Children 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.

When 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.

DETROIT – 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.

DETROIT – 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.