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Four-Legged Team Member Joins Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children to Bring Healing and Hope to Patients
Orlando, FL (March 21, 2022) -- Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is proud to announce the arrival of its first-ever facility dog, Parks, a 2-year-old male Labrador retriever. Parks joins the hospital’s child life team to help bring healing, comfort and fun to chronic and critically ill patients, their families and team members. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer received Parks at no cost from Canine Companions®, an organization that has trained and provided facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings since 1975.
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How do I choose the right formula for my baby?
While breast milk is the ideal source of nutrition for babies, there are many occasions when breastfeeding isn’t possible or preferable, and formula can provide an alternative source of nutrition to ensure baby’s healthy growth. If you’ve walked down the aisle of your supermarket and perused all of the different formula options, though, you know it can be quite overwhelming. There’s one for digestive health, one for brain growth, and one for fussiness and gas as well as soy, organic, and non-GMO varieties- the list goes on and on!
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How to Make Sure the Toys You Buy Are Safe
Although the winter holidays are a major time for buying children’s toys, the truth is, we buy toys year round. We buy for birthdays—whether for our own children, relatives or our children’s friends. We buy gifts to celebrate achievements, like preschool graduation, or to encourage a skill or interest. We even stock up on toys based on the season, such as buying beach toys and sidewalk chalk in the spring.
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March for Babies
People from all over will be taking part in this fun event.
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Walk for Wishes
Wednesday, March 16
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DJ: President of the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Teen Leadership Council
DJ doesn’t remember much of what happened right after the hard tackle that caused his life-changing injury. He does remember the numbness when he woke up at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children on July 25, 2017.
Just 16 years old at the time, the injury occurred while he and his teammates on the South Lake High School football team were participating in summer scrimmages, preparing for the upcoming season. A short time later, he was in a hospital bed, unable to move from the neck down. -
Smart Lunches for Kids
Healthy eating can improve children’s energy, increase brain activity and even brighten their demeanor. Having plenty of nutritious, versatile lunch options will keep kids from being bored at lunch time and will give them the midday boost they need.
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Easy ways to make menu planning fun for the whole family
How often do you hear “What’s for dinner?” or “Why are we having that again?” from your family because you have no idea what to cook?
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Tips for Spring Break Safety
After making it through the bleak winter months, spring break is a much-needed time to relax and enjoy the (hopefully) warm and sunny weather. Despite the excitement this vacation brings, traditional spring break trips and activities also can be dangerous or even deadly. Whether your family is going on vacation, headed to the beach or enjoying the great outdoors from your backyard, here are some tips to keep your children safe during spring break.
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For Autism, Early Diagnosis Is Key
As a new parent, you probably pay close attention to when your baby smiles, crawls and says their first word. While each baby’s progression is unique, delays in speech, interaction skills and mobility could raise concerns.
