When families feel like their child’s care team is putting them first, they remember it. At least that’s the case for more than 250 people who submitted nominations for Seattle Children’s 2017 Family Choice Awards. Each nomination came with a heart-touching story about a special staff or faculty member whose commitment to family-centered care sustained […]
A lot can happen in a month. A patient can beat their illness. A crawling baby can take their first steps. And a nursing student can learn skills that will save lives. The latter is certainly happening with students from Heritage University, who have visited Seattle Children’s in two waves this summer. The university, which […]
Last spring, Wesslee Holt rolled his ankle at his middle school in Shelton, Washington. The 12-year-old is a dedicated member of his cheer team and was eager to return to the squad quickly. He followed his doctor’s instructions to immobilize the foot and wear a boot — but his pain only increased over time. Wesslee […]