CHKD's Inpatient Rehab Unit
Equipped to Care for Children with Complex Medical Needs
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CHKD’s Acute Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit is the only facility of its kind in Virginia. Designed with children in mind, our unit provides comprehensive care for young patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery — including those with complex medical needs.
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Here’s what makes us stand out:
Comprehensive Conditions Treated: From cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries to traumatic brain injury and neuromuscular disease, our team helps children regain function and confidence.
Expert Multidisciplinary Team: Under the leadership of Dr. Rhianna Leazer, a hospitalist who serves as the medical director for the inpatient rehab unit, patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary team of pediatric-trained specialists. Patients also benefit from the expertise of Dr. Dana Dasher, a physiatrist who provides inpatient consultations and rounds on the unit twice a week. Care is supported by highly specialized pediatric rehabilitation nurses who deliver around-the-clock, compassionate support.
Family-Centered Support: Most insurances are accepted, and our team can assist with insurance coordination. Families traveling from outside the area have access to the Ronald McDonald House.
Specialized Pediatric Care: Located within CHKD’s full-service children’s hospital, our 8-bed unit is equipped to treat children with complex medical needs — including ventilator support, tracheostomies, dialysis, and active cancer treatment.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Features include private rooms equipped with overhead lifts, accessible bathrooms, a therapy gym with the ZeroG Gait and Balance System, and a motivating hallway designed as a jet runway to encourage walking and mobility.
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Refer a Patient:
Call (757) 668-9999 to speak with the inpatient rehabilitation doctor on call.
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This short video showcases our therapy gym, private patient rooms equipped with ceiling lifts, and advanced rehabilitation technologies like the ZeroG Gait and Balance System. Every detail reflects CHKD’s commitment to helping children regain strength, mobility, and independence.
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Introducing CHKD's New Occupational Health Medical Director
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Dr. Timothy Lee, MD, MS, FACOEM, is board-certified in family and occupational medicine and serves as a certified Medical Review Officer. He specializes in workplace drug testing, employee wellness, and preventive care.
A graduate of VCU School of Medicine, Dr. Lee completed his family medicine residency at EVMS and a fellowship in occupational medicine at the University of Cincinnati. He takes a holistic approach, considering cultural and psychosocial factors to support patients’ health and workplace well-being.
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CHKD Flu Vaccination Requirements - Important Dates |
At CHKD, the health of our team members and the children we care for is always our top priority. To provide protection during this upcoming flu season, CHKD Health System will require all employees and members of the Professional Staff who work in CHKD facilities to be vaccinated against influenza by Wednesday, October 29.
On-site flu shot clinics will be held throughout the month of October at various locations. Click here for dates and times. If you opt to receive your flu vaccine from a pharmacy or doctor's office, you will need to submit vaccine documentation by October 29.
Members of the Professional Staff who are not employed by CHKD or Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) should email vaccine documentation to Professional.Staff@CHKD.org or send it by fax to (757) 668-9775.
Members of the Professional Staff who are employed by CSG should email vaccine documentation to Whitney.Ketchum@CHKD.org or send it by fax to (757) 668-7618.
Professional Staff members who are employed by CHKD should email vaccine documentation to OccupationalHealth@CHKD.org.
Important Dates:
Tuesday, September 16: Vaccine exemption requests are due.
Wednesday, October 1: Annual influenza CHKD vaccine campaign begins.
Wednesday, October 29: Vaccine and documentation deadline.
*We understand that some team members have religious beliefs or medical reasons for vaccine exemptions. If you do not have a permanent exemption on file with Professional Staff Services, email a completed medical exemption or religious exemption form to Professional.Staff@CHKD.org by September 16. You may also send a message to the same mailbox if you are unsure of whether your exemption is permanent or not.
If you have any questions about these requirements, please email Professional.Staff@CHKD.org or call (757) 668-7032.
Thank you for helping us protect our patients, employees, and community this flu season!
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Fee Increase for Medical Records |
Health Information Management (HIM) at CHKD has implemented a price adjustment* for all billable medical record requests. To maintain our high standards and continue providing exceptional service, we will follow the fee schedule for medical records detailed in Virginia Code §8.01-413B - See fee scale here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Director of Health Information Management at (757) 668-7765.
NOTE: Parents and patients are not charged a fee for copies of their medical records.
*This price adjustment does not currently apply when requesting medical records from our CMG clinics (subject to change).
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| Welcome Eric Engstrom, MD, Infectious Diseases |
Meet Eric Engstrom, MD, a recent addition to the Infectious Diseases practice at CHKD.
Dr. Engstrom earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Wright State University and a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.
His clinical interest is in Gram-positive bacterial infections.
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Physician Education and Information |
1st and 4th Monday of the Month | 8-9 a.m. | Brickhouse Auditorium
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Pediatric grand rounds, sponsored by the EVMS Department of Pediatrics, part of Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU, are offered biweekly to faculty, community faculty, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Come and learn from local and national clinical experts. All participants receive 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit™ for attending.
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2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month | 7 p.m. | Virtual
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Curious how to better support your young patients’ mental health? Join VMAP’s Pearls & Pitfalls, a bi-monthly, free webinar series offering 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit per session! Tune in Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to explore topics like ADHD treatment pathways, school collaboration, and empowering families. Choose the topics that matter most to you or dive into the full series.
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September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Waitzer Hall, Norfolk | Hybrid
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Attend virtually or in person (limited seating available for in-person participation).
The 2025 summit, Political Determinants of Health, will feature Dr. Daniel Dawes, JD, a nationally recognized expert in health equity, as the keynote speaker.
Dr. William A. Hazel, former Secretary of Health and Human Services of Virginia, will present on the impact of policy decisions at the local, state, and federal levels on clinical practice and community health outcomes.
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Nuss Advanced Pectus Course - Registration Open |
October 22, 23, & 24, 2025
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View Conference Agenda >
This year’s course features didactic lectures by renowned experts in chest wall reconstruction from around the country, including Dr. Donald Nuss, who invented the Nuss procedure at CHKD. Additionally, there will be an interactive hands-on workshop where surgeons can observe the latest instruments and technology to enhance patient care for those with chest wall deformities. On the second day, there will be a concurrent breakout session tailored for allied health professionals and managers, focusing on establishing and maintaining a pectus program while optimizing patient care. There will also be opportunities for individual surgeons to submit interesting cases for group review and discussion by the expert panel.
Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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Resources for Patients and Families |
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