Kite Strings Blog

Fresh Bucks program helps families afford farm-fresh foods

Changes to the Fresh Bucks programs this year include an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match for users to spend on produce.

Confused by the new car seat law? Here’s the rundown

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new law in April updating car seat laws for Washington state.

High-tech surgery helps young patient with severe scoliosis

New robotic-assisted surgery at Mary Bridge helped Devin's posture and comfort.

Mary Bridge nurse receives DAISY Award

For nurse and DAISY Award winner Precious Estira, nursing isn’t just a profession.

Family is thankful for longtime Mary Bridge nurse Karen Crosby

The Atkins family credits a nurse at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital for keeping them at ease during their son's cancer treatment.

Water and boating safety 101

Boating season kicks off this weekend with the Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening Day parade and festivities.

100 days in the NICU: Micro-preemie twins survive with expert care

Lex and Lochlan entered the world screaming — and well ahead of schedule — born at just 24 weeks.

Warm weather, open windows: How to protect kids from window falls

With the recent warm weather, it's a good time to remind parents of the dangers that open windows pose to children.

Survivors of child abuse find healing in riding Mary Bridge Children’s Courage

For Child Abuse Prevention Month, here are two stories of Courage riders who are survivors of child abuse.

Mary Bridge patient and provider image selected for national exhibit