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Katie Chen
An All-Female Team at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Shaping the Future of Neurosurgery
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges less than 10% of neurosurgeons identify as female, but at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, it’s the entire care team.
Two Generations Thriving Following Dr. Sunshine’s Care
Shannon Ivarson and her 9-year-old twins, Whitney and Nolan, have a special history with Phil Sunshine, MD. Both generations were both treated by him and today, they are thriving.
Advice to Help Your Teens Get Enough Sleep
This fall, California is rolling out a first-of-its-kind law that pushes back class start times for most public middle and high schools to help teens get adequate sleep.
Helping Kids Stay Safe, Healthy During Summer Break
Summer break is the perfect time to explore and play outside. However, with that, comes an increased chance of getting injured.
Do’s and Don’ts During the Infant Formula Shortage
While strides are being made to address the formula shortage, an expert provides guidance to parents who are wondering what to do.
How to Talk to Children About School Shootings
Parents across the country may be wondering how to have a conversation with their kids after news of a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on May 24. Mental health experts provide advice on how to help children process the tragedy.
What Are the Signs of Hepatitis in Children?
Following a CDC alert about a cluster of rare hepatitis cases in children, a Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatric hepatologist provides guidance for parents.
New Data Shows Emotional Abuse Increased Among Teens During Pandemic
Emotional abuse involves attempts to frighten, control, or isolate the victim through actions like criticism, name-calling, shaming, manipulation, rejection and invalidation.
Preschooler Thrives After a T-Ball Hit Saves His Life
Parents to 4-year-old Carter could never have known that a bump to his head during T-ball would lead to an unexpected discovery—a rare brain tumor.
How to Talk to Children About the Conflict in Ukraine
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has not only caused international outrage, but also stress and fear for people – including children. A Stanford Medicine Children’s Health psychiatrist provides advice on how parents can help their kids understand the difficult situation.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Welcomes First Baby of 2022
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford rang in 2022 by welcoming its first New Year’s baby on Saturday morning at 8:42 a.m.
What to Know When Traveling With Kids During the Holidays
Traveling and gathering for the holidays can be complicated with the Omicron COVID-19 variant spreading. Nivedita More, MD, provides some tips for families.
5 Questions: Roshni Mathew, MD, on the Omicron Variant and Winter Season
Roshni Mathew, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases physician and co-medical director of infection prevention and control at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, answers some of the top questions families have about the new variant.
