Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor affecting children and are treated by a team approach, like at Johns Hopkins All Children’s …
The Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is dedicated solely to the treatment of CDH.
The Heart Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital shares important information about heart murmurs and what parents should know.
“Her outlook for a healthy life is a good one, thanks to the team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s,” her mother says.
Dr. Rachel Dawkins, a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital shares the need to knows about heavy metals in baby food.
Vitamin K is an important part of newborn care, yet not every family understands why it is recommended after birth. Meghan Martin, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, explains why the vitamin K shot — which is not a vaccine — plays a critical role in helping newborns’ blood…
Twenty-four-year-old John Stephens III smiles as he pushes his identical twin daughters into the Research and Education Building at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He’s moments away from reuniting with a few of the doctors and nurses who helped him navigate sickle cell disease in his formative years, and he has news he can’t wait to share with them at the annual Family and Friends Sickle Cell Symposium. He embraces Tamara New, M.D., director of the Sickle…
When Kelsi learned her pregnancy had taken a sudden turn at just 24 weeks, she was thrown into a frightening new reality: preparing for the possible birth of a micropreemie. What followed was a journey marked by uncertainty, resilience and the specialized care that helped her son, Cash, survive and thrive. Kelsi, a first-time mom…
There’s a big change coming for parents of high school athletes. Starting this fall, a new law called the Second Chance Act will require all high school athletes who want to play sports during the 2026-2027 school year to pass an electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) screening. The bill allows a student who has received an EKG/ECG in the…
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
It was a call no parent wants to receive. When John’s phone rang, his son, 14-year-old Cooper, was out riding his e-scooter. “I heard moaning on the phone, then the call dropped,” John recalls. “I turned around immediately and headed to where he was supposed to be.” He found Cooper badly injured after a fall…
Sixteen-year-old Carson Scoville is strong. Despite two cancer diagnoses, countless treatments and a recent genetic finding that increases his risk for developing cancer, he stays positive. This summer, Carson learned he has Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a rare inherited condition caused by mutations in the TP53 tumor suppressor gene. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital pediatric hematologist-oncologist…
If your kids are still on summer sleep schedules, this guide to back-to-school sleep routines will help you reset things before the first day.
Learn how to make the middle to high school transition smoother with insight from pediatric psychologist Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) has partnered with St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital to open a new house in the hospital, expanding its ability to serve even more families in the Tampa Bay area.
Read Julian’s incredible journey with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and the life-changing care that saved him.
Read about Landon’s inspiring story as he overcomes the challenges of cerebral palsy, taking life-changing steps with expert treatment and therapy.
Discover why swim lessons during spring break are the perfect way to help kids gain water safety skills and confidence for the summer.
Did you know that excess weight in children can significantly impact their heart health and increase their risk of developing cardiovascular issues later in life? While many assume that high blood pressure, high cholesterol and abnormal heart muscle structure are only associated with adults, children with obesity can also suffer from these medical issues. The…
Dr. Jennifer Katzensein shares what brain rot is and how it impacts kids today. Learn her tips to help prevent it and encourage healthier habits.
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