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

One mom, one son, two cancers

Elizabeth and Grant Pratt battle cancer, together, as a family.

Horses, humans unite—in sore throat battle

On this genomic battlefront, researchers aim to use equine medicine techniques to improve mankind's fight against strep throat.

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‘We feel so blessed’

A Make-A-Wish celebration puts a spotlight on a 3-year-old who will soon go to Walt Disney World with his family.

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‘Future generation philanthropists’

The third annual Epic Toy Drive came rolling in true to form this holiday season—a group of giving students with a busload of toys.

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Sweet rewards

An 11-year-old leukemia survivor is all smiles as she meets her hero, celebrity chef and "Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond.

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All a-twirl for ‘The Nutcracker’

Ballet dancers bring the holiday classic to young patients and their families.

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‘I was brave’

Diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago, 6-year-old Maci Nichols now enjoys life free of seizures and medication.

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Doctors dance, dance, dance!

Children's hospital staff put on a spectacular Holly Troll-y Christmas stage performance for kiddos and their families who have dealt with cancer or blood disorders.

Got youngsters? Watch for holiday hazards

The tiny revelers among us are drawn to all that sparkles and shines—so keep an eye on those Christmas lights and ornaments.

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Cami conquers her pain

Pediatric Chronic Pain Clinic gives student tools to manage her persistent pain and resulting anxiety.

Can your baby understand you?

Yes! A study shows they are able to connect words with their meanings early on.

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‘It’s not your time’

About 1 in 20 people survive sudden cardiac arrest at home. Amber Ciesielski, 32, survived—but she now faces a rare heart condition.