Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Many immigrant families who seek refuge in Baltimore’s communities have experienced deep trauma and face daunting obstacles in obtaining essential health services. Pediatric specialists at Johns Hopkins are leading efforts to make sure these families get the help they need. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LEIoHp #KidsHealth

The inaugural Miracles in Motion #5K benefitting the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is less than two months away! Who will you run for this September? In this video, pediatric ICU physician Dr. Amanda Levin reflects on who she will run for – her former patient and 2024 Radiothon kid, Matthew. When Matthew was 5-years-old, he came home from school with a stomach ache. However, when his parents found blood in his stool the next day, a hospital trip uncovered more serious issues. Matthew had developed a disease called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is a rare condition that mainly affects children under the age of 10. It often causes damage to the lining of blood vessel walls, destruction of red blood cells, and kidney failure. For Matthew, HUS led to multi-organ failure and resulted in a months-long stay in both the pediatric and cardiac intensive care units. During his stay, Matthew experienced many setbacks and hard moments when his doctors didn’t know if he would make it through. Miraculously, Matthew has made significant progress in his journey to recovery. At Radiothon this past February, he walked, talked, and even played the piano, bringing tears to the eyes of the physicians and staff at Hopkins who played a part in his care ❤️ This is why Dr. Levin is participating in the 5K, for patients like Matthew. So, lace up your running shoes and join us on Saturday, September 21st at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 👟 Visit HopkinsChildrens5K.org to register, donate, or learn more about the event and volunteer opportunities. #LittleStepsForABigCause #ForTheKids

In the 1990s, HIV was the number one cause of death among Americans ages 25 to 44. In 2024, we have anti-viral drugs that can keep people living with HIV alive into their 70s and reduce the risk of getting HIV to almost zero. Now there is another breakthrough, this one impacting the youngest patients. Standard treatment of babies with HIV typically starts two to three months after birth and continues for decades. However, Johns Hopkins pediatrician Dr. Deborah Persaud is part of a new clinical trial team that uses antiretroviral (ART) therapy, a cocktail of drugs administered within 48 hours of birth. As part of this trial, 54 newborns were given ART therapy shortly after birth. Five and a half years later, four of these children achieved remission after stopping their HIV medication. “It's a small number of cases...but it's really transformative for our field,” explained Dr. Persaud. Read more about this development ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zRUCcP #HIVAwareness #KidsHealth

Happy Miracle Treat Day! Indulge in a Dairy Queen Blizzard® today at participating locations and help support pediatric patients like Emme and Elle 💙 With every Blizzard® sold, a portion is donated to the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Thank you for making a difference 🍦   #MiracleTreatDay #DairyQueen #ForTheKids

Between 60 and 160 patients seek treatment in the Pediatric Emergency Department at the Children’s Center every day 🏥 From newborns to 21-year-olds, they arrive around the clock in just about every state of duress possible. Caring for these patients requires an almost supernatural ability to radiate warmth and calm. “I can’t imagine doing anything else,” says Raquel Millet, M.D., a second-year pediatric emergency medicine fellow 🩵 Learn more about the qualities that make our pediatric emergency medicine physicians so good at what they do ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Sp2PvI #EmergencyMedicine #KidsHealth

When Fitz was born, his skull was misshapen. At 5 weeks old, he was diagnosed with craniosynostosis. Watch and learn how pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Eric Jackson’s minimally invasive approach, plus helmeting therapy, allowed Fitz’s skull to grow normally ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e-4Vvr7b #KidsHealth

Most parents know how important it is to protect kids' skin from harmful UV rays during the summer. But some forget that it's equally important to protect their eyes, too ☀️ Spending long days outdoors without UV-protective eyewear can set kids up for UV-related eye damage including discomfort, pain, or even temporary blindness. Symptoms, which can appear up to 24 hours after exposure, include redness, swollen eyes, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light. UV-related eye damage can also result in possible vision problems later in life, such as early onset cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, or cancer in the eye. So, how do you choose the best UV-protective eyewear for kids? Look for lenses that fit well, offer wraparound protection, and provide 99 to 100 percent protection from UVA and especially UVB, or are marked as having a UV400 rating. If you plan on spending time in the water, consider buying sunglasses with polarized lenses to minimize reflected glare 🌊 If you’re uncertain about the best sunglasses to buy, contact your eye care professional 🕶 #UVSafetyMonth #EyeHealth #KidsHealth

Happy National Ice Cream Day from the Johns Hopkins Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center! Shout out to Katie for making this special Scoops delivery to our Believe in Tomorrow families 🩷🍦 #ForTheKids #NationalIceCreamDay #HopkinsHearts

Kids are more at risk for Lyme disease in certain parts of the U.S. during the spring and summer, when ticks are more active. Learn more about prevention, symptoms, and when to call a healthcare provider. https://lnkd.in/eSg8-hCX #TickBites #KidsHealth

This is Hopkins #HeartWarrior Alister's story. He's had 12 surgeries, including four open-heart surgeries. Alister was born with five different heart defects, as well as significant lung issues. His first open-heart surgery was at four months old, and his most recent was one year ago today 🫀 Last year's open-heart surgery was the largest, longest, and most risky surgery of his nearly six-year life. The surgery lasted for 17 hours, stretching into a second day. The team performed 21 separate repairs. They first had to undo the eight repairs that Alister had received throughout his previous three heart surgeries, perform the five repairs that he urgently needed, and then redo the eight original repairs. It was a shockingly complex surgery. And yet it all went very smoothly. Alister came home just 2 and a half weeks later 🏠 Over the past year, Alister has been the healthiest and strongest that he's ever been. Despite having RSV, flu, and COVID back-to-back in the winter, he never needed to be hospitalized. He completed kindergarten, played baseball for the first time, participated in art club, and traveled to Mexico, California, and Maine 🛫 In short, he's been able to live life more fully this year than ever in his whole life. Alister's parents, Matt and Greg, are eternally grateful to the entire Hopkins cardiology, PCICU, and pulmonology teams, especially Drs. Bret Mettler and Christy Sadreameli, for their expert skill, care, and meticulous planning to ensure that Alister's surgery and recovery were a total success. Happy heartiversary, Alister ❤️ You are truly exceptional! #CHDAwareness #HopkinsHearts #KidsHealth