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Health Screening Tests for Parents
Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. When problems are found early, the care is often simpler and may work better.
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Health Insurance Basics for Teens
Taking charge of your own health care is a big step, and it can be a little overwhelming. Here's a quick crash course on insurance for teens.
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Electronic Health Records for Teens
Because EHRs improve how well your doctors talk to each other and coordinate your treatment, they can enhance your medical care. Get the facts on electronic health records.
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Electronic Health Records for Parents
Many health institutions digitally store their patients' health information. Learn about electronic health records (EHRs) and how they can improve health care.
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Heart Health (Topic Center) for Parents
Are you heart smart? Learn about this amazing muscle, including how to care for kids with heart conditions.
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Health Care Providers: Neonatologists for Parents
A neonatologist is a doctor who cares for newborns who were born prematurely or have complex medical needs.
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Health Care Providers: Endocrinologists for Parents
An endocrinologist is a doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions that affect growth, development, puberty, and energy levels.
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Health Care Providers: Optometrists for Parents
An optometrist is a doctor who examines eyes for problems, prescribes contact lenses and glasses and eye exercises, and diagnoses and treats eye diseases. They provide many of the same services as ophthalmologists, but they don't perform surgery.
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Health Care Providers: Neurosurgeons for Parents
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who does procedures to treat and cure diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system.
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Health Care Providers: Neurologists for Parents
A neurologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the brain.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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