Children's Health

From newborn to adulthood, your children count on you to keep them healthy, strong and thriving. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital experts help you stay in-the-know while your kids are on-the-grow.

Make the most of your child’s well visit

Prep questions ahead of time for the pediatrician. Not sure what to ask? Here are a few ideas.

Hip issue common in teens

Femoral acetabular impingement can cause hip pain in growing, athletic teenagers.

Patient Story

A bell rings, and she’s cancer free

Young girl celebrates the end of a long journey with cancer.

‘Ask before you approach’

An expert's top tips to help you and your little ones stay safe when you encounter an unfamiliar dog.

The Loneliness Episode | HouseCall Podcast

Research suggests loneliness can be as damaging to health and life-shortening as smoking and excessive drinking.

Patient Story

Chasing the sunrise

Family overcomes obstacles of living with a rare condition called Au-Kline syndrome.

Skip the bun?

There's no need to make carbs your enemy. Small changes can help keep your diet in check.

Amway River Bank Run attracts thousands to downtown Grand Rapids

Corewell Health is the official race health partner and medical provider.

Faces light up on dog day

Research shows dogs can play an important role in our mental wellbeing, and furry friends visit Corewell Health's Helen DeVos Children's Hospital often.

Tweens shouldn’t tweet

Kids under age 13 should stay off social media per the Surgeon General's recommendation.

Patient Story

Tiny superhero triumphs over heart defect

When baby James was born with a rare congenital heart defect called pulmonary atresia, doctors knew what to do to help him thrive.

Off to a good start with breastfeeding

From skin-to-skin to rooming in, there’s plenty new moms can do in the hospital to bond with baby.