Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

03/11/2026

Join us for the 9th Annual West Tennessee GenerosiTEA Party benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital! It’s the perfect day of fun for girls, their families and friends. Enjoy delicious snacks, unique vendors, a silent auction, a fashion show, kids’ activity stations, a photo booth and so much more! Come sip, shop, play and make memories, while supporting an amazing cause that helps kids across our region.

Get tickets today at https://ow.ly/1kuN50YrU0S.

03/10/2026

We hit it out of the park with a special visit from Banana Ball The Party Animals and The Indianapolis Clowns. Players stopped by Seacrest Studios at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, bringing big smiles, goofball energy and unforgettable moments to our patients and families.
From silly interviews to dance-offs and high-fives, these teams filled the studio with the kind of magic our kiddos will be talking about for days.

03/09/2026

Due to an ongoing power outage at our Downtown Le Bonheur Outpatient Center located at 51 N Dunlap St., we are cancelling all remaining afternoon appointments today, March 9.

All other Le Bonheur locations will remain open.

03/09/2026

Members of the University of Memphis Men's Tennis team stopped by Seacrest Studios at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital to spend time playing games with our patients. Together, they tackled Flappy Bird, a fast-paced topic question challenge and a fan-favorite game where players guessed the choice with the most votes.

The team also toured the hospital to learn more about our mission and the impact of pediatric care at Le Bonheur. Thank you to the Memphis men’s tennis team for bringing smiles to our patients and families.

03/08/2026

Seizures can be frightening for families. Knowing what a seizure is, how to respond safely and when to seek specialized care can make a critical difference for children. Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Sarah Weatherspoon of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital explains what families need to know about seizures and epilepsy.

Knowing what a seizure is, how to respond safely and when to seek specialized care can make a critical difference for children. Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Sarah Weatherspoon of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital explains what families need to know about seizures and epilepsy.

03/07/2026

Join us at Le Bon Appétit, where the best chefs come together for one delicious reason: the kids at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Your ticket doesn’t just get you access to incredible food, drinks and live entertainment. It helps provide hope, healing and world-class care to the children and families who need it most.

Tickets are selling fast. Grab yours today at https://ow.ly/u7cU50Yo593 and make a difference with every bite.

03/07/2026

Join us in celebrating these incredible physicians at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital who were recognized by The Memphis Flyer and Castle Connolly Top Doctors as Exceptional Women in Medicine! These leaders represent a wide range of specialties within our hospital and clinics, who continue to raise the bar for excellence in pediatric care.

We are of each of these remarkable women who inspire us and serve our community every day.

03/05/2026

It’s Bonheur Buddy Thursday, and here’s a fun fact: JJ likes to help hold his leash during his walks! Just another way our Bonheur Buddy brings joy and a little extra charm everywhere he goes.

What will JJ be up to next? You'll have to wait until next week to see.

03/04/2026

The Change Agents committee at Le Bonheur hosted a two‑day community resource fair to help patients and families learn about the many programs and services available right here at Le Bonheur and across our community.

Families explored tables with informational resources from programs, including:
• Chronic Disease Support
• Inclusion Support
• Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (CHAMP) Program
• Breastfeeding Clinic
• Healthy Families
• Adolescent Medicine/Substance Abuse
• Social Work
• Nurse Family Partnership
• HIV Prevention
• Child Care Referral & Resource Center

We’re of these programs and the valuable support they offer to the families who need it. Thank you to each of them for being a part of this event.

03/03/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the Spirit of Children Foundation, which raised more than $69,000 in 2025 for the kids at Le Bonheur. From funding play therapy to creating moments of joy and normalcy, your support helps our patients feel like kids again when they need it most. Thank you for putting a smile on so many young faces.

03/02/2026

“Education shouldn’t stop when a child walks through our hospital doors,” said Terri Finkel, MD, PhD, vice chair of Clinical Affairs and interim pediatrician-in-chief at Le Bonheur. Inspired by a program she helped launch at a Florida children’s hospital, Finkel began exploring how to bring a similar education model to Le Bonheur.

Since launching in 2023, All Kids Academy has embraced a dynamic model that integrates early literacy, developmental and caregiver support for children from birth to 5 years old into the hospital setting. This program is expanding the care team, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care, while All Kids Academy provides those childhood moments.

Learn more about All Kids Academy at Le Bonheur in the latest issue of Delivering on a Promise at https://ow.ly/scvZ50Yn0hu

03/01/2026

Students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center are learning "Food Is Medicine," a case-based curriculum from The American College of Culinary Medicine designed to improve clinical counseling and outcomes.

Established in 2018 by now-retired Le Bonheur Pathologist Susan Warner, the classes and the food-as-medicine ethos have been carried on by Le Bonheur Pediatrician Rana Assfoura and Pediatric Endocrinologist Jordan Ross.

“The idea is to embed the culinary curriculum throughout the longitudinal medical training,” said Ross, who took the course under Warner as a resident at UT Health Science Center. “We want to empower other health professionals to incorporate nutrition into their clinic visits and counseling, but also to know the content themselves. It’s helping residents and students to know, ‘What’s a whole grain? What are the fiber goals for people?'"

Learn more about how they are continuing to grow this course in our latest edition of Delivering on a Promise at https://ow.ly/YLJN50Yl6Cr.