Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital

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.

12/09/2025

Each year, more than 2,100 children will have access to the specialized care they need between critical and general care.

Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital has opened the Tony Stewart Intermediate Care Unit, thanks in part to a generous donation from Tony Stewart to the Novant Health Foundation.

12/05/2025

Remember when getting your tonsils out sounded like a dream because it meant ice cream for days? 🍦 Dr. Heather Nolan helps make surgery feel less scary and sometimes even like an adventure.

With compassion, expertise and a touch of fun, Dr. Nolan and her team guide kids and parents through every step, from consultation to recovery, so families can focus on what matters most: healing and getting back to playtime. 💜

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/pediatric-surgery-from-scary-unknown-to-confidence-and-comfort

12/04/2025

We’re in the thick of sick season! Here’s how to keep the holidays focused on giving gifts, not sharing RSV.

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/rsv-shot-a-new-ish-tool-for-your-parenting-toolbox

11/26/2025

We were excited to welcome the Charlotte Fire Department to Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital this month in honor of National Injury Prevention Day!

Their visit gave our patients and families an opportunity to learn about safety, ask questions and connect with the incredible first responders who help keep our community safe every day.

We’re grateful for their partnership and for the meaningful moments they shared with our kids and families! 🚒💙

11/25/2025

This season of gratitude, Novant Health Pediatric Neurology & Sleep is especially thankful for the opportunity to support our patients and families beyond the clinic. Earlier this month, our team participated in the Walk for Epilepsy and proudly raised $488 for a cause that means so much to us!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving season!

11/24/2025

At just 25 weeks, baby Benny was born weighing only 1.1 pounds. His mom, Alexis Aguiluz, had already endured a frightening and rare medical emergency during pregnancy: a bleeding liver hematoma that left her in intensive care during her son’s first days of life.

Recently, Benny graduated from the NICU at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital and he is growing stronger every day, showing the incredible resilience that has inspired everyone around him. He’s now working on growing and thriving at home with two dogs and a cat.

Alexis, a former radio personality, has been sharing her story online to connect with and comfort other NICU parents. “It’s been such a rollercoaster,” she says. “But there have also been so many beautiful moments, the nurses have become family and the connections we’ve made have brought so much light to a really hard experience.”

To all NICU families and teams, thank you for reminding us what hope and strength look like. 💫

11/21/2025

Our halls were filled with snowflakes and smiles! 💫

We were honored to welcome dancers from Charlotte Ballet, who visited the NICU at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center to spread holiday cheer to our team members. 💜🎄

Thank you, Charlotte Ballet, for bringing the spirit of the season to life right here in our hospital.

11/18/2025

: Our Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital Emergency Department was named the #1 ED in the Charlotte region for patient experience! 🙌💜

A huge thanks to our incredible team for always putting kids and families first. Show your love for our team in the comments! 🏥💫