Press Releases - 2021

News and announcements on our leading research and innovative, world-class care for children and expectant mothers.

December 13 Four decades of saving kids' hearts: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health celebrates its 500th pediatric heart transplant
December 2 Whack-a-mole vaping policies do not protect youth, Stanford Medicine study shows
November 17 Immunosuppressants linked to severe reactions in people with common genetic profile, Stanford-led study finds
October 14 Leading infectious disease expert joins Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health Board of Directors
September 21 Parents want more financial counseling about kids' hospitalization costs, study finds
September 17 Allergies to mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines rare, generally mild, Stanford study finds
September 1 Two new members join Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford's Board of Directors
July 6 Mindfulness training helps kids sleep better, Stanford Medicine study finds
July 1 Stanford study ties milder COVID-19 symptoms to prior run-ins with other coronaviruses
June 23 Firearm injuries in children, teens costly for U.S. health care system, Stanford study finds
June 17 Climate change linked to longer allergy season in Bay Area, Stanford study finds
June 15 U.S. News & World Report once again names Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation
May 19 COVID-19 hospitalizations in children likely overcounted, Stanford researchers find
May 11 Stanford Medicine joins COVID-19 vaccine trials for children under 12
May 6 Stanford researchers identify blood markers that indicate labor is approaching
May 5 Higher levels of nitrate in drinking water linked to preterm birth, Stanford study finds
April 30 Stanford-led study helps Latino children manage obesity over 2 years
April 27 California campaign lowers statewide C-section rate, Stanford-led study finds
April 20 Epidural use at birth not linked to autism risk, study finds
April 6 Stanford Children’s Health’s pediatric transplant program once again achieves national recognition
March 17 Youth at both ends of weight spectrum challenged by global pandemic
March 16 More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, Stanford-led study finds
February 26 Bay Area children’s hospital is new home to American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR training kiosk
February 11 Elizabeth and Bruce Dunlevie donate $80 million to improve the health of mothers and babies
January 6 New Chief of the Division of Neonatology and Developmental Medicine appointed by Stanford Children’s Health