Stanford University graduate and cystic fibrosis patient Mallory Smith lived life vibrantly until her death at age 25. She left behind a memoir, “Salt in My Soul – An Unfinished Life,” that reveals much about hope, love, care and chronic illness.
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Mia Brozovich Nacke
“Moonshot4Kids” at Monje Lab: DIPG Families Advocate for Increased Pediatric Cancer Research Funds
On May 17, DIPG Awareness Day, four families who donated their late children’s brain tumor tissue to science convened at Stanford to hear firsthand from pediatric neuro-oncologist Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, about research developments and new clinical trials that may hold the key to unlocking treatment for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).
Squaring off against cancer on World Cancer Day
Two-year-old Cru Silva comes out swinging against retinoblastoma as we celebrate how we help kids with cancer heal.
From surviving to thriving – teen puts her mark on a major brand
Kirsten Brown is no ordinary teenager. This 16-year-old is a heart transplant patient, a stroke survivor – and a Nike patient-designer with a powerful message of hope and inspiration.
Athena’s story: Sharing her journey through transplant
In her own words, a transplant patient’s personal essay: “I am the girl with a history of restrictive cardiomyopathy.”
Harlem Globetrotters drop by for ‘Smile Patrol’ at Packard Children’s
Whistles, smiles and laughter were in the air when players from the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters dropped in for a special visit to Packard Children’s.
How to feed the smallest preemies
A new toolkit from the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, co-authored by a panel that included three Stanford experts, will help spread the latest research on preemie nutrition to doctors around the world.
Concussions and kids: What parents need to know
New CDC guidelines on mild traumatic brain injuries help parents evaluate when to go to the ER or see a pediatrician
Designed with kids in mind: Child-friendly MRIs
When it comes to medical imaging, pediatric radiologist and biomedical engineer Shreyas Vasanawala knows that… Read more »
Girls Day Out: Beauty and bravery at the Fairmont
Six girls being treated for pediatric cancer arrived at the Fairmont hotel in San Jose for the tenth annual Girls Day Out, a brief but much needed escape for body, mind and spirit.
Young Merced patient hero pays it forward to Packard Children’s
Following two complex surgeries for a rare tumor, 16-year-old Lucca is paying it forward with his “Pack It Up for Packard” art supply drive.
A teen’s perspective on mental health
Palo Alto student talks candidly about how she became an advocate for mental wellness in youth.
A different kind of prom: Patients step out as “Enchanted Tiki” party-goers
The Packard Children’s community opened its “Enchanted Tiki” doors to hundreds of patients and their families for an evening of tropical splendor.
