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

‘By the grace of God’

When little Mary Chittle's heart stopped, a team of doctors, nurses and prayer warriors joined forces to get it beating again.

Getting up-close with brains

Pediatric neurosurgery and injury prevention experts share "ThinkFirst" anatomy and injury prevention lessons to middle-schoolers.

Patient Story

Flipping the story on cystic fibrosis

As he battles cystic fibrosis, Mason Moerdyk, 16, finds the strength to dive into a new sport.

Cut calories, lengthen life span?

Middle-aged adults who reduce their intake show slower biological aging.

Pediatricians’ advice—no fruit juice before age 1

Plus, the group supports limits for older kids and doing away with sippy cups for toddlers.

The water’s not fine: U.S. pool-linked infection doubles in 2 years

CDC warns cryptosporidiosis can cause weeks of watery diarrhea.

Playgrounds aren’t always all fun and games

ER doc offers ways to prevent injuries.

Many U.S. travelers skip measles shots, despite infection risk

Though the disease was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, foreign travel can still bring it home.

Got kids? Here’s how to instill grit

One of the cardinal rules in teaching kids to overcome adversity: Practice self-compassion.

Sunscreen 101

Study finds many people don't use it properly, raising their risk of skin cancer.

Fewer SIDS deaths in U.S., but racial gaps remain

Sudden infant deaths are twice as common in certain populations.

Patient Story

‘The best prom queen ever’

Recovering from a bone marrow transplant, Corinne Bass celebrates a high school tradition with her own, unique style.