Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU MRI
Child life support The hospital offers child life prep or distraction for MRI, but no named awake program.
Last verified: 2026-10-23
| Detail | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU | source |
| City | Richmond | source |
| State | VA | source |
| Program | Pediatric MRI with child life | source |
| Age range | unknown | not confirmed |
| Mock scanner | y (mini MRI scanner that makes real sounds) | source |
| Video goggles/movies | y (can bring own movies) | source |
| Child life | y | source |
| Notes | Hot air balloon-themed suite with movie goggles to further minimize sedation; superhero capes; certified child life specialist helps explain and find coping and distraction. | source |
| Scanner types | dedicated pediatric 3T | source |
| Phone | unknown | not confirmed |
| Main source | https://www.chrichmond.org/services/radiology/what-to-expect-during-an-mri-scan/ | |
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