Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about pediatric care, curated daily by BrightWire.
Clara has spent years in treatment for a rare spinal condition, singing her way through dozens of cast changes and surgeries. Now she's raising money to give other hospital kids teddy bears with back braces just like hers.
Ghana's first standalone children's specialist hospital just got a major staffing boost to serve young patients across the country. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh ordered 10 doctors and 30 nurses deployed immediately to the expanding facility.
Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster just donated $100,000 to build pediatric care rooms at a community health center. The gift will fund two medical and two dental treatment rooms for children in Virginia's New River Valley.
A pediatrician is debunking the widespread belief that rain makes children sick, explaining that viruses cause colds, not raindrops. His advice could free parents from unnecessary worry and give kids back a joyful childhood experience.
A new maternal vaccine is keeping thousands of Australian babies out of hospitals, with protection strongest during their most vulnerable first weeks of life. Real-world data shows the program is working even better than expected.
A groundbreaking study shows that dexrazoxane, given during childhood cancer treatment, protects hearts for over 15 years after chemotherapy ends. Nearly 900 young survivors participated in this first-ever long-term study.
A kid-sized robot named Robin is helping children stay calm during scary medical procedures at hospitals and dental clinics across the country. The friendly bot from Expper Technologies acts like a peer, listening without judgment and distracting anxious young patients.
After seven years of helping sick children, The Marisa Tufaro Foundation has donated its final dollar, reaching half a million in contributions. Named for a brave 13-year-old who survived six heart surgeries, the foundation closes its doors having fulfilled its beautiful mission.
A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a brave 13-year-old has donated half a million dollars to help sick children before concluding its heartfelt mission. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation spent nine years turning one girl's inspiring spirit into hope for thousands of families.
A Melbourne medical device company just secured $6.8 million to bring lifesaving technology to America's tiniest patients. The Neonav system helps doctors safely place critical catheters in newborns, preventing potentially fatal complications.
Scientists are building a system to make life-saving gene therapy accessible to the 400 million people living with rare diseases worldwide. The new Center for Therapeutic Genetics wants to turn custom genetic medicine into a standardized procedure that can help patient after patient.
Doctors across Europe are sharing life-saving tips as rising temperatures make heat safety as critical as drowning prevention. Simple changes like skipping stroller blankets and offering water-rich snacks can protect the most vulnerable.