During a regular 12-week prenatal visit, Mollee Lewallen’s obstetrics appointment went from routine to worrying in a matter of seconds. “We found out that our son, Knox, had an extremely high heart rate,” she explained. “After that appointment, we went to a follow up where his high heart rates continued, so we were recommended to […] The post Knox’s Heartfelt Care at Seattle Children’s Leaves Lasting Impact on Wenatchee Family appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

9-year-old DeAngelo “DJ” has his dreams for the future all planned out. “DJ tells everyone that he wants to become a pediatric surgeon or a pediatric gastroenterologist one day,” explained Angela McCulloch. “He says that he plans to go to school at the University of Washington and work at Seattle Children’s to help kids like […] The post ‘He’s Able to Be a Kid and Be Free’: DeAngelo Thrives After Complex Surgeries and Care at Seattle Children’s appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

Angie Foy and her daughter Harper of Edmonds are excited to give back to Seattle Children’s with a fundraiser called “Gift a Brave Gown to a Brave Kid.” Harper was born with a rare genetic disorder called harlequin ichthyosis, which causes the skin to form in hard diamond-shaped plaques on the body. The plaques become […] The post Gift Brave Gowns to Seattle Children’s with Former Patient, Harper appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

For newborn babies recovering from a difficult birth resulting in a brain injury, Seattle Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team employs a surprising therapy — they lay some babies “on ice.” On the Pulse shares how this cooling treatment can help newborns heal and stop further damage from happening.         About […] The post A Cool Approach: Why Seattle Children’s NICU Puts Babies ‘On Ice’ appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

On December 30, 2021, Kelsey Schleppy gave birth to her baby girl, Maleila. Within days of taking her home, Kelsey’s intuition told her something wasn’t right. Her family practice doctor assured her Maleila’s shallow breathing and lack of appetite wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, but Kelsey kept a watchful eye, nevertheless. Within a few […] The post Neonatal Telehealth Takes Geography out of the Equation to Save Lives appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

On December 30, 2021, Kelsey Schleppy gave birth to her baby girl, Maleila. Within days of taking her home, Kelsey’s intuition told her something wasn’t right. Her family practice doctor assured her Maleila’s shallow breathing and lack of appetite wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, but Kelsey kept a watchful eye, nevertheless. One morning, Kelsey […] The post Neonatal Telehealth Takes Geography out of the Equation to Save Lives appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

Seattle Children’s and University of Washington Medicine launched a new program in October 2021 to provide the next generation of fetal care for families around the Northwest and beyond. The two hospitals offer the only fetal intervention and surgery program in the Pacific Northwest. Care will be provided at Seattle Children’s Fetal Care and Treatment […] The post The Most Comprehensive Fetal Care and Treatment Center in the Pacific Northwest appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

Each year, hundreds of thousands of babies born prematurely in low- and middle-income countries die because medical facilities there cannot afford the equipment that could help babies survive those crucial first few weeks after birth. Many of these deaths are caused by respiratory distress syndrome. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, some 6 million preterm babies are […] The post A Low-Cost Device That Could Help Hundreds of Thousands of Preterm Babies in Low-Income Countries Breathe and Survive appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

Dr. Maneesh Batra, the new interim chief of neonatology at Seattle Children’s, first became interested in neonatology when he was working as a resident in Ugandan hospitals in 2002. He witnessed the incredible sorrow on the faces of mothers whose babies were failing to thrive. “It was striking to me how much the providers and […] The post Dr. Maneesh Batra, New Interim Neonatology Chief, Aims to Improve Access to Care for Babies Everywhere appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more

Today, U.S. News & World Report named Seattle Children’s to its Honor Roll of the 10 best children’s hospitals in the nation. The annual survey ranks hospitals on outcomes and quality-related information, including success in managing patients, commitment to best practices, nurse staffing ratios, safety, and availability of specialty care. Rankings also factor in each […] The post Seattle Children’s Ranked Among the Top 10 Best Children’s Hospitals in the Nation appeared first on On the Pulse ..read more