WVU Medicine Golisano Children's

02/05/2026

🍝💖 Happy Birthday to our girl Toni, aka Rigatoni! 💖🍝

Today we’re celebrating the sweetest noodle around with a pawsome birthday party in infusion! 🐾🎂 From her bright smile to the joy she brings to everyone around her, Toni makes every day feel extra special.

Sending all the love, birthday wishes, and puppy cuddles your way, Rigatoni! 💕✨

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02/04/2026

12 Months of Needs 💙

This month, our Child Life team is highlighting coloring books 🖍️

We use coloring books for all ages, styles, and interests to help patients cope with stress, express emotions, and find moments of normalcy during their hospital stay. Having a variety allows us to meet each child where they are.

Some of the coloring books our patients love include:
• Favorite characters (Disney, superheroes, Bluey, Pokémon)
• Animals, dinosaurs, and vehicles
• Sports, space, and nature themes
• Calming and mindfulness-style coloring

You can support our Child Life team by shopping our Amazon Wishlist and helping bring comfort and creativity to patients when they need it most.

🛒 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DKXCQQK8QNNO?ref_=wl_share

02/02/2026

🎤🏀 This week’s Kid Correspondent is Cooper!

In this week’s episode, Cooper sits down with WVU men’s basketball senior Harlan Obioha for a fun conversation all about basketball and more.

🔗 https://www.wboy.com/video/kid-correspondent-cooper-interviews-harlan-obioha/11479691

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This week, Kid Correspondent Cooper interviewed West Virginia men's basketball senior Harlan Obioha.

01/28/2026

🏠 Home safety starts with small, everyday choices.

Even everyday vitamins, flu medicine, or pain relievers can become dangerous if they’re easy for children to reach. Keep all medications and vitamins out of sight and locked away, and leave clear instructions for caregivers about what medications children take, when, and in what dosage.

🛁 Bathroom: Always supervise children. Toilets, tubs, and sinks filled with water can be hazardous, and wet floors can quickly become slippery.

🛏️ Bedroom: Babies should sleep on their backs in their own crib or pack-n-play. Room sharing is safer than bed sharing. Use a firm mattress with a fitted sheet and keep cribs free of toys and soft bedding.

🪜 Stairs & Windows: Install approved safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs and properly secure window and door locks. Guide new crawlers and walkers as they use furniture for balance.

🍽️ Kitchen: Store sharp objects and fragile dishes in locked cabinets. Use cabinet locks for cleaning products and chemicals. Make sure smoke detectors are working, and have fire and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home.

A safer home helps protect curious kids as they grow and explore. 💙

01/28/2026

Making waves for a great cause! 💙

The WVU Swimming & Dive team dove in to support WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s with a Duck Toss fundraiser, and our hearts melted seeing the seniors rock T-shirts designed by our patients during their meet.

Thank you for turning creativity, compassion, and competition into something truly special! 🦆✨

01/26/2026

🎤🏀 This week’s Kid Correspondent is Chloe!

In this week’s episode, Chloe sits down with West Virginia women’s basketball freshman Mardie Parrish to chat about where she grew up, her favorite roller coaster, and more in this fun, lighthearted conversation you won’t want to miss.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2wybzban?utm_medium=social

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Each week throughout basketball season, The Ross Hodge Show will present a new interview hosted by a Kid Correspondent from WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s. This week, Kid Corr…

01/23/2026

🎾🐾 Happy 3rd Birthday, Atlas! 🐾🎾

Our favorite four-legged friend is celebrating THREE years of tail wags, smiles, and comfort—tennis ball style! 🎉💚 From brightening hospital days to being the ultimate good boy, Atlas truly knows how to serve up the love.

Help us wish Atlas a paws-itively perfect birthday! 🎂🎾💛

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01/23/2026

Respiratory viruses are on the rise in West Virginia and surrounding states. 🦠
Dr. Matthew Lokant, WVU Health System healthcare epidemiologist, shares important tips on how to stay safe and help prevent the spread of the flu and other respiratory viruses.

A timely reminder as we work together to protect our patients, families, and communities—especially our kids. 💛

01/21/2026

🎤🏀 New Kid Correspondent episode!
This week, Kid Correspondent Greyson sits down with West Virginia senior Treysen Eaglestaff as the pair match their basketball knowledge and talk all things hoops. It’s a fun conversation you won’t want to miss!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5ac44ya8?utm_medium=social

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01/20/2026

12 Months of Needs: New Infant Sleepers & Onesies (0–12 Months) 👶💙

This month, our Child Life team is highlighting a simple but essential need—new infant sleepers and onesies in sizes 0–12 months.

Many of the babies we care for arrive unexpectedly or stay longer than planned. Families may not have access to clean, comfortable sleepers and onesies during their hospital stay. That’s where Child Life steps in.

Soft sleepers and onesies help:
• Keep babies warm and comfortable
• Support medical care and recovery
• Provide dignity and reassurance for families
• Offer a sense of normalcy during stressful moments

You can help our smallest patients feel safe, cozy, and cared for by shopping our Amazon Wishlist below.

🛒 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DKXCQQK8QNNO?ref_=wl_share

01/18/2026

A huge thank you to the Car Crafters Mannington Club for their incredible toy drive held in honor of Tennison James Stull. 💙

Because of their generosity, more than 600 toys were collected to bring comfort, joy, and smiles to our patients at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s. 🧸✨

Your kindness and community spirit will make a lasting impact for so many children and families, helping to brighten hospital stays when it matters most.

01/15/2026