For Parents Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

About Us

Why a Children's Hospital?

History, Mission, Vision & Values

Community Health Needs Assessment

Implementation Plan (PDF)

Kent County CHNA (PDF)

Awards & Accolades

Quality & Safety

Quality & Safety Reports

Evaluating Quality & Safety

Quality & Safety Resources

Awards & Accolades

Hospital Floor-by-Floor

Children's Advocacy Network

Partners in Children's Health

Partner Connect

Smoke-Free Campus

Patient & Visitor Information

Getting Here: Directions and Parking

Family Presence and Visiting Hours

NICU Visitor Guidelines

Visiting Cancer Patients

Prepare for Your Child's Surgery

Age-Appropriate Guidelines

The Night Before Surgery

Eating or Drinking Before Surgery

The Morning of Surgery

Meeting the Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Before Surgery

During Surgery

After Surgery

Questions Children Ask About Surgery

Prepare for Your Child's Appointment or Hospital Stay

Staying Overnight

Doctor Appointment or Clinic Visit

Family Resources

Meals: Where to Eat at the Hospital

Places to Stay

For Your Convenience

Family and Fun Spaces

Support Groups and Programs

After Your Visit: Managing Bills and Insurance

How Our Insurance Billing Works

Other Bills You May Receive

About Balances You Owe

Payment Options for the Uninsured and Financial Assistance

Medicare Information

MySpectrum

Child Life Services

Normalizing the Hospital Environment for Your Child

Learn More and Be Involved

Meet the Child Life Team

Care Management

Support Groups and Programs

Patients and Family Rights & Responsibilities

Gift Shop

Patient CarePages

Patient Stories

Email a Patient

Share Your Story

Health Information A-Z

Should I call the Doctor

Medical Problems A-Z

Aches, Pains & Injuries

Allergies

Asthma

Bones & Muscles

Brain & Nervous System

Cancer

Diabetes

Digestive System

Ears Nose Throat/Speech & Hearing

Endocrine Glands & Growth

Flu

Genetic Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions

Heart & Blood Vessels

Infections (Bacterial and Viral)

Kidney & Urinary System

Lungs & Respiratory System

Sexual & Reproductive System

Skin Infections & Rashes

Sleep Disorders

Health Information A-Z Home

Should I call the Doctor

Medical Problems A-Z

Other Health Topics A-Z

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