Stanford Medicine Children's Health

"Trust yourself, trust the medical team, and give yourself grace" says Nichara, reflecting on the birth of her preemie triplets this past Summer. After two months in the NICU with expert and dedicated care, all three babies are now doing well and growing beautifully, exemplifying the resilience of babies born prematurely. https://bit.ly/4pdMOGJ #WorldPrematurityDay

We are thrilled to announce that Stanford Medicine Children’s Health has climbed the ranks, now securing the No. 8 spot nationwide in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery, according to U.S. News & World Report.   Our pediatric gastroenterologists are committed to delivering top-notch patient care, reflecting our unwavering dedication to quality and excellence in health care. As the top-ranked gastroenterology provider in Northern California, we remain committed to providing the best care for our patients and their families. Here’s to a healthier future for all children with gastroenterology disease. https://bit.ly/4pgFXwp

As high school students with ADHD plan for college visits or consider admissions offers, Dr. Jennifer Derenne offers advice on how they can plan ahead for their mental health care needs. https://lnkd.in/gJ5z6WK4

"When I first started seeing preemies, survival was less than 50 percent, now it's well over 90 percent." - Dr. Phillip Sunshine, in 2011 A pioneering neonatologist, Dr. Sunshine cared for more than 30,000 premature babies during his decades-long career. He is credit with introducing or transforming care for preemies through nutrition, breathing machines, even parental access to newborns in the nursery. In recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month, we honor Dr. Sunshine and his legacy once again! https://lnkd.in/gAvzpz-j #PrematurityAwarenessMonth

Our Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery program is ranked No. 6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! We are the best in the West and top-ranked in California, and we're so proud of our dedicated care team who help children reach their fullest potential. https://bit.ly/43RXmDb

A teenage boy has been given a chance at a better future, thanks to a neurosurgeon at Stanford Medicine Children's Health who used a minimally invasive approach to stop his debilitating seizures. https://lnkd.in/gja2a5P3

This Halloween, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford conjured a cauldron of joy and thrills, ensuring that the annual Trick-or-Treat Trail delivered the “BOOst” patients and their families needed for a frightfully fun day! https://lnkd.in/evM2WUng

🎃 👻This Halloween, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford conjured a cauldron of joy and thrills for its young patients. Doctors, nurses, therapists, hospital staff, and volunteers all joined forces to ensure that the annual Trick-or-Treat Trail delivered the “BOOst” kids and their families needed for a frightfully fun day!

As Halloween approaches, Sarah Rosenbaum, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Medicine Children's Health, shares tips on helping children manage Halloween anxiety. https://lnkd.in/g4sUmDYm 

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health performed the first-in-world simultaneous lung transplant and chest wall expansion surgery on a young child. Today 6-year-old Violet is thriving and paving the way for better care for other kids. https://lnkd.in/gCQNv7Mt