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Elective Surgery for Parents
Elective surgery means you and the doctor decide when the it will happen. Many elective surgeries are important, potentially life-changing operations. Here's how to plan for them.
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Palliative Care for Parents
Palliative care provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to sick children and their families.
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Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth for Parents
Some women are more likely than others to go into labor early. Find out what doctors can do to help prevent or delay early labor.
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What's the ER? for Kids
Short for emergency room, this is the part of the hospital where kids and adults go if they suddenly have a big health problem or accident.
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What's the ICU? for Kids
Short for intensive care unit, this is a place in the hospital where people can recover from very serious illnesses, accidents, or operations.
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What's the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)? for Kids
The intensive care unit, or ICU, is a special place in the hospital where people can recover from very serious illnesses, accidents, or operations.
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Crizanlizumab for People With Sickle Cell Disease for Teens
Crizanlizumab is a medicine that can help people with sickle cell disease. Find out how it works.
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Volunteering With Your Child for Parents
One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite as a family is volunteering for community service projects. It sets a good example for your kids and helps the community.
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Health Care Providers: Child Life Specialists for Parents
Child Life refers to care that helps kids and their families overcome challenging events and cope with stress during medical experiences, especially kids who are hospitalized.
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Health Care Providers: Nurses for Parents
Nurses provide much of the day-to-day care in hospitals, doing vital jobs like giving medicine and educating patients about self-care. Many kinds of nurses provide varying levels of care.