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Our therapy dogs provide support to those who may be having trouble coping with a hospital stay, new diagnosis or medical procedure. To learn more, visit: texaschildrens.org/pawsitive…
#TuesdayThoughts: About 10,000 Texans die each year from influenza-related causes. “We have to keep things in perspective,” said Dr. Hotez, co-director of #TexasChildrens Center for Vaccine Development. “We have a real killer in our midst. It’s influenza.” ow.ly/CMuP30qgRpc
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program at @TexasChildrens enables patients with congenital heart disease to receive seamless continuation of care from birth throughout adulthood. Learn more: ow.ly/skOM30q87hD
On the blog, Dr. Katherine Jennifer Leaming-Van Zandt, medical director of the @TexasChildrens West Campus Emergency Center, shares who’s at high risk for developing flu-related complications, when to take your child to the emergency center and more: ow.ly/UPYM30q36H1
Nutrition is key among athletes, especially young ones with growing bodies. One of @TexasChildrens Sports Medicine experts discusses how to train your young athlete to eat like an Olympian. bit.ly/2YaBYpE#HealthyAthleteChat
When Jenny and Philip Rodgers found out that their baby, Aiden, was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, they knew that @TexasChildrens was the place to be. They made the journey to Houston from Louisiana and are sharing their story here: ow.ly/ospJ30mBLfJ#HLHS
Dr. Jacquelyn M. Powers, Director of Iron Disorders and Nutritional Anemias Program at @TexasChildrens Cancer and Hematology Centers, discusses iron deficiency on the newest episode of #MedicallySpeaking. Watch the full video: ow.ly/ICrR30pC7kt
Dr. Monica Gramatges, pediatric oncologist and co-director of the Long Term Survivor Program at @TexasChildrens Cancer and Hematology Centers, shares what parents can do to protect their child's fertility after a cancer diagnosis. Read more via @KPRC2: ow.ly/fbyu30pBKCC
Almost 50% of the total U.S. workforce are women. This means that many women returning to work after childbirth have workplace needs for managing milk supply through pumping. What can employers be doing to help? ow.ly/s4qt50vEDRo#WellnessWed
Mental health can be an intimidating topic to approach with little ones. How can parents and caregivers best start a conversation about this? Read more: ow.ly/JCLy50vEEnG#SEHealthChat
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, every seven seconds in the U.S. a child is bullied. This has spread beyond the classroom with cell phones and social media. How can parents uncover and help with bullying? #SEHealthChatow.ly/NenI50vEEm7
It’s back-to-school time. Here are some tips for helping young ones manage the anxiety and stress that can come with this chaotic time. #SEHealthChatow.ly/r6Gv50vEEhC
Compelling blog from @TexasChildrens Dr. Renata Maricevich on “Snapchat dysmorphia” and how to help your children with self-image and self-worth in a social media world. #SEHealthChatow.ly/7h9z50vEEeX
The CDC is calling on medical professionals to recognize a mystery disease called acute flaccid myelitis or AFM. Nikita Shukla, pediatric neurologist at @TexasChildrens, shares more about this disease via @NPR: ow.ly/NgRs30p6jUk