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Getting your child to a pediatric specialist is easier and safer than ever with telehealth video visits. From pulmonology and endocrinology to gastroenterology, orthopedics and moreour pediatric specialists through our partnership with John Muir Health are here and ready to care for your child. https://bit.ly/2L0LOZi

In this HealthTalks podcast segment, Jacob Weatherly, MD, discusses the importance of well visits, how we can boost immunity in our kids, and the #COVID19 vaccine rollout. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3iT6mPX

Stanford Medicine researchers are screening diagnostic samples to identify known coronavirus variants circulating in the Bay Area, including those from the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.

The #COVID19 in Children Seminar Series continues Thursday, January 28 at 12 p.m. with a COVID #vaccine update. Join the Zoom event to hear from Stanford Children's Health experts. https://stan.md/3iUdz27

Our COVID-19 patient education website is available to patients, families and visitors to use as a resource for general and Stanford Childrens' Health specific information. If you are currently feeling sick, the #COVID19 symptom checker will help you decide if and when to see a doctor. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2W8eDVz

To share the love this Valentine's Day, we are hosting a breast milk drive to support babies in need. All donated breast milk is pasteurized and distributed by the Mothers' Milk Bank San Jose. This milk is used in 80% of NICUs in California and 11 other hospitals across the country. Here's how you can support the Breast Milk Drive in person or virtually: https://fb.me/e/xihRFMyU

Surgical caps labeled with each person's name and role improves OR communication during C-sections, according to a study led by Stanford Children's Health obstetricians Kay Daniels and Laura Brodzinsky.

Our Facebook Premiere of #HeartToHeartTalks starts here on the Stanford Children's Health page tomorrow, Friday, December 11 at 12 p.m. PST. Chiefs of pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford will address common questions parents of children with heart conditions have asked throughout the years.

During challenging times -- and 2020 certainly qualifies -- our true colors shine through. In a year marred by a pandemic, racial injustice, divisive partisanship, and environmental disasters, we could not be prouder of how our Stanford Medicine community responded. In countless ways, you have soared to meet the immense trials of this moment -- while often reaching beyond yourselves to help others. Thank you for being part of this remarkable community. Each day, your courage, resilience, and empathy breathe life into Stanford Medicine's mission and make the impossible possible. We wish you health and peace this holiday season -- and a bright New Year.

'Tis the season for giving back--just ask 8-year-old Stella! For the past three years, Stella has been a Champion for Children by joining our Holiday Toy Drive. Last year, she brought in 8 wagons-full of toys to bring smiles and joy to our patients and their siblings! This year is a little different though. With COVID-19 restrictions, we're not able to collect toys in-person, but our patients need your help now more than ever. Our solution? Join Champions like Stella in our Virtual Toy Drive! Your donations will allow the Child Life and Creative Arts team to provide safe gifts for every child spending the holiday season in the hospital. bit.ly/VirtualToyDrive2020 via Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health

Join us for the Facebook Premiere of #HeartToHeartTalks, where chiefs of pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery at Stanford Children's Health will address common questions parents of children with heart conditions have asked throughout the years. Learn about the causes of heart conditions in children and how they can be prevented.

Staying physically active isn't just for the body. Read why it's important for kids to keep moving during distance learning and get tips from Stanford Children's Health pediatrician, Dr. Anita Juvvadi.

Approximately one child in every 9,000 is born with microtia. Microtia occurs when the ear or ears do not fully develop during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Those born with Microtia face hearing loss, facial challenges, and the longing for social acceptance. At Stanford Children's Health, our multidisciplinary team of physicians, specialists and surgeons work together to care for the unique needs of children with microtia and ear canal atresia. Visit the following website to learn more. #MicrotiaAwarenessDay https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/microtia

Persistence, teamwork, high-tech imaging, and surgical advances help a 10-year-old boy leave his disabling seizures behind.

Ivette Najm has worked as a nurse in the NICU at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford for nearly one year. She witnessed firsthand the kind of care her colleagues deliver when she went into labor six weeks early with her first child.

About one in 100 kids develop scoliosis, and while it can be a scary diagnosis to receive, kids with scoliosis live active, fulfilling lives. In this video, hear from Dr. Meghan Imrie, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist at Stanford Children's Health, about how scoliosis is diagnosed and treated. Learn more at spine.stanfordchildrens.org.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is one of the few medical centers that can offer EXIT procedure. Thanks to a team of healthcare providers and intricate planning, the life-saving procedure helped protect two lives after early discovery of an airway defect.

Halloween is a lot different this year at Packard Children's, but our Child Life team is giving our patients pumpkin to talk about. A parade weaved its way through each unit, dispensing treat bags, snacks and balloons to kids who peered out from their rooms to get a closer look at the spooky spectacle. A team of trolls hosted a special show from Sophie's Place Broadcast Studio, which included a Halloween costume showcase and storytelling time. Wishing all a Happy Halloween!

The spooktacular results are in from the 7th annual pumpkin decorating contest at Stanford Children’s Health. Take a look through our photo album showcasing the incredible works of art on display at our locations throughout the Bay Area--from the North Bay, down the Peninsula to Monterey and across the Bay to the Tri-Valley area.

Little Captain America (aka Xavr) was released from the hospital on Halloween in 2013. For us, this is like his second birthday, says dad, Juan. Every Halloween since, they drive from their home in Carson City, NV to our hospital wearing shirts that read, Thank you for saving my son’s life. This year Halloween looks a little different for all of us. We’re sad to cancel our Trick-or-Treat Trail, but we still have some tricks up our sleeves! Will you be our Halloween Hero and help us save Halloween in our hospital by donating $20 today? supportLPCH.org/TrickorTreat2 (via Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health)

Three experts at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and Stanford Hospital offer their collective coping strategies, advice, and insight for women who’ve had a pregnancy loss.

Stephanie Clarke, PhD, child and adolescent psychologist at Stanford Children’s Health, discusses teen suicide, warning signs, and ways to seek help if you’re having suicidal thoughts.

While we are saddened that this year's annual NICU Grad Party at Packard Children's was paused due to the pandemic, we are delighted by the outpouring of support from families for our 'Then and Now' photo compilation. Here we highlight nine of the stories they shared with us.

Stanford Children’s Health brings team-based care and new treatments to patients with sickle cell disease.