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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teens What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infectious diseases spread through sexual contact. About 50 out of 100 new STIs happen in people ages 15 to 24. Protecting your teen from STIs The
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He’s a survivor
He’s a survivor Blog Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Survivorship Teenagers Cancer In 2016, Sammy was 16 years old and on spring break in California with his mom and two siblings when he got the news. The nagging shoulder discomfort he’d been …
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Psychological Complications of Chronic Illness Being a teen is stressful even for physically healthy teens. Chronic illness at this age can complicate development. The illness, treatment, and hospital stays all magnify concerns about how a teen looks. They also interfere with
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Super Girl
Super Girl Blog Center for Spine Care Scoliosis Spinal Cord Injury Casa Grande Girl Is Resilient Despite Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis doesn’t keep 10-year-old Lilye from reaching her dreams. She is an adaptive athlete who loves water sports, skiing and …
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Unexplained cases of pediatric hepatitis: An FAQ for parents
Unexplained cases of pediatric hepatitis: An FAQ for parents Blog Hepatitis Hepatology Liver Transplant Gastroenterology (GI) As unexplained cases of pediatric hepatitis slightly increase around the country, parents and caregivers are wondering if they …
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A message from President and CEO Bob Meyer
Dear Community Members, Our entire health care community is grieving the tragic loss of lives in Uvalde, Texas, and we stand alongside the families at Robb Elementary School who must be experiencing unimaginable pain. When children are at the center of such loss, grief is
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Talking to kids about what they see on the news: Tips from a pediatric psychologist
Talking to kids about what they see on the news: Tips from a pediatric psychologist Blog Tragedies As parents, or for any one in a caregiving role, it can be difficult to explain sad or scary things children may see on the news or hear about at school. …
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Home Safety Month: Furniture Tip-Over
Home Safety Month: Furniture Tip-Over Blog Child Safety Furniture Tip-Over Home Safety Month Injury Prevention Furniture pieces like bookshelves, dressers, and tv stands may help keep a home organized, however these items can also be considered dangerous …
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Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities
Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities Blog Hematology Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Even though Kaliyah is just 11 years old, those close to her are thinking about her adulthood, including her care team at the Center for Cancer …
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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs Blog Complex Medical Needs General Pediatrics Neurology Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Safety Travel Travel can be a positive way for kids to learn and explore, experience new things and of …
