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Texas Children’s Hospital uses new enzyme therapy to cure a rare neurological disorder

An extremely rare neurological disorder called aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) — a condition that prevents the brain from producing dopamine and serotonin, the essential chemicals for controlling movement, mood and basic nervous system functions — was once thought to be untreatable.
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Good News about Hospitals

AHA's Telling the Hospital Story website shares great examples of how health care organizations are meeting community nutritional needs, improving nurse retention, meeting the unique care needs of children and much more.
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Children’s Mercy launches partial hospitalization for youth with complex health needs

Children’s Mercy has announced the opening of its new Partial Hospitalization Program to support children and adolescents facing serious medical and mental health challenges.
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Wedding gowns ‘offer solace’ as families grieve infants

At a NICU in Grand Rapids, Mich., garments created to celebrate one of life’s great joys are repurposed to lend dignity and peace for coping with one of life’s greatest sorrows.
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Robots, dogs and Legos help kids cope during hospital visits

Robin — an interactive, human-assisted robot — is an innovative tool that’s helping make hospital visits less stressful for pediatric patients at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center.
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Stead Family Children’s Hospital treats rare-disease patient — and makes time for football

At University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, 5-year-old James Hall is being treated for Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a rare cancer-like disorder that affects only one to two newborns out of every million.
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Register Now for the 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

From finding innovative ways to strengthen the workforce and gaining insights on how to navigate change and adversity to leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance clinical workflows, the upcoming AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference offers a wealth of learning and networking opportunities.
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MercyOne offering free doula services for central Iowans

Now in its 12th year, MercyOne’s volunteer birth doula program is not intended to replace a labor partner or a medical provider, but instead serve as a sort-of tour guide for the birthing process.
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How a hospital in Georgia is looking to help keep kids and parents calm

Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Ga., has been working to reduce hospital anxiety for children, particularly those between six months and four years old, who often experience peak doctor anxiety.
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Wyoming and Colorado Hospitals Partner to Enhance Pediatric Care

The recent joining of resources between two regional hospitals will bring increased peace of mind to parents of newborns in the Laramie area of southeast Wyoming.