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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.
Scottish football supporters visiting for the World Cup made an unexpected stop at a children's hospital, arriving with traditional bagpipes and a generous donation. The gesture brought smiles to young patients during what can be difficult hospital stays.
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.
After years without answers, 18 children with mysterious illnesses finally got diagnoses thanks to AI working alongside doctors at Boston Children's Hospital. The breakthrough offers hope for 30 million Americans living with rare diseases.
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.
A century after a princess witnessed heartbreaking child mortality rates and took action, Ghana's Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital marks 100 years of specialized care while pushing for even greater progress ahead.
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.
Shoppers at The Entertainer toy stores have donated £4 million to four children's hospitals simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest pound. The 15-year partnership shows how spare change can transform lives for seriously ill children across the UK.
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.
A Ghana bakery renovated a hospital's children's physiotherapy unit with colorful art and toys after the CEO's own recovery there. The gesture aims to make rehabilitation more engaging for young patients with mobility challenges.
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.
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