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Preparing Your Child for Colorectal Surgery
Hospitals can be an unfamiliar place and having surgery can make an already stressful situation worse. To prepare your child for surgery, it is important to be honest, but consider their developmental age before telling them about their upcoming surgery.
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Why Do Kids Need to Go to the Doctor so Often?
If you’re a parent, I don’t need to tell you how fast children grow – physically and emotionally. And your questions and concerns grow right along with them. This is why well child visits are so important.
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5 Questions Parents Need to Ask Before Leaving the Emergency Room
A sick child is every parent’s concern. Most aim to alleviate their kid’s discomfort at home and follow up with their pediatrician, but when an emergency room visit is required, that concern can become overwhelming.
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Primary Care Matters
Advancement With Intention: My Experience With an AI Scribe by Jonathan Mathis, MD, FAAP
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Adult Volunteering
View adult volunteer requirements and learn about the application and interview process.
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Inpatient Services
The inpatient psychiatric unit is the highest level of mental health care available at Nationwide Children’s and provides intensive hospitalization for youth 3-17 years of age. Learn what to expect if your child is admitted.
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Ear Infections: Why Kids May Not Need 10 Days of Antibiotics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their recommendations for treating childhood ear infections in 2013. The current guideline states that a full ten days of antibiotics may not be necessary for children over two years of age with non-severe ear infections.
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4 Tips for Helping a Child with a Cancer Diagnosis
If you know a child with a cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to understand how to support them and their family. Every child is different - learning and listening can help you be the most effective supporter during a difficult time.