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What you need to know about head lice
The new school year has begun. Chances are that if you have school-aged children, at some point in time you’ll hear those two dirty, little words: head lice. And if your family has had head lice, you aren’t alone- millions of kids in the United States get head lice every year.
What are head lice?
Head lice are tiny insects, roughly the size of a sesame seed. They are one of three different types of lice that can live on humans- head lice, body lice and pubic lice. Although they can be quite a nuisance, head lice do not transmit diseases. They feed on human blood, and are usually found close to the scalp. Head lice are most commonly spread by direct contact with the hair of an infected person. Although sharing personal items such as hats or hairbrushes can transmit head lice, it is much more likely to spread by direct head-to-head contact. Head-to-head contact is common during play, sports activities, camps, and sleepovers. -
Your go-to guide for packing a healthy school lunch
Packing a school lunch every day can be stressful and often time-consuming. Many children and teens prefer to munch on sweet and salty foods such as chips, candy, fast-food burgers and greasy pizza instead of fresh fruits and vegetables. Choosing a more healthful lunch most likely will improve a child’s school performance, attention span, and also health. Having a lunch-packing guide can help make the process go more smoothly.
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Helping your teen make healthy snack choices can make a BIG difference
What is one of the first things a teenager does when they come home from school? Mostly likely they will raid the refrigerator or pantry for something to munch on. Choosing healthy options for snacks can help assure teenagers are on the right track to meet nutrition needs for key nutrients, which are important for proper growth and development. On the other hand, snacking on the wrong foods provide teens with extra unnecessary calories and fat which could lead to unwanted weight gain and possible future health problems. You may be asking, how can I encourage teens to grab healthy snacks?
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How to protect your children from sexual abuse
A few months ago the famous reality television family, the Duggars, made headlines when reports surfaced that the eldest child, who is now a husband and father in his late twenties, sexually abused several young girls (including several of his sisters) when he was a teenager. There are supporters of the family who say that the family did all of the right things, and there are critics who feel that more could have been done to address the abuse and support the victims. The show and the family have been loved by many for the strong family values they encourage. The idea that this family, a family that appears wholesome and “perfect” could be harboring a secret like this was shocking to many.
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3 steps to change your kids’ picky eating habits
When it comes to getting picky eaters to expand their horizons, parents’ opinions are as varied as the vegetables their kids won’t eat. Every parent seems to have a philosophy on the “picky eater problem” but let’s be honest, we have no idea if the principles we adhere to really work. Well, here’s some good news for every parent struggling with the age-old problem of how to handle finicky eaters.
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You, the flu and what to do
‘Tis the season- flu season, that is.
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Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program
Join us for the only Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship Program in the southeast United States. As a pediatric acute care advanced practice provider, you’ll be able to continue your clinical education and on-the-job training at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, site of the only Pediatric Level One Trauma Center in Central Florida and repeatedly named a “Best Children’s Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report.
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Hospitality Homes
Hospitality homes allow parents and families to stay close to their loved one during their hospital stay. If your family is traveling to receive care, experiencing financial strain or has a child staying at the hospital for an extended period of time, The Ronald McDonald House may be a good fit during your time in Orlando. The Ronald McDonald House is walking distance of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and accepts individual and family stays.
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Health Resources
Looking for some useful health information? Wanting to receive support or get in shape?
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Compliance and Ethics
The Compliance and Ethics Program aids in detecting and preventing deviations from expected behavior, whether intentional or not.
