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A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
A new drive-thru coffee shop in Huber Heights donated $13,000 to Dayton Children's Hospital during its opening weekend. The store also created 50 new jobs for the community.
Great Ormond Street Hospital just became the first major children's charity to accept cryptocurrency, unlocking a new way for global donors to help seriously ill kids. The groundbreaking £60,000 donation from Ripple is already inspiring other crypto philanthropists to give.
A specialized 120-bed children's hospital in Ghana stands fully built and equipped, waiting only for staff assignments to begin serving young patients. The World Bank is pushing Ghana's government to complete final steps so families can access the $10.15 million facility built during the pandemic.
Major Boston hospitals are racing to expand cancer screening programs that could save thousands of lives by catching tumors when they're easiest to treat. The push comes as new blood tests and screening tools make early detection more accessible than ever.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
After a $48 million redevelopment, New Zealand's only pediatric intensive care unit can now care for significantly more critically ill children. The expansion ends years of operating at capacity and delaying surgeries for the country's sickest kids.
Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital in Sharjah just completed the UAE's first series of robotic surgeries on kids, bringing cutting-edge precision medicine to pediatric care. The successful procedures mean safer, less invasive treatment for young patients across the Emirates.
A Colorado children's hospital slashed preventable infections and injuries in its ICU by almost 50% using a simple new approach. The two-year program likely prevented 50 children from experiencing harmful complications during their hospital stays.
Ripple just made history as the first company to donate cryptocurrency to Great Ormond Street Hospital, contributing £60,000 in XRP toward a new cancer center for children. The donation will help build a state-of-the-art facility opening in 2028.
Massachusetts General Hospital created a groundbreaking clinic that brings life-saving vascular care directly to people experiencing homelessness, preventing amputations before emergencies strike. In three years, over 125 people have received specialized care they might never have accessed otherwise.
A surgeon rehearsed complex heart surgery dozens of times on a digital twin before operating on a real child. Since 2019, nearly 2,000 procedures have been guided by this groundbreaking technology.
Young patients at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital received custom Build-a-Bear gifts this Valentine's Day, creating joyful memories during difficult hospital stays. The heartwarming celebration was funded by donor contributions to the hospital's Child Life team.
Volunteers at a children's hospital brought Valentine's Day celebrations early to young patients, spreading love and cheer to kids facing difficult health challenges. The heartwarming gesture gave families a much-needed moment of joy during their hospital stay.
A pediatric hospital in California's Central Valley has become an economic powerhouse, supporting over 6,000 jobs and generating more than $1 billion in annual economic activity. The healthcare system now serves 1.3 million children while helping families build financial stability across 12 counties.
Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington can now offer a groundbreaking one-time gene therapy that could give children with sickle cell disease a chance at a transformed life. The FDA-approved treatment addresses the root genetic cause of the disease that affects 100,000 Americans and shortens life expectancy by more than 20 years.
A Massachusetts teenager who beat aggressive cancer at age 10 will step onto the field as a flag bearer when the FIFA World Cup comes to Boston. Graham Phillips will represent Boston Children's Hospital during the Haiti vs. Scotland match on June 13.
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