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  • Coarctation of the Aorta for Parents


    Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body.

  • Eating Disorders for Teens


    Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.

  • Why Wear a Helmet If It Can't Prevent Concussions? for Teens


    Helmets are a way to help protect your head from injuries like cuts and skull fractures.

  • Concussions: Prevention Tips for Teens


    It’s important to try to prevent concussions since they can cause long lasting, serious effects on the brain.

  • Sports Physicals for Kids


    If you play team sports, you may have had a sports physical. A sports physical is a visit to the doctor to make sure you're in good enough shape to play the sport you want to play.

  • Cardiomyopathy Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about cardiomyopathy and what they can do to help students with the condition succeed in school.

  • Diabetes Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about diabetes, and how to help students with diabetes succeed in school.

  • First Aid: Head Injuries for Parents


    Learn about the different types of head injuries, and find out what to do if your child is seriously injuried.

  • Concussions: What Teachers Need to Know for Parents


    What teachers should know about concussions and the healing process.

  • When Can Kids Return to Sports After a Concussion? for Parents


    After a concussion, athletes often ask how soon they can start playing again. Usually, they can return to sports when all symptoms are gone and a health care provider gives the OK.