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No Poo in the Pool! Tips for Safe Enjoyment of the Water
Millions of families are dreaming of ways to beat the heat with trips to the beach, lake, pool or waterpark – this can be a fun and safe way to cool off. However, you might not be thinking about the germs often found in even the cleanest recreational water spaces.
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Heavy Periods: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common problem during adolescence. Heavy menstrual bleeding can negatively impact quality of life, school attendance, and participation in after-school sports and activities.
Specialty
Hematology and Oncology Outpatient Clinic
The Hematology and Oncology Outpatient Clinic is designed to be a link between the family, home and the hospital.
Condition
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, can cause damage to the arteries and organs over time. It is estimated that about 3-4% of children have hypertension.
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Sleep Apnea CPAP
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a medical problem in which a person’s air flow is blocked only during sleep.
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Common Terms
Educate yourself and your child about terms you are not familiar with. This chapter breaks them all down and gives you definitions of some of the terms you may not understand.
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Saliva Cortisol Test Collection Guidelines
A saliva cortisol test is done to measure the level of cortisol, a hormone in saliva. Cortisol is made by the adrenal gland, located on top of each kidney. Cortisol has many functions. It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy (metabolism). It also helps the body manage stress. Many conditions can affect cortisol levels, such as physical or emotional stress, strenuous activity, infection or injury.
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When Work Hits Home: Hailey’s Leukemia Story
Read one Nationwide Children's Hospital employee's journey with her daughter, Hailey's, leukemia.
News
Ohio Pediatric Care Alliance Opens March 24, 2014
Officials at Dayton Children’s Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are pleased to announce their joint outpatient specialty care center will open March 24, 2014.