News Coverage

Pediatric and obstetric health leaders from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford are frequently highlighted in local and national media for providing world-class, extraordinary care to children and expectant mothers. Following is a sampling of these media appearances.

July 2026

AYA Patients With Sarcoma Face Gaps in Treatment, Palliative Care Cancer Therapy Advisor 7/22/26 Stephanie Smith, MD, emphasizes that specialized pediatric centers are important for AYA patients with sarcoma because they offer disease-specific expertise, clinical trials, and comprehensive support services. She adds that these resources help address the complex medical, emotional, and developmental challenges patients face during this transitional stage of life.

Can Pregnant Women Eat Shrimp? What You Need to Know The Bump 7/22/26 Cynthia DeTata, MD, discusses how and why shrimp provides essential nutrients for fetal growth and is low in mercury when fully cooked and eaten in moderation.

‘Too Rare to Care’? A New Center for Rare Diseases Hopes to Change That The New York Times 7/21/26 Mark A. Kay, MD, PhD, highlights how a new non-profit research center can help treat rare pediatric genetic diseases by developing and openly sharing free, reusable gene-editing blueprints.

Earth Talk: Polyester Clothing and Microplastics The Sacramento Bee 7/21/26 Kara Meister, MD, FACS, discusses the presence of microplastics in the human body and how people should emotionally and physically respond to it.
Also See: TownNews

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Enhances Robotic Surgery Program for Pediatric Patients Associated Press 7/21/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health announces the expansion of its pediatric Robotic Surgery Program, which utilizes minimally invasive technology to give young patients safer and more precise surgeries. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD and Erin Grantham, MD are featured.
Also See: Yahoo Finance, Los Angeles KTLA 5, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Millions Ask ChatGPT For Health Advice. Stanford Chose A Specialist Forbes 7/21/26 Nima Aghaeepour, MD, discusses a specialized a specialized AI health care program that calculates and manages IV nutrition for premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Some Kids Come Here for Vacation. Others Come to Die. Either Way, Parents Are Grateful USA Today 7/20/26 Justin Baker, MD, discusses how pediatric palliative care professionals are collaborating across organizations to better support families navigating their children’s complex medical needs.
Also See: Yahoo News

How 2 Exiled Russian Journalists Took Refuge in the Bay Area PBS Bay Area (KQED) 7/20/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Stanford Performs First PITAC Procedure for Mesothelioma in North America EurekAlert! 7/17/26 Leah Backhus, MD, MPH, discusses the first pressurized intrathoracic aerosol chemotherapy (PITAC) procedure performed for mesothelioma patients in North America in a joint effort with Byrne Lee, MD.

Area Students Explore Health Careers from the Inside KAZU News 7/16/26 Robert Castro, MD, discusses how introducing students to diverse healthcare careers can combat staffing shortages.

The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak has Come for 'Berry Broke' Moms Yahoo Health 7/16/26 Sruti Nadimpalli, MD, talks about the best ways to keep children safe from the multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Mom Shocked to Give Birth in Ambulance After Mistaking Pregnancy Symptoms for GLP-1 Side Effects People 7/16/26 Janey Pratt, MD, research is mentioned.

MSU Research Provides New Insights Into Rare Pediatric Lung Disease MSUToday 7/16/26 Lea Steffes, MD, is mentioned.

For Families Facing a Deadly Brain Cancer, Scientific Progress Can’t Come Soon Enough The New York Times 7/16/26 Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, discusses how researchers are making progress against diffuse intrinsic pontine glimoas (DIPG), a pediatric brain cancer. She highlights new treatments, including CAR T-cell therapy, that are helping some patients live longer.

Tobacco Companies Are Pushing Nicotine Pouches on Teens — and We Need to Act Now to Stop Them LiveScience 7/15/26 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses how tobacco companies use social media marketing and kid-friendly flavors to hook teenagers on nicotine pouches like ZYN, and highlights the serious risks to adolescent brains development and physical health.

An Encyclopedia of Man Enhancer–Gene Regulatory Interactions Nature 7/15/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

11 Gentle Bedtime Ideas for Parents Whose Kids Cannot Seem to Settle Down NewsBreak 7/15/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

FDA Panel Backs First-of-Its-Kind Flu Vaccine NewsBreak 7/14/26 Hayley Gans, MD, explains how the mRNA flu vaccine platform could help move vaccines forward with rapid development and strong protection against future strains. She also noted that the safety signals seen so far are reassuring and that the benefits could extend beyond this flu season.

Bans, Laws & Litigation: The Debate Over Social Media & Youth Mental Health Seattle, ABC (KOMO-TV) 7/13/26 Casey Krueger, PhD, discusses how social media is creating mental health crisis for children and pointed to research findings that three or more hours a day on social media have doubled the risk of anxiety and depression.
Also See: Washington, DC, ABC (WJLA-TV), Salt Lake City, CBS (KUTV), Portland, ABC (KATU), The National News Desk

‘Where Science and Faith Work Together’: Chaplains at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Serve Families of Every Faith The Stanford Daily 7/13/26 Spiritual Care Services is featured about their extended services and highlights Lucile Packard’s chaplains. Paul Andrews, Wally Bryen, Randy Suarez Valenton, and Benji Bonnet are quoted.

Brains of Teens with Autism 'Tune In' Less to Unfamiliar Voices, Stanford Medicine-led Study Finds Neuroscience News 7/13/26
Also See: News Medical, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

What is aortic dissection? Stanford Doctor Explains ‘Scary’ Condition Linked to Lindsey Graham's Death San Francisco Chronicle 7/12/26 Jason Lee, MD, explains aortic dissection, who is most at risk, and how to manage the condition.

Safety Steps After a Baby’s Fall MSN 7/10/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Trial Identifies First Effective Way to Tackle Common Childhood Eating Issue Refractor 7/10/26 A new study found that family-based therapy (FBT) and psychoeducational motivation therapy both effectively treat avoidant restrictive food intake disorder in children. James Lock, MD, PhD, explains that FBT therapy is more effective for severe cases because it empowers parents to urgently prioritize vital wight gain over child-led motivation.

Bay Area Children's Hospital Deploys R-Zero's Physical AI Platform to Reduce Energy Small Business Leader Publication 7/9/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

How Climate Change Harms Human Health — and What Can be Done PBS Bay Area (KQED) 7/9/26 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses how climate change harms our children’s health and causes significant stress to the health care system.

Bay Area Children's Hospital Deploys R-Zero's Physical AI Platform to Reduce Energy Yahoo Finance 7/9/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Healthy Humor Celebrates 10 Years of Transforming Pediatric Care Through Joy at “A Decade of Delight” Gala Boreal.org 7/7/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

South Lake Tahoe Fundraiser For Local Girl Battling Osteosarcoma Bone Cancer South Tahoe Now 7/5/26 Stanford Children’s is mentioned.

Child Psychologist Breaks Down the Risks of ZYN and Other Nicotine Pouches for Young People CBS News 7/2/26 The Food and Drug Administration now allows ZYN nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher discusses the risks.

Stanford Has Made Progress in Treating a Child Eating Disorder Bay Area KCBS Radio 7/1/26 Brittany Matheson, PhD, discusses how family and individual-based therapy both help children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder eat more foods, while family-based therapy also boosts weight gain.
Also see: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center (James Lock, MD, PhD, and Brittany Matheson, PhD), Medical Press, EurekAlert!, Pharmacy Times, Contemporary Pediatrics

June 2026

New Treatments Show Promise for Pediatric Eating Disorder Archyde 6/30/26 A recent trial found that two treatments—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus megestrol acetate, and CBT alone—improved symptoms in children with ARFID, suggesting a promising new approach for a condition that can affect nutrition and growth. Emily Zhang, MD, explains the results, the value of a multidisciplinary planning and medication, and how CBT remains essential for addressing the psychological triggers of ARFID.

GLP-1s 101: What the Science Says About Weight Loss, Side Effects, Safety Insights 6/29/26 GLP-1 medications can help reduce appetite and support weight loss, but they also come with common gastrointestinal side effects and often work best with ongoing medical and lifestyle support. Janey Pratt, MD, discusses how these side effects can be especially disruptive to adolescents and that childhood obesity is serious enough to warrant careful, expert-guided treatment decisions.
Also see: Unilad, Medical Daily (Anna L Gloyn, DPhil)

Sebastián (Sebas) Casaus Natale: Charting a Clearer Path for Ultra-rare Cancers American Associations for Cancer Research 6/28/26 Sebas Casaus Natale’s story follows his family’s struggle to navigate an ultra-rare pediatric cancer with few treatment options, little research, and major barriers to expert care, eventually leading them to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford for treatment.

101 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know | 2026 Becker’s Hospital Review 6/26/26 Shabnam Gaskari, PharmD, BCPPS, is mentioned.

The Science of Fermented Food The New York Times 6/25/26 Sean Spencer, MD, explains the importance of fiber, how to get the most fiber from whole foods, increasing it gradually so your gut so it can adjust, and who should be cautious on the amount of fiber being taken.
Also see: Stanford Report

How Long Does Postpartum Depression Last? Everyday Health 6/23/26 Jenny Mei, MD, explains that postpartum depression is often first addressed at the six-week postpartum visit, the importance of identifying the symptoms early, and that postpartum depression doesn’t always look like sadness, so patients may appear functional while quietly struggling with anxiety, guilt, or other symptoms.

'Toy Story 5' screening held at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2) 6/22/26 A private screening of "Toy Story 5" brought more than entertainment to young patients Packard Children’s; it also offered connection, creativity and a temporary escape from medical challenges. Bradley Zicherman, MD, is featured.
Also see: KCBS Radio, San Jose Mercury News, MSN News, SF Gate, Palo Alto Online

180 hospital and health system CFOs to know | 2026 Becker’s Hospital Review 6/22/26 Dana Haering is mentioned.

Severe Nausea Linked to Pregnancy, Birth Complications in Stanford Medicine Study Stanford Medicine News Center 6/22/26 A Stanford Medicine study of 2.5 million California births found that pregnant women hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe nausea and vomiting, had higher risks of complications including preterm birth, anemia, preeclampsia and smaller-than-expected babies. Gary Shaw, DrPH, and Julia Fridman Simard, ScD, are mentioned.

For the First Time in Decades, a Way to Fight Cancer is Returning to the Bay Area Bay Area KCBS Radio 6/21/26 Susan Hiniker, MD, discusses the proton therapy that is aimed at fighting cancer.
Also see: Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Patient Worthy

County Supervisors Retain Suicide Prevention Positions After Pushback Palo Alto Online 6/19/26 Shashank Joshi, MD, and Steven Adelsheim, MD, are mentioned.

Active Surveillance May Significantly Improve Survival Among Patients with Lung Cancer Healio 6/18/26 A new study found that regular chest CT scans after lung cancer treatment were linked to better survival, especially when patients were followed by medical oncologists who were more likely to order the recommended scans. Leah Backhus, MD, discusses how this kind of active surveillance matters because it can catch cancer earlier, while also noting that some specialties need to do a better job following the guidelines.

FDA Panel Recommends mRNA Flu Vaccine For Older Adults The Hill 6/18/26 Hayley Gans, MD, explains how the mRNA flu vaccine platform could help move vaccines forward with rapid development and strong protection against future strains. She also noted that the safety signals seen so far are reassuring and that the benefits could extend beyond this flu season.
Also see: ARS Technica, Medpage Today, Eureka Alert, Health Medicine Network

Q&A: Living With Primary Immunodeficiency WebMD 6/15/26 Yael Gernez-Goldhammer, MD, PhD, explains that people with primary immunodeficiency can often live full, active lives with the right care. But they need to watch closely for warning signs of infection, know how to recover at home, which vaccines are safe or not, treatment challenges and side effects, and why early diagnosis plus follow-up with an immunology team can make a big difference.

ENDO 2026: Menopause Hormone Therapy May Offer More Than Symptom Control MD Linx 6/13/26 Karen E. Adams, MD, discusses how menopausal hormone therapy fits into OB-GYN counseling for women, noting that it can help preserve bone density in appropriately selected postmenopausal patients. She emphasized that hormone therapy decisions should be individualized, weighing benefits for symptoms and bone health alongside potential risks.

As World Cup Crowds Descend on Bay Area, Health Officials Watch For Outbreaks San Jose Mercury News 6/12/26 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses why the biggest concerns are common infections like flu, COVID-19 and especially norovirus, rather than rarer threats like Ebola or hantavirus.

Blood Cancer United Buys Drug Stockpile For Compassionate Use STAT News 6/11/26 Crystal Mackall, MD, discusses how children with rare cancers can suffer when drug companies stop production of potentially life-saving medications due to high costs.

Disneyland-Themed License Plate Proposal Advances to Next Stage Daps Magic 6/11/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Q&A: Can AI Match Dermatologists in Detecting Melanoma? Physician’s Weekly 6/11/26 Eleni Linos, MD, DrPH, explains why AI should be used to support clinicians and patients by improving triage, expanding access, and helping people get faster answers when a suspicious skin lesion needs attention.

Boy, 7, with Rare Brain Tumor Becomes First Patient to Receive Groundbreaking Proton Therapy Treatment People 6/10/26 Stanford Medicine treated its first young patient at its new ultracompact proton therapy facility after surgery for a rare malignant brain tumor. The facility’s smaller, less costly design could make highly precise proton therapy more accessible for children and adults worldwide. Susan Hiniker, MD, and Bill Loo, MD, PhD, are featured.
Also see: Business Wire, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Santa Clara Co.: Mental Health Advocates Push County Officials To Maintain Suicide Prevention Team SF Gate 6/8/26 Shashank Joshi, MD, is mentioned.

New Warning Labels Might Help People Cut Back On Drinking U.S. News and World Report 6/5/26 Anna Grummon, MD, discusses a new study that found that updating alcohol warning labels with specific, cancer-related health risks is more effective at educating consumers and motivating them to drink less compared to current labels. Grummon notes that while cancer is the third leading preventable cause of the disease, most consumers are unaware of the link, making more specific warnings crucial.
Also see: NPR, Health Day, Atlanta (WSB 95.5 News Talk)

Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors Fetal Blood Flow, Detects Pregnancy Complications in Real Time The Brighter Side 6/4/26 Jane Chueh, MD, discusses how current tools for monitoring high-risk pregnancies are limited because they provide only brief snapshots of fetal blood flow and can be hard to obtain accurately. She says the new wearable ultrasound patch could give clinicians the real-time information they need more easily to help guide decisions about fetal well-being and timing of delivery.
Also see: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center, The Stanford Report

170 Women in Health IT to Know | 2026 Becker’s Health IT 6/4/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is mentioned.

A Helping Heart: Pleasanton Woman Celebrates Transplant Milestone With Launch of Nonprofit for Hospitalized Youth Pleasanton Weekly, Danville, San Ramon Weekly 6/4/26 One decade after receiving a heart transplant, former patient Megan Mehta kick-started a nonprofit in February to donate items to children undergoing long-term treatment in hospitals.

Comprehensive Care: From Medical Spas to Advanced: Defining Specialized Medical Services in Modern Healthcare Imaging Healthcare Business Today 6/3/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Dozens of Children Separated Under First Trump Administration Have Faced Separation Again AP 6/3/26 Ryan Mattlow, PhD, discusses how trauma is cumulative.

Two Drugs Synergize, May Help Cystic Fibrosis, Stanford Medicine-Led Study Shows Medical Xpress 6/2/26 Nam Soo Joo, PhD, discusses how two existing inhaled drugs, formoterol and low-dose methacholine, work together to significantly improve mucus clearance in animal models of cystic fibrosis (CF). The team has shown the combination is safe in a small human test and is planning clinical trials to see whether it can boost mucus clearance in people with CF and potentially other respiratory diseases. Carlos Milla, MD, is mentioned.
Also see: Eurek Alert!, Bright Surf, Stanford Report, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

A Decision Guide to Your Child’s Eczema Treatment Good Housekeeping, Prevention 6/2/26 Shehla Admani, MD, explains that children’s eczema treatment should be individualized based on symptoms, age, triggers and impact on daily life, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. She also emphasizes fragrance-free skincare, caregiver preparedness for flares, and the growing range of non-steroid treatment options now available for children.

Texas Settlement Papers Describe Nation’s First Gender ‘Detransition Clinic’ The Washington Post 6/2/26 Morissa Ladinsky, MD, is quoted.

15 Orthopedic Surgeons to Know Becker’s ASC Review 6/2/26 Amy Ladd, MD, is mentioned.

Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Claiming Company Concealed Serious Risks of ChatGPT AP 6/1/26 Nina Vasan, MD, is mentioned.

Scientists Identify Cause and Possible Treatment of COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Heart Damage Baltimore Sun 6/1/26 Joseph Wu, MD, PhD, is mentioned.

Cultural Exchange: How Anna L. Gloyn, DPhil, FMedSci, Managed Research in Both Europe and the U.S. Endocrine News June 2026 Anna Gloyn, DPhil, discusses her interest in type 1 diabetes, the value of transatlantic scientific collaboration, and her hope that AI and multi-modal data will help predict, diagnose, and treat diabetes more effectively.

May 2026

Santa Clara County Takes Action in Response To a Rise in Accidents Involving e-Bikes and e-Scooters. Bay Area Telemundo 48 5/28/26 Recent county statistics show that 85% of e-bike collisions result in injuries, and 88% of the minors involved are injured. Stanford Medicine is mentioned.
Also see: County of Santa Clara

Soquelitinib Demonstrates Efficacy in Atopic Dermatitis After Systemic Failure Dermatology Times 5/28/26 Albert Chiou, MD, discusses the latest findings presented at SID 2026 on phase 1 data showing soquelitinib activity in prior systemic therapy failures, with a well-balanced adverse event profile vs placebo.

Why Health Systems Aren’t Relying Solely on EHR Vendors For AI Becker’s Health IT 5/28/26 Keith Morse, MD, discusses how health systems are navigating a rapidly expanding AI landscape rather than relying solely on EHR vendors. He says EHR vendors may lead on AI tools that live fully within the EHR, but third-party vendors still have major opportunities in cross-system workflows, with the biggest challenge being how health systems prioritize and implement the many options available.

Lung Cancer in Women Emerges As a Distinct Disease Nature 5/27/26 Leah Backhus, MD, discusses persistent disparities in lung cancer research, screening, diagnosis and treatment for women, emphasizing that current systems often fail to account for sex-based differences and patient experiences. She also highlights efforts to drive change, including a pilot program that pairs lung cancer screening with routine mammography to better reach women who might otherwise be missed.

From Shock to Sound: Our Family’s Cochlear Implant Journey Hearing Health Foundation 5/27/26 Kay Chang, MD, is quoted.

What the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Mean for Kids The Stanford Report 5/27/26 Anisha Patel, MD, shares tips on how to help kids and families make healthier dietary choices, and what they should know about the new federal guidelines.

TG Therapeutics Announces Data Presentations for BRIUMVI® at the 2026 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting AP News 5/26/26 Lawrence Steinman, MD, is mentioned.

Which AI companies Health Systems Are Betting On Beckers Health IT 5/21/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

How to Exercise With Primary Immunodeficiency Everyday Health 5/21/26 Yael Gernez-Goldhammer, MD, PhD, explains that people with primary immunodeficiency can still exercise, but their routines should be individualized based on their diagnosis, infection risk, fatigue, and any organ involvement. She emphasizes starting slowly, choosing safer settings and lower-intensity activities when needed, and stopping exercise during illness or warning symptoms like fever, chest pain, or unusual shortness of breath.

Patients Step Into Wonderland at Prom Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2), Central Coast CW (KCBA) 5/15/26 Teen patients, family, and healthcare teams took part in the annual prom tradition at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
Also see: Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5)

Awaiting Heart Transplant, Patient Celebrates Graduation Milestone at Stanford Children’s Hospital Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2) 5/14/26 Heart transplant patient Spencer Rollins receives high school diploma in special graduation ceremony at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. He has been awaiting a heart transplant for over 200 days and attended a special school at the hospital.
Also see: Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area KCBS Radio, Central Coast FOX (KCBS FOX 35), Yahoo! Life, Assistance League Los Altos, Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Central Coast CW (KCBA)

VR Program Designed to Ease Parents’ Stress During Kids’ Hospital Stays WishTV.com 5/14/26 Meditation with a virtual reality headset can reduce stress among parents of hospitalized kids, especially those whose first language isn’t English, a Stanford Medicine study found. Thomas Caruso, MD, explains.

What is the Hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine Expert Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2) 5/13/26 Jorge Salinas, MD, discusses the Hantavirus and what people should know to stay protected.

Five Things to Know About Hantavirus From a Stanford Medicine Expert Stanford Medicine News Center 5/12/26 Jorge Salinas, MD, is featured.

Does Hypertension Make Your Ears Feel Hot? Health Central 5/11/26 David Axelrod, MD, is mentioned.

Disney Fans May Soon Get to Order Disney-Themed License Plates That Help Children’s Hospitals San Francisco Chronicle 5/10/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Also see: USA Today, LA Times

Woman, 20, Says BTS Helped Her Heal from Double Lung Transplant After Diagnosis Left Her Constantly 'Worn Out' People 5/8/26 Music, hope and healing came together for Jennifer Alvarado after a lifesaving double lung transplant at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. She shares her story on how BTS helped carry her through her medical journey, and what doctors say toward a full-circle moment.
Also see: Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2), Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), Greater Sacramento Area NBC (KCRA 3), Economic Times, Yahoo Health

LEAP Siblings: Family Peanut Consumption, Elevated Allergy Risk Linked in Younger Siblings Healio 5/5/26 Michelle Huffaker, MD, discusses the new study that highlights younger siblings in households where peanuts are commonly consumed had a higher risk of peanut sensitization and peanut allergy, but that introducing peanut in the first year of life significantly lowered those risks. existing peanut exposure.

Kids' Acute Kidney Injury Linked to These Lasting Health Risks Medpage Today 5/4/26 Shina Menon, MD, discusses the need for structured follow-up after acute kidney injury, and clarity on who should provide it and where. A meta-analysis found that children who experience AKI during hospitalization are more likely to develop chronic kidney disease and face higher mortality risk.

Brain Scans Offer Clues to Why Math is Harder for Some Kids Science News Explore 5/1/26 The study found that children with math-learning disabilities tend to be less cautious and less likely to slow down after mistakes when solving problems with number symbols, with related differences in brain activity in regions tied to number processing and error monitoring. But when the same problems were shown as dots instead of numerals, those behavioral and brain differences disappeared, suggesting symbol processing is a key challenge.

How a Bay Area Teen is Tackling Plastic Medical Waste Central Coast CBS (KION 5) 5/1/26 Stanford Medicine Children's Health PICU nurses on the Eco Green team are turning plastic medical waste into valuable products, redefining eco-friendly practices at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, with the help of a 16-year old high school student.
Also see: Washington D.C. Radio (WTOP)

Stanford Medicine Professor Delves Into Excessive Video Game Use and the Impact on the Developing Brain Bakersfield, California FOX & CBS (KBAK 58) 5/1/26 Bradley Zicherman, MD, was featured.

Positive Urine Cultures Without Pyuria: An Update From Recent Studies Science Direct 5/1/26 Alan Schroeder, MD, and Marie Wang, MD, are mentioned.

High Hopes for New Cervical Cancer Screening Tool Oncology Times May 2026 Michelle Khan, MD, discusses the new cervical cancer screening option which lets patients self-collect vaginal samples for high-risk HPV testing, highlighting that speculum exams can be especially uncomfortable and difficult for patients with a higher BMI, which is one reason self-collection may help expand screening access.

April 2026

How a Bay Area Teen is Tackling Plastic Medical Waste Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 4/30/26 Stanford Medicine Children's Health PICU nurses on the Eco Green team are turning plastic medical waste into valuable products, redefining eco-friendly practices at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, with the help of a 16-year old high school student.
Also see: Bay Area Audacy (KCBS), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7)

5 Things OB/GYNs Want You to Know About Perimenopause The Washington Post 4/28/26 Karen Adams, MD, explains the complex interplay between the brain and ovaries and how age affects their communication, leading to irregular ovulation and hormone fluctuations.

Group Averages Obscure How An Individual’s Brain Controls Behavior, Stanford Medicine Study Finds Medical Xpress 4/27/26 Vinod Menon, MD, discusses that using brain scans to study individuals, rather than just group averages, can lead to more accurate insights and personalized treatments, improving how we understand and address brain-related conditions.
Also see: Neuro Science News, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Samaritan House Clinic Open On Sundays Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 4/27/26 Tamara Kailoa Montacute, MD, explains the benefits of a clinic that operates on weekends, making it more accommodating for family schedules.

Apple Watch Can Capture Arrhythmias in Children Healio 4/27/26 Scott Ceresnak, MD, discusses the findings of the Pediatric Apple Watch Study, revealing that the smart device detected arrhythmia events in children more effectively than traditional patch monitors, showcasing its potential to revolutionize pediatric cardiology by providing accurate heart rhythm diagnoses and enhancing patient care.
Also see: Medical Product Outsourcing

Above the Waterline: The Nurdles In Our Brains and Elsewhere Rough Draft Atlanta 4/27/26 Stanford Medicine is mentioned.

New U.S. Recommendation on Hepatitis B Vaccine Will Have Dire Consequences, Studies Project Stat News 4/27/26 Researchers say narrowed guidelines will result in more chronic infections and health care costs. Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.

VR Escape for Caregivers: 30% Less Anxiety Paducah, Kentucky NBC (WPSD 6), 4/26/26 Stanford Medicine Chariot team is helping to reduce parental anxiety with virtual reality-guided meditation. Thomas Caruso, MD, is featured.
Also see: Lake Charles, Louisiana NBC (KPLC 7), Ivanhoe News

Machine Learning Predicts Asthma Risk in Children with Early-Life Atopic Dermatitis Archyde 4/26/26 Stanford University is mentioned.

Rectal Cancer Is on the Rise Among Younger Adults — Here Are the Symptoms Everyday Health 4/24/26 Cindy Kin, MD, discusses the rise in rectal cancer mortality among younger adults, suggesting a possible link to chronic exposure from dietary factors contributing to inflammation or an unhealthy microbiome.

E43: Development, Validation, and Comparison of Machine The Operative Pod 4/23/26 Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, and Carrie Chan, RN, discuss their latest research on using machine learning to predict pediatric surgical site infections, highlighting a recommended model for improving personalized infection prevention and preoperative planning.

10 Pharmacy Leaders On The Revenue Streams That’ll Define Survival by 2030 Becker’s Hospital Review 4/20/26 Shabnam Gaskari, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Vice President of Clinical Services at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is featured.

An S.F. Infant Got Measles. Here’s Why Babies Are Especially Vulnerable San Francisco Chronicle 4/18/26 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the heightened risk of measles for infants under 12 months who can't yet receive the vaccine, and on the importance of considering early vaccination for babies traveling internationally to mitigate exposure as measles resurges globally.
Also see: Archyde, Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11)

Giants Reliever José Buttó Has Second Surgery On Throwing Arm San Francisco Chronicle 4/18/26 Jason Lee, MD, is mentioned.

Many Parents of Children and Teens Unaware of Minimum Legal Age for Tobacco Medical Xpress 4/17/26 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is mentioned.
Also see: Science News, American Academy of Pediatrics

Feel-Good Friday: Man Chooses to Spend Every Saturday for Over 15 Years... Cuddling NICU Babies Redstate.com 4/17/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

San Jose State Deaths Raise Mental Health Concerns San Jose Spotlight, News Break 4/16/26 Shashank Joshi, MD, discusses the challenge for college administrators in balancing communication with the community to mitigate suicide risks, emphasizing the urgency for immediate intervention in high-risk situations.
Also see: Hoodline

HBO’s “The Pitt” Bringing Esoteric Healthcare Issues to Mainstream Audiences Amid Cascading Accolades Rac Monitor 4/15/26 Alok Patel, MD, is mentioned.

Genetic Variants Linked to GLP‑1 Resistance Carried by 1 in 10 Individuals Technology Networks 4/13/26 Anna Gloyn, DPhil, discusses the exploration of genetic variants that contribute to GLP1 resistance.
Also see: SciTech Daily

Guest Columnist: Keto Diet Sent Son’s Bipolar Symptoms Into Remission The State Journal Shebani Sethi, MD, is mentioned. 4/13/26

Here’s the Reason Why Your Vulva Feels and Looks a Lot Different in Perimenopause Self 4/9/26 Karen Adams, MD, discusses the untreated genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), emphasizing the importance of discussing symptoms and seeking treatment to prevent deterioration of vulvovaginal health as estrogen levels decline.

What Is Frank’s Sign? And What Does It Say About Your Heart? Everyday Health 4/8/26 Abha Khandewal, MD, discusses Frank’s Sign and that while it may suggest a link to heart disease, it's not widely used or agreed upon by experts, with established risk factors providing more accurate predictions.

Stanford Medicine Unveils New Cancer Fighting Machine Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 4/7/26 Billy Loo, MD, explains Stanford Medicine's new ultracompact proton therapy facility, a cutting-edge advancement poised to offer safer and more precise treatments for young patients facing cancer.
Also see: Physics World, Central Coast NBC (KSBW 8), News Break

One Quarter of Pregnant Women Have Anemia Medscape 4/6/26 Iro Igbinosa, MD, is mentioned.
Also see: ACOG.com

Terry and Rebecca Crews Reveal Her Years-Long Battle with Parkinson's: 'We're Going Through This Together' People 4/6/26 Vivek Buch, MD, is quoted.

5 Days A Month: Fasting Diet Brings Relief To Two-Thirds Of Crohn’s Patients Yahoo Health 4/4/26 Sidhartha Sinha, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Science Daily, The Dallas Express

Superheroes Surprise Children at Palo Alto Hospital Bay Area KRON 4 4/3/26 Window washers transformed into superheroes to delight the hospital’s young patients, family members, and health care team members.
Also see: Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), The San Jose Mercury News, Bay Area KCBS Radio, Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS-48), National Planning Cycles

What to Know About AI and Mental Health Inside Higher Ed 4/3/26 Nina Vasan, MD, discusses the need for higher education to acknowledge and responsibly integrate AI into its approach, emphasizing that ignoring AI usage among students and staff could undermine the support structures that campuses provide for mental health.

A 12-Year-Old Boy with Cystic Fibrosis and a Severe Heart Defect Underwent Successful Surgery at the Greater Poland Children's Hospital. One of the First Such Surgeries in the World. Puls Medycyny (Poland News) 4/2/26 Doctors performed one of the first unifocalization reconstruction of pulmonary arteries) in the world on a patient with advanced pulmonary disease.Arvind Bishnoi, MD, is featured.

New Lungs Save Sadie! Ivanhoe 4/1/26 Cissy Si, MD, discusses pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) and how she and her team diagnosed and facilitated a life-saving double lung transplant, granting 7-year-old Sadie Jackson a new lease on life and making her favorite song, "Hallelujah," resonate with newfound hope.

March 2026

At Gender Liberation Movement’s Dinner, Trans Identity Wasn’t Just Visible—It Was Celebrated Vogue 3/31/26 Morissa Ladinsky, MD, is quoted.

More Women Are Having Babies Later in Life. How to Improve Your Chance Of A Healthy Pregnancy Associated Press, SF Gate, U.S. News & World Report, The Miami Times, The Chatsworth Times, MSN Health 3/31/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Will Rain Provide Any Relief From This Already Rough Allergy Season in the US? Here’s What Experts Say News Break 3/31/26 Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, explains how allergy shots can also be given to help desensitize a person’s body to the allergen.

Why Better Sleep May Help You Live Longer Everyday Health 3/31/26 Jamie Zeitzer, MD, is mentioned.

Social Media & Impact on Your Mental Health Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 3/30/26 Bradley Aaron Zicherman, MD, discusses the dangers of social media and what parents can do to keep their children safe.

“Don’t Take Me to the Hospital”: Undocumented Immigrants in Texas Are Delaying Medical Care Texas Tribune 3/30/26 Ryan Padrez, MD, discusses concerns about the long-term impacts on children.

Dupilumab After Omalizumab Has Possible Benefits in People With Multiple Food Allergies Healio 3/30/26 Sayantani Sindher, MD, explains that people with multiple food allergies didn't show a significant difference in peanut tolerance after omalizumab treatment compared to placebo. However, using omalizumab followed by dupilumab significantly improved desensitization to a higher allergen dose and reduced symptoms and withdrawals due to side effects.

AI Chatbots Pose Plenty of Danger, Few Benefits For Children’s Still-Developing Minds Las Vegas Sun 3/29/26 Nina Vasan, MD, is mentioned.

Candidate Brings Environmental Concerns to Marion County Commission Yahoo News 3/28/26 Kara Meister, MD, is mentioned.

Doctors Track New COVID Variant As AI Health Use Rises ABC News 3/27/26 Alok Patel, MD, discusses a new COVID variant and its risk, along with AI health advice trends.

Three Faculty Named AAAS Fellows Stanford Report 3/26/26 Alison Marsden, MD, is mentioned.

Did Social Media Destroy the Kids? The Daily Wire 3/26/26 Anna Lembke, MD, is quoted.

96 Hospital and Health System Chief Marketing Officers to Know | 2026 Becker’s Hospital Review 3/25/26 Les Lifter is mentioned.

The Valentine’s Journey with Cerebral Palsy Awareness The Loyal Phoenix 3/25/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Mysterious Respiratory Illness Barrels Through U.S. Without Vaccine or Cure Kiosko News 3/24/26 Manisha Newaskar, MD, discusses human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and why it’s a life-threatening illness for children.

Stanford Doctor Supports Judge Halting RFK Jr.'s Childhood Vaccine Changes Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 3/19/26 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is featured.

Clinicians Should Focus on Symptom Evaluation and Continuity of Care Following Jet Fuel Releases in Oahu, Says New Report Examining Health Risks from Potential Exposures National Academies 3/19/26 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the importance of clinicians focusing on symptom evaluation and continuity of care for individuals potentially affected by jet fuel exposure in Oahu, advocating for transparency and collaboration among military and civilian agencies to support recovery efforts and ensure equitable healthcare.

Child Health During The Heat Wave Bay Area KRON 4 News 3/17/26 Alan Schroeder, MD, shares tips on what health signs parents should look for, how to stay safe from the heat, and when to go to the hospital.
Also see: Bay Area Univision 14 (Marisa Schwab, MD) and Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Stephanie Chao, MD), Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) Stanford Children’s Health is mentioned.

Expert Panel Endorses Early Introduction of Potential Food Allergens Medscape 3/17/26 Michelle Huffaker, MD, explains how oral immunotherapy (OIT) is potentially disease-modifying and helps patients build a safety net against allergen exposure.

As Parents Clamor For a Treatment Touted For Autism, Doctors Hesitate to Prescribe It NPR 3/16/26 Antonio Hardan, MD, and Amer Karam, MD, are mentioned.

Researchers At Stanford University On Why Can Some People Eat Food That Others Are Allergic To? Sierra Sun Times 3/15/26 The Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Center for IBD and Celiac Disease is mentioned.

Disney and Pixar Bring Magic at the Bedside: ‘Hoppers’ Brings Cheer to Young Patients National Planning Cycles 3/14/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned.
Also see: NewsBreak, Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area Telemundo 48

A Teen Girl's Harrowing Journey With Measles Highlights How Serious The Virus Can Be For The Immunocompromised ABC News 3/13/26 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Yahoo News, NewsBreak

Stanford Researcher Develops Safer Stem Cell Transplants Medical Xpress, NewsBreak 3/13/25 Stanford Medicine scientists are opening a clinical trial for prenatal treatment of a rare blood disorder called Fanconi anemia. The study will test stem cell transplants performed before birth, using healthy blood-forming stem cells donated by the mother. Agnieszka Czechowicz, MD, PhD, is leading the new study.

US On Track To Soar Past Last Year’s Record For Measles Cases Healio 3/13/26 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, quoted.

Optogenetic Therapy Represents ‘Completely Different Approach to GA’ Healio 3/13/26 Theodore Leng, MD, discusses MCO-010, an optogenetic therapy from Nanoscope Therapeutics under study for advanced retinitis pigmentosa and geographic atrophy.

FDA Doesn’t Endorse Leucovorin for Autism, OKs It for Rare Brain Disorder Health News 3/13/26 Anthony Hardan, MD, explains why early intervention with leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency is key.

Eating Together as a Family Has 7 Surprising Benefits for Kids and Teens Parents, Yahoo Lifestyle 3/13/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

False Spring Could Trigger Bad Allergy Season Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2) 3/12/26 Tina Sindher, MD, discusses how current erratic temperatures are triggering early allergies and what people can do about it.

Digital Microsteps Help GLP-1 Users Adopt Healthy Behaviors Medscape 3/12/26 Maya Adam, MD, PhD, discusses a study showing that digitally delivered prompts and brief storytelling videos can enhance individuals' readiness to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors while using GLP-1 medications.
Also see: Becker’s Health IT, Insights

Daniel Ahn, MD, BS, Discusses the Need for Pediatric Heart Transplant Policy Reform Contemporary Pediatrics 3/12/26 Daniel Jaechul Ahn, MD, explains how status exceptions are used on the current 3-status pediatric heart transplant wait list and why policy reform is necessary.

AngelEye Health Demonstrates Alignment With U.S. News Neonatology Criteria in New Whitepaper Business Wire, Street Insider 3/11/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Berkeley Issues Health Advisory After Mumps Cases Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 3/10/26 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains what mumps is, how it spreads, why it's a serious health concern, how to identify its symptoms and treatment, and who is most vulnerable.
Also see: Everyday Health

Allergen Consumption Outcomes Similar For Oral Immunotherapy, Omalizumab Healio 3/9/26 R. Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, discusses the findings of the OUtMATCH study, which compared allergen consumption outcomes for children with food allergies who underwent treatment with omalizumab plus oral immunotherapy (OIT) against omalizumab alone.

How Being Praised for Effort in Childhood Shapes the Adults We Become Dallas Single Mom 3/9/26 Carol Dweck, PhD, is mentioned.

My Toddler Told the Pediatrician I Drink Juice Every Night and The Look I Got Made Me Want to Disappear NewsBreak 3/7/26 Stanford Health Care is mentioned.

My Family Says Baseball Is Too Dangerous For My Six-Year-Old After a Cousin Broke His Cheekbone and Now Everyone Thinks I'm Reckless NewsBreak 3/7/26 Stanford Health Care is mentioned.

RFK Jr. Says a Keto Diet Can ‘Cure’ Mental Illness. Here’s What It Did For My Son’s Bipolar Disorder San Francisco Chronicle 3/6/26 Shebani Sethi, MD, is mentioned.

Yes, You May Lose Hair on a GLP-1 Medication—Here’s Why Allure 3/6/26 Anthony Oro, MD, is quoted.

Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds U.S. News and World Report 3/6/26 Michelle Huffaker, MD, discusses a new study that finds that younger children are at a higher risk of developing a peanut allergy if their older siblings regularly consume peanuts, but introducing peanuts early in the younger child's diet can mitigate this risk.

Flagged as False: Can Social Media Warnings Curb Cancer Misinformation? Medscape 3/6/26 Shruti Patel, MD, explains why curbing cancer misinformation on social media platforms is important, but not a cure-all.

Is Daylight Saving Time Still Worth It in 2026? Debate Rages On Today 3/6/26 Rafael Pelayo, MD, explains why many people have trouble sleeping.
Also see: The Washington Post, Bay Area KCBS Radio

Gallery Walk Pays Homage to the Resilience of Ukrainians Eyes on Sun Valley 3/5/26 Stanford Children’s Health is mentioned.

SeaStar Medical Announces Completion of FDA Enrollment Requirement for SAVE Surveillance Registry Evaluating QUELIMMUNE Safety for Pediatric AKI Nasdaq 3/5/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Amid Rising National Cases, Stanford Doctors Say Measles Outbreak Unlikely on Campus Stanford Daily 3/5/26 Hayley Gans, MD, and Yvonne Maldonado, MD, are quoted.

HHS Warns States About Removing Kids From Homes Without Parents’ Approval Over Gender Identity Disputes ABC News, Yahoo News 3/4/26 Morissa Ladinsky, MD, is quoted.
Also see: News Break, Everett Post, Stillwater Radio

Ongoing Problems With Kids' Heart Transplant Waitlists Found in Two Studies Medical Press 3/4/26 Christopher Almond, MD, and Daniel Ahn, MD, are quoted.
Also see: EurekAlert!, Bright Surf, Science Mag, Medical Express

The Essential Role of a Health Plan Here in San Jose Silicon Valley Business Journal 3/4/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Benny Gealer Named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Sports Illustrated 3/4/26 Stanford [Children’s] Hospital is mentioned.
Also see: Atlantic Coast Conference

Inside the Youth Sports Machine That’s Quietly Upending Family Life Apple Spotify 3/4/26 Kristene Hossepian, PsyD, is featured.

41 Leaders Dispel Healthcare’s Biggest AI Myths Becker’s Hospital Review 3/3/26 Charlette Stallworth, Vice President of Business Development and Innovation for Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is mentioned.

The 38 Health Systems Optum Recommends for Cancer Care in 2026 Becker’s Review 3/3/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

What You Need to Know About the Updated Childhood Vaccination Schedule AAMC 3/3/26 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains the potential impact of new vaccine guidelines, including the potential increase in long-forgotten diseases.

‘Beast Games’ Winner Jeff Allen Hopes Finding a Cure for His Son’s Rare Disease Will Unlock New Treatments for Other Brain Conditions CNBC 3/2/26 Thomas Montine, MD, explains what Creatine transporter deficiency is, the latest study on experimental treatments, and why the potential treatment for CTD could also unlock a new path to treatment for other diseases.

Early Introduction to Peanut Mitigates Risk for Sensitization in Younger Siblings of Peanut-Consuming Children Medscape 3/2/26 Michelle Huffaker, MD, explores how eczema duration and environmental exposure influence sensitization, emphasizing the benefits of early and regular introduction of potential allergens in children's diets.

What Is a Carpal Boss? WebMD 3/1/26  Robin Kamal, MD, explains Carpal Boss and its symptoms.

Second Biologic Might Improve Tolerability of Multi-Food Allergy Immunotherapy News Break 3/1/26 Pediatric allergist Tina Sindher, MD, discusses how childhood food allergies need a constant state of vigilance that can affect family life and mental health.

February 2026

Op-ed: Growing Shortage of Pediatric Healthcare Workforce Medscape 2/27/26 Raji Koppolu, DNP, discusses the need for pediatric practitioners, the available supply, and why more caregivers are needed now to give children a healthy start in life.

Op-ed: Children Shouldn’t Have to Defend Themselves From Climate Change APHA News Center 2/27/26 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses health risks and environmental concerns regarding per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Also see: Tulsa, OK ABC (KTUL 8), Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health

How Health Systems Are Rolling Out Large Language Models 24x7 The Voice of HTM 2/27/26 Keith Morse, MD, discusses how Stanford Children’s is beginning to adopt OpenAI for healthcare and using broader support system and training infrastructure as added security measures.

SPARK NS Selects Nine Projects to Receive in Total Up to $18 Million in Funding to Advance Academic Discoveries in Autism and Parkinson’s Disease from the Lab to the Clinic Globe Newswire 2/25/26 Antonio Hardan, MD, is mentioned.

Palvella Therapeutics Announces Positive Topline Results from Phase 3 SELVA Clinical Study of QTORIN™ 3.9% Rapamycin Anhydrous Gel in Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations Drugs.com 2/24/26 Joyce M. Teng, MD, PhD, is quoted.

Experts Share Tips to Keep Kids, Pets Safe in Extreme Cold GMA.com 2/23/26 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Dyslexic Children Show Differences in Brain Reading Region Stanford Report 2/18/26 A new study reveals that the visual word form area, vital for text recognition, is smaller or absent in dyslexic children. Jason Yeatman, PhD, discusses how intensive reading intervention can help.
Also see: Staford Medicine News Center

Beyond Doubt, Across Borders UC Davis Health News 2/18/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

‘Living With Food Allergy Has a Bigger Quality-Of-Life Toll Than We Realize’ Stanford Report 2/17/26 Pediatric allergist Tina Sindher, MD, discusses how childhood food allergies need a constant state of vigilance that can affect family life and mental health.

James Van Der Beek’s Death Highlights Rising Colorectal Cancer In Young Adults Forbes 2/17/26 Shruti Patel, MD, is quoted.

Military Delays Timelines for PFAS Cleanup on Bases as Health Concerns Loom The National News Desk 2/17/26 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses health risks and environmental concerns regarding per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bay Area Heart Transplant Survivor Announces Foundation on Valentine's Day Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 2/14/16 Stanford (Children’s Health) is mentioned.

How to Talk to Your Partner About Parenting Differences Without Fighting Parenting 2/14/26 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

A Valentine’s Day Delight With Packard Paws Canines Bay Area Univision 11 2/13/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was filled with extra love and warmth, thanks to three special four-legged healthcare providers from the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Packard Paws facility dog program.

Stanford School of Medicine Awarded $10 Million to Fuel Research and Scalable Care for Children Affected by Traumatic Stress Worldwide Lucile Packard Foundation 2/12/26 Gift from Bukhman Philanthropies will expand reach of innovative Cue-Centered Therapy developed by Victor Carrión, MD.

Hair Extensions, Used by Millions, Often Contain Toxic Chemicals Everyday Health 2/12/26 Leandra A. Barnes, MD, discusses the potential health risk women may be exposed in hair extensions, relaxers and straighteners.

Steeped Insights: Set Priorities, Own Decisions When Forging Career in Medicine Healio 2/12/26 Andrea Lora Kossler, MD, FACS, is featured.

Fund a Need 2026 Video Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton 2/11/26 Erin Grieb, MD, discusses how her time at Sacred Heart School helped shaped her into a sports medicine physician. 

9 "Soft Living" Morning Habits That Will Set You Up for a Better Day Real Simple 2/9/26 Christina F. Chick, PhD, shares tips on how to have a more grounded start of the day by incorporating simple practices into your routine.

Autism Likely Affects Girls Just as Much as Boys: ‘May No Longer Be Distinguishable’ New York Post 2/8/26 Stanford Medicine is mentioned.

Days After Life-Saving Transplant at Stanford Children’s, Young Patriots Fan Will Attend Super Bowl Thanks to Anonymous Donor Bay Area KRON 4 News 2/7/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.
Also see: National Planning Cycles, KCBS Radio, Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), and WiLD 94.9 Radio

135 Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know | 2026 Becker’s Health IT 2/6/26 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer, is mentioned.

Children in South Carolina are Developing Rare Brain Swelling Complications After Measles Outbreak The Independent 2/5/26 Sruti Nadimpalli, MD, discusses why vaccine hesitancy and misinformation has left communities unprotected from the measles.
Also see: Stanford Report, Stanford Children’s News Center

An e-Cigarette with Twice the Nicotine of Comparable Devices is Taking Over High Schools — and Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm The Business Insider 2/4/26 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.

What is Tuberculosis and How is it Spread? Bay Area Telemundo 48 2/2/26 Orlando Quintero, MD, is interviewed.

January 2026

Flu Cases on the Rise in California; Doctors Urge Vaccinations San Jose Mercury 1/30/26 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Hearing Aids Work. So Why Don’t More People Wear Them? KQED 1/30/26 Konstantina M. Stankovic, MD, PhD, FACS, discusses some reasons that people opt out of wearing hearing aids and what happens when we lose hearing as we age.

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Sets New Standard with Landmark Gene Therapy Surgery for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Stanford Children’s News Center 1/30/26 Joyce Teng, MD, PhD, and Jean Tang, MD, PhD, are featured.

What to Know About Pepper Spray and Its Effects, as Federal Agents’ Tactics Spur Outrage San Francisco Chronicle 1/27/26 Zara M. Patel, MD, is quoted.

The Next Frontier in Weight-Loss Drugs: One-Time Gene Therapy The Washington Post 1/24/26 Mark Kay, MD, discusses why there’s no perfect formula for calculating the optimal dose on gene therapies for obesity, and why more research is needed.

New Leadership in Pediatric Orthopedics at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Stanford Children’s News Center 1/23/26 Kevin Shea, MD, has been appointed the Division Chief of Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.

AI Can Predict Preemies’ Path, Stanford Medicine-led Study Shows Stanford Children’s News Center 1/21/26 An AI algorithm developed at Stanford Medicine found patterns in premature infants’ blood samples that correlated with their health later in infancy.

Parents Who Delay Baby's First Vaccines Also Likely to Skip Measles Shots NBC News, Yahoo News, Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Connecticut NBC (NBC CT), 1/2/26 Nathan Lo, MD, PhD, is quoted.

Built For Hems Vertical Valor Plus Magazine 1/1/26 Stanford Life Flight is mentioned.

Watsonville Teen Honored at Rose Parade After Two Liver Transplants Central Coast NBC (KSBW 8) 1/1/26 18-year-old Christian Gomez from Watsonville, CA, shares his medical journey as a two-time liver transplant recipient and explains what it means to him to be part of the 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA, highlighting the importance of organ donation.
Also see: Bay Area NBC (KNTV11), Lookout Santa Cruz, Central Coast NBC (KSBW 8), Donor Network West

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Welcomes First 2026 Baby Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2) 1/1/26 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford celebrates the birth of Felipe Lopez-Hernandez.
Also see: KRON 4 News, Central Coast FOX (KCBA 35), The National Planning Cycle