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Children’s Wisconsin is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.
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We created the Children’s Wisconsin page as a space to share the inspiring and encouraging stories of our patients, their families and our fans, allowing you a space to connect with other individuals who have experiences with or affinity for Children’s Wisconsin. In this spirit, we welcome your comments, praise and criticism. While we always monitor and reply to messages and comments, it bears repeating that we’re not legally allowed to discuss specific patients via Facebook. If you have questions regarding your child, it’s best to reach out to their doctor directly. Please understand that while we make every effort to respond on social media, some inquiries may require follow-up through another channel. And please don’t share your personal information on our page — this is a public space. If we are requesting contact information from you, we’ll encourage you to provide it via private message. Children’s Wisconsin Facebook Rules of Engagement
We won't remove your comment just because we don't like it. You are part of our community, and you deserve to be heard, even if your comment is critical of your experience with us. With that in mind, we have some simple rules that we’ll apply out of respect for others visiting our page, or those who we may feature in our stories.
1) No name-calling
If you disagree with someone, that’s fine. If you have a criticism of Children’s Wisconsin, we want to hear it as well. But we ask that that you respect each other, our patients, their families and our staff. That means not using vulgar language, not mocking appearances or name-calling other members of the page or those individuals featured in our posts. Out of respect for our employees and their privacy, we may also remove a post or comment that refers to them by their full first and last name.
2) No profanity
We recognize that there’s a fairly broad definition of “profanity,” so we ask that you consider your words in the mindset of whether or not what you say is appropriate to be said around a child. If not, please reconsider posting.
3) No advertising or spam content
If you have something to sell, provide services or want a job, that's for your own page, not ours. Spam, whether to advertise or simply repeat any message multiple times on our Facebook wall, is also prohibited.
4) No copy and paste posting
If you keep posting the same thing (or a variant of the same thing), whether as a post or as a comment, we reserve the right to hide or delete duplicates. This includes efforts to cover messages or opinions of those with who you don’t agree with.
5) No misinformation
We view content posted on our page as a representation of our organization and ultimately our medical perspective, which extends to the comments and posts by our community members. For that reason, we may remove posts that contain misinformation as it relates to medical topics such as – but not limited to – vaccinations, COVID-19, community services and more. Actions we may take
1) On Reviews
We will request Facebook remove reviews from individuals who are not reviewing their own experience with our organization. Just because you have a bad experience and share it in a review does not mean we will request it be removed. We want to hear the bad reviews as much as we want to hear the good ones — we need to know when we’re falling short of our standards. That always matters to us.
2) On posts and comments
We reserve the right to delete posts or comments that violate these rules of engagement, and to block users who repeatedly violate them, or otherwise abuse the forum of the Children’s Wisconsin page.
3) Banning/blocking
As mentioned earlier, we may resort to banning individuals from our page should they continue to engage in toxic, inappropriate content as outlined in these rules.
02/06/2026
As the world’s greatest athletes gather in Italy, they will compete with the weight of the world on their shoulders. For many young athletes, they feel that same pressure to perform even if they’re not on the international stage. For parents, it’s important to identify where that pressure is coming from and learn how to reduce it to help keep sports positive and healthy.
Read this blog post by Charlie Shanaver, PhD, LP, a Sport Psychologist at Children’s Wisconsin, for ways to help your young athlete manage the pressure of competition.
Knowing where pressure comes from and how to reduce it can help keep sports positive and healthy.
02/05/2026
In Season 4 of Overloaded: Understanding Neglect, a podcast series presented by the Institute for Child and Family Well-Being, a partnership between Children's Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we continue to confront complex questions and problems families face on a daily basis.
What stories shape how we see the world, and how can we tell them differently? Listen to the premiere today and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Tune in weekly on Wednesdays to continue the conversation. Listen here: https://overloaded-understanding-neglect.simplecast.com/
02/04/2026
We are honored to announce a transformational $10 million gift from Barri and Dave Drury to Children's Wisconsin. Their generosity will fuel the next generation of groundbreaking research at the Children's Research Institute (CRI).
The Drury Family Discovery Fund will advance innovations in precision medicine, integrating patients' genetic, environmental and lifestyle information to develop optimal treatments. It will also support critical work in su***de detection and prevention, among the 1,000-plus clinical trials underway at CRI in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Barri and Dave have been steadfast and passionate supporters for over 40 years, from volunteering at the inaugural Al's Run in 1978 to championing the incorporation of CRI in 2004. Their legacy will equip generations of physicians and scientists delivering care for kids' physical, mental, dental and social health. We are deeply grateful.
Viral season is here—and measles cases are on the rise in Wisconsin.
While the flu is common this time of year, it’s important to know the signs for measles, too. Samreen Khan, MD, a Pediatrician at our Children’s Wisconsin Midtown Pediatrics primary care office, explains:
✅ The key symptoms to watch out for
✅ How to prevent both measles and the flu
✅ What to do if you suspect your child may have the measles or the flu
Our care team is happy to answer any questions you may have on the flu or measles. At Children’s Wisconsin, we are always here for you. 💙
02/02/2026
Meet our newest team member Sakko 🐾🐕🦺!
Sakko is a trained and certified weapons detection K-9 who works alongside his handler, and best buddy, Garrett at our Milwaukee Hospital. Sakko uses his powerful sense of smell to support a safe and secure environment for all team members, patients and families.
While Sakko is adorable, it is important to remember that he is always working. Unlike the therapy dogs at Children's Wisconsin, Sakko needs to be focused while on duty, and cannot be petted. His work is often quiet, but very important.
Welcome Sakko and Garrett 💙!
01/28/2026
Did you know that routine childhood vaccinations have prevented an estimated 508 million illnesses and 1.1 million deaths in our children born in the U.S. since 1994?
We know parents have questions about vaccines—and we’re here to help! Dr. Kristin Bencik-Boudreau, Pediatrician at our Children’s Wisconsin Bayshore Pediatrics primary care office, addresses some common questions:
• Why does my healthy child need vaccines?
• Will too many vaccines at one time overwhelm my child’s immune system?
• Can some vaccines cause autism?
• Is Thimerosal in vaccines dangerous?
• Why is Aluminum in vaccines and is it safe?
At Children’s Wisconsin, we value these conversations with our families. We are here to offer information, share our expertise and support you in making informed decisions for your children’s health. 💙
01/26/2026
Lucas has never been one to shy away from adventure. He has spent the past decade exploring the outdoors, playing sports and tackling challenges head-on. But when a rare and serious illness suddenly struck, he’d face his biggest challenge yet.
Read this blog post to learn more about the lifesaving care and a special connection to home turned a worst-case scenario into a best-case.
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When a rare and serious illness suddenly struck, Lucas found lifesaving care and a connection to home.
01/23/2026
Meet Max! This 2.5-year-old has a larger-than-life personality, loves to chat and is a serious car enthusiast—he will happily correct you if you are being too generic when describing cars. 🚗
Born over three months early at just a little over two pounds, Max was diagnosed with PVL (periventricular leukomalacia), an injury to the brain that can occur with prematurity. A routine Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) brain scan revealed spots that led to his referral to the Children’s Wisconsin DREAM Clinic.
DREAM (Developmentally Ready: Engagement for Achievement of Milestones) is an outpatient clinic caring for babies with complex neurological conditions. Families work with their individualized care team from NICU discharge through age 5, with support from multiple specialists across many disciplines.
Within his first year at the DREAM Clinic, Max was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, meaning he has intense muscle stiffness affecting his arms and legs—most notably in his legs. The diagnosis was due to the PVL from his prematurity.
Now, Max visits the DREAM Clinic every three to six months, seeing specialists in neurology, neuropsychology and physical medicine at each appointment. The ongoing collaboration between the specialists ensures Max’s treatment plan is the best for him overall.
At his 2-year cognitive evaluation this past November, the team found Max is doing very well—on par with other 2-year-olds! They also helped his parents with strategies for his sleep struggles, offering solutions for the normal separation anxiety many toddlers experience.
“From the very first and very tough conversation we had on Max's diagnosis with his brain scan, the DREAM Clinic team was incredibly empathic and compassionate,” said Max’s mom, Dana. “We obviously had high emotions and tears, and they shared in those emotions with us in a very genuine and caring way. There is no question we feel we can't ask that they won't give us an honest, straightforward answer that is in the best interest of Max and our family.”
01/23/2026
With frigid temperatures across Wisconsin, most parents will turn to big, puffy winter coats to keep their kids warm. But did you know it’s actually dangerous for a child to wear a puffy coat while in a car seat? Read this blog post by Anika Nelson, MD, a Pediatrician at the Children’s Wisconsin Midtown Pediatrics primary care office, to learn why this is and for some tips to keep your kids safe and warm .
It’s important to keep in mind that puffy winter coats affect how your child is secured in their car seat.
01/23/2026
Closure Notice Update: Children’s Wisconsin Urgent Care at Good Hope Clinic is closed unexpectedly until Monday, Jan. 26. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Patients with scheduled appointments will be contacted to reschedule.
Our Mequon Urgent Care location will offer extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25.
Urgent care video visits are available daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. offering care and advice for minor medical conditions. Schedule a visit here: http://childrenswi.org/urgentcare
01/22/2026
Did you know that most people with a penicillin allergy aren’t actually allergic? Of the over 700 children and adults that have been tested by the Children’s Wisconsin Penicillin Antibiotic De-Labeling Clinic, 97% have been found to have no true allergy and can take penicillin again.
Why does this matter? Having a penicillin allergy limits treatment options for common infections like ear infections, strep throat and pneumonia. The alternatives are often more expensive and less effective than penicillin.
Ready to get tested? Please call Children’s Wisconsin Central Scheduling at (414) 607-5280. The Penicillin De-Labeling Clinic is located in the Children’s Wisconsin New Berlin Clinic. Testing is open to anyone over 2 years old.
01/20/2026
Despite all we know about the dangers of UV light, tanning beds are still surprisingly popular, especially among teenagers. Many like getting a golden, sun-kissed glow without having to spend hours in the sun. But most teens don’t understand how dangerous tanning beds really are.
Read this blog post by Melissa Vukovich, APNP, a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Children’s Wisconsin Teen Health Clinic, to learn more about the hidden dangers of tanning beds.
Children’s Wisconsin is here for you, .
Most adolescents don't understand how dangerous tanning beds really are.
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At Children’s Wisconsin, our high standard of care has always required an uncompromising approach to safety. And during this COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to ensure every visit, appointment, procedure and surgery offered across all our Children’s Wisconsin locations is safe. Nothing will change our commitment to your safety.
What you can expect from us
As one of the top pediatric health systems in the country, Children’s Wisconsin has a team of nationally recognized infection. And during this COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to ensure every visit, appointment, procedure and surgery offered across all our Children’s Wisconsin locations is safe. Nothing will change our commitment to your safety.o ensure the safety of our patients, their families and our staff. Below are some of the things you can expect across all of our Children’s Wisconsin locations:
Universal masking:
Everyone you see will be wearing masks at all our locations. You and your child are encouraged to bring your own masks, but we will provide them if needed.
Gowns, gloves and eyewear:
In addition to masks, you will see staff wearing other protective gear to keep everyone safe. You and your child should be prepared to see some staff wearing face shields, eye protection or gowns.
Cleaning:
We care for kids with some of the most complex health conditions, so our cleaning process is already very thorough. During COVID-19, we have not compromised on our standard of cleaning and have increased the frequency of cleaning being done.
Separating patients:
We are taking steps to separate patients, no matter their symptoms, at all our locations. This includes steps to maintain physical distancing in waiting rooms and getting kids into private exam rooms as quickly as possible.
Just you and your child:
We have adjusted our visitor guidelines at all our locations. Only one caregiver is allowed with the patient. Siblings are not allowed to be with the patient.
Health screens for everyone:
You and your child will be screened for COVID-19 before you arrive for an appointment and all Children’s Wisconsin employees are screened daily.
