NC Children's

03/25/2026

Yesterday, NC Children’s Chief Operating Officer Ian B. Buchanan MD, MPH participated in a panel discussion during the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce's Life Sciences Outlook event focused on collaboration, innovation, transitioning research into commercialization, talent development, and infrastructure investment.

The panel also featured Lee Harriss Roberts, Chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Michael Haley, Executive Director of Wake County Economic Development; Paul Lewus, Vice President, Site Operations, Amgen; and Drew Cutshaw, MD, Principal and Medical Officer, Pappas Capital.

We look forward to ongoing collaboration with these partners and many others across the state to advance research, patient care, and economic development as we create North Carolina’s first freestanding children’s hospital!

03/25/2026

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen have been recalled. For details on why the medication is being recalled, how to identify if your bottle is a concern, and what to do if you have recently used the medication, visit our website: http://ms.spr.ly/6186QtZnA.

03/25/2026

A report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Raleigh seventh in "Allergy Capitals" nationally.

03/25/2026

03/17/2026

Pediatric resident Dr. Henry Fisher is living his goal of caring for the children of North Carolina. Take a look at his work day.

After a patient with a possible brain edema, what’s next for a pediatrician-in-training who matched with UNC Health in 2025?

03/17/2026

We’re excited to share that UNC Children’s is now offering Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) using the EvoEndo Endoscopy System! ❤️

Led by Dr. Sabina Mir and our team, this advanced option gives children a sedation-free experience, helping them spend less time in the hospital and more time at school, in sports, and enjoying time with family.

03/17/2026

This is exactly what we are building with NC Children's! Rivals on the courts and fields who come together to make life better for children. It just doesn't get any better!

03/13/2026

How to keep your infant safe until they can be vaccinated.

03/12/2026

Parents of children with a rare heart birth defect called single-ventricle now have a clearer picture of the burdens their child will face, thanks to research lead by Duke Health.
The study followed more than 500 patients born with condition for over 16 years. It found that that only 12% reach adolescence without a major complication.

Duke Children’s Kevin Hill, M.D., the corresponding author of the study, said the findings also offer some hope, suggesting there are ways health care providers can tailor care to improve outcomes for the children.
The research introduces a global rank score, a measure developed with input from families that captures what matters most to them, including daily functioning, quality of life, and heart performance.

“These children need lifelong comprehensive care, including medical, developmental, and school support,” Hill said. “It’s not like they get surgery and are ‘fixed.’ Ongoing, coordinated services are essential to help them thrive.”

Hill is chief of division of pediatric cardiology and professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine.

Read more about the study: https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/16-year-study-finds-major-health-burden-single-ventricle-heart

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03/12/2026

The teen years aren’t easy, but parents can listen.

03/10/2026

✨ It’s Child Life Month! ✨

This month, we’re celebrating our incredible Child Life Specialists and the vital role they play in supporting children and families throughout their healthcare journey at Duke Children’s.

Child Life Specialists help reduce fear and anxiety through therapeutic play, preparation and education for medical procedures and new diagnosis, emotional support during stressful moments, and advocacy for each child’s unique developmental and coping needs. They support not only patients, but families and healthcare teams—ensuring care is truly child- and family-centered.

Stay tuned this month as we highlight members of our child life team and the incredible work that they do!