Get to know Dr. Sarah Weatherspoon, a Pediatric Neurologist at Le Bonheur ..read more

About half of all babies spit up several times a day in the first three months of their lives. Reflux in babies is a common but often challenging issue many parents have to navigate. Today we are sitting down with Le Bonheur Gastroenterologist Dr. Maggie Vickers to discuss the different kinds of reflux issues a baby can experience as well as things parents can do to help their child ..read more

Meet Dr. Tim Jancelewicz, a pediatric surgeon at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital ..read more

Parents and caregivers know to bring their children to the hospital to address physical wounds associated with acts of violence. What can they do, however, to address the mental and emotional strain that follows? In the spring of 2022, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital launched Supporting & Healing Individuals from Trauma (SHIFT), a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP) that aims to assist Le Bonheur patients and families who have been impacted by violence. By collaborating with the patients’ care team to identify specific needs, SHIFT coordinates wrap-around services to help e ..read more

What is this technology? And how do doctors use it to care for kids? Le Bonheur neurologists and neurosurgeons discuss how technology is changing the outcomes for kids with neurological conditions and the process of planning for neurosurgeries ..read more

Halloween can be one of the most fun nights of the year for kids - costumes, candy and fun with friends! This Halloween, take a few extra precautions to help make this holiday a safe one for your kids with some tips from Le Bonheur's Manager of Injury Prevention and Safe Kids Jennifer Taylor ..read more

Many kids are born with or develop harmless birthmarks on their skin that have a variety of causes. But what does it mean to have a vascular birthmark? Dr. Teresa Wright discusses this type of birthmark, what causes it and when a child might need to visit a specialist ..read more

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common illness, especially for babies under the age of two, that attacks the lining of the airways and lungs. Learn more about the latest treatments and vaccines for RSV and what might be best for you and your child during the RSV season ..read more

New parents are often told once you have kids, you’ll never sleep again. Your sleep may never be the same but sleep is crucial to overall health, especially for children. Lack of sleep can hinder your child’s mental and physical development and give rise to negative emotions. With the development of over the counter sleep aids, more caregivers are turning to supplements to help their child get a better night’s sleep. Sleep Technologist Tuesday Glenn with Le Bonheur’s Sleep Center is here to discuss the importance of sleep and safe and effective ways to help make sure your child is getting eno ..read more

Music… it can lift moods, decrease anxiety and even be used as an effective form of treatment. Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music by a credentialed music therapist. Combining expertise in psychology, counseling, medicine and music, music therapists can help improve patient’s quality of life by promoting development and creating peaceful distractions during procedures. Music activates multiple areas of the brain, and its therapeutic use can positively impact hormone release and pain perception, helping patients cope and adapt. Le Bonheur’s Music Therapist Courtney R ..read more