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August 13, 2018

Patient Care

Partners for Children Launched

August 3, 2018

Patient Education

Fast Facts About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

A common childhood illness peaks in the warmer months. Dr. Ashleigh El Sakr explains what parents should know.

July 18, 2018

Faculty

2018 Pediatric Education Awards

July 18, 2018

Faculty

Dr. Yolaine Civil Awarded 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant

July 17, 2018

Faculty

Dr. Edward Bove Selected for the Distinguished Alumni Award

July 17, 2018

Diversity

Dr. Durga Singer Receives Outstanding DEI Advocate Award

July 17, 2018

Faculty

AAP Executive Committee Election Results

July 17, 2018

Faculty

2018 State Oral Health Service Award

July 16, 2018

Patient Education

What to Do When Your Child Has a Headache

Knowing how to address and treat a child’s headache can help a patient (and parent) feel better. Dr. Leber discusses a new Mott poll that examines how families approach the issue.

July 5, 2018

Patient Education

Signs Your Child's Snoring Should Be Taken Seriously

Get tips to spot sleep issues, plus learn about a new nationwide sleep study for which your child may be eligible.

June 28, 2018

Research

A Common Bacterium’s Weapon System Tied to Its Adaptability

The battle for survival makes pneumococcus a formidable foe. Dr. Suzanne Dawid discusses the latest research.

June 26, 2018

Accolades

Once again, U.S. News & World Report ranked Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best children’s hospitals.

In fact, not only is U-M the only children’s hospital ranked in all ten categories, but Michigan is also ranked higher than every other children’s hospital in the state in every category evaluated.

June 26, 2018

Patient Education

Instead of Grounding Your Teen, Put Them to Work

The next time your teen acts out, try giving them a job to do. A clear task helps establish fair punishment and accountability for a young person’s actions.

June 18, 2018

Patient Education

Heading to the amusement park? 1 in 5 parents did not talk about what to do if kids got lost

National Poll: Nine out of 10 parents would report a ride operator suspected of being drunk or on drugs; less than half would

June 11, 2018

Research

Probing Why Cancer Outcomes Are Worse for Minority Kids

A new multi-institutional project is studying cancer biology and care to identify why minority children have worse cancer outcomes compared to their white peers.

June 5, 2018

Research

Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in the NICU

Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research.

May 21, 2018

Patient Education

How to Prevent Your Kids from Getting Food Poisoning

Dr. Allison Tribble discusses 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.

May 19, 2018

Success Stories

$30M in gifts to establish Chad Carr Pediatric Brain Tumor Center at the University of Michigan

With support from thousands of supporters across the country, new U-M initiative honoring Chad Carr to advance research and treatment for DIPG and other pediatric brain cancers.

May 8, 2018

Research

Cellphones at Summer Camp: Research Explores the Effects

Dr. Ashley DeHudy discusses a new study that probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers.

April 30, 2018

Research

Exploring the Link Between Childhood Curiosity and School Achievement

Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds.

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