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Why ADHD may increase risk for obesity
5.22.13 — KING 5 TV

Dr.Wendy Sue Swanson of Seattle Children’s talks about obesity and ADHD. Obesity affects 17 percent of children and childhood ... cont.

Keeping children safe in the water as temperatures get warmer
5.21.13 — KING 5 TV

Elizabeth Bennett, a drowning prevention specialist with Seattle Children’s, talks about keeping kids safe in the water. ... cont.

A very special first birthday for a girl who has beaten all odds
5.17.13 — KOMO TV

Hannah Mae was diagnosed at birth with diffuse rhabdomyomatosis, a rare disease where the heart grows uncontrollably. She was ... cont.

Tips for Kids’ Mental Health
5.15.13 — Seattle's Child Magazine

When a child is sick, needs a vaccination or gets bumped or bruised, most parents don’t hesitate to make a trip to the doctor’s ... cont.

Teen With No Legs, Only One Arm Competes in Paralympic Swimming Championships
5.11.13 — ABC News

Born without legs and only one arm, Kayla Wheeler, a 16-year-old high school student from Lynnwood, Wash., is gearing up to ... cont.

Tiny Wire From BBQ Brush Lands Teen in Surgery
5.10.13 — ABC News

Tristin Beck, 16, of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., was admitted to Seattle Children’s Hospital late last week, experiencing stomach ... cont.

When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent
5.10.13 — HealthDay

When teens start dating, parents' worries grow – and experts say that dating violence should be on their list of concerns. ... cont.

Facebook and its Effects on Mental Health
5.9.13 — KING 5 TV

What happens online is extremely difficult to manage, and parents nowadays already have so much on their plates. Dr. Megan ... cont.

A Unit of Their Own: Addressing the Special Needs of Hospitalized Teen Cancer Patients
5.8.13 — TIME Magazine

That sense of camaraderie can be critical for young adults battling cancer. It’s the inspiration behind the unit at Seattle ... cont.

Little known grilling hazard resurfaces in Seattle
5.7.13 — KING 5 TV

A little known grilling hazard has resurfaced, and even sent a local teen to the hospital. It wasn't until doctors at Seattle ... cont.

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Videos

Stories from the Heart: A Mother’s Day Tribute 2013 0:57:30Expand
4.27.13

Watch heartwarming stories about mothers and patients and learn more about the amazing work done by the doctors and nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Presented by Safeway. Consider making a donation to Seattle Children’s in honor of a woman you know, love or admire at Seattlechildrens.org/mothersday. Aired Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 7 p.m. on KOMO.

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What Is IBD, Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis? 0:03:53Expand
4.26.13

In this video series, we address questions commonly asked by parents of children with IBD.

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How to Help Your Child Adjust to School After a Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis 0:06:38Expand
4.26.13

In this video series, we address questions commonly asked by parents of children with IBD.

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Latest Press Releases

Seattle Children’s Hospital opens Building Hope expansion and first teen and young adult cancer unit
4.21.13 — Press Release

Stand Up To Cancer and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation Grant $1.86 Million to Seattle Children’s Research Institute
4.8.13 — Press Release

106.1 KISS FM’s “One Big KISS for Seattle Children’s Hospital Radiothon” Raises $1 Million
2.28.13 — Press Release

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