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  • What Happens in the Operating Room? for Kids


    Surgeries and operations happen in the operating room, sometimes called the OR. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • What's It Like to Have Surgery? for Teens


    Knowing what to expect with surgery before you get to the hospital can make you less anxious about your surgical experience - and less stress helps a person recover faster.

  • Bringing Your Baby Home for Parents


    Whether your baby comes home from the hospital right away, arrives later, or comes through an adoption agency, homecoming is a major event.

  • Halo-Gravity Traction for Parents


    Halo-gravity traction is a way to pull the head and spine upward. Doctors use it to treat curvature of the spine and to prepare kids for spinal fusion surgery.

  • Going to the Emergency Room for Parents


    Knowing what to expect when you need to take your child to the emergency room can help make it a little less stressful.

  • How to Find Affordable Health Care for Parents


    Your kids could be eligible for health care coverage right now and you might not know it. Here are some options that may be available to your family.

  • Cancer Center for Kids


    Cancer is a serious illness that needs special treatment. Find out more about how kids can cope with cancer.

  • A Boy Named Finn: A Story About a Kid With Cancer for Parents


    This video for preschoolers with cancer aims to answer common questions and relieve anxiety about hospital stays, medicine, needles, and being separated from parents.

  • When a Friend Has Cancer for Kids


    When a friend has cancer, you might not know what to do or say. Get some ideas in this article for kids.

  • Managing Home Health Care for Parents


    When kids need intensive health care after they're discharged from the hospital, family and caregivers should learn about the devices, equipment, and support they'll need.

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