Heather Childers Biography, Age, Family, Accident, Fox News and Husband
Heather Childers Biography
Heather Childers, originally known as Heather Star Childers, is an American television news anchor and correspondent. She is currently employed as a news broadcaster for Fox & Friends First, a program on the Fox News Channel. Heather joined Fox News in the latter part of 2010, and prior to that, she served as an anchor at News14 Carolina. In March 2012, she played a role in the launch of Fox & Friends' First Show.
Heather Childers Age
Heather Childers Parents
Childers has not revealed any information about her parents or her siblings. She maintains a low profile about her personal life.
Heather Childers Career and Fox News
Childers is known to be very successful in her career because of all her hard work and passion. Her professional career began in 1992 after she joined WCNC-TV where she was the producer as well as the reporter. In 1995, she became a weekday anchor and news director for WFXL. After that, she was associated with WLOS-TV in 1999 and worked as a news anchor on News 14 for 8 years. Heather was later appointed as a general assignment reporter on Fox Channel in 2010. After working a year at Fox Channel, she was chosen as an anchor at America's News Headquarters. Childers rose to success when she started co-hosting Fox News Channel show, Fox and Friend First co-hosting with Heather Nauert.
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In April 2012, Childers created controversy with a post on her Twitter account. In the post, Childers linked to an article from www.godfatherpolitics.com which was titled "Did Obama Campaign Threaten Chelsea Clinton's Life?" The article intimated that Barack Obama was trying to silence the Clinton family on the truth behind Obama's birth certificate. In response to criticism of the tweet, Childers said that she was "asking for an opinion."
Heather Childers Dentist
Heather was involved in a car accident when she was 16 years old. Childers ran her Charlotte Corvair into a tree at Queens Road West. Because of the accident, she underwent painful dental and facial surgeries.
Heather Childers Wedding and Husband
Childers was previously married to Rick Clarkson. The fact that the anticipated marriage never happened confirmed that Heather Childers dating Rick Carlson’s stories were all rumors though none of them came to deny or accept the allegations. Heather Childers is still single. She is not married to anyone and hardly anyone can tell if she is meeting anyone. This information will be updated soon. Heather is now rumored to be in a relationship with Tom Zban, a physician who works at Mecklenburg Radiology Associates. She has shared a few pictures of the couple on Instagram.
Heather Childers is Still At Fox News
Heather still works at Fox News Channel under Fox and Friend First co-hosting with Heather Nauert.
Heather Childers Salary and Net Worth
Childers has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars which she has earned from her career as a television host and anchor. Her annual salary is yet to be revealed. This information will be updated soon.
Heather Childers Dentist
Heather was involved in a car accident when she was 16 years old. Childers ran her Charlotte Corvair into a tree at Queens Road West. Because of the accident, she underwent painful dental and facial surgeries.Heather Childers Wedding and Husband
Childers was previously married to Rick Clarkson. The fact that the anticipated marriage never happened confirmed that Heather Childers dating Rick Carlson’s stories were all rumors though none of them came to deny or accept the allegations. Heather Childers is still single. She is not married to anyone and hardly anyone can tell if she is meeting anyone. This information will be updated soon. Heather is now rumored to be in a relationship with Tom Zban, a physician who works at Mecklenburg Radiology Associates. She has shared a few pictures of the couple on Instagram.Heather Childers is Still At Fox News
Heather still works at Fox News Channel under Fox and Friend First co-hosting with Heather Nauert.Heather Childers Salary and Net Worth
Childers has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars which she has earned from her career as a television host and anchor. Her annual salary is yet to be revealed. This information will be updated soon.
Heather Childers Facts And Body Measurements
- Full Name: Heather Star Childers
- Age/ How Old?: 51 years old
- Date of Birth: 7th January 1969
- Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Education: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Birthday: 7th January
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Tobe Childers
- Mother’s Name: Barbara Childers
- Siblings: Scarlett
- Married?: Dating Thomas Zban
- Children/ Kids: To be updated
- Height/ How tall?: 5 feet 9 inches
- Weight: To be updated
- Profession: Tv correspondent and anchor
- Net worth: $4 million
Heather Childers Awards
- National Academy of Television Journalists, Best Female News Anchor
- National Academy of Television Journalists, Best Documentary Reader's Choice Award
- Best News Anchor and Best Newscast, The Albany Herald
- Golden Viddy, Best Female News Anchor
- Miss Charlotte Mecklenburg (1993)
- Miss North Carolina Preliminary Winner
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Heather Childers Health
Heather Childers Opens Up About Her Return to Fox News After a Shocking Medical Emergency
If you wake up very early in the morning, you may have seen me on Fox & Friends First, as I have been hosting the show since its launch in 2012 on Fox News Channel. However, I recently returned to my job after taking an extended medical leave due to a shocking medical emergency and surgery that was necessary to prevent potential paralysis for the rest of my life.
It has been about a month since I returned to work, and although it hasn't been easy, the response from people, many of whom I have never met and will never meet, has been overwhelming. I initially decided to share my story with both my TV audience and all of you reading this because I felt the need to explain why I would be absent for nearly eight weeks, and honestly, I didn't want to be forgotten. One of the incredible things that happened, as a result, is that hundreds of people reached out to me and to each other through social media, sharing their own similar stories and learning from the mistake I made by ignoring the warning signs my body was sending me.
Ignoring my symptoms was no longer an option when my medical condition turned into a crisis in early July while I was hosting Fox & Friends First. I experienced shooting pains through the right side of my head, but I managed to finish the show and immediately went home, hoping the intense headache would subside. Unfortunately, it persisted for four long days.
I went to the hospital to undergo an MRI of my brain, and fortunately, I consulted an exceptional neurologist who not only ordered an MRI of my brain but also of my neck after conducting tests on my reflexes. It was then that I received the alarming news: "There's a 100 percent chance you won't be walking when you are older," the doctor told me. "You could become paralyzed right now if you hit a pothole the wrong way." Paralyzed? What was wrong with me?
I was diagnosed with a serious condition called cervical spinal stenosis with myelopathy, which means that my spinal cord was dangerously compressed in my neck. Immediate surgery was necessary to prevent further deterioration and potential paralysis caused by the compression of my spinal cord.
As it turns out, the compression of my spine began years ago when I was involved in a car accident at the age of 16, resulting in traumatic injuries to my head and neck. Unbeknownst to me, the trauma to my neck had been gradually worsening over the years. I never paid much attention to my neck, and as a result, I disregarded some significant warning signs.
In the year leading up to my surgery, I experienced moments when my legs would go numb, not just a tingly sensation but a complete loss of feeling and heaviness, prompting me to beat my legs in an attempt to regain sensation. I also experienced shooting pains and cramping in my legs. Every time it happened, I made excuses, attributing it to low potassium, lack of sleep (as I started work at 1 a.m.), or stress.
I had been diagnosed with low iron and vitamin D deficiency. I also experienced issues with bowel control, and I was plagued by shooting pains in my arms. I even visited the emergency room once, fearing I was having a heart attack after anchoring all-night coverage during the presidential debates. However, I was told that there was nothing wrong with my heart, so I immediately returned to work for our next night of coverage. I attributed the pains in my arms to excessive caffeine consumption and lack of sleep.
Let me tell you from experience: ignoring a health problem will not make it disappear. Don't make excuses when you are dealing with real physical symptoms, and don't wait for a medical emergency before seeking medical attention. I never wanted to take sick days from work because I was always concerned it would affect my job, especially during a time of management, schedule, and talent changes at Fox News.
As it turns out, I am not alone in ignoring symptoms and being reluctant to take time off from work. I have received messages from people who could relate to my story, such as Patricia Pintauro, who shared her own experience of ignoring symptoms until she couldn't anymore. Another individual on Twitter thanked me for sharing my story and planned to show it to his wife, hoping it would convince her to see a doctor. These stories and messages have reinforced the importance of addressing our health concerns promptly.
Following my surgery, which involved addressing three areas of my neck, removing affected discs and bone spurs, and fusing the vertebrae with a bone graft and titanium plate and screws, I wore a neck brace continuously until recently. I was cautioned about potential voice problems after the surgery, but aside from a cough for a couple of weeks, my voice has returned to normal. I was also able to resume walking almost immediately, although at a slow pace.
In terms of exercise, I am currently restricted to walking and have managed to convince my neurosurgeon to allow me to use my Peloton bike, albeit at a slow pace and while wearing my neck brace. As someone who enjoys activities such as rollerblading, running, biking, and golf, it has been a bit frustrating to proceed cautiously, but I understand the importance of patience. It will take approximately a year for everything to fully fuse together. I consider myself very fortunate.
Through the stories shared with me, I am glad that my experience has made a difference, no matter how small. I have learned about various organizations that support individuals with spinal cord injuries, such as Myelopathy.org and The Spinal Research Foundation. I have also heard from many people who are still seeking help. To those of you who are not receiving the answers or treatment you need, I encourage you to reach out to these organizations.
In the midst of my recovery, my father underwent radiation treatments for prostate cancer. He was diagnosed around the same time my own health issues started. We will find out in December if his treatments were successful. It has been quite a year, and I ask for your prayers for him.
Now that I have been back at work for a month, have I taken my own advice? Well, the jury is still out on that. As soon as I returned, Hurricane Florence struck my home states of North and South Carolina, and naturally, I wanted to cover it. However, my neurosurgeon made it clear that it was not an option. I was only half-serious about going anyway. It will take six to nine months to determine if the surgery has halted the symptoms I was already experiencing in my arms and legs. It will take up to a year for the plate, implants, and screws to fuse completely with my own bones.
Due to my surgery, my immune system is still weakened, and I recently experienced several days of fever above 100 degrees, resulting in a sick day. Interestingly, as I finish writing this piece, I have just been officially diagnosed with the flu. Although I am on the mend, I should have visited the doctor earlier. Where am I right now? At work. What can I say? I am a work in progress!
Finally, I want to express my gratitude to all the Fox News viewers who have reached out to me in recent weeks, offering kind words and prayers for my recovery. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated. I look forward to many more early mornings with my friends on the show and with our wonderful viewers.
