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Children’s Wisconsin is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.
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We created the Children’s Wisconsin page as a space to share the inspiring and encouraging stories of our patients, their families and our fans, allowing you a space to connect with other individuals who have experiences with or affinity for Children’s Wisconsin. In this spirit, we welcome your comments, praise and criticism. While we always monitor and reply to messages and comments, it bears repeating that we’re not legally allowed to discuss specific patients via Facebook. If you have questions regarding your child, it’s best to reach out to their doctor directly. Please understand that while we make every effort to respond on social media, some inquiries may require follow-up through another channel. And please don’t share your personal information on our page — this is a public space. If we are requesting contact information from you, we’ll encourage you to provide it via private message. Children’s Wisconsin Facebook Rules of Engagement
We won't remove your comment just because we don't like it. You are part of our community, and you deserve to be heard, even if your comment is critical of your experience with us. With that in mind, we have some simple rules that we’ll apply out of respect for others visiting our page, or those who we may feature in our stories.
1) No name-calling
If you disagree with someone, that’s fine. If you have a criticism of Children’s Wisconsin, we want to hear it as well. But we ask that that you respect each other, our patients, their families and our staff. That means not using vulgar language, not mocking appearances or name-calling other members of the page or those individuals featured in our posts. Out of respect for our employees and their privacy, we may also remove a post or comment that refers to them by their full first and last name.
2) No profanity
We recognize that there’s a fairly broad definition of “profanity,” so we ask that you consider your words in the mindset of whether or not what you say is appropriate to be said around a child. If not, please reconsider posting.
3) No advertising or spam content
If you have something to sell, provide services or want a job, that's for your own page, not ours. Spam, whether to advertise or simply repeat any message multiple times on our Facebook wall, is also prohibited.
4) No copy and paste posting
If you keep posting the same thing (or a variant of the same thing), whether as a post or as a comment, we reserve the right to hide or delete duplicates. This includes efforts to cover messages or opinions of those with who you don’t agree with.
5) No misinformation
We view content posted on our page as a representation of our organization and ultimately our medical perspective, which extends to the comments and posts by our community members. For that reason, we may remove posts that contain misinformation as it relates to medical topics such as – but not limited to – vaccinations, COVID-19, community services and more. Actions we may take
1) On Reviews
We will request Facebook remove reviews from individuals who are not reviewing their own experience with our organization. Just because you have a bad experience and share it in a review does not mean we will request it be removed. We want to hear the bad reviews as much as we want to hear the good ones — we need to know when we’re falling short of our standards. That always matters to us.
2) On posts and comments
We reserve the right to delete posts or comments that violate these rules of engagement, and to block users who repeatedly violate them, or otherwise abuse the forum of the Children’s Wisconsin page.
3) Banning/blocking
As mentioned earlier, we may resort to banning individuals from our page should they continue to engage in toxic, inappropriate content as outlined in these rules.
03/23/2026
Levon and Isaac just got their new rides 🚙 — and they couldn't be more deserving. As the 99th and 100th recipients through our Fox Valley Go Baby Go! program, these brothers are now part of something truly special.
Built through a unique partnership between Children's Wisconsin physical and occupational therapy departments and Fox Valley Technical College, each car is customized for kids with limited mobility — giving them the independence to explore and play on their own terms. The cars are provided free to families through generous donor support. Congratulations, boys — the road is yours 💙!
03/20/2026
Hey parents of teen drivers: the Children’s Wisconsin Teen Driving Program has a fun way to help teens build safe driving habits early. The Safe Roads Challenge app detects car movement and monitors their drive. Participants can win prizes for making safe choices behind the wheel. Encourage them to download the Safe Roads Challenge app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
When Suneel was just 3 years old, doctors told his parents he likely wouldn’t live past his 20s. Suneel was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) — a rare and serious disease that causes muscle weakness that gets worse over time. But at 28 years old, Suneel isn’t one to give up easily.
Read this blog post to learn more about Suneel’s journey with DMD and how a clinical trial at Children’s Wisconsin is giving him hope for the future.
A groundbreaking clinical trial is helping those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
03/17/2026
You can support kids like Jack — who received open-heart surgery when he was just 36 hours old and continues to receive care at Children’s Wisconsin — by participating in Dairy Queen and Children's Miracle Network’s Free Cone Day on March 19.
Jack was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries — a serious and rare congenital heart condition — and needed to be transported immediately to Children’s Wisconsin. Two days later, Jack had open-heart surgery at the Children's Wisconsin Herma Heart Institute. He had a short stay in the hospital before going home, receiving expert and passionate care from his Children's Wisconsin team.
Now, Jack is a healthy fifth grader who loves sports…and jokes! He continues to see his heart team at the Herma Heart Institute every two years, and the family talks a lot about how important it is for them to give back to the people and place that saved Jack’s life. They love spreading awareness of the lifesaving care provided at Children’s Wisconsin and the sense of support and family they felt while here.
With spring breaks right around the corner, many families are looking to get away. Whether you’re loading up the car for a great American road trip or hopping on a plane for adventures far and wide, traveling with kids can pose many challenges. But don’t let that stop you. Traveling and experiencing different places is important for both kids and adults.
Read this blog post by Dr. Sadoun Omari, a Pediatrician at the Children’s Wisconsin Bluemound Pediatrics primary care office, for tips to help you get packed, get prepared and get moving.
Travelling with kids can be difficult. But with some simple tips and careful planning, it doesn't have to be.
03/16/2026
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Wisconsin Poison Center. The Wisconsin Poison Center has provided education, prevention tools and poison help in collaboration with Children’s Wisconsin for over 50 years! A typical day here includes taking calls from people of all ages, educational sessions with medical students and toxicologists, and packaging outreach materials to be shipped to community partners. If you have questions, call the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.
03/16/2026
Due to extreme weather, the following locations are closed Monday, March 16:
❄️ Appleton Clinic including Urgent Care
❄️ Ashwaubenon Clinic
❄️ Green Bay Mental Health Walk-in Clinic
❄️ Fox Valley Child Advocacy Center
❄️ Offices in Antigo, Black River Falls, Kenosha Visitation Center, Janesville, Madison, Marshfield, Merrill, Rhinelander, Stevens Point, Taylor and Wausau
❄️ West Bend Pediatrics
Patients with scheduled appointments will be contacted to move to virtual visits or to reschedule if needed.
Urgent care video visits are available daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., offering care and advice for minor medical conditions. Visit https://childrenswi.org/urgentcare to schedule a visit.
03/14/2026
Snow or not, Children's Wisconsin is here for you! ❄️💙 Urgent care video visits are available daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., offering care and advice for minor medical conditions. Visit childrenswi.org/urgentcare to schedule a visit.
03/13/2026
It is estimated that more than one third of teens in the United States have been bullied or harassed online. To learn more about cyberbullying, how to identify it and what to do if someone you knows falls victim to it, read this blog post. Children’s Wisconsin is here for your family, .
Children’s Wisconsin offers online Bullying Prevention lessons for students, school staff, parents and caregivers.
03/10/2026
As any parent knows, it’s a matter of when, not if, your child gets sick. On average, kids get six to eight colds per year — though it often feels like a lot more. There’s no avoiding it and the best you can do is prepare yourself and your home. Stock up regularly, have a plan and save yourself the midnight run to Walgreens.
Read this blog post from Dr. Peter Roloff, Pediatrician at the Children’s Wisconsin Pewaukee Pediatrics primary care office, for tips to make sure you’re ready when sickness strikes.
Kids are going to get sick and the best you can do is prepare yourself and your home.
03/09/2026
Do you know a family with a child in the hospital? Children’s Wisconsin Welcome Center Ambassadors Charlee, Lindsey and Jackie share some important things to remember when visiting!
Do:
✅ Follow the parents’ lead on when they’re ready for visitors
✅ Ask to be added to the visitors list
✅ Read our visitor guidelines for viral season at https://childrenswi.org/family-resources/patients-visitors/visitor-guidelines
✅ Offer to hang out with the kiddo who is in the hospital to give parents a break if they need one
Don’t:
❌ Show up unannounced or outside of visiting hours
❌ Bring more visitors than the unit allows (when in doubt, ask!)
Families, what's really helped when your child was in the hospital?
03/05/2026
We always love hearing about the special bonds our families have with their care teams. 💙 Baseball-loving brothers, Kolton and Keiran, have been laughing and receiving the best care from Scott Van Valin, MD, a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Children's Wisconsin, for the past 11 years.
Kolton was born with bilateral complex clubfoot. As a baby he kept slipping out of his casts—earning him the nickname “Houdini!” Genetic testing revealed Kolton had Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic condition that makes your body’s connective tissue weaker than it should be, which complicated typical clubfoot treatment. Thanks to Dr. Van Valin performing 12 of his 14 needed surgeries, Kolton can be a pitcher in a select baseball program.
Around the time of Kolton's last surgery, Keiran was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Keiran, who had always been the support for his brother, was now the one in need. Dr. Van Valin performed Keiran’s initial surgery and connected him to the right care team. Today, Keiran continues playing baseball as a catcher, despite his arthritis challenges.
“Dr. Van Valin gives the kids the attention they need and goofs around with them to make the best of a tough situation,” said Amber, Kolton and Keiran’s mom. “He would let Keiran help cast Kolton's feet, and they would all throw stuff at each other. It made hard days feel more positive. We appreciate all Dr. Van Valin has done for our family. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.”
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At Children’s Wisconsin, our high standard of care has always required an uncompromising approach to safety. And during this COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to ensure every visit, appointment, procedure and surgery offered across all our Children’s Wisconsin locations is safe. Nothing will change our commitment to your safety.
What you can expect from us
As one of the top pediatric health systems in the country, Children’s Wisconsin has a team of nationally recognized infection. And during this COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to ensure every visit, appointment, procedure and surgery offered across all our Children’s Wisconsin locations is safe. Nothing will change our commitment to your safety.o ensure the safety of our patients, their families and our staff. Below are some of the things you can expect across all of our Children’s Wisconsin locations:
Universal masking:
Everyone you see will be wearing masks at all our locations. You and your child are encouraged to bring your own masks, but we will provide them if needed.
Gowns, gloves and eyewear:
In addition to masks, you will see staff wearing other protective gear to keep everyone safe. You and your child should be prepared to see some staff wearing face shields, eye protection or gowns.
Cleaning:
We care for kids with some of the most complex health conditions, so our cleaning process is already very thorough. During COVID-19, we have not compromised on our standard of cleaning and have increased the frequency of cleaning being done.
Separating patients:
We are taking steps to separate patients, no matter their symptoms, at all our locations. This includes steps to maintain physical distancing in waiting rooms and getting kids into private exam rooms as quickly as possible.
Just you and your child:
We have adjusted our visitor guidelines at all our locations. Only one caregiver is allowed with the patient. Siblings are not allowed to be with the patient.
Health screens for everyone:
You and your child will be screened for COVID-19 before you arrive for an appointment and all Children’s Wisconsin employees are screened daily.
