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.

Flu season all but over in U.S.

In a twist, the middle-aged were among those hardest hit, CDC says.

Water outperforms sports drinks for young athletes

Kids rarely need the extra sugar and salt, doctor says.

Patient Story

Brave girl

A 9-year-old's collection of more than 500 beads tells a story―of medical challenges met and overcome.

Study links celiac disease, anorexia

In some cases, doctors suspect a celiac patient's careful attention to dieting could lead to overly severe eating restrictions.

Patient Story

‘Holy-cow-crazy awesome’

A miniature horse named Charlie brings a special brand of pet therapy to children at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

Patient Story

When kids go global

A travel medicine clinic helps families reduce risk of typhoid, malaria and traveler’s diarrhea when visiting far-flung spots.

Patient Story

‘Just a lucky guy’

After treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, James Gilleland says he feels better than he has in 20 years.

‘Lazy bones’ teens have weaker skeletons

During crucial bone-building years of youth, physical activity is all-important.

Patient Story

‘So happy I could cry’

For Naomi, progress after her bone marrow transplant means strawberries and bike rides.

Say goodbye to allergy misery

Expert offers tips for reducing pollen-related discomfort this spring.

Vaccinated moms protect babies from whooping cough

Benefit is dramatic for newborns who are too young to be vaccinated.

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‘The best prom queen ever’

Corinne Bass, 18, has missed many milestones during her senior year of high school due to aplastic anemia, including her senior prom.