Sickle Cell Disease Program Creates New Pain Management Protocol and Expands Psychosocial, Neurological, Scheduling and Patient Navigation Support

When patients and families with sickle cell disease (SCD) call Seattle Children’s to schedule appointments, they are greeted by the friendly voice of Enjoli Harris, who is a skilled member of the SCD patient scheduling team and a “sickle cell mom.” Harris’ youngest child, Nehemiah, was diagnosed with SCD at birth almost 12 years ago […]

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The 5 Most Common ADHD Questions Asked by Parents

For parents with children or teens who are having problems at home or at school for more than six months due to trouble with attention, learning or behavior, understanding if it’s attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or a related disorder, is important. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is the most common mental health disorder […]

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How to Maintain Structured Routines for School-Aged Kids During Scheduled Breaks

For some parents and caregivers with school-aged children, scheduled breaks throughout the academic year are a chance to kick back and relax while enjoying quality time without being on a tight, daily schedule. For many kids in the region, mid-winter break is here, and spring break is only a few months away. Though well-intentioned, interrupted […]

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Seattle Children’s Research Featured in Worldwide Study on COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Young Children

New findings from Seattle Children’s Research Institute’s Center for Clinical and Translational Research reveal that a three-dose primary series of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was safe and effective in children 6 months to 4 years of age, even when a new variant (Omicron) was circulating. The findings were released on Feb. 16 in the New England […]

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Tips for Raising Heart-healthy Kids and Teens

For American Heart Month, Seattle Children’s providers share their tips for helping kids and teens build strong, healthy hearts. Protect young athletes with pre-sport heart screenings Generally, kids are safe to play sports and exercise without concern for cardiac events, but with all types of sports, it is important to do a physical with family history […]

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Five Ways to Get Kids Outdoors in Cold Weather

With a lack of summer sunshine, the ongoing days of winter and frigid temperatures can leave families and children feeling stuck indoors. However, it’s important to get outside, no matter the weather. Seattle Children’s Dr. Pooja Tandon encourages outdoor play, as it promotes opportunities for physical activity and motor development, boosts Vitamin D levels and […]

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Hudson Celebrates ‘Miraculous Recovery’ After Receiving Heart Transplant at Seattle Children’s

Like many 10-year-olds, Hudson Lewis loves to play video games, listen to music, swim and hang out with friends and family. But unlike most kids his age, Hudson’s childhood has been filled with challenges no child should have to experience. Hudson was born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy known to affect heart function […]

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The Unforgettable Experience that Led Tina to Pay It Forward

At the young age of 12, Tina Janni began suffering from flu-like symptoms over the summer that rapidly escalated into kidney failure. “I rode in an ambulance from Olympia, WA to Seattle Children’s Hospital,” she explained. Though Janni recalls feeling frightened, a compassionate support system made a significant impact on her family during a deeply […]

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All in a Day’s Work: A Look Inside Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Throughout this season’s viral surge, Seattle Children’s Urgent Care team has been hard at work caring for a high volume of patients throughout its four locations in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way and Seattle. The sites are open 7 days a week, including holidays, and recently expanded their reach by offering virtual urgent care services to […]

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