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Dodgers fans turned their team's World Series loss into a charitable effort, donating $30,000 to Toronto's Sick Kids hospital as a gesture of goodwill, inspired by a Blue Jays fan’s suggestion to offset rivalry negativity.
A 13-year-old girl with heart conditions was initially denied a transplant due to her unvaccinated status, but her doctors waived the policy; her family supports a bill in Ohio to prevent hospitals from denying transplants based on religious or vaccine objections.
Lydia Kaiser, a girl injured in the August mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, has been released from Children's Minnesota hospital after undergoing multiple brain surgeries and showing remarkable recovery progress. The incident resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, with only two children still hospitalized as of the latest update.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea donated $1 million to the Children's Hospital of Orange County, where their son Maximus was treated for Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2024. Maximus's recovery deeply impacted the family, inspiring their generous contribution to support other children and families. Freddie missed several games during the season to be with his son, and the family’s experience highlighted the importance of healthcare and hope. Maximus is now about 80% recovered, and Freeman continues to excel on the field.
Taylor Swift visited Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, bringing joy to young patients and staff by taking photos, signing autographs, and gifting signed copies of her Eras Tour book. The visit came shortly after she concluded her record-breaking Eras Tour, which grossed over $2 billion. Swift's gesture was warmly received, with many expressing gratitude for the happiness she brought to the children.
Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines is facing a surge in hospitalizations of young children with respiratory illnesses, leading to a shortage of beds. Pediatric infectious disease Dr. Joel Waddell attributes the spike to the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation of young children during their formative years, leaving them more vulnerable to diseases now. He advises parents to ensure their children are up to date on vaccinations and to keep them home if they have a fever, seeking medical attention if necessary.
Patrick Clancy, a grieving father, finished the Boston Marathon in honor of his three children who were allegedly strangled by his wife in a fit of postpartum depression. Wearing his daughter's bow and bracelets, he raised over $75,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital, where his son died. Clancy expressed forgiveness towards his wife, who is undergoing mental health treatment and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Minnesota hospitals, including Children's Hospital, are concerned about the low vaccination rates in the state, warning that it could lead to a potential measles outbreak. With only a 79% vaccination rate in the Twin Cities, officials stress the importance of achieving an 85% or higher vaccination rate to establish community immunity. The state has seen three confirmed measles cases this year, compared to none last year, and health experts emphasize the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine in preventing the virus, particularly for unvaccinated children under the age of five.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago is grappling with a cyberattack that has disrupted access to patient records and communication channels, with officials working with the FBI to address the breach caused by a "known criminal threat actor." While the hospital has not confirmed the nature of the attack, it exhibits characteristics of a ransomware incident. Patients have been directed to a call center for assistance, but some parents have expressed frustration with the response. Restoring normal operations after such an attack can take weeks, with critical systems being prioritized for recovery.
Chicago's Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital has been operating at reduced capacity for over a week following a cyberattack, impacting internet-connected equipment and causing difficulties for parents to communicate with doctors. The incident, consistent with a ransomware attack, has led to disruptions in appointments, surgeries, and access to medical records. Experts believe the attack is part of a concerning trend of healthcare providers being targeted by ransomware groups. The hospital's response to the matter remains ongoing, leaving patients and parents frustrated and uncertain about when full functionality will be restored.
Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago has been grappling with a week-long cyberattack that has disrupted its computer systems, affecting email, phones, and electronic records access. While the hospital remains operational, the outage has made scheduling and accessing medical records difficult. The nature of the cybersecurity incident and whether a ransom has been demanded remains undisclosed. This incident is part of a concerning trend of cyberattacks on healthcare facilities, prompting federal officials to unveil plans to increase funding for ill-protected rural hospitals and impose stricter fines for lax security at healthcare providers.
A five-day-old infant boy in Pittsburgh was found unresponsive and later pronounced deceased at Children's Hospital. The incident is currently under investigation by the Pittsburgh Police.
A CNN reporter accompanies Israeli forces into Gaza and witnesses the destruction caused by the conflict, including the basement of a children's hospital. Israel claims that Hamas uses hospitals as a base, but Gaza doctors deny this allegation.
George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, frontman of death metal band Cannibal Corpse, donated several bags of plushies to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Florida. Known for his love of arcade claw machines, Fisher collects plush toys during his off time on tour to donate to charity. The hospital staff expressed gratitude and presented him with a certificate of appreciation for his generous donation.
Fisher Price has partnered with the Buffalo Bills and Wegmans for the third year in a row to release a Buffalo Bills-themed Little People set, with proceeds going to The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. The set includes miniatures of quarterback Josh Allen, defensive end Von Miller, tight end Dawson Knox, and a character called the "Buffalo Bills Super Fan." Fisher-Price has donated nearly $2 million to the children's hospital since the launch of the first set in 2021.