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

‘Lots of toys and joy’

The Bottomless Toy Chest delivers more than 350 toys to children in the hospital.

Patient Story

The power of a connection

The story of a recommendation, an act of courage, a breastfeeding support group, Down syndrome and two moms bonding.

Lunchtime H2O may curb kids’ obesity

Getting kids to drink water with their school lunches could help keep their weight in check and save the U.S. billions in obesity-related costs.

Knee injuries spike to ‘epidemic’ level in soccer players

From Michigan to Europe, ACL tears are on the rise. But with proper training and smart scheduling, many of these injuries can be prevented.

Does social media harm young minds?

Although Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and texting is constant, worries may be misplaced.

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The gift of giving during the holidays

Young hematology and oncology patients and siblings shop for presents for their families.

An antibiotics short course—just as effective?

The right antibiotic at the right time, in the right amount, could help fight resistance to this critical line of treatment.

What really works to fight a stubborn cough?

If you're looking for a tried-and-true remedy this cold season, you might be out of luck.

Patient Story

Super nurses for superhero kids

School children get a boost of caring through unique partnership.

Hepatitis A: Are you at risk?

An outbreak in Southeast Michigan raises questions about the viral liver disease and the vaccine to prevent it.

Severe flu season lurking

Early signs suggest it will be a severe flu season, so it's especially important to get vaccinated.

Patient Story

‘She was given to us for a reason’

One family shares their journey of getting their daughter back to eating and drinking with help from the Intensive Feeding Program.