Mary Bridge Children's Hospital

12/22/2025

Thank you Pilots For Kids for making a special layover to visit our patients last week! ✈️

The visiting pilots took photos, gave out coffee gift cards for parents, and handed out books and toys for patients and siblings. One of the patient families spoke Russian, and surprisingly, one of the pilots, Barry, did too. It turned into a sweet, unexpected moment of connection.

12/20/2025

Michael Kuluz, MD—a neonatologist with Mary Bridge Children’s and MultiCare Health System—reprised his role as Santa and visited our NICU babies spending their first Christmas at Mary Bridge.

Families were thrilled and deeply grateful for the chance to see Santa with their little ones—especially those who may not be home for Christmas. This cherished tradition truly brings joy and comfort.

A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible NICU teams for making the holiday season bright for our patients and their families. Your dedication and compassion make all the difference.

Photography by Cait Zerr, RN.

12/19/2025

Thank you Buddy and Jovie for stopping by and singing loud for all to hear and spreading holiday cheer!

12/19/2025

Hank’s medical journey began two and a half hours away in Yakima, where Jonah and adoptive mother Anna noticed he was running a fever. Their pediatrician recommended taking him to MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. His Yakima Memorial team had the 2-month-old airlifted to Mary Bridge Children’s.

“We really fell in love with the staff there, and they were phenomenal to work with,” his adoptive father Jonah shares. “They really took care of Hank and gave us the peace of mind when we needed a break. It takes a lot, especially I think with new parents, to trust other people with your kids. But they are literally the best care specialists that he could be with.”

Read about baby Hank the "heartthrob's" story and how his Mary Bridge Children's care team became like family.

12/19/2025

We are happy to share that Mary Bridge Children's Hospital was named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.

This is the sixth time in eight years that Mary Bridge has earned this national distinction. This award is among the most competitive honors for hospitals and surgery centers in the United States, recognizing outstanding achievements in patient safety and quality.

This award would not be possible without the dedication and care our employees provide to our patients each day. Thank you for your commitment to helping kids grow, thrive and heal in our community.

12/18/2025

The first death in our family is a reality we all must face, some younger than others. Grieving kids are inevitably asked to resume classes while they’re carrying heavy emotions that younger children don’t quite have the words for yet.

Despite how common childhood grief is, it often remains unseen and unspoken.

“Grief can be incredibly isolating for kids,” says Lisa Duke, program coordinator at Bridges Center for Grieving Children at Mary Bridge Children’s. “Acknowledging their pain and creating safe spaces for them to share is one of the most powerful things we can do.”

Children's Grief Awareness Day, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, shines a light on loss and reminds kids they aren't alone.

12/17/2025

Holiday gift and toy shopping season is here. While we all want to bring joy and fun to our families, even the best toy isn’t worth a detour to the emergency department.

Before you head to the mall, a thrift store or your computer, our child safety experts have suggestions to keep in mind.

Check your (holiday shopping) list twice — for age limits and toy safety.

12/17/2025

Many clinic locations are currently experiencing a power outage due to inclement weather and will be closed today. Hospitals are operating normally. Please call ahead or check your patient portal before coming to your appointment. Phones may be down.

12/15/2025

Snow sports — including sledding — are fun, but also increase your child’s chance of suffering from a traumatic head injury. Preparation and education are key for a fun and safe experience.

Whether your family only participates in an occasional neighborhood snowball fight or gears up to shred the mountains, it's important to know how to stay safe in the snow and cold weather.

12/12/2025

On our final day of the 12 Days of Mary Bridge, we extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported Mary Bridge Children's during this year’s Festival Of Trees. Your generosity through Tinsel on the Town and Gala raised a historic $3 million — and counting — for the new Mary Bridge Children's Hospital campus.

Designed with compassion and family-centered care at its core, our new state-of-the-art facility will meet the Pacific Northwest's evolving pediatric needs — in a warm, welcoming environment tailored for neonates, children, young adults and their families. Every detail reflects our hospital’s commitment to delivering exceptional care and comfort, hope and healing for kids.

Thank you for your help in transforming pediatric care in our region for generations to come.

12/11/2025

Our people are the magic behind everything that happens at Mary Bridge Children's. On day eleven of the 12 Days of Mary Bridge, you'll meet some of the staff who keep Mary Bridge running, day in and day out. Thank you for your incredible skills, strengths, and talents you bring to help kids get back to being kids.

Please join us in celebrating our hardworking support services team by sharing your appreciation in the comments, or in person if you happen to be at one of our clinics.

12/10/2025

On day ten of the 12 Days of Mary Bridge, we would like to spotlight the hardworking team behind the Mary Bridge Children’s summer lunch program. Since 2019, the Mary Bridge Children’s summer lunch program has served over 60,000 free meals to kids through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. With proceeds from this year’s Sound to Narrows, the team distributed 2,412 lunches to children in our communities.

Led by Erica Lewis, RD, health promotion program manager, meals are prepared in the kitchen at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Each day, they provide two options, prepared in clear packaging. “Kids eat first with their eyes,” she says. “If they don’t like how it looks, they’ll be less interested in even trying the food.”

Erica and her team believe in giving children appropriate choices about what and how they eat. This approach fosters autonomy and helps build healthy relationships with food for the future.

Thank you for your commitment to providing accessible nutrition for our communities. 💜

Learn more about the program: https://multica.re/4pWi79s