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childrens health

Make the most of your child’s well visit

Prep questions ahead of time for the pediatrician. Not sure what to ask? Here are a few ideas.

Faces light up on dog day

Research shows dogs can play an important role in our mental wellbeing, and furry friends visit Corewell Health's Helen DeVos Children's Hospital often.

Tweens shouldn’t tweet

Kids under age 13 should stay off social media per the Surgeon General's recommendation.

Are growing pains real?

Leg aches and muscle pains during preteen and adolescent years may be common, but it's rarely a cause for worry.

Patient Story

In the footsteps of caregivers

At 13, Sarah Conway lost her leg to cancer. Now a student in college, she's chosen a career in medicine.

Patient Story

The amazing brothers Blain

Daxton, 2, and Sawyer, 4, battle a rare genetic disease with a team of specialists and the calming power of music.

Let the sunshine vitamin in

Vitamin D isn't just for winter—it can be taken year-round, especially if you're an expectant mom.

Making Halloween a treat for kids with diabetes

Start by setting the same rules for everyone in the family.