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.

March 2026

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 health care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 health care 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 health care 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