Children's Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin We provide the best care for infants, children & teens, no matter how simple or complex the illness.
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Children’s Wisconsin is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.

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We created the Children’s Wi

sconsin page as a space to share the inspiring and encouraging stories of our patients, their families and our fans, allowing you a space to connect with other individuals who have experiences with or affinity for Children’s Wisconsin. In this spirit, we welcome your comments, praise and criticism. While we always monitor and reply to messages and comments, it bears repeating that we’re not legally allowed to discuss specific patients via Facebook. If you have questions regarding your child, it’s best to reach out to their doctor directly. Please understand that while we make every effort to respond on social media, some inquiries may require follow-up through another channel. And please don’t share your personal information on our page — this is a public space. If we are requesting contact information from you, we’ll encourage you to provide it via private message. Children’s Wisconsin Facebook Rules of Engagement

We won't remove your comment just because we don't like it. You are part of our community, and you deserve to be heard, even if your comment is critical of your experience with us. With that in mind, we have some simple rules that we’ll apply out of respect for others visiting our page, or those who we may feature in our stories.

1) No name-calling
If you disagree with someone, that’s fine. If you have a criticism of Children’s Wisconsin, we want to hear it as well. But we ask that that you respect each other, our patients, their families and our staff. That means not using vulgar language, not mocking appearances or name-calling other members of the page or those individuals featured in our posts. Out of respect for our employees and their privacy, we may also remove a post or comment that refers to them by their full first and last name.

2) No profanity
We recognize that there’s a fairly broad definition of “profanity,” so we ask that you consider your words in the mindset of whether or not what you say is appropriate to be said around a child. If not, please reconsider posting.

3) No advertising or spam content
If you have something to sell, provide services or want a job, that's for your own page, not ours. Spam, whether to advertise or simply repeat any message multiple times on our Facebook wall, is also prohibited.

4) No copy and paste posting
If you keep posting the same thing (or a variant of the same thing), whether as a post or as a comment, we reserve the right to hide or delete duplicates. This includes efforts to cover messages or opinions of those with who you don’t agree with.

5) No misinformation
We view content posted on our page as a representation of our organization and ultimately our medical perspective, which extends to the comments and posts by our community members. For that reason, we may remove posts that contain misinformation as it relates to medical topics such as – but not limited to – vaccinations, COVID-19, community services and more. Actions we may take

1) On Reviews
We will request Facebook remove reviews from individuals who are not reviewing their own experience with our organization. Just because you have a bad experience and share it in a review does not mean we will request it be removed. We want to hear the bad reviews as much as we want to hear the good ones — we need to know when we’re falling short of our standards. That always matters to us.

2) On posts and comments
We reserve the right to delete posts or comments that violate these rules of engagement, and to block users who repeatedly violate them, or otherwise abuse the forum of the Children’s Wisconsin page.

3) Banning/blocking
As mentioned earlier, we may resort to banning individuals from our page should they continue to engage in toxic, inappropriate content as outlined in these rules.

06/08/2026

Fracture season got you down bad? Say less—the Sports Medicine team at Children’s Wisconsin is the low-key GOAT and ready to get you back in the game.

Learn more about the care you can receive here: childrenswi.org/fracture

Genesis' journey with Children's Wisconsin started alongside her twin brother, Mateo, when they were born prematurely. G...
06/08/2026

Genesis' journey with Children's Wisconsin started alongside her twin brother, Mateo, when they were born prematurely. Genesis was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and spent 51 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). When the twins were 5 months old, they entered the care of their now adoptive family. At this time, Genesis also returned to Children's Wisconsin to recover from serious respiratory issues. Her mom credits the night nurses and staff for making her feel confident in leaving Genesis overnight, so she could care for Mateo.

Today, Genesis is thriving! She sees specialists at Children's Wisconsin to help manage muscle stiffness and support her mobility, and uses a walker and braces for her legs. After starting physical and occupational therapy, Genesis has made incredible progress in her overall independence. Genesis' mom describes her as an average kid who loves to run, climb, and play, and doesn't let any obstacle get in her way. Her mom says she will always be grateful for the care Children's Wisconsin has provided her daughter.

06/05/2026

Ashley Baggett, a Community Health Education Specialist at the Children’s Wisconsin Safety Center, shares some important tips about life jackets for kids. Life jackets come in three different sizes dependent on weight. And proper fit is key. Be sure to close and secure all the straps and do a fit test by lifting the life vest at the shoulders to make sure it’s snug.

Read this blog post to learn more tips and tricks, and how to keep your whole family safe this summer: https://childrenswi.link/4axGZPs

06/04/2026

Summer competitive leagues are just around the corner — and with them can come real pressure on young athletes. Dr. Charlie Shanaver, Sport Psychologist at Children's Wisconsin, shares three simple things parents can say to help their child feel confident and ready to play.

Read this blog post for more ways to help your young athlete manage the pressure of competition: https://childrenswi.link/4o7ZeAP

Please join Children’s Advocacy Network to support kids like 4-year-old Waylon. He is in Washington, D.C. this week with...
06/04/2026

Please join Children’s Advocacy Network to support kids like 4-year-old Waylon. He is in Washington, D.C. this week with his family as part of the Children's Hospital Association Family Advocacy Day. His family is meeting with members of Congress to share his story receiving specialty care at Children’s Wisconsin.

Waylon had bilateral retinoblastoma – a rare eye cancer. After an emergency surgery to remove his eye and six rounds of chemotherapy, Waylon is in remission and enjoying his favorite things: playing outside, camping and eating ice cream.

You can lend your voice to help kids like Waylon have access to the care they need. Join Children’s Advocacy Network to stay updated on our work and to contact your lawmakers on kids’ health issues. Learn more and sign up: https://childrenswi.org/ways-to-help/advocacy/childrens-advocacy-network

Fi****ms are the number one cause of death of children and teens in America, and we need to raise awareness of this publ...
06/01/2026

Fi****ms are the number one cause of death of children and teens in America, and we need to raise awareness of this public health crisis. That's why we were proud to partner with the Ad Council and support their "Agree to Agree" campaign that launched last year.

We're asking that everyone do their part to help prevent gun violence — store guns safely (unloaded, locked, separate from ammunition), ask about guns in the homes of where your child will be, be a mentor to the kids in your community, and talk to your kids about their social habits and mental health (your pediatrician can help).

Gun violence continues to be a critical issue that impacts families and communities across the country every day. This , our “Agree to Agree” campaign encourages people to take simple actions that can keep their loved ones safe from firearm injuries. There are simple actions we all can take to help curb this crisis. Learn more at AgreeToAgree.org.

05/30/2026

Over 7,000 children across Wisconsin are in foster care right now. Many of them are siblings, who deserve to stay connected — and they need families willing to open their hearts and homes while they wait to reunite.

As National Foster Care Month comes to a close, we at Children's Wisconsin want to take a moment to celebrate and thank the children, families and caregivers who have stepped up to open their hearts and homes. We're committed to keeping families together and helping them reunite.

Know someone who would make a great foster parent? Tag them below in the comments. Learn more about becoming a foster parent at our website: https://childrenswi.org/fostercare

870 days. Nearly two and a half years. That’s how long Ja’Von spent in our Children’s Wisconsin Neonatal Intensive Care ...
05/28/2026

870 days. Nearly two and a half years. That’s how long Ja’Von spent in our Children’s Wisconsin Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) after being born at just 25 weeks.

Now, Ja’Von is finally home with his family. 💙

Ja’Von’s birth resulted in severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease that primarily affects premature infants. He also needed care for tracheomalacia, a condition where cartilage in the windpipe (trachea) is weak. He has had multiple cardiac arrests due to hypoxia, a medical condition where your body or a specific region of your tissues doesn’t receive enough oxygen to function properly.

Despite all he went through, Ja’Von kept dancing. Music from his favorite movie, “Trolls,” and his favorite shows, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “PAW Patrol” filled his hospital room. Ja’Von’s mom Jazmyn said his positive energy is what kept her going through their long hospital stay. She kept reminding herself that if he could find reasons to smile, she could too.

After 870 days, saying goodbye to the teams who became family wasn’t easy. Jazmyn playfully reminded everyone: no crying allowed. Of course, some tears were shed. 🥹

Please join us in congratulating Ja’Von and his family on navigating their care journey with such resilience and positivity. Ja’Von, you are an inspiration to us all. 💙

Anyone who’s watched more than a few football games knows it all too well — the dreaded non-contact injury. Your favorit...
05/27/2026

Anyone who’s watched more than a few football games knows it all too well — the dreaded non-contact injury. Your favorite player is running around, causing havoc, when suddenly they fall to the ground holding their knee. A day or two later you hear those dreaded two words: ACL tear. While ACL tears are nothing new for professional athletes, we are starting to see a rise among kids and teens. So, what can parents do to help protect their young athletes?

Read this blog post by Dr. John Erickson, DO, an Orthopedics, Sports and Spine Specialist at Children’s Wisconsin, for everything parents need to know about ACL injuries.

An ACL injury is a serious sports injury — and they are happening more than ever.

05/27/2026

When Kristine was 12 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Testing revealed a rare genetic condition — and a 50% chance her unborn baby had it too. Baby Aubrey did. But because of the Cancer Predisposition Program within our Children’s Wisconsin - MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, a dedicated team was already watching. When cancer appeared in Aubrey's leg just before her 3rd birthday, they caught it early — and treated it successfully. Today, Aubrey is cancer-free — she's happy and silly and full of life. And she’s unstoppable. 💙

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