Getting to Know the Chief Medical Officer at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Mitchell Cohen, MD, the newest chief medical officer at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
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Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic History Month
During Latinx/Hispanic History Month, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health celebrates the vital contributions of our Latinx health care professionals.
Q&A: Answering the ‘Why’ Behind Liver Transplant Inequity
Unfortunately, Black and Hispanic children who are awaiting liver transplant may face disparities during the pediatric transplant process. Here’s what’s being done to address them.
Twins Share Everything, Including Celiac Disease
When Joseph and Devlin went for their wellness check at age 5, their pediatrician noticed that they were not gaining weight like they should. She suspected celiac disease—an autoimmune disorder that is genetically passed on within families.
Predicting the Best Treatment for Young Ulcerative Colitis Patients
Children and teens with ulcerative colitis have many more treatment options than a decade ago,… Read more »
April Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Every child has a tummy ache now and then. When should you refer your child to a gastroenterologist?
Every day is Father’s Day for the Berquist family
For pediatric gastroenterologist Bill Berquist, MD, the phrase “works with children” has a double meaning. Three of his grown children are following in his scientific footsteps.
Packard Children’s Ranked Among Nation’s Best
In the U.S. News & World Report publication of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2012-13,… Read more »
Appetite for Life
Caitlin Burns was born with an immune deficiency and pseudo-obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, a life-threatening condition that prevents the normal movement of food through her intestines. Packard specialists have been caring for her since she was an infant.
