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Health Care Providers: Orthopedists for Parents
An orthopedist, or orthopedic surgeon, studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect muscles, joints, and bones, such as infections, sports injuries, broken bones, and joint problems.
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Getting the Most From a Doctor's Visit for Parents
Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child's doctor and get the most information during a visit.
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When Your Baby's in the NICU for Parents
Learn what a NICU visit will be like for your little one, what you can do to help, and how to find support for yourself.
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Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists for Parents
Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Questions to Ask When Your Baby's in the NICU for Parents
Having a newborn in the NICU can be a stressful time. Often, parents forget to ask important questions. This list can help you prepare for the next time you talk to your baby's care team.
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Words to Know (Special Health Care Needs Glossary) for Parents
This glossary defines terms on health care, government benefits, learning, legal and financial matters, and more.
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Health Care Providers: Anesthesiologists for Parents
An anesthesiologist is a doctor who oversees the medicine given to patients to prevent pain during medical procedures.
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Anesthesia for Parents
Knowing the basics of anesthesia may help answer your questions and ease some concerns — both yours and your child's.
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School-Based Health Centers for Parents
School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.
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Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) for Parents
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is when a band of tissue connects the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, which keeps it from moving freely.