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Planning Family Vacations with an Extra Guest: Hemophilia
Travel can be scary when your child has hemophilia — a rare bleeding disorder that can turn even a scraped knee into a dangerous health risk. But as the weather warms up and you turn your thoughts toward summer, don’t let hemophilia stop you from getting out and about.
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Radon: Keeping Your Family Safe
Radon is a gas that occurs naturally from the breakdown of a substance called uranium. Radon can get into your homes through cracks in your foundation, gaps in floors or around pipes, construction joints and even the water supply.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Childhood Obesity Symposium April 2-3
Today, Thursday, April 2, Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host a two-day childhood obesity symposium Chronic Diseases in Childhood Obesity: Risks and Benefits of Early Intervention at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Full Potential Pediatric Obesity Initiative Luncheon Wednesday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Full Potential Pediatric Obesity InitiativeAn update to: Facts About Growing Up Healthy in Franklin County: 2008 Collaborative Childrens Health Report WHEN: Wednesday, April 1, 200912 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Decision Support Service Offers Assistance in Diagnosing Pediatric Mental Health Issues
It is estimated that one out of five children in the United States is suffering from a treatable mental condition. However, with only eight child and adolescent psychiatrics for every 100,000 children in the country, there is growing concern that kids suffering from mental health conditions are not
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Concussions: What Parents Need to Know
Concussions can have a serious impact on young children and teens, but having the right information and supports available can help your child recover more effectively.
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Practicing Positive Discipline
It is important to fully understand the risks of hitting as a form of discipline as well as the lack of efficacy when compared to other strategies. We encourage parents to seek out positive forms of discipline whenever possible.
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4 Tips to Prevent Your Child from Choking (Video)
Choking is the leading cause of injury and death in children, especially those under age 4. The good news is that choking can be prevented, if you follow a few simple tips.
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Palliative Care When There is No Cure
My role as a pediatric palliative and hospice medicine physician is to provide holistic care for patients with life-limiting and threatening illnesses.
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Media Advisory: Fifth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Planting Sunday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Fifth Annual Pinwheels for PreventionCommunity event featuring the planting of 8,236 pinwheels in Livingston Avenue ParkWHEN: Sunday, April 5, 2009 media opportunityPlanting will begin at 1 p.m.