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.

Throat bacteria linked to bone and joint infection in kids

Study found one particular germ in 70 percent of children with additional infections.

Moisturizers aren’t what they claim to be

'Fragrance-free' and 'hypoallergenic' labeling is often misleading.

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Maddie Pflug reflects on her cancer life

Maddie Pflug, now an eighth-grader at Walker Charter Academy, savors the simple things. Like being able to attend school. During her transplant journey, and recovery, she couldn’t be around her friends, or her school, for fear her weakened immune system could not protect her from potentially fatal infections. Read about Maddie’s journey.

Patient Story

‘How God’s plan works’

Diagnosed twice with cancer, Madison Pflug has two transplants and prevails with a deeper faith and appreciation for each day.

Hand-washing 101

Germs get left everywhere! Good hand washing practice helps to prevent catching colds and respiratory viral infections, stomach bugs and diarrhea.

Get those kiddos moving!

Keep families active and healthy with these 6 alternatives to sedentary activities.

Patient Story

‘Wonder’ kid gets a new jaw

A 16-year-old boy has a new look and better function following pioneering facial reconstruction surgery.

Patient Story

‘Don’t wait to get help’

After seeking treatment for addiction during her pregnancy, a mom shares a message of hope and recovery.

Cookies, apples or yogurt? Not always a simple choice for kids

Snack preferences drive buying decisions, but brands and allowance also play a part.

Cuddle power

Like hugs and snuggles? Most of us do—including babies.

Back to school means back to sports

An athletic trainer offers her top tips to ensure student athletes avoid injuries.

Patient Story

Picture that!

The ArtPrize Mobile Workshop brings fun and creative activities to the kids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.