Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

01/24/2026

With temperatures falling and wind chills in the negatives, Dr. Rudy Kink, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, sat down with WREG News Channel 3 Alex Coleman and discussed how parents can protect their children.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A dangerous blast of Arctic air is bearing down on the Mid-South, and with temperatures expected to dip near or even below one degree. Doctors say now is the time for familie…

01/24/2026

Snow Closures

The following locations are closed Saturday, Jan. 24.

All Le Bonheur Pediatrics locations

Urgent Care at Hacks Cross

We will continue to update you of any further closures throughout the weekend and into early next week. Stay safe and warm during this winter storm.

01/23/2026

With winter weather on its way to the Mid-South, take a look at these safety tips to help keep your kids safe.

Safe Kids Mid-South, led by Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, offers cold weather safety tips while “At Home, At Play and On the Way.”

01/22/2026

The Change Agents at Le Bonheur brought the spirit of service and community this MLK Day! To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the Change Agents — a group of Le Bonheur staff members — hosted a special celebration for patients and families staying during the holiday. Guests enjoyed delicious meals and desserts crafted by Chef Elijah Townsend, along with fun activities and prize giveaways that brightened the day for children and families.

The Change Agents committee leads events throughout the year to celebrate cultural moments and create meaningful experiences for our Le Bonheur family — and this MLK Day event was a beautiful reflection of that mission. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a memorable day.

01/21/2026

Forrest Spence Fund brought a little winter magic to Le Bonheur as a Winter Wonderland came to life for our patients and families. Elsa and Anna from the movie “Frozen” shared smiles and snowy cheer, while our generous community partners helped make the day extra special with breakfast treats — including donuts, chicken sandwiches and drinks, plus toys, socks, blankets and other cozy comforts.

This event was also special for one of our guests. Madison, who played Anna, was a Le Bonheur patient from age 12 to 18, and the event was a full-circle moment for her as she entertained current patients.

A heartfelt thank you to, Prairie Farms Dairy, Chick-fil-A Mid South, Gibson's Donuts, Dollar Tree and Dare to Dream Princess Parties for helping create a magical experience.

01/20/2026

This past weekend, patients and families at Le Bonheur Children's got a huge surprise — Rockey from the Memphis Redbirds stopped by! Rockey brought smiles, high-fives and plenty of joy to kiddos who needed it most. A big thank‑you to our friends at the Memphis Redbirds for sharing their spirit with our Le Bonheur families.

01/19/2026

From newborns fighting respiratory viruses to teens with broken bones, Emergency Physician Dr. Brad Schneider is ready for anything that comes through the doors of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. For more than nine years, he’s cared for kids when they need it most.

But Dr. Schneider brings something especially meaningful to his role: the perspective of a parent.
His 15-year-old son, Cooper, is a Le Bonheur patient. Born with a chromosomal abnormality and a seizure disorder, Cooper is unable to walk or talk and depends on his parents, Brad and Crady, for daily care. Over the years, Cooper has seen multiple Le Bonheur specialists and spent many nights in the hospital, from severe dehydration to seizure management.

“Cooper is easily the single most important puzzle piece for the doctor I am today,” Schneider shared.

His son’s journey has deepened his empathy and shaped how he supports patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.

Dr. Schneider is proud to work at Le Bonheur, serving a community where many families rely on the hospital as their primary source of pediatric care.

Inspired by Cooper, Schneider is committed to meeting every family with kindness and understanding, especially during moments of trauma or tragedy, when compassion is just as important as medical care.

The Schneiders also give back by serving on Le Bonheur’s Family Partners Council, advocating for improvements that enhance the hospital experience for all families. And Brad credits his wife, Crady, as Cooper’s fiercest champion, reminding all parents to advocate for the care their children deserve.

Read their full story in the latest issue of Securing the Promise at https://ow.ly/KYbu50XWLIN

01/18/2026

Congratulations to Andrea Sebastian, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, AFN-C, SANE-P, DM-AFN, on being recognized with the 2026 AANP News State Award for Tennessee! Sebastian is a nurse practitioner with the Child Advocacy Resource and Evaluation Services (CARES) team at Le Bonheur and an associate professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

This award honors one nurse practitioner in each state who has made a significant impact in advancing health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership, and has demonstrated efforts to advance the profile and visibility of nurse practitioners. State award winners will be honored for their achievements at the AANP national conference in June.

We are of her for receiving this honor!

01/17/2026

Dr. Sandy Arnold, division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, spoke with WREG News Channel 3 about the uptick of flu cases in the region and what parents can do to help protect their kids.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Flu cases are surging across the country, and Tennessee is one of the states with “very high” flu activity. A doctor from Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital says this trend…

01/17/2026

When patients and families come to Le Bonheur for care, our team strives to give them quality care and service during their stay. Registered Nurse Maria "Fern" Gutierrez showed a patient and their family love while they were here.

The family was able to rest knowing their child was well taken care of in Gutierrez's care, as she kept the family aware of any changes in the patient's care.

Gutierrez was recently awarded the DAISY Award for her exceptional care and service to our patients and families. We are of the work she does every day.

01/15/2026

Before becoming a Le Bonheur physician, Dr. Cross was a mom navigating her daughter Camille’s seizure diagnosis. From emergency visits to years of follow-up care, Le Bonheur was there every step of the way. Today, Camille is thriving. Dr. Cross uses that experience to bring unmatched compassion to every family she serves. Her story reminds us why our mission matters: caring for every child, no matter what.

Read their story in the latest issue of Securing the Promise at https://ow.ly/8Q1Y50XVOpl

01/14/2026

We are grateful to Log A Load For Kids, our partner with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, for their generous and ongoing support of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Log a Load for Kids is a nationwide initiative led by the forestry community, raising critical funds to support children’s hospitals and the families they serve. Their continued commitment helps make a meaningful difference for the patients and families who count on Le Bonheur every day.