After multiple tests and procedures, doctors discovered Callie was born without the cranial nerves needed to help her swallow. The little fighter doesn't let that stop her.
Texas state lawmakers have set aside $300 million that, if approved, would go to fund mental health programs in children’s hospitals across the state, including Covenant Children’s here in Lubbock.
Suicide was the second-leading cause of death among children ages 10-14 in 2022, according to the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas. Pediatricians hope lawmakers will invest in reaching more of Texas’ at-risk youth.
Millions of young subscribers could get kicked off social media if a newly-proposed bill is signed into law during Texas’ upcoming legislative session.
Every child who’s gone through cancer treatment or is currently being treated at the UMC Children’s Hospital could use Lubbock’s help in making their Christmas a little more jolly.
While the professionals at Arrington took care of his medical needs, the family received some much-needed moral support from superheroes in town, whether they came from the comic books or the basketball court.
A famous staff member is celebrating one year on the job at UMC Children's Hospital. The facility dog helps prep patients for tough procedures and always creates a room full of smiles.
Thanks to your generosity, a total of $1,112,000 was raised for the hospital and all of the money will go toward the care of children right here in Lubbock at University Medical Center.
One year after a cancer diagnosis that only a handful of people get, 13-year-old Emma Gast is making less frequent visits to UMC Children’s Hospital, where she found care for the rare disease.
Taylee Watson was a senior at Plainview High School in 2021, when a frightening incident with a show steer nearly ended her stock show career and much more.
After losing their home and everything they owned in a fire, life took another turn for the Snider family. They battled 65 days in the NICU with their premature twin baby girls.
With school for Lubbock area students right around the corner, your kiddos may be experiencing some anxiety. Dr. Joshi and Dr. Johnson both have tips to help them relax.
Family members and friends have taken to social media to gather people across the South Plains to show support for 4-year-old Crosby Pruitt and his family.
The City of Lubbock Public Health Department has both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available for young children and will begin providing them to the community on Thursday, June 23. Vaccines for this age group are also available at many local pediatric clinics. Please reach out to those offices for information on their vaccine availability.
On Thursday, The United Family presented Children’s Miracle Network with a check for $103,199.52. The funds were raised in a company-wide donate-at-the-register campaign in May.
UMC held a surprise ninth birthday party for Brantley Parrish of Amarillo on Saturday, six weeks after he suffered serious burns in a fire pit accident.
The CDC cites drowning as the leading cause of accidental death for kids ages one to four. Infant swimming lessons can give precious seconds in an emergency.
Alice Gillepsie was born six weeks early from a birth defect. At 7 years old, she's now had more birthdays than brain surgeries. During one of her hospital stays, her mom learned about March of Dimes and signed up for her first March for Babies.
At a time when Texas Roadhouse would typically be closed, doors were open Wednesday as administrative professionals from Lubbock were welcomed by UMC employees and KCBD’s on-air staff, raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network.
According to the Lubbock Police Department, so far six child abusers have been sentenced to life in prison in 2022. Most of them will not have the possibility of parole.
The March for Babies is three weeks away. This year’s goal is $225,000, which will go toward special programs and other efforts to ensure that all moms and babies are healthy.
The city of Lubbock and Lubbock county urge everyone to stand against rampant child abuse in our area. City and county leaders joined with the Chamber of Commerce to kick off the “Go Blue Lubbock,” a movement focused on wearing or displaying the color blue to open the discussion about abuse and neglect.
One of Lubbock's hospitals have set up its memorial for the victims of child abuse in our region. UMC Children's Hospital is holding its "Pinwheels for Prevention" event to raise awareness of child abuse in April. Each of these children's toys symbolizes a victim.
Catholic Charities of Lubbock will kick off April, known across the country as Child Abuse Prevention Month, with a series of activities starting on Friday, April 1st.
Covenant Children’s has been re-verified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), remaining the only verified Pediatric Trauma Center in the region.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after establishing the Senate Special Committee on Child Protective Services. Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, will chair the committee
Almost 97% of the students at Brown Elementary live in poverty, with many of the students being food insecure. For the fourteenth year in a row, UMC, with the help of UMC EMS, will deliver 120 food bags to Brown Elementary School this Friday, March 11 between 11:00 a.m. and noon.
The program was implemented by the University Interscholastic League last spring. It allows general education students to pair up with special education students to participate and win.
While many know the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for its wide range of resources, the agency raises awareness for one that many may not know of- Women’s Veterans Services.
As of early January 2022, 40% of the children in the state’s permanent managing conservatorship (PMC) are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine but choose to remain unvaccinated, according to the Third Report oft he Monitors regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.
This year, the former Lubbock reporter, who is now a meteorologist for WPTZ-TV in Burlington, Vt. has been a popular subject on the other side of the news. While Caitlin’s husband, Leif Nordgren, is representing the United States as a biathlon skier at the 2022 Winter Olympics, his wife gave birth to her first child Astrid Lynae Sunday night.
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