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Children, like adults, get anxious about the unknown. When children learn they have an upcoming hospital procedure, they need -- and deserve -- developmentally appropriate information.
Like adults, children can experience two types of diabetes, and unfortunately they are becoming more common. Type 1 diabetes -- which has nothing to do with your child’s diet, sugar consumption or level of activity -- is by far more prevalent than Type 2 in children.
Obesity affects nearly a quarter of 12- to 19-year-olds in the United States. The health implications of carrying so much extra weight are so significant that scientists have been searching for medical solutions to supplement healthy diets and exercise.
You might think colonoscopies are only for older adults to screen for cancer. But children sometimes have the procedure, too, to diagnose causes of abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, rectal bleeding and unexplained weight loss.
Children today are under so much stress — from academics and sports to how they look — and all of it is magnified by social media. So it’s no surprise that about 20 percent of all teens experience depression. But only fewer than a third of depressed kids are treated for their symptoms. And many parents may not realize their children are suffering.
How many times have you wished your baby could tell you what’s wrong instead of crying and leaving you to guess? Baby Sign Language allows babies as young as 6 months old to communicate their needs instead of crying.
As a parent, you want your sick child to feel better. And sometimes you may not understand why a pediatrician will not prescribe antibiotics to make that happen.
Relieving your child’s pain doesn’t always mean taking medicine or having surgery. Simple TENS units, which have become more popular in recent years, offer a safe, noninvasive alternative for many kids.
Seeing your child with a nosebleed can be scary, but try to remain calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are and can be treated at home.
Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and it’s one of the top causes of death for teens, too. That’s why swim lessons are an integral part of the layers of protection that can help prevent drowning.
Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:28 AM
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Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Emergency Room | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Crossroads | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 3 min |