Johns Hopkins Children's Center

04/27/2026

🚨 Maryland families — Are you ready? FREE + kid-friendly safety day!

🗓️ May 17 | 10 am to 4 pm

📍 MSP Aviation HQ at Martin State Airport

🩸 Register at https://bit.ly/3P6iBwX. Free Stop the Bleed Kit!

Learn it. Practice it. Be ready.

04/26/2026

In a recent interview with Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer Dantzer breaks down pediatric seasonal allergies and highlights how environmental and genetic factors, along with changing climate patterns, are shaping diagnosis and care. 🌿

Watch the interview here 👉 https://bit.ly/4mSObLa

04/25/2026

When Memphis was born, his mother knew he would need treatment for clubfoot. But that was just the beginning of his journey. ❤️

After successful early treatment at the Children’s Center, Memphis was later diagnosed with fibular hemimelia, a condition that caused one leg to be shorter than the other. As he grew, everyday activities became more challenging.

At age 6, Memphis underwent a complex, nine-hour leg-lengthening and foot reconstruction surgery led by pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Erin Honcharuk. His recovery required many months of dedication — from daily adjustments to the metal frame on the outside of his leg to ongoing physical and occupational therapy.

Today, 7-year-old Memphis is thriving. 🙌 His healing is on track, his frame has been removed, and he’s looking forward to something simple but powerful: going to summer camp! 🏕️

“He will be able to run and play outside with his friends this summer. He...gets to be a normal kid,” his mom says.

While future treatment is still ahead, right now Memphis is doing what he loves — and that’s what matters most. ✨

Read the full story 👉 tinyurl.com/5n7jck7s

04/23/2026

The JHCC Wellness Committee rounded yesterday to share some Earth Day love! 🌎 Staff were invited to plant wildflower seeds as a small act of self-care. 🌼

You may not know this, but spending time with plants can reduce cortisol, the stress hormone. Don’t forget to slow down and garden! 🪏 💚

04/22/2026

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center adolescent medicine experts took the stage in Seattle last month at the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine meeting! 🌎

Bringing together global leaders in adolescent health, this meeting highlights the latest in research and policy shaping care for young people.

Our team — including Drs. Maria Trent, Alex Golec, Errol Fields, Arik Marcell, Kevon Jackman and Pamela Matson — presented on key topics like sexual and reproductive health, mental health and supporting the next generation of researchers.

Proud to see all Adolescent Medicine postdoctoral fellows and several junior mentees share their work — and congratulations to trainees Elise Ohene-Kyei and Annabella Beatriz Escudero-Retana on receiving Young Investigator Awards! 👏

04/21/2026

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, promote inclusion and support those living with limb differences. ❤️

At Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, multidisciplinary teams work closely with pediatric patients with limb differences to provide expert, compassionate care while helping them navigate everyday life.

From congenital and traumatic amputations to conditions like amniotic band syndrome and fibular or tibial hemimelia, our teams collaborate to meet each child’s unique needs and support them every step of the way. ✨

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

04/19/2026

Mario and Luigi made a special appearance in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)! 🍄🎮

Rebecca Gutherie, PICU transport nurse, is the creative force behind the incredible whiteboard art brightening the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center PICU. In celebration of Mario Day, she brought Super Mario to life—adding a fun and uplifting touch for patients, families and staff.

Rebecca updates the whiteboard about once a month, sketching each design by hand and teaming up with colleagues to help color it in. From Instagram polls to movie releases and coworker ideas, each new creation is a true team effort. 💙

Follow along on Instagram to see what’s next: HopkinsPICUWhiteboard

04/17/2026

Register for the Miracles in Motion 5K today before early-bird pricing ends on May 1! 👟

The event is a 5K run, 1-mile walk, and a Critter Crawl Kids race for kids 12 and under, all to raise critical funds for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

Sign up today 👉 https://bit.ly/4dQnNz7

04/16/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month! 💙

We’re proud to recognize the incredible pediatric occupational therapists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. OTs help children with developmental delays, injuries, neurological conditions, and sensory challenges build the skills they need for everyday life—like self-care, writing, and play.

From inpatient care to outpatient services, their compassionate support helps kids gain strength, develop fine motor skills, and grow more independent every day.

Thank you to our OTs for being there every step of the way and helping children thrive!