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.

Too sore after a workout?

Know the signs of rhabdomyolysis and get to the ER if you have them.

Sound the mosquito alarm

Two disease-carrying species could thrive in three-quarters of the United States.

Patient Story

‘A different set of hopes and dreams’

An unexpected pregnancy and an unforeseen diagnosis became a journey to joy for this family.

411 on what to do when sickness strikes

Experts share how to keep everyone else healthy in your family when one is down for the count.

When moms don’t sleep well, neither do their kids

Bad snoozing habits could take a toll on child development.

Kids’ colds linked to later asthma, lung problems

Kids with respiratory infections may have higher risks for lung function problems in adulthood.

Joining your kid on the playground slide? Think again

It seems like fun but can be a quick trip to a broken limb.

Patient Story

Batman beats the heat to visit patients

Superhero swoops into children's hospital for a visit.

Patient Story

‘Persevering with hope’

With two bone marrow transplants behind her, 9-year-old Lily Goodwin fights for her future.

Golf carts’ use is spreading, and so is danger to kids

Study of more than 100 kids treated at trauma centers reveals serious injuries.

Smoking bans help kids breathe easier

Anti-smoking policies are linked to drop in childhood chest infections and asthma attacks.

Patient Story

Reaching for recovery

After complex heart problems and several surgeries, little Graylyn Karaus is stretching, reaching and working toward walking.