Resource Library

Additional Online Resources

Visit the sites listed below for a wide variety of child health resources. The listing is divided into websites for national organizations & resources and sites for local, Virginia organizations & resources.

National Resources:

United States National Library of Medicine
Search health topics, look for abstracts and articles from medical journals, and find information on drugs and clinical trials.
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Merck Home Edition
The consumer version of a resource that health professionals have used for more than 100 years.
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National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI)
NACHRI provides a voice for health systems devoted to the well-being of America's 70 million children and their families. The association works to ensure children's access to health care and the continuing ability of children's hospitals to provide services needed by children.
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Victory Junction Gang
Victory Junction, located in Randleman, NC was established in 2004 by Pattie and Kyle Petty in honor of their late son, Adam, to provide empowering camping experiences for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.
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Virginia Resources:

Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA)
VHHA has 46 member health systems and hospitals, representing 106 community, psychiatric, rehabilitation and specialty hospitals throughout Virginia. Find information on this site about heatlhcare advocacy efforts, careers, and more.
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Children's Miracle Network Richmond
Since Children's Miracle Network's founding in 1983, children's hospitals have come a long way. Children's hospitals have found new cures, unlocked the mysteries of certain illnesses and developed a host of life-saving treatments. 100 percent of every dollar raised by Children's Miracle Network Richmond to help over 150,000 children served by Children's Hospital and VCU Children's Medical Center per year.
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Virginia Department of Health – Division of Dental Health
The mission of the Division of Dental Health is to improve the oral health of all of Virginia's citizens. Children's Hospital works in partnership with the Division of Dental Health to bring the Dental Outreach Program to first graders at area elementary schools.
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Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
An extensive listing of online resources for clients, providers, administrators, and businesses.
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Care Connection for Children
Care Connection for Children, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health, is a statewide network of regional programs that provides health care services, community support and resources to children with special health care needs.
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Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia
The Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia provides early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers from birth through age two who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development.
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Virginia Victory Games
The Virginia Victory Games, formerly known as The Rainbow Olympic Games, was first organized in 1981 in Richmond, Virginia by a group of physical and recreational therapists. The idea was to give young people with disabilities the challenge of athletic competition similar to their non-disabled peers.
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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.