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Summer may be almost over, but you can't forget about water safety
Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for children. Florida is known for beautiful weather year-round, which unfortunately means that
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The Heart Center delivers world-class cardiac care
Dr. Susan DesJardins is a cardiologist at the Heart Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital. In honor of February's focus on heart health, she shares what makes The Heart Center the leader in children's cardiac care in Central Florida.
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Your Child's Surgery
Hearing your child needs surgery can be a stressful experience. To help manage that anxiety, read about what to expect throughout the whole process. From pre-admission to follow-up, the expert team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is here to support your child and family.
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A Study of Lower Radiotherapy Dose to Treat Children With CNS Germinoma
A Phase II Trial Evaluating Chemotherapy followed by Response-Based Reduced Radiation Therapy for Patients with Central Nervous System Germinomas
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A Study of Treatment for Medulloblastoma Using Sodium Thiosulfate to Reduce Hearing Loss
A Phase 3 Study of Sodium Thiosulfate for Reduction of Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity in Children With Average-Risk Medulloblastoma and Reduced Therapy in Children With Medulloblastoma With Low-Risk Features
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Fun is the name of the game! Learn about the benefits of Aquatic Therapy for your child.
One of the things I love about being an occupational therapist is using unique tools to help a child reach their full potential. One of those tools that may be a bit unexpected is a swimming pool. The properties of water offer unique benefits, are familiar to children and inherently add the unquestionable element of fun. As therapists we know that when a child is having fun, they will try harder and risk failure to reach their goals. When we treat your child, our pursuit is to build on their strengths and challenge their weaknesses while engaging them in motivating ways. Fun is the ultimate motivator! Children who have faced physical disabilities, learning difficulties or traumatic injury certainly know how fun can turn a daunting challenge into an achievable one.
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From skin to seeds: the healthy benefits of pumpkin
Here in Florida, it has yet to feel like fall. With the temperatures still high and humidity still lingering, kids are more likely to be breaking a sweat, than breaking in their festive fall sweaters. So how do we convince ourselves that fall has arrived, amidst the heat? With all things pumpkin, of course! Whether it be a pumpkin-inspired meal, or a much anticipated trip to the local pumpkin patch, our families can enjoy a little taste of fall too.
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Small changes in sleep habits can reap big rewards
Could sleep (or lack of) be to blame for your child’s behavior at school?
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Exploring the link between autism and illness in pregnant mothers
Could autism in a child be related to fever or infection in the pregnant mother?
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Coming to terms with the competitive nature of motherhood
Mothering is hard, isn’t it?
