Children's Hospital
Coverage of Children's Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- 5-year-old Detroit boy hit by stray bullet while riding his bike outside his home
A 5-year-old Detroit boy was injured by a stray bullet while riding his bike outside his home. Police are investigating the shooting, which they believe originated from a nearby park where teenagers were playing with a gun, and have a 15-year-old boy in custody. The child is recovering from physical injuries but remains traumatized and emotionally distressed.
- Girl nearly drowns in pool at Taylor apartment complex, in critical condition
A 12-year-old girl nearly drowned at the Heritage Glen Townhomes pool in Taylor around 2 p.m. after her mother pulled her out and initiated CPR. The child was taken to a children's hospital in critical condition, with police confirming no criminal activity or negligence is suspected.
- Southeast Farmers Market returns with more vendors, fresh food access
The Southeast Farmers Market returns for its second season in southeast Colorado Springs, expanding to weekly Sundays from June 14 to October 11 with over 35 vendors. The market aims to improve fresh food access, partners with Creative Islander for a toy drive benefiting Children's Hospital, and addresses transportation barriers in the community.
- Northwestern students use theatre to brighten hospital stays for children
Northwestern University's 'Bedside Pediatric Theatre' class provides interactive storytelling at a children's hospital to bring joy and entertainment to young patients and their families.
- Trans teens have something to say
Sage, a nonbinary high school student, stopped taking testosterone after developing PMOS, a hormonal disorder causing hair growth and irregular periods. Their doctor prescribed puberty blockers to manage PMOS symptoms, not explicitly for trans-related reasons, while a hospital closure impacted trans patient care.
- Meghan and Harry's quasi-royal tour of Australia begins at women's homeless shelter and children's hospital... ahead of money-spinning commercial engagements
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry began their Australia tour at a women's homeless shelter and a children's hospital, focusing on charitable activities before transitioning to commercial engagements. The tour highlights their public service efforts alongside royal duties.