pediatrics

Thousands of colorful helium balloons descended on Mayo Clinic Children's Center thanks to community members who donated the balloons to support pediatric patients. Though she[...]

By In the Loop • December 20, 2018

Ellie Butts was born with a disease that causes her bones to easily break. So easily that at just 2 years old, she's had more[...]

By In the Loop • December 6, 2018

It's not every day that Steelers fans Patrick Quandt and Dr. John Stulak meet an even bigger fan in the middle of Vikings country. So[...]

By In the Loop • August 16, 2018

Chris White had dealt with epileptic seizures since birth and feared he would never experience the parts of life many of us take for granted.[...]

By In the Loop • June 19, 2018

Summer break has begun for most students, which means new (or no) routines. Unfortunately, many kids are spending a bit too much of their newfound[...]

By In the Loop • June 14, 2018

Laura Barron says Mayo pediatrician Phil Fischer, M.D., and the pain rehab program saved her life. They also gave her life direction, as the one-time[...]

By In the Loop • May 10, 2018

In May, Aria Grams turned 2. But today, Sept. 13, her family is celebrating a second birthday of sorts. That's because it's the one-year anniversary[...]

By In the Loop • September 13, 2016

Like many people facing medical tests, 9-year-old Briggs Wilhoit was anxious about his upcoming trip to Mayo Clinic. "He's usually very easy going," says Briggs'[...]

By In the Loop • May 17, 2016

If you're a parent, this will sound familiar. You take your eyes off of your child for a moment, and when you look back, they[...]

By In the Loop • May 17, 2016

For many children born with heart defects, surgery offers the only hope for survival. But for children in developing countries, such care can be difficult,[...]

By In the Loop • March 29, 2016