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CHKD celebrates 50 years of mobile intensive care units, unveils new transport vehicle


Published on 2025-05-20 21:21:28 - WAVY
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  • NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)
  • Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters on Tuesday celebrated their Mobile Intensive Care Unit being in service for 50 years. "Each year, our mobile intensive care unit handles about 1,500 calls," said a CHKD representative. "Over the 50 years, that something like 50,000 patients." To mark the 50th anniversary, CHKD unveiled [
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The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) is commemorating 50 years of its mobile dental program, which has been providing essential dental care to children across Virginia. Since its inception in 1973, the program has grown from serving a few schools to now operating four mobile units that visit over 100 schools annually, offering services like cleanings, fillings, and extractions. This initiative has been crucial in addressing the dental needs of underserved communities, ensuring that children receive the care necessary for their overall health and well-being. The celebration of this milestone highlights the program's significant impact and its continued commitment to improving children's oral health.

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