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Living with Illness, Giving Back to Others
Walking the halls of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, it’s not uncommon to come across the familiar faces of patients who are routinely admitted. Dayna Chavarria is one of those patients.
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The real problem with hunger all around us
When we think of the word hunger, we imagine children who are thin and starving or of the feeling in our stomachs right before we have a meal. You might be shocked to learn, however, that one out of every seven Americans suffers from food insecurity. They do not know when they will have their next meal or where it will come from- some may even go to sleep without a warm meal.
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Get to Know Dr Xiomara Santos
It’s not very often that we have time to get to know the doctors who take care of us. They’re busy, and we’re focused on whatever issue has brought us to them as a patient. But sometimes it’s helpful to be reminded that the doctors who take care of us are people just like us, and it’s fun to get to know them on a more personal level.
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Room Sharing vs. Bed Sharing
The differences between these two sleeping arrangements can mean life or death for your baby. Dr. Rachel Prete, Pediatrician at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children answers questions about the differences of each, their pros and cons and tips for new parents considering each approach.
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How post-traumatic stress disorder affects families in the NICU
Within our hospital system, we care for patients with all types of illnesses and health concerns. One of the things many people probably don’t recognize, though, is that along with the treatment of physical issues, our caregivers also provide for the mental and emotional needs of our patients and their families to ensure the health and wellbeing of the whole person. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we have a great opportunity to learn a little more about what mental health professionals do in our hospital and learn important information about some of the mental health issues that patients or their families may face.
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Living with Gastroparesis: Step into one patient's shoes as she lives with a chronic illness
I’m 18 years old, and I have a disease known as Gastroparesis, which means that my digestive tract is paralyzed and unable to digest food. I have been managing this disease for about 3 years and while I do sometimes have to stay in the hospital, I have learned how to take care of many of my medical needs at home. Stay tuned throughout the day for more pictures of me as I manage my daily routine.
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How to prevent and care for diaper rash
Odds are that your baby will experience some form of diaper rash sometime during infancy or toddlerhood. We use the term “diaper rash” to describe a skin irritation that occurs in the area covered by diapers. The first sign of it usually appears in the form of redness or tiny, red bumps on the buttocks, upper thighs, lower abdomen or genitals.
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Popular Teething Products Are Unsafe for Babies
There are some areas of parenting where everyone has an opinion. And doesn’t it always happen that when you’re pushing your kid in the grocery cart, trying desperately to find the last item on your list so you can just get out of that store, that’s when someone stops you to share their little nuggets of parenting wisdom?
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How Old Is Too Old to Wet the Bed?
Once your child has mastered going pee and poop on the potty during the day, a parent’s next question is usually, “When can I stop buying night-time diapers?” That answer depends on your child.
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Vaping Becomes a Teen Epidemic
When e-cigarettes were first produced in 2003, they were seen as an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, without emitting the same type of tobacco smoke. E-cigarettes — also called e-vaporizers, e-cigs, e-hookahs or vapes — are battery operated and shaped like traditional cigarettes, cigars or even pens. To use an e-cigarette, you insert a cartridge that contains nicotine, other chemicals and perhaps other flavors. The heat source in the device is activated when you puff, and that vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge. You then inhale the vapor (hence, vaping).
