Manning Family Children's

Manning Family Children's Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the Gulf South’s only comprehensive children’s hospital, celebrates a new chapter and name as Manning Family Children’s!
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Together, we’re charting a bold future for child health fueled by two strong Louisiana legacies.

08/17/2026

🎬 New episode of the Man Fam Kid's Cam is live!
This week, our President & CEO Lou Fragoso hands the mic to a very special guest host: 12-year-old Ryder Alvarado, one of our extraordinary NICU graduates.
Ryder spent almost 150 days in our NICU — and every year, he comes back to celebrate his birthday with the team that cared for him. In this episode, he and Lou cover it all: the theme song of his life, why he'd pick time travel as his superpower, and his dream of becoming a firefighter just like his dad.
A singer, musician, and theatre kid with heart to spare, Ryder also shares what he's most grateful for: the doctors and nurses who cared for him and his family.
▶️ Watch the full episode now on YouTube—https://youtu.be/fcenLKX9gL8

“I was so nervous about the whole thing, but Dr. Gonzales made me feel calm.” When 13-year-old Kole suffered a serious k...
08/16/2026

“I was so nervous about the whole thing, but Dr. Gonzales made me feel calm.”

When 13-year-old Kole suffered a serious knee injury during a football game, his mom, Adria, knew instantly something was wrong. After being transferred for specialized care, Kole was treated by Joseph Gonzales, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Manning Family Children’s, where he was diagnosed with torn ACL and MCL ligaments and scheduled for surgery. From the very first visit, Adria felt reassured knowing her son was in the hands of an experienced pediatric orthopedic team dedicated to young athletes.

Following successful ACL reconstruction and a structured physical therapy plan, Kole made a remarkable recovery, returning not only to sports but excelling in them. Today, he’s thriving and chasing his dreams, having recently qualified for the Junior Olympics in track and earned All-American status.

At Manning Family Children’s, expert orthopedic care helps kids heal, rebuild confidence, and get back to doing what they love.

Read Kole's comeback story here: https://bit.ly/3RxB1b0

⚜️THE LEGACY CONTINUES⚜️Oct. 1, 2026, and you won’t want to miss it! We are excited to announce New Orleans’ own Irma Th...
08/13/2026

⚜️THE LEGACY CONTINUES⚜️Oct. 1, 2026, and you won’t want to miss it! We are excited to announce New Orleans’ own Irma Thomas and Kristin Diable as entertainers for the 2nd annual Louisiana Legacy celebration, honoring Mrs. Betty Lauricella. Hosted by the Manning family with special guest and comedian Josh Mancuso, it will be an evening to remember while making an immeasurable impact for Louisiana’s kids!

Funds raised through the 2026 celebration will benefit the new, 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Manning Family Children’s, a transformative project that will create a lifeline of care for Louisiana littlest. Read all of the details about Louisiana Legacy 2026, and purchase tickets and sponsorships at www.manningchildrens.org/legacy

One wrestling move changed Tristen Kimball's senior year. Mid-match, he dislocated his knee and tore his ACL—an injury t...
08/11/2026

One wrestling move changed Tristen Kimball's senior year. Mid-match, he dislocated his knee and tore his ACL—an injury that doesn't heal on its own.

The Houma teen was referred to Dr. Joseph Gonzales at Manning Family Children's, where our pediatric sports medicine team builds every recovery plan around the growing patient. Surgery in June, walking on his own within weeks, and walking on campus at LSU by fall.

"I'm just so happy I was able to get back to being active so quickly."

Read Tristen's full comeback story > https://bit.ly/4vAjJYR

08/09/2026

Robert DiMarco and Debbie Regan from Manning Family Children's recently joined Great Day Louisiana on 4WWL to share guidance on how to discuss puberty with children. DiMarco emphasized starting these conversations early—ideally with kids between ages 8 and 9—before physical changes begin to take place. Regan highlighted that parents can introduce the topic by asking gentle questions, stressing that being open and honest is the most effective approach.

Want to learn more? The The Parenting Center at Manning Family Children's hosts a monthly Growing Up (Puberty) class—and our next classes are right around the corner!

📆 Growing up for Boys (9-13 years)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:30-8:30 pm

📆 Growing up for Girls (9-12 years)
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
6:30-8:30 pm

Learn more at manningchildrens.org/parentingcenter

Meet Dr. Christy Mumphrey, Service Line Chief for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Since 2014, she's devoted her career...
08/08/2026

Meet Dr. Christy Mumphrey, Service Line Chief for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Since 2014, she's devoted her career to caring for Louisiana's most vulnerable patients—the tiniest babies, at the most fragile moments of their lives. 💙

With our new 60-bed NICU expansion underway, we're growing our ability to say yes to more families across the state, offering the highest level of care right when they need it most.

Read Dr. Mumphrey's story in New Orleans Magazine 👇
https://bit.ly/4gfmYAx

Today is Panda Cares Day, honoring the anniversary of the Panda Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Panda Express! T...
08/08/2026

Today is Panda Cares Day, honoring the anniversary of the Panda Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Panda Express! Thank you to Panda Express for spreading joy to our patients by bringing individual meals, books, and goodies for our kids to enjoy 🐼! They even got a special visit from Pei Pei the Panda!

We're grateful for partners like Panda Express and the Panda Cares Foundation, whose generosity supports children's health and well-being through their partnership with Children's Miracle Network.

Beep beep! 🚗 Our friends at Take 5 Oil Change are partnering with Manning Family Children’s for their 20th annual giveba...
08/07/2026

Beep beep! 🚗 Our friends at Take 5 Oil Change are partnering with Manning Family Children’s for their 20th annual giveback campaign! The campaign runs now through October 31. Stop into a participating Take 5 Oil Change and let them know you want to support Manning Family Children’s!

08/07/2026

🌀 Hurricane season is underway... is your family's plan ready?

For families of children with complex medical needs, preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm takes extra steps. Watch our video for practical tips on getting your child's medical needs covered before severe weather hits.

A few places to start:
✅ List your child's diagnoses, medications, and equipment
✅ Pack a 7-day "go-bag" of medicines and supplies
✅ Choose backup pharmacies in different directions (N/S/E/W)
✅ Keep medical records and insurance cards saved digitally
✅ Know your evacuation routes and nearby shelters that can care for kids with medical needs

Manning Family Children's has an emergency plan in place to keep our patients, families, and staff safe, and we want your family to feel just as prepared. Our doctors, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists built a full checklist to help you get ready.

💛 Stay safe, stay informed, and start your plan today.

08/06/2026

Did you know kids can get kidney stones? 💧 It surprises a lot of parents, but it happens, and the biggest risk factor is simple: children not drinking enough water.

Dr. Ileana Serrano, pediatric nephrologist, and Jennifer Dill, pediatric nurse practitioner at Manning Family Children's, break down what kidney stones are and how to help prevent them all summer long.

Signs to watch for:
- Red-colored urine
- Burning when peeing
- Belly or flank (side) pain
- Nausea or vomiting

How to help prevent them:
💧 Drink up. Kids ages 4–8 need about 7 cups of water a day; kids 9–13 need 8–10 cups (close to 2 liters)
🚽 Check the color. Urine should look pale, like clear toilet-bowl water
🍓 Load up on fresh fruits and veggies. They contain natural "stone blockers" like citrate and potassium
🍧 Make it fun: freeze fruit into ice cubes, make fruit popsicles, let them pick out a fun water bottle, or serve water-rich fruits like watermelon, oranges, and grapes.

Save this for the summer heat, and share it with a fellow parent!

👉 Learn more about our pediatric nephrology team: https://bit.ly/4yTGUAe

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