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

A new twist on the house call

An on-demand nursing service sends help to West Michigan patients when they need it most.

Pack the right footwear for summer vacations

The type of holiday you go on will determine the type of shoe you need.

July is peak time for illness from pools

Follow these tips to keep you and your family healthy this summer.

Fluoride: 4 key facts

Do concerns over the additive hold water?

Patient Story

Abracadabra!

The International Brotherhood of Magicians coax smiles during a visit to the children’s hospital.

Does salt water help your cut?

Sunscreen on cloudy days? Get the skinny on the health myths of summer.

Patient Story

‘One small girl with a huge heart’

Inspired by her grandma, 12-year-old Delaney Viewig shaved her head to support cancer research.

Kids can drown quickly and silently

Prevention is key, and CPR offers the best chance for neurological recovery from a near-drowning incident.

FDA OKs first drug containing marijuana-derived ingredient

Medication will be used to treat two severe forms of epilepsy.

Patient Story

Miracle Markle is ‘our hero’

Born at 22 weeks and four days gestation, little Noah is the youngest born survivor to graduate from the NICU.

Girls, young women fall short on exercise

Poor eating habits and lack of exercise in your teens and 20s will affect your health long-term.

Americans’ obsession with sugar starts in infancy

Added sugar can influence a child's food choices and impact their health later in life.