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1 in 4 parents in national poll say their child has a medical or behavioral issue that requires assistance at school.

Children with sickle cell disease are more likely to have dental problems — but fewer than half of those covered by Michigan Medicaid got dental care in 2022, according to a study.

Susan J. Woolford, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, appeared on WXYZ Channel 7 News to discuss a new poll from the University of Michigan's CS Mott Children's Hospital, which shows that 2/3 of parents believe children's physical health is declining, and four out of five say the mental health of the kids is getting worse.

Social media, screen time, nutrition and mental health top parents’ concerns as kids head back to school.