Ways You Can Help – Advocacy

Safety & Outreach

Advocacy Day – For the past five years Children's Hospital has hosted an Advocacy Day, bringing in experts to speak on topics related to children’s health and how advocacy can make an impact. During the Advocacy Day program the winner of the hospital’s Spirit of Advocacy Award is presented, recognizing a parent or family member of a Children's Hospital patient for their efforts in advocating for children’s health.

Bike Helmet Giveaway – In partnership with the Richmond Kiwanis Club, Children's Hospital has adopted three Richmond City elementary schools and distributes bike helmets to all second graders at each school.

Fire Prevention Day – Held each October for area preschool and elementary school students, Fire Prevention Day features Fire Safety Houses, a burned items booth, Squirt the Robot, Bailey the Arson Dog and more.

Health and Safety Day – Held annually in Richmond, Fredericksburg and Petersburg, Health and Safety day brings area preschool and elementary school students to Children's Hospital locations to learn about proper nutrition, bike safety, disability awareness and more. Click here to view a photo collage from Health & Safety Day 2008.

Dental Outreach Program - As part of a partnership with the Virginia Department of Health Dental Division, Children's Hospital Liaisons visit first grade classes at area elementary schools to share tips and guidelines for proper dental care. This program is based on fulfilling the first grade Standard of Learning (SOL) for oral health education, and we have visited schools in the counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, New Kent, and Charles City, and the cities of Petersburg, Richmond, and Hopewell. In the 2007-2008 school year, Children's Hospital presented to almost 1200 children at 13 schools. Our goal for the 2008-2009 school year is to see 2000 children; as of the end of January 2009, we are well on our way to achieving that goal, having already presented to nearly 1300 children at 14 schools!

Improve Your Safety Sense – Children's Hospital and Kohl's partner on several safety initiatives, all part of the Improve Your Safety Sense campaign. These programs aim to educate children in a fun and interactive way about important topics related to their health and well being. Click here to learn more about this campaign.

TidBits – TidBits is the name of our online newsletter featuring news, knowledge and healthy fun for families.

Product Recalls – Staying informed about product recalls is another way to promote and improve the health and well-being of children. To access the most current information about recalls and product safety, please visit the website for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The information on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only; it does not contain specific medical advice. If you have specific health questions or problems, consult a health care professional for personal medical advice.