Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Founded in 1952, Le Bonheur Children's is a comprehensive medical facility for kids in Memphis, Tenn. News & World Report.

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee is a nationally ranking children's hospital by U.S. More on the New Hospital: lebonheur.org/growingup

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12/25/2025

Santa made a very special stop at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital this week — visiting our tiniest patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. With gentle smiles, he brought holiday magic to families spending their Christmas in the NICU.

12/24/2025

Members of our Heart Institute team filled the halls of Le Bonheur with magical holiday music. Cardiac Sonographer Nathan Stecchi played the piano while his daughter Eden sang, followed by Nurse Practitioner Leah Apalodimas, who performed in a clarinet trio with her friend Amy and Amy’s daughter Ava.

12/23/2025

When Austin was just 6 months old, his parents rushed him to the ER after noticing he was struggling to breathe. What started as severe pneumonia led to a discovery of a congenital heart defect—and later, a diagnosis of periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), a brain injury affecting motor skills.

Thanks to the incredible care at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Austin has overcome countless challenges. Today, at 15 years old, he’s fully cognitive and communicates using an AAC device—even though he can’t walk or talk. His care team continues to provide the latest technology and support to help him thrive.

“Without Le Bonheur, Austin would not have the quality of life he does now,” says his dad, Dustin.

You can help kids like Austin receive life-changing care. Make a gift today and give hope to families facing the toughest moments.

Give today at: https://ow.ly/vZaB50XNnJY

12/22/2025

We are thrilled to share that Le Bonheur Children's Hospital has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Memphis Children's Clinic to make the clinics part of the Le Bonheur Pediatrics primary care network in January 2026.

What do these plans mean?
✅ Memphis Children’s Clinic doctors remain in their current communities and continue providing the same compassionate care.
✅ All existing Le Bonheur Pediatrics doctors remain at their current locations and continue to provide the same excellent level of care for kids.
✅ This partnership ensures kids have access to expert pediatric care when and where they need it.
✅ Together, we’ll continue to uphold our promise and mission to provide the best pediatric care for children across the region.

Closing date is subject to customary due diligence and approvals.

Learn more about these changes at https://www.lebonheur.org/news/le-bonheur-children-s-hospital-announces-plans-with-memphis-children-s-clinic.

Celebrating 10 years of Memphis CHILD! Launched in 2015, Memphis CHILD is a medical-legal partnership (MLP) that helps f...
12/21/2025

Celebrating 10 years of Memphis CHILD! Launched in 2015, Memphis CHILD is a medical-legal partnership (MLP) that helps families in Shelby County with legal matters affecting the health or well-being of Le Bonheur patients. Medical-legal partnerships place attorneys in health care settings to address legal issues impacting the health of patients. Any physician, nurse, social worker, therapist or employee who works in a Le Bonheur facility can refer the patient’s family to Memphis CHILD. More than 3,900 referrals have been made since the program began.

Top case areas for Memphis CHILD include Social Security Income (SSI) benefits, education concerns, housing issues, conservatorships and family law.

Each partner, including Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Le Bonheur, University of Tennessee Health Science Center and West Tennessee Legal Services, plays a unique role in the collaboration to provide comprehensive legal services for kids and families. Memphis CHILD staff includes attorneys, social workers, education advocates, law students and professors, a medical champion physician and medical residents.

Memphis CHILD provides critical resources to community members, but we can’t do it without you. Memphis CHILD relies on generous donors like you to help low-income families thrive. Will you give from the heart today to ensure Memphis CHILD is there when children and families need assistance the most?

Give today at https://ow.ly/gz7k50XK3jN

A very Grinchy surprise at Seacrest Studios at Le Bonheur! While in town for the stage production of “Dr. Seuss’ How the...
12/20/2025

A very Grinchy surprise at Seacrest Studios at Le Bonheur! While in town for the stage production of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical,” the Grinch made a special stop to play games and chat with our patients and families, bringing plenty of laughs and holiday cheer along the way.

Even the Grinch couldn’t resist spreading a little joy at Le Bonheur! We know his heart grew three sizes larger during his visit. Thank you for stopping by.

Occupational Therapist Rachel Greer thought she understood what it meant to walk alongside families of medically complex...
12/20/2025

Occupational Therapist Rachel Greer thought she understood what it meant to walk alongside families of medically complex children when she joined Le Bonheur in 2012. Three years later, her daughter Marley was born with Down syndrome — and Rachel experienced firsthand the hope and support Le Bonheur provides.

From early intervention to inclusion programs, Marley thrived thanks to a team that treated her like any other child. Today, she’s a vibrant 10-year-old who loves Girl Scouts, dance and gymnastics.

Rachel now brings that same empathy to her work as an occupational therapist, guiding families through their own journeys. “We have this great hospital, but it’s the people inside who make it great,” she says.

Read more about Rachel and Marley’s story at https://ow.ly/yKlw50XL6rJ

12/18/2025

We did it again! Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has achieved Magnet® recognition for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center — the gold standard for nursing excellence. Fewer than 10% of hospitals nationwide earn this honor, and only a select few children’s hospitals are part of this elite group. We ranked in 9 Magnet exemplar, which are the detailed stories of outstanding nursing practices, programs or innovations that showcase our hospital's excellence. To receive this honor three times in a row is historic.

We are of the unwavering dedication of our nurses, caregivers and team members who make Le Bonheur a place of healing and hope for kids and families. Excellence isn’t just what we strive for — it’s who we are.

Holiday Cheer Takes Flight at Le Bonheur! Pilots For Kids hosted a joyful holiday party for our patients and families, b...
12/17/2025

Holiday Cheer Takes Flight at Le Bonheur! Pilots For Kids hosted a joyful holiday party for our patients and families, bringing smiles and a variety of gifts to choose from. Families also enjoyed a delicious lunch generously provided by Lenny's, and Santa made an appearance to hang out with everyone.

Thank you to Pilots for Kids, Lenny’s and our other community partners for helping make the holidays brighter for our Le Bonheur patients and families.

Le Bonheur’s story has always been one of service. When the hospital first opened its doors in 1952, it did so with a si...
12/16/2025

Le Bonheur’s story has always been one of service. When the hospital first opened its doors in 1952, it did so with a simple promise: to provide care for every child who needed it, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. That mission was made possible by volunteers — the women of Le Bonheur Club who raised funds to build the hospital, welcomed kids and families and tended to the smallest details of care.

Seventy years later, a legacy of volunteerism is still at the hospital’s heart. It shows up in the hundreds of helpers who bring cheer to patients, stock the family food pantries, deliver toiletries, decorate the hospital for holidays and greet families with kindness every day.

And for three members of Le Bonheur’s Volunteer & Family Support team — Allison Smith, MPA, Jill Hilliard and Hannah Rafieetary — that legacy extends even further. Each has inspired a family member to volunteer alongside them, carrying forward a spirit of service that proves compassion is often contagious.

Read about their hearts for service in our latest edition of Securing the Promise at https://ow.ly/7mPH50XJLx2

We’re proud to share that Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has been named a 2025 Top Children's Hospital by The LeapFrog G...
12/15/2025

We’re proud to share that Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has been named a 2025 Top Children's Hospital by The LeapFrog Group! This national award recognizes hospitals for excellence in quality of care and patient safety—and we’re honored to be one of only 15 children's hospitals selected. Putting patients first is at the heart of everything we do. We’re to prioritize patient safety every single day.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/RPZZ50XJO4j

Le Bonheur Club is helping spread holiday cheer to our staff at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital! They hosted a cozy Assoc...
12/14/2025

Le Bonheur Club is helping spread holiday cheer to our staff at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital! They hosted a cozy Associate Holiday Party, treating our staff to donuts and hot coffee to help keep everyone warm and energized this season. We’re grateful for their kindness and for all they do to support our Le Bonheur family.

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