All Kids All The Time!
From the moment you walk into the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, you can tell this special place is all about kids.
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
What Kids Really Think
14 year old Katie Hollstein, was a patient at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. We wanted to find out what kids think of the new facility and went straight to the source to find out!
Our Top Ten List
We made our Top Ten List of what makes Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital a special place for kids.
Candy Ritsema’s Story
Candy Ritsema is a nurse at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Her hospital experience as a child, made her decide to go into the health care field.
Staff and Patient Connections
The Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is “all kids all the time!” Their one of a kind staff cares for kids of all ages, including babies in the neo-natal unit.
Pet Therapy
One of the most popular programs for patients at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is their pet therapy.
Preparing for a New Year!
As 2011 draws to a close I’m taking a minute to reflect on all the amazing things that have happened this past year. It’s been an incredible year and so many good things have happened. Here’s a few of the highlights for me:
*In just one year, we have given away over 12,800 prizes to kids and families in West Michigan.
*We are blessed to have loyal viewers who join us each week for “Where You Live” where we have shared some incredible stories, explored some wonderful family fun destinations and weekly presented relevant information to help families live a little healthier and happier.
*Partnering with over 100 local libraries over 70,000 kids participated in the 2011 Summer Reading Club!
*This past summer over 42,000 kids and families enjoyed free food, free entertainment and free fun at our Park Parties.
*We were involoved in great community events like the Fifth Third River Bank Run, Beautiful U, Teacher Wish List, the grand opening of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the first ever Santa’s Pool Party, Cruiserfest, the Bethany Caring for Families shopping event at Meijer and so many other amazing events.
*We visited over 220 schools and non-profit events.
It’s been an amazing year and I’m so thankful to each person, organization, community and company that partnered with us to make it all happen! Happy New Year and here’s to an incredible 2012!
Toys for the holiday season
Maranda heads to Meijer with an expert on toys from Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to see which toys are for the best ages to increase development.
Halloween Tricks and Treats!
It’s time for Halloween fun “Where You Live!’ We’re working on a great show for you and your family featuring all sorts of exciting Halloween Tricks and Treats! We’ll be at the Zoo Goes Boo at the John Ball Zoo-see how they have transformed the Zoo into a kooky, not spooky place for families! My friend Shari from Meijer has some very clever ideas on treats you and your kids can make together. Jennifer from Safe Kids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital will share practical tips on ways to make your childrens’ costumes safe and Elizabeth from Fifth Third Bank will share great ideas on ways to make last minute deocrations and costumes without breaking the bank. Plus, we’ll chat with magician Allan Kazam and he’ll show you how to do a magic trick that will wow your Halloween guests! And my favorite part of the show is photos submitted by our Facebook fans showcasing super cute costumes! We’re brewing up all kinds of fun for you this weekend-Watch “Where You Live” Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WOOD TV 8.
Celebrating Babies!
This weekend on “Where You Live” we’re celebrating babies! Meet some beautiful babies and their familes and find out what moms are talking about, worried about and doing to make the most of this special time! Two awesome West Michigan families will share their adoption stories as they worked with Bethany Christian Services, a Fifth Third Bank expert will offer insights on the best ways to financially plan for a new baby and Priority Health Wellness folks will share easy ways to get moms and babies moving together! Plus, our friends at Pine Rest will give practical tips on ways to introduce a new baby into a family and we’ll stop by a sibbling class at Spectrum Health and tour the Birthing Center at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. It’s all coming up this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
Blogs
Maranda's Blog
Keep in step with Maranda as she explores issues affecting your family.
Maranda's Go-To Gal
Insights from the mom who helps Maranda get it all done.
Whitecaps Blog
Whitecaps mascot Crash takes you inside the ballpark.
Cruiser's Blog
Cruiser has the inside track for Craig's Cruisers.
Health & Wellness
Make health and wellness a priority.
Fifth Third River Bank Run
On pace with the Fifth Third River Bank Run.
Healthy Living
Simple solutions for healthy living.
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