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Through every stage of life, our pediatric experts help you create your child's healthier future.

Our pediatric experts have served the special needs of children for more than 100 years. From immunizations and well-child visits to rebuilding little hearts and creating new treatments for kids with cancer, we focus on each child’s unique needs and offer social and emotional support to help you and your child face even the most complex condition. Our long history includes the creation of medical

advances that save lives around the world. UW Health Kids includes:
- 17 primary care clinic locations
- 70+ regional service locations
- 40+ specialty care programs
- Research funded by the National Institutes of Health and multiple clinical trials
- World class American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI with Level l Pediatric Trauma Center,
Level l Pediatric Intensive Care, verified Pediatric Burn Center and Level lV Neonatal Intensive Care
- Women and Children’s Hospital in Rockford, IL

24/07/2025

As we recognize three years of Cola joining our CHAMPs Child Life team we reflect on the many patient and family interactions that he has been a part of. He and his handler Katie help families cope with long and often difficult experiences. One of these recent patients is Jacob.

Cola and Jacob have built a meaningful bond throughout Jacob’s diagnosis and treatment in various settings across American Family Children’s Hospital.

“Cola is just the best dog in the whole world. I could be having a terrible day and seeing Cola just makes it so much better. He gives me the best support and cuddles, no matter how I am feeling.” says Jacob.

Jacob and Katie recently reflected on a highlight of Jacob and Cola’s relationship—Cola provided steady support during a long and painful procedure that Jacob received. Both Jacob and Cola were proud of each other after this experience. Jacob is grateful to continue to have Cola by his side on this treatment journey.

23/07/2025

🏆The Stanley Cup visits American Family Children’s Hospital!
Thanks to Wisconsin native Brian Riedel, an assistant athletic trainer with the Florida Panthers, kids at American Family Children’s Hospital got a special visit from hockey’s most iconic trophy.

21/07/2025

Introducing Inside Medicine!
Each week, UW Health experts share quick, clear insights on the health topics that matter most to you. In our first episode, Dr. Cathy Lee-Miller explains the two main types of lymphoma and why treatment can vary so much. Watch every Monday for a new episode!

10/07/2025

Not long ago, talking about anxiety or depression in sports was seen as a weakness. Now, athletes like Simone Biles are proving that mental strength is just as important as physical skill. 💪 🧠

Young athletes can benefit from prioritizing their mental health, building confidence and finding balance in their sport, says health psychologist Dr. Shilagh Mirgain.

27/06/2025

Beat the back-to-school rush by scheduling your child’s school and sports physicals now. Call your clinic today and check it off your list.

25/06/2025

Volunteers from Case for Smiles - Madison bring joy to our patients by helping them sew colorful, custom pillowcases right in their hospital rooms. Long-term patients especially light up when familiar volunteers arrive with fabric picked just for them! 💖🧵✨

20/06/2025

9-year-old Jenna recently received a kidney transplant at American Family Children’s Hospital. Over the many times she and her family were in and out of the hospital, Jimmy and his handler Katrina, a child life specialist, provided support both during her continued dialysis and in preparation for transplant. The focus became therapeutic play/art interventions that helped Jenna cope with how she was feeling about being in the hospital, missing school, requiring dialysis and ultimately receiving her transplant.

Jenna has a birthday the same week as Jimmy and they celebrated this past May together. Her favorite thing to do while in the hospital was any art or craft project that Katrina presented. Painting Jimmy’s nails was one of these varied activities along with making him a special bandana that he can wear at work.

17/06/2025

Cytomegalovirus, or cCMV, is a common virus that spreads between people through saliva and urine. Most people have had it by the time they are five years old, and it presents in healthy adults and kids like a common cold or sometimes no symptoms. However, if a pregnant woman is affected by the virus, it can be passed to baby. If left untreated, it can cause hearing loss and developmental delays in some babies.

12/06/2025

Brantley’s mom Laken shares how the craniofacial team has changed Brantley’s life.

“Our first visit to the clinic was when Brantley was just 8 days old. The first year was tough—so many hospital stays, setbacks, and worries about what the future would hold. Brantley struggled to thrive, but with each procedure and surgery, he grew stronger. I’ll never forget after his lip repair holding him in awe of how far he’d come.

As Brantley has grown, the team includes him in every decision, truly listening to his thoughts. Dr. Catherine Garland, especially, holds a special place in our hearts. Her warmth and care have brought us peace in the hardest moments and celebrated with us in every victory.

Today, Brantley is 8 years old—full of energy, loving sports, farming and caring for his animals. When kids ask about his hearing aid, his ‘little ear,’ or his scar, he answers with a smile and confidence. He’s even given presentations to his classmates about his hearing loss, proudly advocating for himself.

Trust in your care team is everything. I thank God every day for the craniofacial team. They are more than doctors—they are family.”

10/06/2025

“We have been very happy with our experience. Eden goes above and beyond our expectations. I am so glad to have her on our care team.” This is just one comment from a family about Eden Jackson, patient navigator in our UW Health Kids Heart Program.

Eden supports families as a direct contact to field questions or concerns. Most of her patients have multiple medical specialty needs which means she works to communicate between different care teams who are working together to care for these small patients. Often her first meeting with families is when the patient is a newborn, newly diagnosed with a heart condition. Eden continues to see the patient and their family at every cardiology clinic visit and helps assess any new issues or needs. Having her as a first point of contact helps reduce the workload and stress as they navigate often complex medical issues.

As children grow, Eden collaborates with school nurses and teachers to help develop educational plans that might include any specific heart-related accommodations. “I want to do what I can to help the families live as normal a life as possible. If that means I sit on hold with insurance or the specialty mail order pharmacy so the parent gets to spend that half hour being a regular parent, then that's what my role is.” Since she has been working with families, the care team has also seen a decrease in the length of hospital stays for families she supports.

“I enjoy spending time sitting and listening to the patients and families tell me about their concerns and just everyday happenings in their lives. My very favorite thing to do is cuddle the babies and pretend it’s for their benefit when really-I just love it!”

04/06/2025

At American Family Children’s Hospital, the anesthesiology team is proud to care for some of the most complex pediatric patients in the region. From a wide range of illnesses and health concerns to highly specialized surgical needs, we’ve experienced tremendous growth in the demand for our expertise.

One of the most exciting transformations Neil Brauner, CRNA, has been part of is the expansion of our anesthetist coverage as members of the pediatric cardiac anesthesia team. Neil says, “Being the first anesthetist member of this innovative and collaborative team has been both an incredible learning opportunity and a deeply fulfilling experience. Providing anesthesia for our cardiac surgery patients has long been a personal goal, and seeing it come to life has been amazing.”

Neil began his journey with UW Health in 2003 as a nursing assistant, and over the years, he’s had the privilege of witnessing incredible growth and transformation. He says, “The advancements in both how we deliver care and what we’re able to offer our patients have been truly inspiring.”

The evolution of both our adult and pediatric hospitals has been impressive, with expanded services and enhanced capabilities that directly benefit the patients and families we serve.

Neil says, “Being part of this ongoing progress has been incredibly fulfilling, and I’m proud to contribute to a team that’s committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.”

Neil gets to come to work every day and care for our smallest patients. He says, “When you first see a kid who is scared in the preop area and you can get them through an anesthesia induction without tears or crying, it’s a great feeling.”

If you are interested in a career in anesthesiology at UW Health, visit https://ow.ly/z9Hr50Vu7sL to learn more. You may be eligible for a $50,000 sign-on bonus.

02/06/2025

Beat the school-year buzzer! Get your student athlete their sports physical now—it’s good for two school years of game-time glory.

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