 50 years, that something like 50,000 patients.' To mark the 50th anniversary, CHKD unveiled its newest MICU transport vehicle, decorated with colorful artwork provided by Virginia Beach-based artist Troy Summerell, also known as OnieTonie. CHKD's transport vehicles are the only ones in the area permitted to provide neonatal transports, such as the lifesaving ride Laney Lion received when she was just 7-days old. 'Long story short, 911 was called, and the ambulatory unit was called,' said her mom, Stephanie Lion. 'An EMT who is a veteran of 34 years made the call to intubate Laney at an urgent care to do an IO procedure.' She said after speaking with people she knows, she realizing looking back what a lifesaving move it was. 'I have a friend that's been an ER doctor for 30 years saying 'I know what that is in theory, but I've never done one, or I've never intubated an infant,'' she said, recalling what they told her. The MICU arrived at the CHKD Urgent Care in Virginia Beach and rushed Laney to the Norfolk campus. She credits the hard working ambulatory staff for keeping her alive until they got Laney to the hospital. Once they got to CHKD, Stephanie Lion learned her daughter would need an open heart surgery at just two weeks old for congenital heart defects. Nine years later, she's a spunky and fashionable girl with her whole life ahead of her because of a team of heroes. 'The people that I say saved Laney's life are the people that were on that ambulatory unit,' Stephanie Lion said. 'So I just can't thank you enough. It was a miracle of a night. And this is a miracle of the place. And, I couldn't be more grateful.' According to CHKD, two teams are in place 24/7 to transport acute and non-acute pediatric patients. Each team consists of a specially trained intensive care registered nurse, paramedic and respiratory therapist, all qualified in to care for newborns to teenagers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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A precious gem from CHKD
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four-year-old Ruby is a true gem, but her name is not the only reason why she's precious. That word best describes how Ruby Stancill entered the world — precious, and tiny. Ruby's mother, Heather Stancill, was pregnant for just 25 weeks when she gave birth, with Ruby weighing in at one pound, six ounces. 'Everything was about her weight,' Heather Stancill said. 'Trying to get her to gain weight. You know, get big.' But there was a series of health issues before Ruby could get strong. She suffered necrotizing enterocolitis — a serious intestinal condition. She did x-rays every 12 hours and had a PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter) put in her thigh to administer her medicines. The PICC line is a long and thin flexible tube that's inserted into a vein in the upper arm to provide medicine, fluids, blood products and nutrition into a large vein near the heart. 'I mean it's crazy to see,' said Heather Stancill while fighting back tears. Ruby still sees a number of specialists at CHKD. But her mother marvels at the journey. 'CHKD is like our second home,' Heather Stancill said. She added that, in the next few years, they all hope Ruby will not need to see specialists so much and will just be able to go to the doctor like a normal child. But Ruby is on her way. Her streak of independence comes from a long struggle for something other children often take for granted. 'To go from one pound, six ounces to a feisty 4-year-old girl, you would never know [she] was in the NICU four 3 months fighting for her life,' Heather Stancill said. There is plenty of fight left in this four-year old, especially when she has the strength of many walking with her. This Virginia Beach family is combining gratitude with strength while loving on their little girl who is beating the odds. They will join thousands this Saturday in downtown Norfolk for the CHKD Run Walk for the Kids — an event emblematic of a child's desire to soar. 'The Run/Walk is just a way for us to give back to the hospital,' Heather Stancill said. 'It's hard sometimes as an individual to give back, so to have a team and raise money, a lot of my family is out of state, so it's their way to donate to our team and help support the hospital that saved her.' There is strength in numbers. Be a part of this year's CHKD Run Walk for the Kids Saturday morning at Waterside in downtown Norfolk. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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CHKD to once again offer gender-affirming care for minors
Gender-affirming care will resume for patients at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, according to a recent announcement from the hospital. CHKD paused hormone therapy and puberty blocker treatments for transgender patients Feb. 3 after an executive order was signed by President Donald Trump. The order aimed to halt the use of federal money to support gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth under the age of 19, and if fully implemented, the order would cut off government health insurance including Medicaid and TRICARE for the treatments. Since the executive order was signed, several states have pushed back against Trump's attempt to end gender care for minors. A federal judge in Washington state issued a ruling Friday that blocks the orders in Washington, Minnesota, Oregon and Colorado — the four states that brought the lawsuit — until the case is resolved. In Baltimore, another federal judge extended a nationwide block to March 5 while he weighs an injunction request. 'We will evaluate each individual situation to ensure that evidence-based care and clinical best practices support the needs of all patients and their overall health and well-being,' the hospital said in a statement. CHKD has never performed surgeries as part of gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Treatments for gender dysphoria at the hospital include hormone therapy or puberty blockers, and other medical conditions that used similar medications were not affected by the pause. The hospital joins other health care systems in Virginia in continuing hormonal care for minors. VCU Health's Children's Hospital of Richmond also announced it would begin gender-affirming care for its patients after a similar pause earlier this year. CHKD said the legal battle is an 'evolving situation,' and patients will be notified if the status of their care changes. Eliza Noe,
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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CHKD to continue gender-affirming care in light of federal judge blocking Trump's order
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters sent a memo on plans to proceed with gender-affirming care after a federal judge blocked an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. CHKD suspending gender-affirming care for minors The executive order was aimed at withholding federal funding for institutions who provide gender-affirming care for those under 19. CHKD had suspended gender-affirming care to align with the president's orders, but have reevaluated their policies after it was blocked. LGBT Life Center reacts to gender-affirming care suspensions CHKD stated they plan to work with patients to continue their care based on an evaluation of each individual. This includes providing some patients with prescriptions, consultation and mental health services. However, CHKD has never provided surgical treatment as part of gender-affirming care. 'After careful analysis of the January 28 White House Executive Order as well as subsequent temporary restraining orders issued by courts in Maryland and Washington, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters shares the following update regarding the availability of gender-affirming care,' the hospital stated in a release. The temporary injunction of the federal block was extended on Friday, Feb. 28, by U.S. District Court Judge Lauren King. The latest case was led by four Democratic states of Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington; it was the second time a judge has blocked Trump's order on the matter. A continuous power struggle between states and the Republican administration has often put transgender individuals right in the middle of the onslaught with several executive orders cracking down on sports and military enrollment for transgender individuals. 'We will continue to monitor all legal and governmental determinations so that we can provide the best care possible within the scope of current laws and regulations,' the release states. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-01-2025
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‘God loves you and takes care of you' Hampton 5-year-old receives kidney transplant
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Legend Crouch is a loving 5-year-old who recently received a kidney transplant. He is home after a short stay in the hospital and now his family is working to encourage more people to donate kidneys to kids. 'On Oct. 1, he received his kidney,' said his grandfather, Whalan McDew. 'Now, they call it the recovery phase, we call it the 'next' phase because he has not slowed down and he is doing great.' Legend asked 10 On Your Side's Kiahnna Patterson to join him with a song his grandmom sings to him called 'that's Grandma's sweetheart' as the kindergartner led his family through an interview. 'He's different! He is special! He's just a great kid,' said his mom, Denisha Crouch. Legend will have to take daily medications, as well as attend two appointments a week for an infusion and lab work. 'There are three medications that he'll take for the rest of his life. Those are the anti-rejection medicines,' said McDew. 'He's not as small as he was in the first interview!' We first met Legend and his loved ones back in July 2024 when he was on the kidney transplant waitlist born with chronic kidney disease. 100 kidneys for 100 kids: Man on a mission stops in Norfolk to meet child in need Now, Legend has returned to school the third week of January. 'He's back in school now, because he's been out of school since October,' said McDew. 'He just went back to school last week. He couldn't wait to get back. School and church. Those are the two places that he's not going to miss!' When asked how is school, Legend yelled, 'So good! … I play football.' Denisha described the transition back to school as hard. 'But I got it together!' Denisha said. 'Even right after the surgery, he was moving around like nothing happened. I hope he can play some sports … I know he likes to play football and basketball, but I'm not sure if he is going to be able to.' Legend was matched twice with a donor — the first had an issue but the second was a success. The first kidney was rejected by doctors after they noticed something was wrong. 'That saved us from the first time,' said Sunda Lynch, McDew's partner. 'Then we stayed in the hospital [and] two days later. [Legend] got another kidney, and it was a blessing within itself. They said it had never happened before! They've never rejected a kidney, and another kidney has never come back that fast. It was just a blessing all around!' Following the surgery, his family is grateful for the two families willing to donate organs of their late loved ones. 'Adult kidneys can be used for children as well, but there is a big need for kidneys for kids,' McDew said. 'So, I would say just think about being an organ donor. Just think about being an organ donor, being a kidney donor. There are a lot of children over at CHKD that need kidneys. We're thankful and blessed that Legend was able to get his as quick as he did!' Learn more about CHKD kidney transplant Program here. Legend's family is busy keeping up with him and enjoying the blessing of life. 'I just want to say thank you for everybody's prayers and well-wishes for Legend. Prayer does wonders as you can see! We are blessed and thankful,' Lynch said. Legend had a message to the world. 'God loves you and takes care of you. I love this and I love this interview. God loves everybody in the world and he can take care of you!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
