C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

03/19/2026

What if pediatric mental health care didn’t require a long wait or a separate system?

That’s the question doctors at U-M Health set out to answer with a new model designed to help close the mental health gap for kids.

Now, a decade of data shows that embedding psychiatry into primary care can improve access, outcomes and physician training.

“Pediatricians are increasingly on the front lines of children’s mental health care, often without enough training or specialist support,” says Margeaux Naughton, M.D., pediatrician at U-M Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

“This clinic was built around the conditions pediatricians see every day.”

Learn how primary care and psychiatry are working hand-in-hand to expand care for young patients: michmed.org/VdNz4

03/19/2026

Meet Dexter one of our Little Victors from our 2026 calendar. “Dexter was born with chronic kidney disease and spent the first six months of his life at Mott Children’s Hospital, where he received expert, compassionate care. At just 2 years old, prayers were answered when Dex underwent a life-saving kidney transplant from an anonymous donor. Through many speed bumps, appointments and hospital stays, Dexter continues to show incredible strength and resilience — tiny but mighty. The journey has been tough, but Dexter and his big brother especially love their visits to Mott, where the dedicated medical team and child life specialists make every experience feel a little brighter.” Hail, Dexter!

03/18/2026

❤️WAITING FOR A HEART: Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, one-year-old Auggie Stevenson is waiting for a heart transplant.

While undergoing a procedure to examine why Auggie's heart was failing last month, he experienced cardiac arrest on the operating table. Now, he has been given an external heart pump to help strengthen his body as he waits potentially six to 12 months for his transplant.

As the family travels over an hour for Auggie to receive care from the C.S. Mott Congenital Heart Center, they share his story to bring awareness to the need for organ donations and give support to other families going through the same experience.

CBS Detroit has more on Auggie's story.

China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

💙 Every gift makes a difference for the children and families we serve.

This Giving Blue Day, your support helps power programs like the Charles Woodson Endowed Clinical Research Fund, Paws4Patients, and Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan, bringing research, care, comfort, and hope to .

Join us in showing up for the kids who need it most. Donate today at https://victors.us/gbdmimed26.

03/17/2026

🌈🍀The tiniest lucky charms celebrating their first St. Patrick's Day!

University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital

03/16/2026

Parents, do you worry that your teen or young adult cause a crash?

You’re not alone. Our new national poll shows:

👉 1 in 3 parents are concerned their young driver might cause an accident
👉 Over half of parents have witnessed unsafe driving habits in their young drivers, including speeding, tailgating or distracted driving
👉 Yet 96% still believe their child drives as well as or better than their peers

Car crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens and young adults, but there are steps parents can take to keep their drivers safe.

Read more about the findings from the national Mott Poll and expert tips: michmed.org/bQWRD

03/15/2026

Happy Child Life Month! 🎨🖌️

Today we highlight Art Therapy at Mott!

Our registered, board-certified art therapists help patients and families cope with the uncertainties and stress of illness and medical care. Through artmaking, patients and families can explore their feelings, reduce stress, and feel heard in a safe and supportive space. Art therapists offer both individual sessions and group programming that bring patients and families together to build hope, resilience, connection, and community along the way.

We’re so grateful for the expertise and compassion they bring to our Little Victors every day. Hail! Learn more about Child and Family Life and how to support at https://michmed.org/CFLMonth.

03/13/2026

Happy Child Life Month! ✨🧸

Today we spotlight Recreation Therapy and Activity Coordinators at Mott.

Recreation therapists use purposeful, evidence-based leisure activities to support patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing while building coping skills, independence, and connection. Because play is not a break from care. It is part of it.

Activity Coordinators create opportunities for engagement through bedside play, crafts, group activities, and special events that promote positive coping and social connection for patients and families during hospitalization.

We’re so grateful for the expertise and compassion they bring to our Little Victors every day. Hail! Learn more about Child and Family Life and how to support at https://michmed.org/CFLMonth.

03/12/2026

Meet Emerson one of our Little Victors from our 2026 calendar. “Emerson was born at 27 weeks at Mott as a twin, and unfortunately her twin passed away. Emmy thrived and stayed in the NICU for 110 days. She has cerebral palsy and underwent a big surgery called selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) last November and had a 4 week stay at Mott. She uses a wheelchair to get around. Mott Children’s Hospital has been life-changing for us and they have been amazing for the care of Emerson.” Hail, Emerson!

03/09/2026

💛💙 When it comes to pediatric liver transplants, timing is crucial.

The U-M Health C.S. Mott Pediatric Liver Transplant Team is proud to announce that our pediatric liver transplant list is empty and all children that were on the waitlist have received a liver!

"At Mott, we have a much shorter wait time for patients compared to the national average," said Jacob Bilhartz, M.D.

"This is due to many factors, including our willingness to use technical variant grafts and our robust living donor program allowing patients to be transplanted faster giving them a better chance for positive outcomes," said Meredith Barrett, M.D.

Hail, to all of our liver transplant patients and their families and to our Mott Pediatric Liver Transplant Team!

To learn more about pediatric liver transplant, visit https://michmed.org/4krvQ

03/09/2026

Happy Child Life Month! 💙💛

Our Certified Child Life Specialists are highly trained healthcare professionals and valued members of the clinical care team. With specialized education in child development and evidence-based practice, they reduce fear and anxiety while helping children build coping skills and resilience during medical experiences.

We’re so grateful for the expertise and compassion they bring to our Little Victors every day. Hail! Learn more about Child and Family Life and how to support at https://michmed.org/CFLMonth.