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Toxic Stress: How the Body's Response Can Harm a Child's Development
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Toxic Stress: How the Body's Response Can Harm a Child's Development

Toxic stress that children suffer not only shapes their emotional lives as adults, but also affects their physical health and longevity.

4 Things to Know If You Think Your Child Has the Flu
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4 Things to Know If You Think Your Child Has the Flu

Should influenza find its way to you and your family, you will be faced with the decision to seek medical care or let the virus run its course. Trust the judgement of your health care provider regarding testing and treatment.

Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
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Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

How we value and perceive ourselves is better known as “self-esteem.” Our experiences, our environment, and the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves can all have an effect on how we see ourselves.

Mouth Sores (Viral) Herpes Gingivostomatitis

Mouth sores (or Gingivostomatitis) can be caused by viruses and other illnesses. Some mouth sores are caused by the herpes virus. It is not caused by sexual activity nor related to it. Mouth sores can last from 7 to 10 days. They should heal without leaving a scar.

Annual Report

Click here to view highlights from the 2023-24 Division of Pulmonary Medicine Annual Report.

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Suicide affects people of all backgrounds. Although the prevalence of mental health disorders and rates of suicide increase as children grow older, even young children express thoughts of suicide and have died by suicide. However, there is hope.

Birthmarks: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
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Birthmarks: When Should Parents Be Concerned?

While birthmarks can be a significant source of concern to parents, most are harmless and require no treatment. Learn when you should be concerned.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Community Partners Unveil 2010-11 Full Potential Collaborative Childrens Health Report

Today during a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Columbus Public Health Department and more than a dozen other local organizations came together to, once again, spark a community-wide conversation about the state of pediatric health in Franklin County, and

Diaper Rash: Causes and Treatment
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Diaper Rash: Causes and Treatment

Diaper rash is one of the most common problems infants face, and there are several factors that contribute to this condition. Understanding the different causes, along with the proper treatments can help.

Signs of Stroke in Children
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Signs of Stroke in Children

In children and teens, stroke shares symptoms with many health problems that occur far more commonly. When these signs suddenly occur in some combination, the suspicion for stroke is much greater. 

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