Health System News - April 2026

Each September, Coastal Virginia Magazine publishes its annual Top Docs list to recognize physicians nominated by their peers. Physicians are encouraged to nominate deserving colleagues for this honor. The nomination deadline is April 30. The nomination form is available at docs.covavoting.com.

CHKD's Outpatient Pharmacy will be implementing two short-term operational changes to ensure continued, high-quality support to patient care during a temporary period of staff transition:

Meds to Beds Service Pause:
CHKD's Outpatient Pharmacy has temporarily paused its Meds to Beds services.

• Patients can still have their discharge prescriptions filled by the CHKD Outpatient Pharmacy for pickup at the pharmacy.
• Prescriptions can also be delivered to patients’ homes through our free courier delivery service.

Hours of Operation Update:
The CHKD Outpatient Pharmacy will also temporarily adjust its business hours to the following:

• Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

CHKD Radiology has implemented an update to the scheduling process for CT and MRI exams with contrast. Schedulers now ask patients at the time of scheduling whether they have had a prior reaction to CT or MRI contrast. If a history of reaction is identified, the scheduler notifies the office or family that contrast allergy preparation is required prior to the appointment and documents who received this information.

Contrast allergy prep must be ordered by the referring provider, with medications obtained from a pharmacy. Scheduling staff will direct questions to Radiology policy RI‑374‑7005 (Safe Storage and Use of IV and Oral Contrast Media) and the RADIN Prep Guide. Families needing assistance are referred back to the ordering provider’s office.

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.

View a List of Upcoming Topics

"What's Really at the Table: Emotions and the Conversations That Shape Eating and Weight Without Harm"

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual

Presenter: Wendy Schofer, MD, Pediatric Urgent Care Physician at CHKD

This CHKD Provider Relation CME Lunch & Learn discussion explores the emotional, stress‑related, and physiological factors that shape eating behaviors and weight concerns in both children and adults. Participants will learn how stress, shame, and stigma can interfere with behavior change and clinical relationships, and how small, practical shifts in language and approach can support more effective, compassionate care without adding time or complexity.

Register Here

Provider Relations Lunch & Learn Recordings

Stay up to date with the latest clinical insights through our Provider Relations CME Lunch & Learn series. Recent sessions have covered practical approaches to pediatric iron deficiency, updates on metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and comprehensive management of pediatric overweight and obesity. Each recap highlights key takeaways, evidence-based recommendations, and actionable guidance for primary and specialty care providers.

Watch the Playlist

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. You must attend the virtual event to receive credit.

April 10 & 11 | VSMA Annual Conference

Earn 4 CEUs when you join the Virginia Society of Medical Assistants (VSMA) for a full day of continuing education focused on safety, emerging healthcare topics, and practical skills for today’s medical professionals.

Learn More and Register

April 13 | Quality and Safety Conference 

The complexity of patients and the healthcare system in which we work requires skills in quality care, patient safety, and team dynamics. Understanding how the system functions helps teams to grow and work together safely and efficiently. This multidisciplinary conference will be taught by nursing and physician leaders, QI specialists, and systems engineers, and is designed to reach all disciplines - established or new hires, novice or advanced - to grow their skills. 

Learn More and Register

April 16 | 27th Annual Pediatric Emergency Medicine Update 

This professional educational conference is designed to provide emergency physicians, pediatricians, family practitioners and other healthcare providers with state-of-the-art evidence-based information in pediatric emergency medicine. Emergency medicine staff from Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Emergency Center will present a variety of topics pertinent to pediatric emergency care through lectures and case presentations. 

Learn More and Register 

May 29 | Eastern Virginia Pediatric Trauma Conference 

The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) Pediatric Trauma Conference is a one-day accredited pediatric course that is designed to provide knowledge and skills related to pediatric trauma from content experts. In addition, we seek to enhance our community and pediatric colleagues’ ability to manage pediatric trauma cases. We will provide presentations on pediatric trauma along with structured didactic sessions to support comprehensive learning. The conference will provide various learning methodologies presented by experts in the areas of pediatric trauma. 

Learn More and Register