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Kentucky family advocates for pediatric healthcare in Washington
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (494+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " For the last two decades, children's hospitals across the country have sent families to the U. S. Capitol as part of a national day of advocacy. The goal is to put faces to the policies that affect young patients and…...
Facility dogs at children's hospital make big difference for patients
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (476+ words) CINCINNATI "We've seen how dogs can affect students in schools, but they're making an even bigger impact inside the walls of local hospitals. Two dogs are bringing smiles to even the sickest kids in one Ohio children's hospital. Hadley and…...
Louisville airshow supports pediatric transport services
19+ hour, 36+ min ago (382+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Families gathered at E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park over the weekend for an event that combined aviation and community support. The River City Radio Controllers hosted its annual Wings for Kids Airshow, raising money for Norton Children's "Just for…...
Dane County approves resolution urging hospitals to resume gender-related care
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (305+ words) MADISON, Wis. " The Dane County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Thursday urging UW Health and Children's Wisconsin to resume providing gender-related care to patients. It comes after Children's Wisconsin and UW Health made the decision in January to stop…...
Childcare deserts leave families searching for solutions
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (351+ words) CINCINNATI " As summer begins, many parents are facing a familiar challenge: finding childcare. Experts say childcare shortages are leaving families in "childcare deserts" where there are little to no options. For kids, summer means fun and all the classic summer…...
Places offering free summer meals for kids in Wisconsin
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (134+ words) WISCONSIN " As schools close for the summer, kids lose some of the built-in meal options provided in their daily routine. At least one in six children face hunger in Wisconsin, a total of 202, 6000, according to Feeding America. A study by…...
Summit Metro Parks to hold Kids's Fishing Derby, Special Needs Fishing Derby
6+ day, 19+ min ago (207+ words) CLEVELAND " Summit Metro Parks will soon hold its annual Kids' Fishing Derby and Special Needs Fishing Derby. The Kids' Fishing Derby will be held June 20 from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. and is open to anglers 15 and younger. Each participant will receive a $1 prize…...
Launch of summer programs for families across the city
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (480+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " The return of summer also means the return of several programs for families to take advantage of in the coming months. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, announced the return of the 2026 Cultural Pass, Summer Reading program and Fan…...
La La Land founder's mission to transform foster youth futures
1+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) Francois Reihani has built the rapidly expanding La La Land caf's around a simple but powerful idea: Kindness matters. Known for their signature practice of telling customers "I love you," the caf's reflect Reihani's belief that small acts of compassion…...
Mental health continues to be a major issue for teens
1+ week, 3+ day ago (189+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Number of teens who say they have mental health issues is higher than in 2000s LOS ANGELES " The number of teens who…...