Health System News - October 2026
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When to Consider CHKD’s Partial Hospitalization Program
CHKD offers a continuum of mental health services for children and adolescents, including outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, and inpatient care at Children’s Pavilion. Our multidisciplinary mental health team includes experts in child psychiatry and psychology, nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, professional counselors, medical social workers, and mental health coaches and technicians. The team works closely with primary care pediatricians, pediatric specialists, and caregivers to help identify mental health needs and coordinate care.
As part of this continuum, CHKD’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides intensive daily mental health services for children and adolescents ages 10-17 who need structured, interdisciplinary treatment but do not require inpatient care. Treatment includes individual and group therapy, behavioral coaching, psychoeducation, psychiatric evaluation and management, and family support.
PHP may be appropriate for patients experiencing escalating mental health symptoms, difficulty maintaining their previous level of functioning, or an emerging safety concern. It may also serve as a step-down from residential or acute hospital-based care. Discharge planning includes coordination of school transitions and connections to community resources, outpatient therapy, and medication management to support continued progress.
Community members, including parents, guardians, and outside providers can now conveniently submit online referrals to CHKD’s Partial Hospitalization Program at the following link.
Physician Education and Information
Pediatric Headache
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual
Presenter: Georg Dahl, MD, Pediatric Neurology at CHKD
Overview: This Provider Relations CME Lunch & Learn session reviews common pediatric headache syndromes and provides practical strategies for diagnosing and managing headaches in children. Participants will learn about current abortive and preventive migraine treatments and gain a better understanding of evidence-based approaches to pediatric migraine care.
Credit Designation: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through joint providership with Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University and CHKD.
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University and Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Current Concepts in Sports-Related Concussion Management
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 5-6 p.m. | Virtual
Presenter: Micah Lamb, DO, CHKD Sports Medicine
Overview: Expand your knowledge of sports-related concussion management at our upcoming Provider Relations CME Lunch & Learn. This session offers community providers an opportunity to learn more about current concepts in caring for children and adolescents with sports-related concussions.
Credit Designation: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through joint providership with Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University and CHKD.
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University and Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Miss the live event? Watch On-Demand at Your Convenience.
1st and 4th Monday of the Month | 12-1 p.m. | Brickhouse Auditorium
Pediatric grand rounds, sponsored by the EVMS Department of Pediatrics, part of Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Science at ODU, are offered on the 1st and 4th Monday of the month to faculty, community faculty, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Come and learn about various topics led by local and national clinical experts. All participants receive1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit for attending.
Resources for Patients and Families
October 19 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Virtual
Bringing home a new baby comes with plenty of questions. Expectant and new parents are invited to join CHKD experts for a practical webinar covering safe sleep, breastfeeding support, car seat safety, well-child visits, immunizations, and more. Attendees can ask questions and will also have a chance to win a pack-n-play or car seat.
October 20 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Virtual
Parents and coaches play an important role in helping young athletes build confidence, stay motivated, and enjoy their sport. This interactive workshop will share practical strategies for aligning goals, encouraging healthy expectations, strengthening communication, and creating a positive environment where young athletes can thrive.
October 21 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Virginia Beach Health Department
Make sure your child is riding safely. CHKD and the Virginia Beach Fire Department are offering car seat safety checks with certified passenger safety technicians who will teach families how to properly install their car seat and secure their child. Car seats are also available for families in need, thanks to a donation from MileOne Autogroup.
Care in Action: CHKD Stories That Inspire
The Summer 2026 issue of KidStuff is now available online, featuring inspiring stories about the patients, providers, and programs that make CHKD unique. Highlights include Michael's journey through life-saving cardiac care, the impact of CAR-T cell therapy on pediatric cancer treatment, and how migraine surgery helped one patient regain her quality of life. The issue also showcases CHKD's expanding cardiac intensive care services and the innovation, expertise, and compassionate care provided across our health system. We invite you to explore and share the latest issue with your patients, colleagues, and community.
Provider Relations at CHKD