Inova Children's

07/28/2026

🎄 Christmas in July is here! 🎁
Help bring comfort, joy and support to children and families at Inova Children's by donating items from our Christmas in July Amazon Wish List.

Shop the Wish List: https://amzn.to/44AfilS

Thank you for your generosity and support! 💙

07/27/2026

Summer sniffles, a sore throat or a sprained ankle? Getting the right care starts with knowing your options.

🚨 Emergency Room – For life-threatening illnesses or injuries
🏥 Urgent care – Quick treatment for flu/cold/Covid symptoms, minor injuries, and other non-critical issues
👩‍⚕️ Doctor's appointment – Best for preventive, routine, ongoing and non-urgent care

Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

07/24/2026

A joyful milestone, made even sweeter by the comfort of one of our favorite four-legged teammates.

💙🐾 Chief Comfort Officer Bartley recently attended a patient's discharge party after being a constant source of comfort throughout her long hospital stay.

Bartley accompanied the patient during her many physical therapy sessions and was by her side as she created this beautiful art piece. 🐾🎨 We wish her all the best as she heads home.

07/20/2026

🧸 Teddy Bear Clinic is back at Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital!

Bring your child's favorite stuffed animal for a pretend 'check-up,' where children ages 3–8 explore the many roles of our hospital care team through a fun, hands-on experience. 🩺🩹🧵

📅 Sun., Aug. 16, 2026
🕙 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (free to arrive anytime)
📍 Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
Playground Entrance
3300 Gallows Rd., Falls Church, VA

Walk-ins are welcome (registration preferred): inova.org/teddybear

07/17/2026

⚠️ Code Purple Air Quality Alert in effect. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reduced air quality across our region, increasing health risks for many people.

Take precautions now to limit your exposure and protect your health. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe.

07/13/2026

Meet our Inova Children's Craniofacial team members. 💙

📊 In the U.S., about 1 in 1,050 babies is born with a cleft lip with or without cleft palate, and about 1 in 1,600 babies are born with an isolated cleft palate. These conditions occur when the upper lip or roof of the mouth does not fully close during early pregnancy.

Our team of specialists works together to provide coordinated, family-centered care for children and support families at every stage of care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fixzJv

American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association - ACPA

07/04/2026

Red, white, blue and adorable! ❤️🤍💙

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're also celebrating some of our smallest stars in the NICU. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy July 4th!

March of Dimes

06/25/2026

🤸🏻 Play is important for children – supporting their health, learning, social skills and overall development.

Abbey T., a pediatric occupational therapist with Inova Children's, was featured on WUSA 9 discussing the benefits of recreational activities for children and how play helps build the foundation they need for school and beyond.

📽️ Watch: https://bit.ly/4e8AFyQ

Inova Children's therapist talks about the importance of "play" in the lives of children.