Health Library

The Heart

Detailed information on the anatomy of the heart and heart transplantation in children

The Hospital Surgical Setting

Many surgeries performed on children are done as an outpatient. With minor surgeries, your child will return to the outpatient surgery center after spending the needed time in the recovery room.

The Immune System

Detailed information on the immune system and how it works.

The Kidneys

Detailed anatomical description of the kidneys

The Liver

Detailed anatomical description of the liver and liver transplantation in children

The Lungs

Detailed anatomical description of the lungs and lung transplantation in children

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

NICUs provide specialized care for the tiniest patients. NICUs may also have intermediate or continuing care areas for babies who are not as sick but do need specialized nursing care.

The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth

You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born.

The Operating Room

Your child will need to know that people in the operating room will be wearing surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision.

The Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist

A pediatric sports medicine specialist is a healthcare provider who helps children with injuries caused during sports or athletic activities.

The Pediatrics Orthopedic Team

Detailed information on each member of the pediatric orthopedic treatment team.

The Respiratory System in Babies

A look at the respiratory system, and lung development in babies.