Maternal health

[ad_1] Recent news coverage of proposed changes to childhood vaccination schedules may raise questions for parents, who wonder what the proposals mean for their families. Stanford Medicine infectious disease specialist Seth Hoffman, MD, recently explained five key things parents should know about vaccines, including how pediatricians can best help address moms’ and dads’ concerns, and…

[ad_1] During her 46-year career, she helped thousands of patients while training the next generation of pulmonologists When Karen Hardy, MD, graduated from medical school in 1979, she started her internship and found her calling for her next 46 years in medicine: caring for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetic disease that…

[ad_1] Charlotte Musgrove: A journey in pediatric cancer nursing Charlotte Musgrove has carved out an impactful career in pediatric nursing at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. With a mother who works at the renowned Mayo Clinic, she found inspiration close to home. During her senior year of college, Musgrove realized her desire to engage more directly…

[ad_1] Between the common cold, such as rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the flu, and other viruses that can cause coughing, viral season can be especially challenging for kids with asthma. “These kids are incredibly sensitive to viral triggers; they’re the ones who get hit hardest,” said Jodi Root, DNP, a pediatric pulmonary nurse…

[ad_1] How Stanford Medicine Children’s Health turned challenges into triumphs for a newborn with heart defects In Mountain View, California, on March 24, 2025, a tiny fighter named Penelope Yee entered the world. Today, she is a thriving infant, but not too long ago, her life was filled with uncertainties. Penelope’s parents, Francesca and Simon Yee,…

[ad_1] As we celebrate Prematurity Awareness Month this November, we spotlight the inspiring story of Nichara Holcombe’s unexpected health journey, marked by the birth of her preemie triplets and the exceptional care they received at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Shock and joy: Triplets on the way Nichara’s world turned upside down in December 2024 when…

[ad_1] Neurosurgeon takes a unique minimally invasive approach to stop debilitating seizures in a teenage boy For two years, Valerie knew something was off with her son, Jesse. “Starting at age 15, he would stare off into space, fidget with his fingers, and flare his nostrils at different times during the day. I would say,…

[ad_1] Inside the spook-tacular celebration at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford This Halloween, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford conjured a cauldron of joy and thrills for its young patients and the entire Stanford Medicine community. Doctors, nurses, therapists, hospital staff, and volunteers all joined forces to ensure that the annual Trick-or-Treat Trail delivered the “BOOst”…