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Wedding gowns ‘offer solace’ as families grieve infants
At a NICU in Grand Rapids, Mich., garments created to celebrate one of life’s great joys are repurposed to lend dignity and peace for coping with one of life’s greatest sorrows.
Robots, dogs and Legos help kids cope during hospital visits
Robin — an interactive, human-assisted robot — is an innovative tool that’s helping make hospital visits less stressful for pediatric patients at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center.
Stead Family Children’s Hospital treats rare-disease patient — and makes time for football
At University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, 5-year-old James Hall is being treated for Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a rare cancer-like disorder that affects only one to two newborns out of every million.
MercyOne offering free doula services for central Iowans
Now in its 12th year, MercyOne’s volunteer birth doula program is not intended to replace a labor partner or a medical provider, but instead serve as a sort-of tour guide for the birthing process.
How a hospital in Georgia is looking to help keep kids and parents calm
Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Ga., has been working to reduce hospital anxiety for children, particularly those between six months and four years old, who often experience peak doctor anxiety.
Wyoming and Colorado Hospitals Partner to Enhance Pediatric Care
The recent joining of resources between two regional hospitals will bring increased peace of mind to parents of newborns in the Laramie area of southeast Wyoming.
Parade for pediatric cancer patients features Cancer Warrior Truck
The Cruise to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, is an annual convoy of classic and modified cars, parading past the hospital for patients’ enjoyment.
Woman’s Hospital’s new mobile bus brings health screenings to communities
Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, La., unveiled its mobile mammography bus, a state-of-the-art unit equipped with 3D imaging technology, with the goal of expanding access to life-saving breast cancer screenings across Louisiana and parts of Mississippi.
Customizing the birth experience through Labor of Love Cart
To help ease the stress and anxiety that many women experience during labor —especially those with a history of trauma or long inductions — the Labor and Delivery team at Logan Health Medical Center has developed the “ Labor of Love” cart, a menu of thoughtfully curated items designed to create a calming and personalized birthing environment.
Spanish-Speaking Pediatric Clinic Boosts Health Care Access
Grasping the doctor’s explanation of a necessary treatment or medical procedure for a child can be intimidating for their parents, even more so when it’s not delivered in their primary language.