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Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine provides an interdisciplinary approach to care for patients with chronic and acute respiratory disorders.

The benefits of finding a good support group

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at The Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital, I have many teenage patients express to me that they feel lonely, isolated, and different. They feel that that no one understands what they are going through, and sometimes, they don’t even know what they are going through, or what to expect in the future. They express feelings of grief from losing some of the freedom they once enjoyed and the carefree attitude they once had. Many of these young patients show symptoms of depression and anxiety, too.

Diagnosis & Treatments for Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

Diagnosis & Treatments for Intussusception

Diagnosis & Treatments for Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation (SIP)

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Basic and Translational Lab

Children’s Oncology Group (COG)

Learning To Live with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

If your child is having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or is slow to rise after sitting for a while, it may not be procrastination. juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that children most often say feels like stiffness and can curtail their movements. This condition affects about 1 in every 1,000 children.

Kids, COVID-19 and Daycare: What You Need to Know to Keep Them Safe

With schools reopening, many parents will be returning to the workplace and relying on daycares and caregivers to look after their children. Many new public health precautions have been put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in these settings. And there are steps you can take as a parent for your child to resume the benefits of socialization and education offered at daycares, while reducing their risk of infection.

7 Water Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer

Summer just wouldn’t feel like right without those long days spent at the beach or pool with your family — especially in Florida. But water poses a significant danger for children as evidenced by these sobering statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Roughly one in five Americans who drown are children 14 and younger. To keep your kids safe while they swim and play in the water, make sure to stay vigilant, take precautions and brush up on your drowning prevention.