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Critical care

Pediatric critical care medicine

Pediatric critical care medicine is a form of pediatric medicine where specialists provide care for children who either have a life-threatening condition or there is a concern they could develop a life-threatening condition. Patients who require the care of a pediatric critical care specialist receive their care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Compassionate, expert care for critically ill and injured children

Our critical care medicine team serves children from across Virginia and beyond with exceptional, high-quality care critical care anchored by education and research. Within our unit, we care for the smallest of babies to the biggest of kids who have undergone major surgery or transplants, are fighting cancers or severe illnesses, or are survivors of trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident, fall or violence. Our kids receive care in an environment equipped with 24/7 access to pediatric specialists and life-saving treatments that no other pediatric intensive care unit in Central Virginia can offer. 

The highest level of pediatric intensive care in our community

  • PICU beacon award logoWe were the first critical care in Virginia: Opened in 1978, our PICU was a pioneer in the state of Virginia, the first to offer the new specialty of pediatric critical care. Today we continue to offer the highest level of medical care for children.
  • We provide unrivaled care, and it shows with recognitions such as the Beacon Award for Excellence and Level 1 trauma center designation: Our PICU recently earned a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. We also are the only Level I pediatric trauma and burn center in central Virginia. Our team is prepared to handle any trauma, for any child, at any time. 
  • CHoR is staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatric critical care physicians: We have physicians in-house 24/7 to ensure the highest degree of care for children. They work closely with advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, chaplains and other health care professionals to provide exceptional, collaborative pediatric care.
  • Specialized intensive care for children: As part of an academic medical center (hospital that works with a school of medicine), we offer your child the most advanced technologies and treatments – applying knowledge gained from our own research and from research around the world. With a team approach and attention to detail, your child will have a dedicated team of nurses who are specially trained in the art and science of caring for critically ill and injured children.  

Why might my infant or child need to be in the PICU?  

Information for referring providers and hospitals 

 

 

Meet the team

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Duane Williams, MD
Duane Williams MD Critical care medicine Read more
Mark Marinello, MD
Mark Marinello MD Critical care medicine Read more
Jesse Bain, DO
Jesse Bain DO Critical care medicine Read more
Kathryn Pace Davis, CPNP-AC
Kathryn Pace Davis CPNP-AC Critical care medicine Read more
Jennifer-Rose Eccles, MSN, PNP-AC, CCRN
Jennifer-Rose Eccles MSN, PNP-AC, CCRN Critical care medicine Read more
Kara D. Greenfield, DO
Kara Greenfield DO Critical care medicine Read more
Sarah Hutchison, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Sarah Hutchison MS, MPAS, PA-C Critical care medicine Read more
Anne Keeler, MEd, RD, CSP
Anne Keeler MEd, RD, CSP Critical care medicine
Neonatal medicine
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Tighe Marrone, MD
Tighe Marrone MD Critical care medicine Read more
Norma Maxvold, MD
Norma Maxvold MD Critical care medicine Read more
Nikki Miller Ferguson, MD
Nikki Miller Ferguson MD Critical care medicine Read more
Josh Moore, MSN, PNP-AC, RN, CCRN
Josh Moore MSN, PNP-AC, RN, CCRN Critical care medicine Read more
Michelle Olson, MD
Michelle Olson MD Critical care medicine Read more
Alia Marie Iqbal O'Meara, MD
Alia Marie Iqbal O'Meara MD Critical care medicine Read more
Dale Purrington, CPNP-AC
Dale Purrington CPNP-AC Critical care medicine Read more
Christopher Ray, MD
Christopher Ray MD Critical care medicine Read more
Carly Robinson, CPNP-AC
Carly Robinson CPNP-AC Critical care medicine Read more
Louis Seay, MSN, NP, CPNP-AC
Louis Seay MSN, NP, CPNP-AC Critical care medicine Read more
Lindsey Shah, MSN
Lindsey Shah MSN Critical care medicine Read more
Sunana Singh, MD
Sunana Singh MD Critical care medicine Read more
Lara Srouji, MD
Lara Srouji MD Critical care medicine Read more

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(804) 828-4987