More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital
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Don’t Let These 6 Toy Hazards Spoil the Holidays
Gift giving is a joyous seasonal event for many families. Follow these tips to keep all ages merry and safe.
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Wheelchair Basketball a Slam Dunk for Kids with Disabilities
A former Mott patient and wheelchair basketball athlete is helping bring the sport to a new generation of children with physical challenges through free clinics.
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As a Mom of a Child with a Craniofacial Syndrome, I'm Seeking Acceptance
As the new movie Wonder encourages people of all ages to “choose kind,” one mother reflects on how Auggie’s story powerfully connected to her and her family.
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How to Choose a Child Care Provider: 6 Tips from a Pediatrician
A new C.S. Mott poll reflects the challenges parents face in finding child care or preschool. Here’s how to make the search easier and more effective.
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Through ‘Wonder,’ Kids Learn About Craniofacial Differences (and Kindness)
As the movie about a child with a craniofacial difference debuts, Mott experts highlight lessons from the story all parents should know.
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Going the Distance to Save Amelia’s Life
Long-distance trips to treat their daughter’s congenital heart defect stretched the Lahti family — until Save A Heart stepped in.
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Watch an 11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Rise from Wheelchair, Walk Across the Big House Field
After a rare reaction to cancer treatment paralyzed him at age 5, fifth-grader Gabe Treve crossed Michigan Stadium as part of his goal to learn to walk again.
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Study: Most U.S. Adults Say Today’s Children Have Worse Health Prospects
Less than 1 in 5 adults rate quality of diet, safety of communities, and exercise and fitness as better for kids today than their predecessors, a U-M-led study finds.
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Teen Drummer Receives Special Gift from Michigan Marching Band After Surgery
When a medical student (and former marching band member) noticed one patient’s passion for drum line, she asked the band for help lifting his spirits.
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More Merry than Scary: 11 Halloween Safety Tips for Parents
Save hocus pocus for the small screen, and plan a safe and happy Halloween for the whole family with these guidelines.
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When Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Room?
A new poll finds that parents might rely on the hospital too often for minor issues. This primer for parents can help.
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Beating Childhood Cancer Shaped Mott Employee’s Career Path
A familiar face around the hospital, one Mott staffer’s experience with cancer as a teen helped influence the man he would become.
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Kid with a Chronic Illness? 5 Tips for Parent-Teacher Teamwork
Experts at the Mott Children's Center share advice with parents for preparing their child's teacher and school manage their chronic illness should needs arise
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New Research Aims to Better Counsel Parents of Babies Born with Lung Lesions
Two analyses revealed widely varying treatments — and outcomes — for children with congenital lung malformations.
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Chad Carr’s Tumor Offers Genetic Clues for DIPG Research
Donated tumor tissue from a 5-year-old brain cancer patient uncovers the key and early role of a less-understood genetic mutation in the cancer’s fatal course.