KIDSTUFF Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
Winter 2022
“Dr. Blessyn” celebrates remission
CHKD Community Benefit Report Preteen survives rare complication of COVID-19
Mental Health: Hospital opening and fundraising goal in sight
Kidstuff is a publication of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 (757) 668-7043
President/CEO Jim Dahling
OUR BOARDS OF DIRECTORS (As of October 2021)
Children’s Health System Akhil Jain, Chair Julie Childress Beck Martha Colen Jim Dahling R. Justin Fulton
Robert J. Obermeyer, MD Kieran Poulos Brian R. Skinner Elly Bradshaw Smith
Owen Griffin
Svinder S. Toor, MD
Miles Leon Kevin Murphy
Kathryn M. Van Buren Edward D. Whitmore
Children’s Health Foundation Lawrence A. Bernert III, Chair Dan Boyle
Kelly Johnson
Scott Carr
Carrie Lauck
Jim Dahling
Michael R. Matacunas Merrick McCabe
Kimberley Geiger
Kim McMillan
Doug Hillebrandt
Matthew Nusbaum
Henry J. Huelsberg, III
Karen Priest
The King’s Daughters Stacey J. Vellines, President Paula Adams Beth Bryant Laura Fulton
Taylor Priest Kathy Protogyrou Sunny Barlow Sonner
Carrie L. Lauck
Ashley Friend Vellines Carrie Williams
Kidstuff Editorial Team EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Amy Sampson
MANAGING EDITOR
Ridgely Ingersoll
EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS GRAPHIC DESIGNER
3 Mental Health: Lighting the Way Campaign Update 4 Julius’ New Jawbone
Twelve-year-old undergoes oral and maxillofacial surgery to remove fast-growing tumor
8 “Dr. Blessyn” Celebrates Remission
Four-year-old Blessyn Watford marks end of cancer treatment at CHKD
10 A Fight for Her Life
Umiyah Rice-Cummings survives COVID-related illness during Delta surge
14 In Memoriam: Beth Duke
Heart and soul of CHKD leaves legacy of inspiration and generosity
Ame McCullin
Katherine M. Knaus Nicole Federinko Legum
2 CHKD Checkup
Stacey J. Vellines
Scott Nottingham, MD
Mark Compton
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Marta S. Satin-Smith, MD
Kim Georges John R. Lawson, II
Contents
Heather Kent Brandi Potts, Alice Warchol Eric Cardenas
18 Community Benefit Report 2019-2020 20 Welcome to the 22 Calendar 24 Making a Difference A look at some of our
all-star supporters
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Jordan Jacob cradles her 4-month-old son Joshua Peyton Jacob for skin-to-skin care in CHKD’s neonatal intensive care unit. Skin-to-skin care is encouraged for babies in the NICU because it provides positive sensory stimulation and regulates heart rate, breathing, and body temperature. It can also decrease crying, encourage more restful sleep, and strengthen the bond between babies and their parents.
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CHKD Checkup
CHKD Health System recently unveiled its new mission statement: Health, Healing, and Hope for All Children. This mission statement defines CHKD’s goals for our patients, the expectations our team members hold for themselves, and the experience we pledge to provide to our patients and their families. CHKD delivers on this promise by embracing the unique needs of every child, honoring the profound trust families place in us, and making a commitment to provide for the changing needs of our children and of our community. Each carefully selected word in our mission represents a pillar of our care. Health speaks to primary care, wellness, preventive care, and the state of being that we wish all children to attain. Healing reflects the caring aspects of CHKD’s work, encompassing our goal to keep children well and to restore them to good health through surgical and specialty care, diagnostics and treatment, and therapies and interventions. Hope embraces the heart of how CHKD views children and is filled with our collective promise for the future. Even the most tragic situations afford an opportunity to generate healing and hope out of the darkest of moments. And finally, for all children demonstrates our commitment to care for every child who needs us, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
Name Change: CHKD Child Advocacy Center CHKD’s child abuse program has been renamed the CHKD Child Advocacy Center to reflect the center’s status as an accredited child advocacy center and our dedication to providing expert forensic, mental health, and advocacy services to children who may have experienced abuse, neglect, or other forms of maltreatment.
New Home for CHKD Health Centers in Suffolk Patients and families now have access to various CHKD programs and services in one convenient Suffolk location. Two new centers recently opened adjacent to one another at 5832 and 5834 Harbour View Boulevard to consolidate specialty care, therapy services, and lab and radiology services from several other CHKD locations in Suffolk. CHKD has also expanded its services in Suffolk to include sports medicine physical therapy and ultrasound. 2
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CHKD’s pediatric mental health facility construction as of November 2021.
New Hospital and Campaign Enter Crucial Phase to Ensure Readiness for 2022 Opening The need for pediatric mental health services in our region is more acute than ever. As many as a dozen children arrive in CHKD’s emergency department each day in a mental health crisis, and more than 2,500 are on our wait list for care. Set to open in 2022, CHKD’s new mental health facility will begin to address this critical shortage of services for children in our region and across Virginia.
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The 14-story tower will offer 60 private inpatient rooms; indoor and outdoor recreation centers; music, art, and educational facilities; and outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. It will also be the new home of General Academic Pediatrics and a new location for CHKD Sports Medicine. We’ve been working hard to reach an initial goal of $60 million to open our new hospital and have raised $58.5 million! However, with the mental health needs of our children escalating at an alarming rate, we believe we will need to push well past our initial campaign goal in order to provide the resources that are needed. Please join us and the visionary philanthropists who have already made commitments to make our children’s mental health a priority. Together, we can light the way to a brighter future for all children. To learn how you can help, visit CHKD.org/LightingTheWay.
(As of November 12, 2021)
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Feature | Subject MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE
Initiative Attracts Top-Notch Talent Only a faint scar remains after about one-third of Julius Middleton’s lower-right jaw had to be taken out to remove a tumor. Shown on opposite page: An exact 3-D model of Julius’ jaw shows the section of bone that was removed, and the custom titanium plate that replaced it.
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Julius’ New Jawbone Twelve-year-old undergoes oral and maxillofacial surgery to remove fast-growing tumor ulius Middleton was prepared to get braces to fix a small gap in his teeth. But a routine visit to the orthodontist for X-rays in January of 2021 revealed something much more alarming than misaligned teeth: Julius had a tumor growing inside his lower right jaw. In a private meeting with the orthodontist and staff, Julius’ mom, Angie Means, tried to remain calm. She held it together until she was alone in her car outside the office. Then she called her husband in a panic. She remembers telling him, “They found a mass.” She wasn’t sure what to think. Could it be cancer? Would Julius need chemotherapy? Would he be OK? The orthodontist referred Julius, of Suffolk, to Dr. Edward Weston Santee, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at CHKD, who specializes in cleft and craniofacial surgery as well as facial trauma. To Angie’s relief, Dr. Santee had already scheduled a biopsy for Julius when they met him for the first time in February. The biopsy revealed that Julius had what’s called a solid ameloblastoma, a rare, aggressive tumor that can grow very large. Left untreated, it could become
disfiguring and make it difficult for him to eat. It wasn’t cancerous, but it would need to come out. “Thankfully, it was detected relatively early, which is great,” says Dr. Santee. To remove the tumor completely, Dr. Santee would need to take out about one-third of Julius’ lower right jaw, including a few molars. Using virtual surgical planning on the computer and a 3-D model (shown above), Dr. Santee mapped out the exact portion of Julius’ jaw that would be taken out during the surgery. A custom-made titanium plate would become Julius’ new jawbone, held in place with a mixture of bone (harvested from his hip), allograft (donor tissue), and a bone growth hormone. The surgery would also require removing the inferior alveolar nerve, which runs right under the teeth and provides sensation to the lower lip and chin, and replacing it with a donor nerve. “One of the things that I love about Dr. Santee is that he made sure to explain everything directly to Julius,” Angie says. “He would let Julius ask questions and really took the time to make sure my son understood what was happening.”
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“Helping patients feel comfortable and prepared for surgery is important, no matter how old a patient is,” says Dr. Santee. “Julius was very attentive. He was mentally prepared for surgery.” The morning of his surgery, Julius wasn’t scared at all. “I knew I was in good hands,” he says. Dr. Santee and his colleague, CHKD plastic surgeon Dr. Yifan Guo, performed the surgery, which took more than seven hours. Julius spent a week in the hospital recovering and adjusting to a temporary feeding tube. Initially, his face was very swollen. But neither of these discomforts kept him from enjoying a visit with CHKD’s facility dog, SaraLee. Julius loved it when the golden retriever climbed up onto his bed to cuddle with him. “It’s a relief to know that the tumor is gone,” Angie says. “I’m grateful that we found it. It could have been much worse.” Eventually, Julius will return to CHKD for another surgery to remove the titanium plate so that it doesn’t interfere with the growth of his jaw. The final
step of his reconstruction will be when Dr. Santee installs dental implants to replace the teeth that had to be removed.
“Helping patients feel comfortable and prepared for surgery is important, no matter how old a patient is.” Dr. Edward Weston Santee, oral and maxillofacial surgeon at CHKD “He has done very well postoperatively,” Dr. Santee says. “The bone graft has healed beautifully. It makes me feel good to know that he can go about his daily activities and feel confident about the way he looks.” Today, Julius happily lifts his chin and points to a faint incision scar. “Most people don’t even know that I had surgery,” he says with a smile. “They can’t tell.”
CHKD offers the region’s only plastic and oral maxillofacial surgery program designed exclusively for children. In 2020, our pediatric plastic surgery practice welcomed a new oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Edward Weston Santee – expanding our scope of services – as well as a new plastic surgeon, Dr. Yifan Guo, in 2021. With these additions, our program now offers exceptional continuity of care with specialized treatment plans for all pediatric craniofacial and oral maxillofacial conditions from birth to adulthood.
Dr. Edward Weston Santee
Dr. Yifan Guo
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Dr. Edward Weston Santee checks in on how Julius has healed since his surgery. Julius will eventually return to CHKD for another surgery to remove the titanium plate in his jaw.
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t a celebration to mark the end of her cancer treatment at CHKD, 4-year-old Blessyn Watford donned her best doctor scrubs and made an official announcement: “I’m retired. I’m done!” Blessyn was diagnosed in May 2019 with leukemia. Throughout her treatment at CHKD, she would ask for her favorite nurse, Rob Ericson, who is pictured here with Blessyn. Nurse Rob, as he’s known to his large CHKD fan club, always knew how to make her feel at ease during the various procedures required for her care. “We are Rob’s biggest fans,” says Blessyn’s mom, Martesha Watford. Blessyn’s treatment at CHKD lasted more than two years. Martesha says she will never forget how kind and encouraging the doctors and staff at CHKD’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center have been to her and Blessyn. Today, Blessyn is in remission thanks to their care. Congratulations, Dr. Blessyn! You’ve earned your retirement.
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Umiyah spent 10 days at CHKD being treated for a rare but serious inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19.
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A Fight for Her Life Umiyah Rice-Cummings survives COVID-related illness during Delta surge
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he symptoms that led 11-year-old Umiyah Rice-Cummings of Yorktown to CHKD with a rare, life-threatening syndrome didn’t seem too alarming at first. In mid-August of 2021, she lost her appetite and felt tired and sleepy. “I just felt weird,” says Umiyah. Her mother, Tiesha Rice, thought maybe she had COVID-19, since both Tiesha and her fiancé had tested positive for the virus in July. Tiesha took Umiyah to an urgent care center for a COVID-19 test, which came back negative. So they returned home, hoping whatever she had would pass. She developed a fever, which led to a test for strep throat. That was negative, too. A few days later, however, Umiyah woke up in the middle of the night, vomiting. She was hot one minute and cold the next. She had pain on the left side of her abdomen. She felt scared and confused. Her heart was racing, and she had trouble breathing. Tiesha’s instincts told her what to do next: Take her daughter to CHKD’s emergency department, which was about 50 miles away. Umiyah was gasping for air when she arrived on August 20. She made a plea to doctors: “Don’t let me die.” A battery of tests produced a diagnosis: multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C. The syndrome, a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19, is characterized by widespread inflammation that can affect any combination of the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain,
skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. Most children recover, but the condition can be fatal. Umiyah was part of a surge of COVID-19 and MIS-C patients who needed care from CHKD after the Delta variant of the virus arrived in our community. Since children ages 12 through 17 were the last to receive approval to be vaccinated, and the vaccine had not yet been approved for those under 12, pediatric cases soared in Hampton Roads and across the country in August and September of 2021. More children were hospitalized at CHKD with COVID-19 and MIS-C in September than any month during the pandemic, and more children were tested for COVID-19 throughout the CHKD health system as well. Staff in CHKD urgent care centers, the emergency department, and pediatric practices experienced a deluge of patients struggling with COVID-19 symptoms, exposures, and questions. Dr. Laura Sass, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist and medical director of infection prevention and control at CHKD, has tracked the cases since the start of the pandemic and provided data for a registry that’s shared with other hospitals treating children with COVID-19 and MIS-C. Dr. Sarah Parsons, a clinical pharmacy specialist in pediatric infectious diseases at CHKD, worked with Dr. Sass on treatment protocols and authored four studies on the topic. “Early in the pandemic, the number of children hospitalized was small compared to adults,” says Dr. Sass. “But by late summer of 2021, more children
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“Some people don’t believe COVID is real until they go through something like this. I’m just so thankful to everyone at CHKD for saving her life.” Tiesha Rice, Umiyah’s mom
were not only contracting COVID-19 but also becoming very ill from the virus.” CHKD doctors, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers went into a full-court-press to treat both COVID-19 and MIS-C patients. The pediatric intensive care unit team, along with pediatric specialists in infectious diseases and rheumatology, cared for children like Umiyah with the most severe symptoms. Hospitalized children ranged in age from infants to teens, with varying severity of illness, requiring many units across the hospital to provide care. “Just when we thought we were catching our breath, Delta ushered in increased demands for everyone,” CHKD President and CEO Jim Dahling said in a video message to all employees in mid-September, recognizing the tremendous efforts of CHKD’s healthcare workers to help our community through this public health crisis. “The situation is incredibly challenging for everyone, emotionally and physically,” he said. While Umiyah never experienced symptoms from COVID-19, her blood did contain antibodies to the virus – an important clue in her MIS-C diagnosis. At CHKD,
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her blood pressure plunged, and she became delirious. An ultrasound showed her heart was inflamed. “It was scary. I was right there, and I watched her fight for her life,” Tiesha says. At CHKD, treatments for COVID-19 and MIS-C include respiratory assistance and medications to reduce inflammation. In severe cases, patients undergo extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), in which blood is pumped outside of the body to a heart-lung machine that removes carbon dioxide and sends oxygenfilled blood back to tissues in the body. Umiyah received oxygen, medication to reduce inflammation, and IV fluids. In a few days, she regained strength. “When she asked for her cell phone, I knew she was better,” Tiesha says. Umiyah stayed at CHKD for 10 days as she recovered and will have follow-up appointments with CHKD specialists in cardiology and rheumatology to make sure she has no lasting damage. “Some people don’t believe COVID is real until they go through something like this,” Tiesha says. “I’m just so thankful to everyone at CHKD for saving her life.”
COVID-19 Cases Hit All-Time High at CHKD After the Delta variant’s arrival in our region, CHKD faced new challenges with the pandemic, which until then had largely spared children. From June to September of 2021, the number of children hospitalized at CHKD due to COVID-19 increased dramatically, and the demand for testing in our pediatric practices, urgent care centers, and emergency department nearly tripled.
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–In Memoriam–
Beth Duke Heart and soul of CHKD leaves legacy of inspiration and generosity
eth Duke began her career at CHKD humbly, reflecting the nurse-on-a-bicycle beginnings of the hospital itself. The 23-year-old Navy wife was hired as an assistant to the hospital’s first chief executive, William Selvey, in 1965, just a year after the 88-bed hospital had received its accreditation. She used to joke that she quickly learned to type. But there was so much more to come. When she arrived, CHKD had no emergency room, no operating rooms, no neonatal intensive care unit, no transport program. When she retired 45 years later, as senior vice president of community relations and development, she had raised $125 million for a hospital that would gain all of those services and so much more during her tenure. At CHKD, we honor Beth Duke, who died in July of 2021 at the age of 78, for her extraordinary legacy as chief fundraiser, public relations leader, and beloved advocate for children. She even helped develop the Kidstuff magazine you are reading right now. She was a woman who walked the halls of the hospital, talking with patients, families, and staff about their needs.
Then she connected with the movers and shakers of the community, especially The King’s Daughters, founding organization of CHKD, to make sure those needs were met. Her mantra was “It’s all about the children,” and indeed, hundreds of thousands of children have benefited from Beth’s focus on advancing pediatric care. Philanthropists, organizations, and companies knew when Beth asked them to support one of the hospital’s projects, it was with one thing in mind – the children deserve our best, and we can’t let them down. In an interview with The Virginian-Pilot before her retirement in 2010, Beth described her fundraising style as “relentless.” “I never take no for an answer because I know I have a good message,” she said. “I’m not asking for myself. The children can’t ask for themselves.” Beth was also a trailblazer and mentor for a generation of women entering the workforce in the 1970s and 1980s. “She was the first woman through so many doors,” says Beth’s longtime CHKD colleague and friend, Loretta Coureas, who spoke at Beth’s memorial service. “And she held that door open for so many other women to follow her. We all owe her a debt of gratitude.”
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Beth Duke, pictured here in 2017 with patient Alexa Crawley, was a champion for the children at CHKD.
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Beth Duke led countless campaigns to raise more than $125 million to fund and support programs that help CHKD provide the care that no other facility in the state provides.
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During Beth’s decades-long career, CHKD established a NICU and, through philanthropy, completed its first major expansion – with more beds, specialized labs, diagnostic clinics and outpatient services, a center for pediatric research, a child abuse program, and a center for cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Donald Nuss, a surgeon who arrived at CHKD in 1977, credits Beth for leading the campaign to raise the money for the hospital’s first operating rooms where he was able to develop the internationally acclaimed Nuss procedure, a minimally invasive approach that is now used across the globe to correct a chest deformity called pectus excavatum, or sunken chest. Beth became the director of community relations in the early 1980s, which put her in charge of fundraising as well as public relations, volunteer services, and the gift shop. By 1989, she graduated to senior vice president of community relations and development as the hospital was expanding with the opening of health centers, pediatric offices, and outpatient surgery centers in other cities. Beth was known for listening and communicating.
She remembered the smallest details of a person’s history and family. “Back in those days, no one gave me a job description,” she told a reporter as she prepared to retire. “It was just instinctual. I felt that if you go above and beyond what you’re supposed to do, the rest will follow.”
“I never take no for an answer because I know I have a good message. I’m not asking for myself. The children can’t ask for themselves.” Beth Duke The hospital, its patients and families, and the entire community will reap the benefits of Beth’s commitment to the welfare of our community’s children for decades to come. She has inspired the generosity of countless others who will continue her mission to bring hope and healing to every child who needs care.
The Beth Duke Legacy Society You, too, can make a lasting impact at CHKD.
Friends who establish a future gift to CHKD are members of the Beth Duke Legacy Society. This very special group of donors helps perpetuate the mission of CHKD and inspires others to do the same, just as Beth Duke did throughout her 45-year career with the hospital. You can become a member of the Beth Duke Legacy Society through designating a gift in your will, with a charitable gift annuity, or by naming CHKD as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, insurance policy, or estate plan. Planned gifts to CHKD make a world of difference. They help to ensure that our region’s children receive the pediatric care they need for years to come, and they create a lasting legacy for our donors. To learn more about making a planned gift, contact our philanthropy office at (757) 668-7070 or Legacy@CHKD.org.
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Community Benefit Report
Investing in our children, our families, and the future of our community. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters was founded 60 years ago on the premise that every child deserves equal access to the best possible medical care. One measure of CHKD’s dedication to our children is our community benefit, a total of the expenses we incur for the following: caring for every child who needs us regardless of their ability to pay, making sure that the specific services children need most are close to home, collaborating with others to create a healthier community, and advancing general and professional understanding of children’s health. In fiscal year 2020, CHKD’s community benefit totaled $152 million.
Warren, age 2, of Virginia Beach, visits with Dr. Eric Lowe while receiving treatment in CHKD’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
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Community Health Improvement
CHKD was established by The King’s Daughters, a women’s service organization founded 125 years ago to improve the health and well-being of the community’s indigent children. We have always embraced the charitable mission of our founders and the profound responsibility it entails towards our children. In fiscal year 2020, 56% of our inpatient days were covered by Medicaid, the highest percentage by far of any acute care hospital in Virginia. Because Medicaid does not cover CHKD’s true cost of providing care, the hospital is left with a large annual shortfall between our costs of caring for Medicaid patients and the reimbursements we receive from Medicaid. In fiscal year 2020, that shortfall totaled more than $40 million. The hospital also provided nearly $3 million in charity care.
CHKD makes our region a healthier place for children to live, learn, grow, and play. We assess the pediatric healthcare needs of our region and build services to meet them so families can find care close to home. We collaborate with parents, schools, public health agencies, and civic organizations to promote physical and psychological wellness, strengthen parenting skills, and address specific concerns such as premature birth, sports safety, and coordination of care for children with complex medical conditions. CHKD’s commitment to the community has brought dozens of pediatric specialty programs to our region. Most recently, in response to unprecedented need, CHKD initiated the development of a transformational pediatric mental health initiative, including a world-class inpatient facility and treatment center, scheduled to open in 2022.
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Providing the care our children need often means subsidizing vital clinical programs regardless of their financial viability. One such subsidized program is our Child Advocacy Center, which is trusted throughout the region for expert help with children who may have been abused or neglected. In another area, CHKD’s transport program brings more than 1,500 critically ill children safely to CHKD from other hospitals each year. Part of our commitment to serving the underserved is our General Academic Pediatrics practice, which cares for a large Medicaid population as well as many families with limited English proficiency who need extra support, including help with medical interpretation and often other needs like transportation, that affect their ability to access care for their children. Our childhood cancer program is another example of a subsidized service that surrounds patients and families with education and support, regardless of the cost, when families are facing the unimaginable worries of their child battling cancer.
As the regional referral center for pediatrics, CHKD provides many professional educational opportunities. We are the clinical home of the Eastern Virginia Medical School pediatric residency program, which trains physicians to specialize in pediatrics. CHKD also supports fellowships in pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse pediatrics, and clinical psychology. Other postgraduate training opportunities include pharmacy and pediatric pharmacy, perioperative nursing, and pediatric sports medicine physical therapy. CHKD provided the clinical setting for 241 research studies in fiscal year 2020. Topics of study included cancer, neonatology, neurology, asthma and allergy, infectious diseases, cardiology, gastroenterology, and mental health, among many others. Source: CHKD’s IRS Form 990, Schedule H, FY 2020 WINTER 2022
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CHKD SURGICAL GROUP Cardiac Surgery Emily Downs, MD, a pediatric cardiac surgeon, received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Downs completed her residency for adult cardiothoracic surgery at University of Virginia Medical Center and a fellowship in congenital cardiac surgery at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Stephanie Pearce, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, earned her medical degree from University of South Alabama where she also did her orthopedic surgery residency. She completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and a fellowship in sports medicine orthopedic surgery at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.
CHILDREN’S SPECIALTY GROUP Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Whitney Wellenstein, MD, a fellowship-trained pediatric and adolescent gynecologist, received her medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Dr. Wellenstein’s goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for her patients and their families.
Hematology/Oncology Kevin Todd, MD, a board-certified pediatrician, is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist who completed medical school and residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School and CHKD. A Virginia Beach native, he completed a fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center where he focused his clinical and research efforts on bleeding and clotting disorders.
Mental Health Camille Carson, PhD, is a child and adolescent psychologist who earned her doctorate from Virginia State University. Her clinical interests include chronic pain, obsessive compulsive disorder, and medically complex individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. She has worked with foster care youth providing therapy and psychological testing. Jennifer Moran, PsyD, received her doctorate from James Madison University. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in providing therapy and assessment services to children, adolescents, and families. Her clinical interests include trauma and attachment disorders, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, identity development, and school-related concerns. Lynn Page, PhD, a board-certified clinical health psychologist, earned her doctorate from the University of South Carolina and completed a fellowship in pediatric psychology at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. A licensed psychologist, she specializes in treating children who have both psychological and medical needs.
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Mental Health (continued) Samuel Scott, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance. Dr. Scott’s clinical interests include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis. Leslie Torbert, MD, MPH, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, received her medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Medical College of Wisconsin and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Torbert combines her passion for mental health advocacy with a love for teaching and daily interaction with patients.
Neurology Wendy Edlund, MD, a child neurologist and pediatric sleep specialist, earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and completed residency and fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Edlund has expertise in helping children overcome sleep difficulties, identifying and treating underlying sleep disorders, and caring for children with neurological disorders.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dana Dasher, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist who received her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed residencies at Virginia Commonwealth University and EVMS. She completed a fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Dasher’s clinical interests include spasticity management, hypermobility, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders.
CHKD MEDICAL GROUP Coastal Pediatrics Christina Neeley, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who completed medical school at Medical University of South Carolina, and a residency at Carolinas Medical Center. A pediatrician for more than 20 years, Dr. Neeley says the most rewarding aspect of her work is getting to know her patient families and developing a team approach to their care.
Suffolk Pediatrics Sara Smith, MD, a board-certified pediatrician, earned her medical degree at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo in New York, and completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Her clinical interests include breastfeeding medicine and newborn care and development.
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Calendar
Your Child CHKD’s parenting experts offer webinars and workshops on a wide range of topics to help you understand and connect with your child. Visit CHKD.org/Classes to register for programs or view popular webinars on demand. To check out other online parent resources at your convenience, visit CHKD.org/ParentingResources.
Upcoming events and community parenting education for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
Fundraising Events Visit CHKD.org/Giving or call (757) 668-7070. Round Up Campaigns Year-Round Make a donation or ask to round up at checkout when visiting area Dairy Queen, Panda Express, and Speedway locations to help support children at CHKD. Dairy Queen Dip It for Kids! Monday, March 21, 2022 Support CHKD by visiting your local Dairy Queen on DQ’s National Free Cone Day. When customers dip their free cone for $1, each dollar raised goes directly to CHKD.
The King’s Daughters Events Visit KingsDaughters.org for information.
Your Baby Newborn care and development information presented by CHKD’s pediatric providers. Visit CHKD.org/Classes for dates, times, and to register. Please note: Some in-person programs may be on hold due to social distancing guidelines. Contact the provider directly for the latest information. For information on selecting a doctor, visit CHKD.org/SelectingADoctor. Welcome, Baby! Learn about basic newborn care including topics such as immunizations, breastfeeding, bathing, sleep safety, and more. There will also be an opportunity to meet the providers, tour the office, and ask questions. Suffolk Pediatrics
Moonlight Dinner Gala Saturday, April 2, 2022 Join The King’s Daughters at Hilton Norfolk The Main for an evening of cocktails, networking, dinner, music by BJ Griffin, and a unique live and silent auction. Proceeds go to CHKD’s Lighting the Way campaign for mental health. RunWalk for the Kids Saturday, May 14, 2022 Join us for the 16th annual RunWalk to benefit CHKD’s mental health program. Participate in the 8K run, 2-mile walk, 1-mile FunRun, or virtual options. Enjoy family activities, music, vendor booths, and finisher medals for everyone. Register online at RunWalkForTheKids.org. Blooms of Hope Thursday, May 19, 2022 Save the date for this exclusive Tom Barnes fine art event at IP CONFIGURE featuring a silent auction, refreshments, music, and more.
Meet and Greet/Open House New and expectant parents – or families new to the area – are invited to tour the office and ask questions. Chesapeake Pediatrics Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg Breastfeeding Classes Get all your breastfeeding questions answered. Learn how to get off to a good start during the first month after your baby is born. Coastal Pediatrics
Positive Discipline (ages 5–12) Get to the core of misbehavior and help your child succeed. Positive discipline offers techniques that work to establish strong relationships and responsible, thoughtful children. Friday, January 7, 2022, Noon–1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Children and Stress Understand what stress is and how it affects children. Consider strategies for helping your child cope with common stressful situations and experiences. Learn effective ways to lessen tension, increase cooperation, and support development. Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, Noon–1 p.m. Trauma and Resilience Traumatic and life-altering events affect many aspects of a child’s development. Learn about symptoms of trauma in children, how to respond appropriately to help a child successfully overcome challenges, and how to help them develop resilience. Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Understanding Anger in Children (ages 6–12) Understand the causes of anger, how to anticipate and defuse angry outbursts, and how to help children manage their emotions. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Helping Young Children Manage Emotion (ages 2–6) Learn how an adult’s response to a child’s emotional upset can influence their ability to develop secure attachments, manage emotions, and develop the brain architecture for positive coping. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Discrimination is against the law. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identification or expression, religion (creed) or sex. CHKD provides aids and services, such as qualified interpreters and information in alternative formats, to help people with disabilities and/or limited proficiency in English. These aids are provided free of charge and in a timely manner. If you need these services, please contact cultural/language services at (757) 668-8246.If you believe that CHKD has failed to provide these services or has discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: Tina Allen, Corporate Compliance Officer, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507, Phone: (757) 668-7776, Fax: (757) 668-5663, Email: Tina. Allen@chkd.org. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, Tina Allen is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201, Phone: 1-800-368-1019 | 800 537-7697 (TDD). Complaint forms are available at www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html. 1 (757) 668-6930 PAUNAWA: Kung nagsasalita ka ng Tagalog, maaari kang gumamit ng mga serbisyo ng tulong sa wika nang walang bayad. Tumawag sa 1 (757) 668-6930 1 (757) 668-6930 1 (757) 668-6930 1 (757) 668-6930
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FEATURED WORKSHOP
WEBINARS FOR PARENTS and PROFESSIONALS
Register at CHKD.org/Classes.
Mental Health Education
CHKD and The Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation are joining forces to help our community recognize and talk about mental health struggles.
Just for Mom and Dad Mindful MOM: Get Calm and Connected Tuesdays, January 18, February 1 and 15, March 1, 2022, 12:30–1:30 p.m. This Mindful Mom Group meets monthly online and provides an opportunity to learn and practice mindfulness skills that reduce stress and strengthen mother-child relationships. Facilitated by Michele Tryon, CCLS, CHKD Parent Educator.
Developmental Challenges – How Do You Know? What Can You Do? Thursday, February 24, 2022, 6–7 p.m. Are you concerned about your child’s or student’s development? This workshop, featuring developmental pediatrics expert Dr. Janice Keener, PsyD, will help you learn to recognize signs of developmental delays and atypical development, and how to help children reach their fullest potential.
Dads in Action
We All Have Mental Health – A Program for Teens & Parents Thursday, January 20, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Both parents and teens are encouraged to attend this onehour virtual program that focuses on coping mechanisms, stigma, anxiety, and depression, and how to get help for yourself or a friend who may be suffering in silence. QPR – Suicide Prevention Training Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 6:30–8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, 6:30–8 p.m. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) virtual training, offered free to anyone age 16 and older, empowers parents, youth workers, teachers, coaches, and other professionals to help prevent suicide in our community. Learn to recognize the warning signs, how to intervene, and where to refer someone who is in crisis.
Five Minute Fatherhood Talks – On Demand Being a Dad is an important job, and these five-minute talks by CHKD fatherhood consultant Z. Andrew Jatau will help you build your confidence and connect with your kids. Choices include favorites like: • Effective Partner Communication • Raising Sons • Discipline and Fatherhood Listen to them on demand at CHKD.org/DadsInAction.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Grieving and Growing: Processing the Pandemic Thursday, January 27, 2022, 6:30–7:45 p.m. Pandemic-related losses have impacted many children and families. Marriage and family therapy expert Jeané Liburd, MA, CCLS, will help you understand the impact of loss, the feelings of grief, and the support that children need while processing their experiences, recognizing their strengths, and developing positive coping skills.
SAVE THE DATE
CHKD School Healthcare Virtual Conference 2022 Saturday, February 5, 2022, 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m. This conference, for all school health personnel, clinicians, and community agency professionals serving youth, covers the following topics: • Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact on Children’s/Youth Mental Health • Culturally Responsive Practices in the Clinic and Classroom • Helping Students Self-Regulate as Behaviors Escalate • Promoting Student Self-Advocacy: 504 Plans and Updates • Self-Care and Safety Through a Pandemic and Beyond Register at CHKD.org/Conferences. 6.25 Continuing Education Credit offered. Fee: $20
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Making a Difference Individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the community hold campaigns to support the children at CHKD. Here’s a look at some of our all-star supporters.
Charles Barker Champions for Kids presented a $250,000 donation in support of CHKD’s Lighting the Way campaign for mental health at the building site of CHKD’s mental health hospital. Pictured from left to right are CHKD President and CEO Jim Dahling; Susan, Lexie, and Charles Barker; Children’s Health System Board Chair Akhil Jain; and CHKD’s Lighting the Way Campaign Chair John R. Lawson, II.
Little Bricks Charity, a nonprofit organization founded by Chesapeake resident Russell Cassevah (left), recently donated 208 sets of Legos for the kids at CHKD. Cassevah’s drop-off at the main hospital with his daughter, Faith, and wife, Shannon, kicked off his nationwide tour to deliver Legos to children’s hospitals throughout the country.
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Former CHKD patient Tyler Neville (center) celebrates with Damonte Lett, John Parrot, Lamont Jones, and Troy Lett, winners of the Tyler Neville Foundation’s Athletes Against Lymphoma 3-on-3 basketball tournament to benefit CHKD’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Tyler, who was treated at CHKD for stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in 2017, recently launched the Tyler Neville Foundation to provide resources and support to children battling cancer. The basketball tournament was the foundation’s first event.
Local Walmart associates celebrate their fundraising efforts during the Walmart and Sam’s Club’s fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Through customer donations, community events, and grants, Walmart #3214 in Suffolk (at right) raised $26,866 and Walmart #1759 in Gloucester (above) raised $38,540 for CHKD.
Join Team CHKD!
Development Boards
Dedicate your next event, birthday, holiday, or special occasion to local kids at CHKD. Your support helps improve the lives of children in our community.
(As of October 2021)
Development Advisory Board Deb Vollmer, Chair Todd Copeland
Hon. Eileen Olds
Edward Deets
Dana Ramirez, MD
Pace Edwards
Stephen E. Sigmon
Stephen A. Leon
Andrea Vail
Brad Martin
Rolf A. Williams
Sean Meehan
Bennett Zier
Richard Meredith Jr.
Future Generations Board Cameron Reeves Poynter, Chair Ashley Bussey
Stephen Klimkiewicz
Dennis Cestra Jr.
Kelsey Mohring
Cynthia Chaing
David Poteran
Billy Chard
Amy Przymuzala
Carolyn Cooper Crutchfield
Shikma Rubin
Katie Denton
Will Russell
Shawn Embrose
Leah Swatts
Matt Fanghella
Virginia Thornton
Nate Fine
Jill K. Wainger
Jason Friedman
Lee Westnedge
Brooke Garrett
J. Britton Williston
Katherine Hines
Katherine Wynne
Ryan King
Friends of the Child Advocacy Center Warren Aleck
Jim Schneider
Sarah Bishop
Ken B. Shewbridge
L. Ashley Brooks
Gay W. Shulman
Jean Compton
Lisa Smith
Scott Duncan
Lawrence Steingold
Sandra Harrison
Lydia C. Taylor
Lynn Hornsby
Sandra Warden
Maureen E. Olivieri
Dorothy Winn
Solon E. Paul
Judi Worley
Jenn Pfitzner
Nancy Yokois, MD
Betsy F. Phillips
Get creative. With Team CHKD’s online fundraising program, the opportunities are endless. Donate for your birthday, create a fundraising page in honor of a loved one, or fundraise on a larger scale by organizing a charity race or sports tournament for CHKD. Set goals. Decide how much you want to raise. Set a deadline to achieve your goal and create a sense of urgency. Write a list of supporters. Reach out directly to friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, and acquaintances. Invite people to contribute a gift or participate in your event. If they donate, make sure to express your appreciation. Showing gratitude can encourage continued support. Make it personal. Whether you’re sharing on social media, or by email, text, or phone, explain why you’re asking for support. Form a team. Several people working toward a goal will raise money faster than fundraising alone. Recruit family and friends to share on social media. Stay organized. Make sure you follow up and send reminders to your supporters. Let them know that their donations are tax-deductible, and be sure to keep track of all donations.
Go to CHKDdonate.org
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Help CHKD Create a Brighter Future Support from the community is critical to the success of our mental health initiative. Your gift will help CHKD meet the growing need for pediatric mental health care. For more information and to donate, scan the QR code or visit CHKD.org/LightingTheWay.
