Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital

07/23/2026

Three years of tail wags and spreading love. Stephan celebrated his 3rd birthday surrounded by his pals Boris, Dexter and Declan. His birthday was made special by the many friends that joined in on the celebratory fun. Happy Birthday, Stephan! 💚🎉

07/17/2026

Weight and body image can be challenging topics for many people. But for kids with changing bodies and surging hormones, discussions about body image can be hard but are important. Here are tips on how to talk to your kids about weight and body image.

Weight and body image are thorny topics for many people. But for kids with changing bodies and surging hormones, discussions about body image can be traumatizing.

07/15/2026

Baby Genesis was born with a cleft lip and palate. Parents Ariyanna and Oscar say that coordinated, compassionate care from the pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery team affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital helped Genesis to thrive.

Ariyanna says, “Rest assured, there is hope and a bright future ahead for babies with cleft lips and palates.”

07/10/2026

Cleft lip and cleft palate are the most common birth defects in the United States. The Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of children with congenital or acquired cleft and craniofacial deformities. The affiliated team is composed of skilled medical professionals who use sophisticated diagnostic tools and the latest surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat even the most complex cases.

07/03/2026

Our Facility Dogs, Boris and Stephan, celebrated in patriotic style for Waggin' Wednesday, a weekly therapeutic event hosted by the hospital's Facility Dog Program and sponsored by the local nonprofit Harrison's Heroes. The event is designed to provide emotional support, ease anxiety and help normalize the hospital environment for pediatric patients.

During this week's gathering, patients had the chance to create their own festive holiday masks ahead of the Fourth of July. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. ❤️ 🤍 💙

07/02/2026

Summer holidays mean more time in the sun and backyard celebrations. 🎇 Keep your family safe with these five safety tips from the affiliated physicians at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.

It is no coincidence that area ERs see an increase in fire and heat-related visits during summer months. Read about 5-year old Shelby's story and learn some simple tips from the affiliated physicians at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital to help your ...

07/01/2026

For Cynthia and Kent, choosing where to deliver their second child was easy after a wonderful experience welcoming their first baby at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. The decision to return for their second delivery with the same trusted physician felt like coming home, especially because the couple met while working at Memorial Hermann.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the compassionate care we received—not once, but twice. We felt completely safe during both pregnancies and deliveries," Cynthia said.

Read their story: https://bit.ly/4wmHxAh.

06/19/2026

For many families, summer camp is a major milestone. Here are some ways parents can prepare their child before day 1.

“Summer camps provide amazing opportunities for children to build so many skills, develop confidence and independence, make long-lasting friendships and create memorable experiences,” says Rakibul Akter, MD, a pediatrician with Children's Memorial Herma...

06/18/2026

Kiely was diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age. As her scoliosis progressed, her family turned to the pediatric scoliosis team affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, one of the few hospitals in the region providing a personalized treatment plan which utilizes halo gravity traction (HGT), a leading-edge approach to treating pediatric scoliosis and preparing them for spinal fusion surgery.

06/10/2026

You've got a friend who's 3! Facility dog Boris celebrated his 3rd birthday in Toy Story style alongside patients, siblings and caregivers. He soaked up all the attention at his photo booth, and happily opened gifts, including two new toys, after a joyful chorus of Happy Birthday. His tail-wagging celebration was made special by the many friends who joined the fun! 🎉💚