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.

Patient Story

‘We love these kids’

With skill and grace, the Child and Family Life team brings education and entertainment to young patients.

Patient Story

‘More than a frequent flyer’

In his battle against kidney disease, 11-year-old Isaac has become a familiar, smiling face at dialysis treatments.

‘This disease doesn’t define me’

For Austin Gossard, 16, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis came 'out of the blue'—but he's still full steam ahead on a bright future.

Want to train for a triathlon?

These 10 tips from a doctor who has been there can help you prepare for race day.

Patient Story

‘Exciting possibilities’

Parents, grandparents and caregivers assemble their time and talents to help a Michigan boy in his battle against a rare form of epilepsy.

Is your child SAD?

Seasonal affective disorder affects people regardless of age. Here's what you need to know.

Patient Story

Jameson’s journey

In the quest to treat their 6-year-old boy's rare disease, a California couple finds answers in West Michigan.

The bountiful benefits of berries

A dietitian serves up 10 reasons to make these superfoods a staple of meals, snacks and smoothies.

Patient Story

‘My life is a blessing’

A clinical research study opens the door to a cure for sickle cell disease for a new group of patients.

Patient Story

‘This really makes our kids smile’

An emergency department nurse delivers bright bundles of love on Valentine’s Day.

‘Cautiously optimistic’

As COVID-19 positivity rate continues to drop, vaccination for age 5 and under nears approval.

Patient Story

‘Like a warrior’

Tiny Riley Bosma has already met a host of challenges—a rare procedure before birth and two open-heart surgeries as an infant.