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A pediatric patient with an IV drip stands, facing a smiling Robin the Robot, pictured in front of a toy shelf.

Robots, dogs and Legos help kids cope during hospital visits

Robin — an interactive, human-assisted robot — is an innovative tool that’s helping make hospital visits less stressful for pediatric patients at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center.

Robin the Robot interacts with a pediatric patient who smiled and waved at her.

A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals

Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan’s 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot.

Megan and Bryan McDavitt of Holden in the neonatal intensive care unit at UMass Memorial Medical Center

The NICU saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple are giving back

It was in the quiet of the NICU, listening to the whir and beep of the machines that kept one of their twin boys alive and watching his small form struggle, where Megan and Bryan McDavitt found a community of support.

Teddy Bear Clinic For Children At UMass Memorial Health

The Teddy Bear Clinic will teach children of all ages about health and safety through interactive booths.

Back to School: School lunches and nutrition

Experts are warning that too much sugar at school lunches can get in the way of learning.

Dr. Michael Stauff speaks about the causes of injury to school athletes.

Back to School: Protecting young athletes during growth spurts

Micah had a lumbar stress fracture, a crack in the bones of the lower back, often triggered by repetitive motion in young athletes. His surgeon, Dr. Michael Stauff at UMass Memorial Medical Center, says growth spurts can make young people especially vulnerable to injuries.

Dr. Ana Bonaldi, optometrist at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Does your kid need an eye exam?

One expert warns that kids who have trouble seeing may not realize because they have a vision issue, because that’s a

Child and Family Travel Clinic

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Information about Child Sexual Abuse

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How to Support Your Child After Sexual Abuse

If your child has experienced sexual abuse, it can be overwhelming to know how to respond. Understanding what your child may be going through—and how to support them—can make a powerful difference in their recovery. The information below offers key facts, practical guidance, and recommended resources to help you navigate this difficult time with compassion, care, and clarity.

Michael Curry (front), president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, delivers remarks at a rally at the State House, July 15, before a legislative hearing for the Act to Improve Health Equity.

Proposed health equity legislation aims to decrease disparities across Massachusetts

A sweeping omnibus bill at the State House would target widespread health reform across the state, looking to change

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