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Early Literacy: Why Reading is Important to a Child’s Development
Language and literacy develop together as a baby grows from an infant, to a toddler, to a school-aged child and older. This development happens in an expected order, through social interactions, most often with parents. The key to development is that interaction.
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Fireplace Safety
Whether you’re roasting chestnuts or just enjoying the warm glow, fireplaces can help make a home warm and cozy. To a baby, toddler, or young child, flames in a fireplace are a new thing they want to explore.
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4 Things to Know About Caring for Your Child’s Cast
Up to 40% of girls and as many as 50% of boys experience a broken bone during childhood. Here are four things you should know about casts and how to care for them.
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Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (CMN)
Moles present from birth, or that develop within the first few months after birth, are called congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). They are fairly common and, in most cases, they do not cause health problems. However, they can carry risks.
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Ebstein's Anomaly
Ebstein’s anomaly is a heart problem that some people are born with. It means the tricuspid valve, which helps control blood flow in the heart, doesn’t work right. Most babies with severe Ebstein’s need surgery at some point.
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Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Transposition of the Great Arteries is a heart condition where arteries switch places and oxygenated blood goes back to lungs, not body. It can be treated with surgery and catheterization.
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Pulmonary Atresia
Pulmonary atresia is a heart defect in children that affects blood flow to the lungs. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a heart condition where the valve that controls blood flow from the heart to the body is too narrow. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization.
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Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart that are present at birth. Some are simple and don’t need treatment, while others require surgery.
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Youth Employment Program
We are seeking youth and young adults (ages 16 - 24) to participate in paid summer work learning experiences. Students will have the opportunity to learn, build their skills and gain valuable work experience within a health care setting.