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Kian Ruid plays high school hockey.

Children's Health

Podcast: How Vermont’s Only Pediatric Neurosurgeon Helps Young Brains Overcome Big Challenges

January 23, 2026

Join us as we look inside look at the system of care, treatment and support that serves pediatric patients and their families navigating neurological conditions and diagnoses.

Kian Ruid at a physical therapy appointment.

Surgery

Brain Surgery, Big Comeback

January 15, 2026

When severe headaches sidelined 14-year-old athlete Kian Ruid, an MRI revealed a rare brain abnormality called an arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

Alexa Valyou and her mother ride a merry-go-round.

Children's Health

Podcast: Into the Comfort Zone - Reducing Fear for Pediatric Patients

January 9, 2026

Routine medical appointments like blood draws and other diagnostic procedures challenged a pediatric patient until her mother discovered The Comfort Zone.

Megan Prue, MD, gives a pediatric patient a high five at Golisano Children's Hospital.

Children's Health

Back to Where It Began

December 22, 2025

As rural communities grapple with health care provider shortages, one Vermont doctor shows how hard work, academic medicine and community support can keep care close to home.

Pediatric patient Macie Hoyt lays on a hospital bed for an ultrasound on her abdomen.

Children's Health

A Little Girl’s Big Step Toward Freedom

December 17, 2025

Thanks to donor generosity, the Hoyt family no longer needs to travel for treatment.

Pediatric patient Nora McDougall with her care team at Golisano Children's Hospital.

Children's Health

A New Model for Kids with Complex Needs

November 17, 2025

Helping kids and families navigate medical complexity.

A couple sits on a sofa with their three young children.

Children's Health

Podcast: Breathing Easy - Navigating Respiratory Disease Season

October 31, 2025

At barely four months old, Weston Bird faced a life-threatening battle with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

A baby receives care from NICU nurses and providers at UVM Children's Hospital.

Children's Health

‘A Big Difference’

September 22, 2025

NICU renovation enhances healing environment for families.

Mother and child play in a hospital bed awaiting a medical procedure.

Children's Health

Into the Comfort Zone

September 19, 2025

Where patience meets pain prevention in pediatrics.

Happy kids with toboggan sleds enjoy winter.

Children's Health

Podcast: Healthy Starts - Kids, Classrooms and Care

September 19, 2025

Join Keith Robinson, MD, Heidi Schumacher, MD, and Steven Schlozman, MD, for an in-depth look at how to set students up for success this year.

Donors pose with oversized check during the Big Change Round Up fundraiser at Maplefields.

Children's Health

Filling Up, Giving Back

April 2, 2025

Maplefields customers, employees and vendors turn a quick stop into a moment of generosity.

Frank Maggio, RN, receives the DAISY Award at Alice Hyde Medical Center

Emergency & Urgent Care

ED Nurse's Quick Response and Communication Reassures Parents

October 4, 2024

Experiencing an unexpected allergic reaction can be stressful, painful and generally unpleasant for most people.

Photo of smiling child.

Children's Health

Child Life Program Fueled by Charitable Support

September 3, 2024

Specialists help alleviate stress, build resilience and promote healing.

A young child plays with a wooden toy car.

Children's Health

Toys That Top the Naughty List

December 11, 2023

Our pediatric expert shares what to skip this holiday season.

Infant with brain cancer receives treatment at UVM Childrens Hospital NICU

Children's Health

‘Small, But Mighty’

September 27, 2023

How UVM Children’s Hospital helped save the life of an infant with brain cancer.

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