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School-Based Health Centers

Getting health care for your child can be complicated. Many doctors can only see patients during the school day, and their offices might be far from school. To see the […]

How to Find Affordable Health Care

Many kids in the United States aren’t covered by health insurance, or are covered by plans with high deductibles and limited benefits. If your kids are among them because you can’t […]

What to Do About Poisoning

Most childhood poisonings happen in the home. They usually can be treated at home with advice from the poison control center. But it’s important to know when a poisoning is […]

Going to the Emergency Room

When your child is sick or injured, it’s natural to want to head straight for the emergency room (ER). You know that you can get care, no matter the time, […]

Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby

From the day you learn you’re pregnant, you make decisions that last your child’s lifetime — like the name you choose for your baby. To give your newborn the healthiest […]

MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma

What Is MIBG? MIBG (meta-iodobenzylguanidine) is a molecule that doctors combine with low-dose radioactive iodine to look for neuroblastoma. After it’s injected into a patient, the MIBG is absorbed by […]

Hodgkin Lymphoma

What Is Hodgkin Lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma (lim-FOE-muh) is a type of cancer that develops in the white blood cells of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. […]

Ear Tube Surgery

What Is Ear Tube Surgery? Ear tubes are tiny tubes made of metal or plastic. During ear tube surgery, a small hole is made in the eardrums and the tubes […]

Retinoblastoma

What Is Retinoblastoma? Retinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer that affects the retina, the inner layer of the eye. Nerve cells in the retina sense light and send images […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Overview What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions that start early in life and can affect how kids communicate and interact with […]

When to Go to the ER if Your Child Has Asthma

What’s an Asthma Emergency? If your child has asthma, controlling the condition can help you avoid trips to the emergency room (ER). But it’s important to know when going to the […]

Jayden Clark

Jayden’s comeback: from ACL injury to playing D1 college football Jayden Clark is getting ready to step onto the field at the University of Kentucky, a Division I SEC school […]

Violet Cates

seizure activity turned rare genetic disorder At just 11 weeks old, Violet began experiencing unusual movements that concerned her parents. Unsure of what was happening, they took her to the […]

Jacob Thornton

Jacob is thriving with Cystic Fibrosis Jacob is an athletic kid who also loves gaming and is almost a black belt in Taekwondo! But he is also a kid that […]

Tatum Kershner

helmet saves Tatum’s life in ATV accident Tatum Kershner, an adventurous and active teen, loves sports like lacrosse and soccer. But one day, her love for adventure nearly turned tragic. […]

Blakely Mefford

Building friendships with other families bring positivity and encouragement to their journey What started as a late evening visit to Dayton Children’s emergency department would turn into a lifelong journey […]

Brandon Watts

New friends and old ties help the Watts after osteosarcoma diagnosis Brandon Watts began his journey with Dayton Children’s after he started having some pain in his knee. Jodi, Brandon’s […]

Emilia Watkins

Emilia Watkins was a busy, competitive swimmer, practicing multiple days a week with swim meets on the weekend. But during her 2022 swim season, everything came to an abrupt stop. […]

Awo Onwudiwe

sickle cell patient cured after bone marrow transplant Awo spent the first 22 years of her life managing sickle cell disease; from the physical struggles of pain crises and hospital […]