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

From ‘I survived’ to ‘I do’

On her wedding day, Kierstynn Foster Rozema and her groom visit the place where she faced and beat leukemia.

Don’t let the Dirty Dozen scare you off

The power of nutrients in fruits and vegetables far outweighs the risk of pesticides, dietitian says.

Patient Story

A girl, a horse and a horrible disease

Battling kidney disease since toddlerhood, Lyndi Hollinger dreams of a normal life. She finds it when she's on Sammy's back.

Patient Story

On the ninth floor

Thomas Sikkema, who went from outfield to in-patient, is using his gift of compassion to help others find their way.

Patient Story

A first-ever therapy for spinal muscular atrophy

“Nervous and kind of excited,” 14-year-old Malorie Fox prepares to receive a new treatment.

Zika’s set to return to mainland U.S., but budget cuts threaten response

Health experts warn that less federal funding will make it hard to battle the birth defect-causing virus.

The fidget spinner craze: Two doctors weigh in

Kids with ADHD might benefit, but for most it's just a toy.

4 percent of Americans suffer from food allergies

Most common allergy is to shellfish, but peanuts also pose big threat.

A neurovascular renaissance

Innovations help multidisciplinary team minimize risk for patients with abnormal blood vessels in the brain.

Lawn mowers—risky business for kids

Expert cautions that injuries can lead to amputations, pediatric trauma.

Brush up on swim safety for summer

Pediatricians' group offers tips on how to protect kids by the pool, lake or ocean.

Patient Story

In the club

A special team at a children's hospital harnesses joy and creativity to keep young patients on track with school work.