A new Monash University study has found that child maltreatment costs Australia $21.6 billion in annual health service use costs and $24.1 billion in annual lost productivity.

A medical diagnosis or hospital stay can be tough when you're a child, and it can be hard on family members as well. Fortunately, many hospitals, especially children's ...

A judge sentenced a Paragould woman to prison after she pleaded guilty to permitting child abuse.

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

Before the adventure begins, a pediatric checkup ensures campers are healthy and ready for summer fun. (Green Shoot Media story) Summer camp is a time for adventure and fun, but preparing for camp ...

Myranda Hawthorne receives funding from the Ontario Graduate Scholarship. Sophie M Phillips receives funding from Children's Health Research Institute and Mitacs. Trish Tucker receives funding from ...

The Children and Families Specialty Plan benefits children on Medicaid and/or in the child welfare system.

When a child suffers harm due to medical negligence, the emotional toll on families can be overwhelming. Parents trust healthcare providers to deliver care that protects and nurtures their child’s ...

When children need medical care and are unable to advocate for themselves, their parents or caregivers must speak up for their best interests. Building trusting relationships with healthcare ...

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — The Russellville Police Department arrested two individuals for the "physical and mental torture" of a child. On July 15, Russellville police were notified of a 7-year-old boy in ...