Children's Health

We talk with Mark Chandler.

We talk to executive director Amanda Barbour.

A legal challenge has been filed against a state rule that requires counseling for parents who have a religious objection to vaccinating their…

State data shows a 30 percent increase in childhood lead poisoning in Kent County. It’s particularly acute in Grand Rapids – where exposure levels are…

State data shows a 30 percent increase in childhood lead poisoning in Kent County from 2014 to 2015. It's particularly acute in southeast Grand Rapids –…

May was skin cancer awareness month. And now with the official kick off to summer in full swing, experts say it’s time to be vigilant about watching…

Guests from the Heart of West Michigan United Way join us to discuss their happenings. Ellen Carpenter and Children's Assessment Center's Ashley Jansma…

Pinwheels are popping up across west Michigan this month."We really are just bringing awareness to how each person in our community can prevent child…

New estimates from a state department show fewer Michigan infants dying while the state develops policies to save more babies.A February report from the…

Amid Flint’s water crisis hitting national headlines, research highlighting issues with lead exposure across the state includes areas of west…