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.

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Doctors discuss how 3-D heart model helps plan patient care

'Having the printed model of the heart and having the ability to look into the chambers and look at the anatomy carefully, we can now contemplate how best to help the child.'

Kids may roll up their sleeves—again

An optional third dose of the MMR vaccine may give a necessary immunity boost to kids.

Cow, soy or almond: which ‘milk’ is best for you?

Plant-based alternatives can play a role in our diets, but they are not nutritionally superior.

Patient Story

‘Live grateful’

Evan Beukema played football in a state championship game. Now, after surviving cancer, he's celebrating being part of the big game.

Patient Story

‘We’re just thankful she got through it’

Emily VanKeuren thought a lump on her collarbone was nothing to be concerned about. Cancer tests proved otherwise.

Just how bad is this flu season? Experts weigh in

Two-thirds of confirmed cases in the U.S. have been caused by the dangerous H3N2 strain.

Positive attitude adds up to better math grades

Study suggests new ways to help students who are struggling at school.

Patient Story

‘We just have to look forward’

After a nearly three-year battle against childhood cancer, Schuyler Kleibusch reaches the Super Bowl.

Patient Story

‘He’s a superstar’

One-year-old Isaac arrives from Honduras for medical care and wins over his caregiving team.

Stay safe on the slopes

Skiing and snowboarding are associated with a high number of injuries. Here's how to mitigate those risks.

Do you get enough vitamin D?

If you live in the mitten state, probably not. What can you do to get the full benefits of the sunshine vitamin?

Teens’ latest fad of eating detergent pods brings big dangers

"Pod Challenge" can cause diarrhea and vomiting, chemical burns to the throat and airways, severe breathing problems, seizures and coma.