Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital

02/09/2026

If you’re battling a picky eater at home, you’re not alone. 🍓🥦

Novant Health registered dietitian Kelly Homesley knows the struggle firsthand and she shares practical guidance on whether drinking fruits and veggies can really replace eating them.

Registered dietitian Kelly Homesley offers guidance on smoothies vs. juice for kids and includes nutritious smoothie recipes.

02/06/2026

Measles isn’t just a history lesson. A pediatrician who had measles as a child explains what it was like, what she’s seen as a doctor and why the risks are real—especially for kids.

A pediatrician shares what it was like to get the measles as a child, and why she advises parents to the give their children the vaccine known as MMR.

02/04/2026

This , we’re honoring the new advancements that are improving outcomes for childhood cancer patients!

In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, Dr. Christine Bolen shares essential support resources for families navigating a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Watch now:

Learn how new advancements are improving outcomes for childhood cancer patients and discover essential support resources for families facing a pediatric canc...

02/03/2026

Google can’t replace your pediatrician. A doctor answers common questions about cold and flu season.

Kids, colds and flu: A Novant Health pediatrician clears up common myths to help parents make smart, calm choices.

01/26/2026

Dr. Heather Nolan’s career path is anything but ordinary.

Discover how a first career behind-the-camera sparked a calling that led her to becoming a pediatric surgeon at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital.

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/from-tv-producer-to-pediatric-surgeon-dr-heather-nolans-amazing-career-switch

01/23/2026

At 25 weeks pregnant, Alexis Aguiluz’s world changed in an instant.

Her son, Benny, entered the world weighing just 1 pound, 1 ounce — a micro-preemie fighting for his life.

Surrounded by skilled clinicians, devoted NICU nurses and love, Benny kept fighting. Months later, he went home stronger than anyone imagined.

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/a-pregnancy-crisis-a-premature-birth-and-a-baby-who-kept-fighting?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgXp5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe1NrzCQQyr1AshYWeo3xV896BZAOSlFKR1nCKW8EcrEfpr0G-i7XVIZm9rJk_aem_5psdP7VCV4woKy1hqsBEaQ

01/09/2026

Ruthie rang the bell. Confetti flew. Music played. And childhood returned. 🎉

From diagnosis to survivorship, discover how child life specialists helped make Ruthie Dickenson’s leukemia journey less scary and full of moments that mattered.

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/a-little-girls-courage-two-plus-years-of-cancer-treatment

12/19/2025

You may remember Hudson Goose from when we shared his story earlier this year! Last December, Hudson was a healthy, active 7-year-old when a case of pneumonia turned into a Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosis. He spent 31 days in the PICU at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

Today, he’s gaining strength and is back to swimming is thrilled to be spending his 9th birthday as the guest of honor at Novant Health night at the Charlotte Hornets game tonight!

Show Hudson some support and leave a 💜 in the comments!

12/18/2025

’Tis the season for coughs, sniffles... and tons of questionable health advice from the internet.

Pediatrician Dr. Craig Davis sets the record straight on everything from RSV testing and vitamin C to fevers, vomiting and vaccines so you can skip the stress and focus on what really keeps your child healthy.

Kids, colds and flu: A Novant Health pediatrician clears up common myths to help parents make smart, calm choices.

12/15/2025

Not sure if it’s a fever or just a warm, wiggly kid?

Here are the answers to commonly asked questions about children and fevers.

Kids get temperatures all time. Here’s what’s normal, when to call the doctor and when to head to the ER.