CHKD is latest Va. system to halt gender-affirming treatment for minors
Days after UVA Health and VCU Health suspended all gender-affirming medical treatments for people under age 19, Norfolk-based Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters has followed suit, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. In a statement, CHKD noted that it has never offered surgical treatments to patients. “With the utmost concern for our patients and our caring […]
Health Care 2023: AMY J. SAMPSON
Sampson ascended to president and CEO of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in June, following the retirement of Jim Dahling, who headed the Hampton Roads health system for 20 years. She previously served as CHKD‘s senior vice president and chief engagement and innovation officer. A member of CHKD’s leadership team since 1990, Sampson has […]
CHKD president and CEO James Dahling to retire
After nearly 30 years, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters President and CEO James Dahling announced his retirement from the Hampton Roads-based health system Friday. “The board extends immense gratitude to Jim for his visionary leadership,” Akhil Jain, chair of CHKD‘s board of directors, said in a statement. “His tenure marked an era of critical […]