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Learn about the ways Duke pediatric specialists use medical and surgical advances to treat children of all ages. Read the stories of brave children being treated for a range of conditions from common injuries to rare diseases. Duke Health is a world-class academic health care system that is improving lives and transforming medicine locally and around the world.
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
3w ago
Seth Cuni, a single dad, lived with tongue cancer for months without telling his two young children. “I decided this is my problem, and I can do this alone. We ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
4M ago
Hampstead, NC native Harvey Squires was diagnosed with epilepsy at 14 years old. As his seizures worsened, Harvey’s parents sought care for him from doctors ac ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
5M ago
When three-month-old Asher Hobby needed a heart transplant, his parents eagerly agreed to help to save another life at the same time. In June 2023 at Duke Heal ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
8M ago
Ausley Rudd was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. The condition worsened as she grew until surgery was needed to stop her spine’s worsening curvature. Rathe ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
9M ago
If your child experiences sport-related pain or injury, an appointment with a sports medicine primary care physician may be the best option for getting them ba ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
10M ago
Duke Children’s is ranked among the top 50 children's hospitals nationally in 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report and retained its position at No. 1 in ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
10M ago
Holly VanHorn was surprised to learn her newborn daughter Nessa needed a hearing aid. As an audiologist at Duke Health, VanHorn has been helping kids with hear ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
1y ago
Ask a parent if their teenager occasionally experiences mood swings and they will probably laugh at the understatement. Many believe it’s normal for teenagers ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
1y ago
For many students this fall, going back to school means more time in front of a computer. But what are the effects of increased screen time on your child’s eye ..read more
Duke Health Blog » Children's Health
1y ago
Lack of conditioning, hot, humid weather, and dehydration can put children and teens at risk for heat-related illness and injuries as they return to sports thi ..read more