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First grader rings bell after beating 4-year battle with leukemia in Metro Detroit
Read full article: First grader rings bell after beating 4-year battle with leukemia in Metro DetroitSix-year-old Kameron Nelson had a lot to celebrate. After battling cancer for four years, the first grader was able to ring the bell Wednesday at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan pioneers gene therapy for blood disorders
Read full article: Children’s Hospital of Michigan pioneers gene therapy for blood disordersChildren’s Hospital of Michigan has announced a breakthrough in gene therapy for beta thalassemia, offering a potential cure for patients who require frequent blood transfusions.
6 things to understand when it comes to pediatric sports injuries
Read full article: 6 things to understand when it comes to pediatric sports injuriesChildren are engaging in physical activities at earlier ages and with greater intensity than ever before. With this comes an increased risk of sports-related injuries.
A doctor explains signs of heart-related issues in children
Read full article: A doctor explains signs of heart-related issues in childrenWhen kids’ minds are occupied between friends, play and school, it’s up to their parents to pay attention to what makes them tick, and that includes their heart health.
Mother carries daughter’s legacy by donating beauty products to children’s hospitals in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Mother carries daughter’s legacy by donating beauty products to children’s hospitals in Metro DetroitA mother who lost her daughter, McKenna Schummer, to cancer at the age of 11 is carrying on her little girl's legacy in a unique way.
Metro Detroit doctors raise concerns over screen time’s impact on children’s health
Read full article: Metro Detroit doctors raise concerns over screen time’s impact on children’s healthDoctors in Metro Detroit are sounding an alarm about the types of injuries they’re seeing in children because of screen time -- injuries they don’t expect in children.
What’s Going Around: Respiratory issues, Covid, strep throat and more
Read full article: What’s Going Around: Respiratory issues, Covid, strep throat and moreHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Young patients surprised with presents at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit
Read full article: Young patients surprised with presents at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in DetroitEvery September, for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union does a toy drive for the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, but this year was different.
Kidney transplant recipient pays her ‘Wish’ forward in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Kidney transplant recipient pays her ‘Wish’ forward in Metro DetroitTiffani Hunt was just 17 years old when she was diagnosed with kidney failure, and just as Make A Wish Foundation was going to grant her wish to go on a cruise to Aruba, the pandemic hit. That change of plans is what inspired Wednesday's event.
11-year-old former Children’s Hospital of Michigan patient gives back to kids at facility
Read full article: 11-year-old former Children’s Hospital of Michigan patient gives back to kids at facilityAn 11-year-old former patient at Children’s Hospital of Michigan is giving back to other kids who are now at the facility.
What’s Going Around: Hospitals in Metro Detroit see downward trend in respiratory illnesses
Read full article: What’s Going Around: Hospitals in Metro Detroit see downward trend in respiratory illnessesHere’s our weekly round up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
What’s Going Around: Flu, Influenza A, B, gastrointestinal, COVID illnesses continue to spread throughout Metro Detroit
Read full article: What’s Going Around: Flu, Influenza A, B, gastrointestinal, COVID illnesses continue to spread throughout Metro DetroitHere’s our weekly round up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Here are steps to protect vulnerable family members during Thanksgiving celebration
Read full article: Here are steps to protect vulnerable family members during Thanksgiving celebrationAs we prepare to gather with our family and friends for Thanksgiving, many are understandably nervous about all the viruses that are circulating.
Metro Detroit teen creates charity to help children with sickle cell disease get to doctor appointments
Read full article: Metro Detroit teen creates charity to help children with sickle cell disease get to doctor appointmentsFor some of the most vulnerable young patients, just getting to the hospital for care is a major challenge. MiCaringHeart is a 501(c)(3) that collects money to provide cab vouchers for children with sickle cell disease
RSV spike causing concerns as pediatric hospital beds are filling up in Metro Detroit
Read full article: RSV spike causing concerns as pediatric hospital beds are filling up in Metro DetroitFor some time now, there have been national-level warnings about increasingly severe respiratory ailments like RSV in kids, but Michigan had not been part of the warning.
Detroit hospital ranked No. 2 pediatric care facility in Michigan
Read full article: Detroit hospital ranked No. 2 pediatric care facility in MichiganChildren’s Hospital of Michigan announced Monday that U.S. News & World Report had ranked the hospital in six pediatric specialties, including cancer, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and urology.
Study: children at risk of heart dysfunction, developing inflammatory syndrome post-COVID-19 infection
Read full article: Study: children at risk of heart dysfunction, developing inflammatory syndrome post-COVID-19 infectionMultisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) has been a mysterious and frightening consequence of COVID-19 in children. A new study is shedding light on the potential longer term impacts of the syndrome.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan gives special sendoff to 5-year-old girl who receives new heart
Read full article: Children’s Hospital of Michigan gives special sendoff to 5-year-old girl who receives new heartDETROIT – Children’s Hospital of Michigan staff gathered to say goodbye to one little girl. At 5 years old, Kyla went through a heart transplant. The little girl from Macomb County spent much time in and out of the hospital in need of a new heart. “This means a whole new step to Kyla’s new life and we’re extremely excited,” said Kyla’s mother. Watch the full report in the video above.
First Black chief of neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Michigan paves the way for others
Read full article: First Black chief of neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Michigan paves the way for othersDETROIT – She spent her career breaking glass ceilings, but Dr. Alexa Canady didn’t realize the impact she had for a while as the first Black chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. And I realized that it changed their perception of what was possible for them and that is really the most important part,” said Dr. Canady. Canady spent her career caring for chronically ill children. Her longtime colleague Dr. Neena Marupudi, a pediatric neurosurgeon, says Dr. Canady had an undeniable impact on patient care. And decades before the pandemic Dr. Canady was paving the way for every Black and brown doctor who came after her.
11-year-old boy rings bell, signaling end of cancer treatment
Read full article: 11-year-old boy rings bell, signaling end of cancer treatmentDETROIT – An 11-year-old, who battled and now overcome cancer twice in his lifetime, rang the bell to signal the end of his treatment. After several months, Pedro Martinez was able to leave Children’s Hospital. He experienced a relapse earlier this year and had to receive a bone marrow transplant from his father. (This year) 2020 has been a tough year for all of us, and it’s moments like this that really brings us together,” said Kathy Donovan, chief executive officer of Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Children’s Hospital of Michigan is home to the region’s only pediatric bone marrow transplant unit.
Program aims to give more than 500 new LEGO sets to patients at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Read full article: Program aims to give more than 500 new LEGO sets to patients at DMC Children’s Hospital of MichiganDETROIT – Build Hope is a community LEGO gifting fundraiser presented by Cornerstone Community Financial to support patients at Children’s Hospital of Michigan as part of September’s Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. CCF is asking its members and the community-at-large to purchase new LEGO sets, selected by the teams at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, from online “Wish List” gift registries on Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Target.com. Additionally, as part of Build Hope, CCF is partnering with Canterbury Village Drive-In to screen the LEGO movies, including The LEGO Movie 1, The LEGO Movie 2 and LEGO Batman Movie. Families can enjoy a night out to safely see a LEGO movie, with all proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Quick NotesBuild Hope online LEGO Wish Lists are available online from Sept. 1-30Drive-In Movies: Sept. 17 and Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.New LEGO sets can be purchased from any of the following online Wish Lists: