Located in DE, sharing information on children's health for educational purposes only. For medical advice, diagnoses, & treatment, consult your doctor @nemours

Joined June 2009
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Nemours duPont Hosp retweeted
ICYMI: “Sleep disruptions due to [OSA] have the potential to raise [BP] and are linked with insulin resistance and abnormal lipids, all of which may adversely impact overall [CV] health later in life.” @CarissaBakerSm1 @AIDHC #CardioTwitter @HealioPulm healio.com/news/cardiology/2…
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Nemours duPont Hosp retweeted
Thank you Dr. @WilliamGMacken1 from @AIDHC @Nemours for your #ARC2021 presentation on #Achondroplasia & #Hypochondroplasia!
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Always be careful around children with volume levels and loud noises. The American Academy of Audiology estimates that approximately 12% of children ages 6-19 years old have noise-induced hearing loss. #BetterHearingandSpeechMonth #HearingLoss
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Have you seen our Bingo Guys? They're spreading cheer and are a big hit at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE! Watch them on @NBCPhiladelphia.
Local union workers have become big stars @AIDHC thanks to their “Bingo Guys” game show. @tfurlong gives us a behind the scenes look at the show that’s putting smiles on the faces of the young patients and their families: on.nbc10.com/GxeLFZB
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Nemours duPont Hosp retweeted
Local union workers have become big stars @AIDHC thanks to their “Bingo Guys” game show. @tfurlong gives us a behind the scenes look at the show that’s putting smiles on the faces of the young patients and their families: on.nbc10.com/GxeLFZB
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@AIDHC will finally be close to home! Nemours Children Health is opening a new location in Milford, DE in an effort to better serve the needs of children in the community. The phased opening is still set to begin in November 2020 despite COVID-19: bit.ly/2ZLNbix #DeBiz
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It was a good morning!
Nemours CP Family😱rock N roll 🚙 drive by 😎10am EST ⁦@Nemours⁩ ⁦@AIDHC⁩ ⁦@orthodawg91⁩ ⁦@JulieSeesDO⁩ ⁦@WorldCPDay⁩ ⁦@cpdailyliving⁩ ⁦@AOFDOgood@CP_Sport#ABeautifulDay
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We're proud of Dr. Shapiro for sharing highly insightful information for #parents regarding #coronavirus.
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'SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS': Fortunately, pediatric medical experts aren't seeing children suffer the more severe impacts of the coronavirus. Dr. Craig Shapiro of @AIDHC explains what's going on with the coronavirus. #FOX29GoodDay LATEST: bit.ly/3cxNbY6
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There are many #HealthMyths that we were told as kids; like “if you swallow your #gum, it will be stuck in your system for 7 years." Find out the most common health myths in this article from @FluxMagazine. spr.ly/60181YLwi

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"Infants need about 14 to 17 hours of sleep a day for good growth and each child has his or her own sleep patterns. But there are guidelines parents should follow for every baby's sleep time." spr.ly/60161iqmK

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Is vegan food healthy for kids? spr.ly/60181iqME
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#HeartDonors are very important and pediatric heart recipients are in need. The Leeman family of Indiana was able to turn the passing of their daughter Emma Grace into the #GiftOfLife for 2 year old Aislin.
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#ValentinesDay spent at Nemours should be no different. Children still deserve to have valentines. We make sure our patients feel extra loved with their own mailboxes and cards from their care staff. ❤️ 💌 💜 💌 ❤️
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Aven was diagnosed in utero with #DownSyndrome and a complex heart condition that required immediate surgery post-delivery in which Dr. Christian Pizarro surgically repaired her #HeartDefect. Aven is still receiving physical and speech therapy and is doing very well.
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What 30 hospital CEOs told @BeckersHR in 2019! beckershospitalreview.com/ho…

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February is American Heart Month! Heart Fact: Did you know that your newborn's heart is as small as a strawberry?!?! #AmericanHeartMonth #strawberry
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.@s_s_echo is the new Chief of #Cardiology for our Cardiac Center in Wilmington, DE. She is a renowned expert in #FetalCardiology and non-invasive imaging, coming to Nemours from Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NY. Learn more about the Cardiac Center at spr.ly/60161gG8n.
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James was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 2, and has been treated at Nemours for 14 years. #JRA is an autoimmune disease that makes it hard to move your joints. Support James and other children with Rare Diseases at nemours.org/nemoursrare. #RareDiseaseDay
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January is #NationalBirthDefectPreventionMonth Some #defects are inherited (passed on to a baby by his/her parents), while others have environmental causes. It's important to know that many resources are available to help you and your child. Learn more kidshealth.org/en/parents/ba…
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DYK it's #BirthDefect awareness month? While birth defect's can't exclusively be prevented, there are some simple and healthy ways to decrease the chances for your #baby. Find out how: spr.ly/601715Hlb.
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