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Submucous Cleft Palate
A submucous cleft palate (SMCP) results from a lack of normal fusion of the muscles within the soft palate as the baby is developing in utero. Frequent middle ear infections, nasal speech and early feeding difficulties may be the first indicators that a child has a submucous cleft palate.
Learn MoreSubstance Use Disorders
When a person loses control and misuses a substance like alcohol or drugs, it can become a harmful habit. This is called substance use disorder.
Learn MoreSudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) not only affects young athletes, but can affect healthy children and adolescents who do not participate in organized athletic activity.
Learn MoreSuicidal Behaviors
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can affect children and teenagers. Most children and adolescents who attempt suicide show warning signs. It is vital that families are aware of these signs and discuss concerns, ideally prior to a life-threatening mental health crisis.
Learn MoreSunburn and Children
Protect your child from the sun. Up to 80% of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.
Learn MoreSuperficial Injuries of the Face and Head- Overview
During a child's day, minor injuries may happen during play and sports activities. The face and head are especially at risk for cuts and scrapes.
Learn MoreSuperficial Injuries to the Face and Head
Children are more likely to end up with a cut or scrape on the head or face. One reason is that children's sense of balance isn't completely adjusted.
Learn MoreSupport Groups
Detailed information on finding a support group for parents affected by a birth defect.
Learn MoreSupporting Your Child with a Mental Health Condition
Mental health conditions don’t discriminate. They can affect anyone at any age—and when your child is the one diagnosed, it can bring up a lot of emotions.
Learn MoreSupracondylar Humerus Fracture
When your child’s humerus bone is fractured near the elbow area, just above the joint it is called a supracondylar humerus fracture.
Learn MoreSupraventricular Tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia, also called SVT, is a very fast heart rhythm that does not follow the regular pathway from the atria to the ventricles.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.