Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
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This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.
Health games and videos for kids.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
This page will tell you what to expect as you go through the parent pages of the Taking Charge: Managing JIA Online Program.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Learn about the common items in your kitchen, such as cleaners and soaps, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.
Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
Learn about the different tools and sources of information that can help assess your child's pain.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about the importance of practicing if you want to get better at an activity.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
There are many resources available to help your child learn to read, including books, workbooks, games and computer programs.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
