Santa and Ms. Claus returned to University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital this week to visit the hospital’s littlest patients.

Michigan Medicine no longer requires masks in public areas.

Students at the University of Michigan organize a 24-hour VictorThon each year to raise funds for Mott Children's Hospital.

Nurses of all levels can attend a career fair in March at Michigan Medicine.

Families can "shop" at the toy store each year before the holidays at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Families enjoyed a festive evening at Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor ahead of the holidays.

U-M’s Valerie Falk has been named one of 10 finalists in the 4moms nurse recognition program.

U-M's Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital recognized for its maternity care by U.S. News & World Report.

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital's annual toy store is accepting donations for pediatric patients.

Pediatric patients at Mott Children's Hospital took part in the annual Spook-a-Thon hosted by Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan.

Young patients are celebrating Halloween early at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Metro Detroit residents will now be able to access advanced pediatric specialty care at Trinity Health Oakland hospital.

ChildKind International is an organization that focuses on pediatric pain prevention and treatment by awarding certification to hospitals across the world that excel in the field.

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital will be able to triple its current musical therapy services for its patients through the brand-new Sophie's Place studio.

Some officials are urging parents not to chance their children’s safety after they encountered dozens of counterfeit car seats.

Hear experts from U-M discuss vaccinating babies to five-year-old children in a livestream on Thursday.

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital continues to lead pediatric medicine in the state of Michigan, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital in Ann Arbor have eased some visitor restrictions.

Births at U-M jumped 10-15% during a six month span in 2021.

Superhero window washers gave patients hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital a show on Thursday.

Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor is welcoming back volunteers.

The University of Michigan’s College of Pharmacy is hosting an event for people to safely dispose of unused and expired medications.

A virtual gala hosted by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital will raise money for congenital heart research.

Harper's Toy Drive collected toys for pediatric patients spending the holidays at U-M's Mott Children's Hospital.

Scott and Pammy Kramer have turned their tragic journey with childhood cancer into a force for good.

Staff at Mott Children's helped patients and their families get into the Halloween spirit.

WCC will host a fundraiser during the first week of October to purchase gaming devices for patients at Mott Children's Hospital.

Several Metro Detroit and Michigan hospitals have been recognized as some of the best in the country and in the world by American news magazine Newsweek. For its third consecutive year, Newsweek has published its list of the “World’s Best Hospitals 2021,” in which global data is used to identify the top 2,000 hospitals across 25 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Germany, the U.K., India, Australia, Thailand and more. Michigan did not breach the top five, or the top ten, in the world, but it has breached the world’s top 30, with the University of Michigan Hospital’s Michigan Medicine ranking as 23rd in the world. AdNo other Michigan hospitals were among the top 200 in the world -- but several were still included on Newsweek’s list. But if you do, this ranking of the World’s Best Hospitals 2021 can help you feel confident as you make a critical choice about medical care.”Click here to see Newsweek’s entire “World’s Best Hospitals 2021″ list.

Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital now wear buttons with their faces on them to improve patient experience while masks remain a critical safety measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mott Children’s Hospital can now safely see what their care team looks like. “Being at the hospital can be a scary and nerve-racking experience for children,” Luanne Thomas Ewald, chief operating officer at Mott and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital said in a statement. “We recognize that COVID precautions may make it difficult for some patients to recognize the people who are taking care of them. “Current restrictions are critical to keeping our hospital community safe but also limit some human interactions that show you care.

Annual Save A Heart Gala raises funds for congenital heart research, families of patients at U-M's C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Congenital Heart Center’s annual Save A Heart Gala has gone virtual this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Now in its 28th year, the event raises funds to support congenital heart research and families whose children with life-threatening heart conditions receive treatment at Mott. The Save A Heart Virtual Gala will kick off on Thursday at 7 p.m. The annual campaign coincides with Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week and American Heart Month in February.

Screenshot from the live Q&A session by experts at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Jan. 28, 2021. Mott Children’s Hospital hosted a live Q&A session for parents who have questions and concerns about returning to face-to-face learning during the coronavirus pandemic. “Schools do need to keep kids from congregating,” said Tribble, who said that talking in close groups does raise the risk of transmission. “Mask wearing remains number one for population spread,” said Terry Bravender, chief of adolescent medicine at Mott.

Mott Children’s Hospital, but he’s happy to be there after receiving the Christmas gift of a lifetime. You can die suddenly from it.”Kaiden needed a heart transplant, which could take months. Kaiden wasn’t the only lucky patient at Mott Children’s Hospital this year. That’s music to my ears.”Barron said she will forever be grateful to the person who selflessly signed up to be an organ donor and saver her son’s life. Click here to learn more about organ donation and join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.

A member of the Mott Child and Family Life team dressed as an elf delivers presents to a pediatric patient at Mott Children's Hospital. ANN ARBOR – Although the coronavirus pandemic has changed holiday traditions worldwide this year, the annual “bedside toy store” at C.S. This year, members of the Mott Child and Family Life Team played elves and went “shopping” for the perfect gifts patients. A member of staff picks out toys for a family of a hospitalized child at Mott Children's Hospital. Before the pandemic, the holiday store is an event that lasts days and involves 20-30 volunteers who help wrap gifts and stock the shelves.

Mott Children's Hospital. Many families with children at Mott Children's Hospital stay at the hospital for long periods of time and Cook for a Cause aims to make their time more comfortable. About 650 meals have been served to children and their families at Mott Children's Hospital through the program. Cornman Farms is aiming to donate 1,000 meals by the end of the year. Mott Children's Hospital can be found here.

Mott Children's Hospital. Many families with children at Mott Children's Hospital stay at the hospital for long periods of time and Cook for a Cause aims to make their time more comfortable. About 650 meals have been served to children and their families at Mott Children's Hospital through the program. Cornman Farms is aiming to donate 1,000 meals by the end of the year. Mott Children's Hospital can be found here.

DETROIT - Here's our top story on Local 4 News at 4:'Don't kill Bobby' updateBobby Reyes, 14, was taken off life support Tuesday after his family fought to keep doctors from doing so at an Ann Arbor Hospital. Health officials at Mott Children's Hospital confirmed the child was brain-dead after running a second test. Watch the full report on Local 4 News at 4Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

READ: Health officials say continuing life support inappropriate if boy is brain-deadThe test is what the family has been fighting all along. Both sides met in court Tuesday to determine whether Bobby is receiving artificial life or true life support. Jones has been fighting to keep Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor from taking her son off of life support. They are holding up signs asking hospital officials to stop the second test. As the family attorney heads to Detroit to file the injunction, hospital officials are already performing the second brain activity test.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - A local mother who is fighting to keep her son alive said life support will be removed Friday. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. Her attorney is looking to file an injunction in hopes of keeping Reyes on life support while they try to find another facility willing to take him in. Michigan Medicine released the following statement Thursday afternoon:"Families facing situations involving determination of brain death face unfathomable heartbreak. If extensive testing shows there is irreversible cessation of all brain functions, including the brain stem, continuing medical interventions is inappropriate and violates the professional standards of Michigan Medicine.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - It's been a heartbreaking few weeks for an Ash Township family. Bobby Reyes, 14, was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. The facility specializes in long-term post-acute, medically complex care services to patients who are recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and require additional critical care services for their conditions. Her attorney is looking to file an injunction in hopes of keeping Reyes on life support while they try to find another facility willing to take him in.

DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Metro Detroit family fights to keep son alive, Phoenix doctor agrees to take caseA doctor in Phoenix has stepped in to take over treatment of a Downriver 14-year-old boy on life support. Bobby Reyes was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His family has been raising funds to transfer him to Allegiant Healthcare of Phoenix. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

ROMULUS, Mich. - Amazon hosted Camp Amazon: Gold Edition at its fulfillment center in Romulus on Wednesday for patients at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and their families. In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Amazon hosted 15 patients who are interested in STEM areas for a one-day robotics and STEM day camp. Mott Children's Hospital and are truly thankful for all that they do to support children and their families," Westlund said in a statement. Mott Children's Hospital.

ANN ARBOR - Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented its $500,000 Hyundai Young Investigator and Scholar Hope Grant on Tuesday to University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, to help advance its pediatric cancer research. This is why every minute is precious and every second matters in the fight against pediatric cancer." Credit: Camren Shawn ClouthierAbout Hyundai Hope on WheelsHyundai Hope On Wheels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than $160 million toward childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure.

Destination Ann Arbor is throwing a free outdoor concert on Main Street tonight ahead of the big event. - Meredith (@meredith_A4)What's been happening: Ann Arbor City Council approved this week a $1.3 million state grant to help address toxic PFAS chemicals in the city's drinking water. (MLive) Hope Clinic has raised more than five tons of food for the hungry in cooperation with 25 Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti churches this summer. (A4)Fun to know: Instagram hotspot and former "Shark Tank" contestant Teaspressa just celebrated one year in Ann Arbor. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

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And, I just want people to understand our journey," said Rexford's mother, Shirley Wickman. Rexford is the recipient of a heart transplant. Three days later he was in school at gym class and he collapsed," Shirley Wickman said. And then when they put the echo on his chest they knew something was wrong," Shirley Wickman said. Money raised will go to congenital heart research and pediatric heart transplant at C.S.