Children's Hospital

What Children's Hospital does

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) is a non-profit academic pediatric hospital operating within the VCU Health system and affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. CHoR delivers comprehensive pediatric healthcare spanning primary, acute, specialty, and quaternary care to patients from newborns through adolescents. The organization operates ten-plus facilities across Virginia, including the Children's Tower (inpatient acute care), Children's Pavilion (outpatient specialties and research), the Level 1 pediatric trauma Children's Emergency Room, the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, the Brook Road Campus, the Fredericksburg Multispecialty Center, and multiple therapy centers in Bon Air, Glen Allen, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Stafford. Telehealth visits and a MyChart patient portal extend the service footprint digitally.

CHoR's clinical portfolio spans more than 20 service lines, with nationally ranked programs in eight specialties per U.S. News & World Report: Cancer (#39, the only ranked pediatric cancer program in Virginia), Nephrology (#28), Neurology & Neurosurgery (#40, the only ranked pediatric neurology program in Virginia), Pulmonology (#36), Neonatal Medicine (#43), Endocrinology & Diabetes (#45), Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (#50), and Urology. Specialized programs include the Children's Hospital Foundation Heart Center, the Neuromuscular Program with MDA, PPMD, and Cure SMA Care Center certifications, and the Pediatric Research Unit supporting clinical trials and gene therapy. CHoR's research arm led the world's largest clinical trial for Chiari malformation and syringomyelia treatment, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The hospital generates revenue through professional healthcare services—billed to insurance providers, Medicare, Medicaid, and direct patient payments—with financial assistance programs available. CHoR also benefits from philanthropy via the Children's Hospital Foundation and research grants (e.g., $1.3M Eagles Autism Foundation award). In February 2026, CHoR co-founded the Virginia Congenital Cardiac Consortium (VC3) with UVA Health Children's and CHKD, the first three-way pediatric congenital heart consortium in the United States. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff and served more than 80,000 families last year from 47 states and outside the U.S.

Name

Children's Hospital

Legal name

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

Website

https://chrichmond.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) is a non-profit academic pediatric hospital within the VCU Health system providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty pediatric care across Virginia, serving over 80,000 families annually and nationally ranked in eight specialties.

Ownership category

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Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Services

NAICS

Hospitals (622), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI), Pediatric Specialty Care Centers (e.g., cardiology, oncology, neurology) (HLAFAJAH), Pediatric Urgent Care & After-Hours Clinics (HLAFAJAI), Family & Pediatric Direct-to-Consumer Virtual Care (HLALAAAI)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Children's specialty care
• Pediatric clinical research
• Pediatric telehealth services
• Neonatal intensive care

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Children's Hospital generates revenue through providing medical services to pediatric patients. Services include inpatient care, outpatient visits, surgeries, emergency care, and specialized treatments. Revenue is collected from insurance providers, government programs (Medicare, Medicaid), and direct patient payments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU provides comprehensive pediatric hospital services spanning acute inpatient care, outpatient specialty clinics, 24/7 emergency/trauma services, neonatal intensive care, and complex care coordination across multiple facilities in Virginia. The hospital also operates a Pediatric Research Unit supporting clinical trials and gene therapy studies, offers telehealth/virtual visits, and partners with UVA Health Children's and CHKD through the VC3 congenital cardiac consortium to deliver advanced pediatric specialty care.

Product overview

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) is a comprehensive pediatric health system providing acute care, specialty services, and clinical research across Virginia. The hospital operates multiple facilities including the Children's Tower, Children's Pavilion, and Children's Emergency Room. CHoR offers integrated service lines spanning heart care (Children's Hospital Foundation Heart Center), cancer (Hematology/Oncology), neurosciences, orthopedics, surgery, mental health, emergency services, and virtual visits. Specialty programs include the Complex Care Clinic, Neonatal Medicine, Developmental Pediatrics, Neuromuscular Program, and the Pediatric Research Unit. The hospital provides both in-person and telehealth services through its patient portal (VCU Health MyChart) and provider portal (EpicCare Link).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Hospital Foundation Heart Center Pediatric cardiac care service line including congenital heart surgery, ranked #39 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Provided to children with congenital or acquired heart disease across Virginia, with shared surgical expertise via the VC3 consortium with UVA Health Children's and CHKD.
• Hematology and Oncology Pediatric cancer treatment services ranked #39 nationally; the only ranked cancer program in Virginia. Comprehensive oncology care for children and adolescents, with access to clinical trials through the Pediatric Research Unit.
• Neurosciences Pediatric neurology and neurosurgery services ranked #40 nationally; only ranked neuro program in Virginia. Includes neurosurgery, neuromuscular program, and concussion care for children.
• Surgery Services Level 1 children's surgery center providing 24/7 surgical care from routine to lifesaving procedures for pediatric patients across Virginia.
• Emergency Services Level 1 pediatric trauma center emergency care available 24/7 for all pediatric emergencies, delivered through the dedicated Children's Emergency Room at 1001 East Marshall Street, Richmond.
• Neonatal Medicine NICU care ranked #43 nationally for premature and critically ill newborns; participation in the Vermont Oxford Network for neonatal quality improvement.
• Mental Health Services Psychiatric and mental health care for children and adolescents, including the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and the Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center.
• Virtual Visits (Telehealth) Telehealth appointments allowing remote consultations with CHoR pediatric specialists, accessed through the VCU Health MyChart patient portal.
• Complex Care Clinic Dedicated team coordinating care for children with complex medical needs across multiple specialties.
• Pediatric Research Unit Dedicated research facility in the Children's Pavilion supporting clinical trials, gene therapy studies, and pediatric research with specialized exam rooms, IV pumps, emergency supplies, and child-friendly environment.
• Neuromuscular Program Comprehensive care for muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and other neuromuscular diseases with access to clinical trials. Recognized as an MDA Care Center, Duchenne Care Center (Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy), and Cure SMA Care Center.
• Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatric orthopedic surgical services including spinal surgery and sports medicine.
• Acute Care Inpatient hospital care for acute and chronic illnesses or injuries in the Children's Tower at 1000 East Broad Street, Richmond.
• Gastroenterology and Nutrition Pediatric GI care ranked #50 nationally, treating digestive disorders in children.
• Nephrology Pediatric kidney care ranked #28 nationally, treating renal conditions in children.
• Pulmonology and Lung Surgery Pediatric respiratory care ranked #36 nationally, including asthma and cystic fibrosis programs.
• Urology Pediatric genitourinary care for children.
• Endocrinology and Diabetes Pediatric hormone and diabetes care ranked #45 nationally.
• Developmental Pediatrics Multidisciplinary services for children with developmental delays, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and learning disabilities.
• You Can Control Asthma Now (UCAN) Asthma education and management program helping children control asthma and stay active.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served more than 80,000 families annually from 47 states
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UVA Health Children'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2026Virginia Congenital Cardiac Consortium (VC3) partnership enabling shared surgeons, standardized treatment protocols, and resources to ensure children with congenital or acquired heart disease can receive specialized care within Virginia. First 3-way pediatric congenital heart consortium in the United States.
• Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2026Virginia Congenital Cardiac Consortium (VC3) partnership with CHKD and CHoR to provide comprehensive pediatric congenital cardiac care across Virginia through shared expertise and collaborative care protocols.
• Children's Hospital AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with children's hospitals across the country to share knowledge and best practices for pediatric care quality and safety.
• Solutions for Patient SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational collaboration focused on pediatric patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Improve Care NowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork dedicated to improving care for children with chronic diseases through evidence-based practices.
• ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality improvement collaboration for pediatric surgery outcomes measurement and improvement.
• Vermont Oxford NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for neonatal care quality improvement and research.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDA Care Center recognition for expert clinical care and medical research in neuromuscular diseases.
• Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuchenne Care Center certification recognizing outstanding neuromuscular programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
• Cure SMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCure SMA Care Center Network expanding access to approved SMA treatments including Spinraza and Zolgensma.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): One of the largest and oldest pediatric hospitals in the U.S., offering comprehensive specialty services, research, and teaching across all pediatric sub-specialties. Highly comparable to CHoR as a multi-specialty academic children's hospital, but at significantly greater national scale.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: One of the largest pediatric systems in the Southeast, operating three hospitals and extensive specialty programs. Comparable as a multi-hospital academic pediatric network; former employer of CHoR's incoming Chief of Congenital Heart Surgery.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Nationally ranked academic pediatric hospital and major pediatric research institution. Comparable as a specialty-rich, research-intensive children's hospital with peer U.S. News rankings across multiple specialties.
• Nemours Children's Health: Multi-state pediatric health system operating children's hospitals in Delaware and Florida with extensive outpatient and specialty programs. Comparable as a regional pediatric network with academic affiliations and research focus.
• Boston Children's Hospital: Consistently #1 ranked U.S. pediatric hospital with the broadest research and specialty depth globally. Comparable as the upper benchmark for academic pediatric systems in terms of rankings, clinical trials, and specialty programs.

Direct peers

• Children's National Hospital: Washington, D.C.-based academic pediatric hospital and research center that directly competes with CHoR for Mid-Atlantic referrals and talent. Offers similarly comprehensive specialty and research programs in close geographic proximity.
• UVA Health Children's: Virginia-based academic children's hospital and a VC3 consortium partner. Comparable as a Virginia pediatric academic system with overlapping specialties, though with a different referral base centered on Charlottesville.
• Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD): Norfolk, Virginia-based non-profit pediatric hospital system, also a VC3 consortium partner. Comparable as a community-rooted pediatric system operating multiple service lines across a Virginia catchment area.

Regional players

• Duke Children's Hospital: Durham, NC-based academic pediatric hospital within Duke University Health System. Comparable as a Southeast/Mid-Atlantic academic children's hospital with strong research and specialty programs.
• Johns Hopkins Children's Center: Baltimore-based academic pediatric hospital within Johns Hopkins Medicine, providing complex specialty care and research. Comparable as a Mid-Atlantic academic children's hospital competing for similar referral patterns from the Mid-Atlantic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries7 records

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