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If your child has been diagnosed with cleft lip or palate, here’s what you need to know
You may be surprised to learn that cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects in children born in the United States, occurring in about one in every 600 to 700 births. The good news for families who find themselves faced with a diagnosis is this- while a cleft lip or palate requires ongoing medical care throughout childhood and into adulthood, the condition is highly treatable and children go on to lead normal, healthy lives.
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How much of our parenting is influenced by our friends?
I read a study this week that discussed how parents’ social networks (online and in real life) affect their decisions about vaccinating their kids. The paper concluded that a parent’s people connections were the most influential factors affecting their vaccination decisions- above educational level, relationship with their healthcare provider, online and print reading sources and economic status. I found it to be really interesting, but as I thought more about it, I found myself saying this: “Well… duh.”
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Pediatric Palliative Care
Palliative care for children is about creating a peaceful, comforting environment. We created Central Florida’s only comprehensive pediatric palliative care program to attend to every aspect of your child’s well-being.
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Child Life Program
Every single child is unique. And, when facing a medical experience, every child and their family will have different needs. Our Child Life Program is dedicated to helping each child have the best healthcare experience possible through education, play and personalized support.
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Why Am I Coughing? It Could Be the Flu — or Vaping
The outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries shows no sign of decreasing across the United States and, with the onset of flu season, it would be very easy to confuse the two. The symptoms are very much the same.
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Pediatric Hepatology Clinic
In conjunction with a pediatric hepatologist, this clinic provides coordination and management of liver disorders.
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Pediatric Epilepsy Center
As a Level 4 epilepsy center, we provide the most advanced treatment for children with epilepsy.
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Pediatric Craniosynostosis Program
Our Pediatric Craniofacial team provides evaluation and treatment for patients with Craniosynostosis.
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Pediatric Aerodigestive Center
The Aerodigestive Center offers multidisciplinary evaluation and management of problems involving the upper Gastrointestinal tract and the airway.
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Great Strides Walk Orlando
Saturday, April 23, 2016
