“I like to think of it in the same way we put on our seatbelts: It is something simple we do to stay safe and prevent injury when we are in the car,” says Dr. Pamela McGraw, pediatrician at Texas Children's Pediatrics Town and Country at West Campus, regarding the use of face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. http://ow.ly/t24050Bxh5N
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From our children’s perspective, everyday life looks a bit different right now. However, one thing that has remained constant is our children’s ability and desire to play. Today on the blog, we share why play is an amazing medium for children to express themselves: http://ow.ly/WlXM50Bxg8q
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Even in uncertain times, children’s love of play remains | Texas Children's Hospital
On today's blog, Dr. Katherine J. Leaming-Van Zandt, medical director of the Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus Emergency Center, shares a back-to-school checklist that can be a helpful guide and resource for parents and caregivers of school-aged kids: http://ow.ly/qsSD50BokLa
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Last minute back-to-school checklist for all learning environments | Texas Children's Hospital
Save the date for the 21st Annual Chronic Illness and Disability Conference: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Based Care on October 29-30. To learn more about this year's virtual conference, visit: texaschildrens.org/TransitionConference
Dr. Virginia Cline, pediatric psychologist at Texas Children's Hospital, recommends giving yourself the time to experience and express normal emotions in these abnormal and stressful situations. Today on the blog, she shares how parents can help kids overwhelmed by 2020 cope and grow: http://ow.ly/SEhc50BmkLE
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Posttraumatic growth: Here’s how parents can help kids overwhelmed by 2020 cope and grow | Texas Children's Hospital
Tantas cosas han cambiado, y siguen cambiando, para usted y su familia durante este tiempo de la pandemia del COVID-19. Con este cambio es probable que nuestros hijos estén teniendo más berrinches, llorando, queriendo o pidiendo más atención. Hoy en el blog, le ofrecemos algunas estrategias para manejar estos comportamientos: http://ow.ly/RRdt50BMtVU
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Estrategias para aumentar los comportamientos positivos en el hogar | Texas Children's Hospital
Fire and burn related injuries are the third leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14. It’s important for caregivers to know how to properly identify the severity burn and when to seek medical treatment. On today’s blog, we discuss different potential causes of burns, ways to recognize different types of burns, when to seek additional help and helpful tips to prevent burns in children: http://ow.ly/Qkqn50BLj5s
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Burn care: How to recognize severity and care for burn injuries in children | Texas Children's Hospital
In July, 13-year-old Mac Barrow was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19, but recovered well. In August, after falling ill with what his parents thought was a stomach bug, he was taken to Texas Children's Hospital’s Emergency Center for further evaluation.
This resulted in a diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare delayed consequence of COVID-19 infection. Learn more about his experience at Texas Children’s Heart Center’s COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic: http://ow.ly/UbHg50BWJJU
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First-of-its-kind COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic guides patient back to the football field safely | Texas Children's Hospital
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In July, 13-year-old Mac Barrow was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19, but recovered well. In August, after falling ill with what his parents thought was a stomach bug, he was taken to Texas Children's Hospital’s Emergency Center for further evaluation.
This resulted in a diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare delayed consequence of COVID-19 infection. Learn more about his experience at Texas Children’s Heart Center’s COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic: http://ow.ly/UbHg50BWJJU
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October 19 at 2:30 PM ·
In July, 13-year-old Mac Barrow was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19, but recovered well. In August, after falling ill with what his parents thought was a stomach bug, he was taken to Texas Children's Hospital’s Emergency Center for further evaluation.
This resulted in a diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare delayed consequence of COVID-19 infection. Learn more about his experience at Texas Children’s Heart Center’s COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic: http://ow.ly/UbHg50BWJJU
When many people think about tuberculosis (TB), they consider it a long gone, archaic disease. However, TB is the leading infectious disease killer in the world, causing disease and suffering in 10 million people and claims the lives of 1.5 million every year across the world.
Texas Children's Global TB Program aims to address gaps associated with pediatric TB care and treatment in the most vulnerable populations throughout the world. Learn more about how the program uses tools of research, education, program implementation and advocacy to prevent, diagnose and treat TB in children: http://ow.ly/drw250BYSDS
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Fighting to close the GAP on global pediatric TB care | Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's patient, Cameron Dillon, began her peanut allergy oral immunotherapy treatment last year. Food Oral Immunotherapy (Food OIT) is the administration of small, gradually increasing, doses of the specific food that you are allergic to. Its aim is to increase the amount of food that you can tolerate, a process called ‘desensitization.' In this video, Cameron shares her experience with the OIT process:
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year from Texas Children's Hospital!
“While I understand reflecting on this past year may be emotional, I believe it is important—now more than ever before—that we do so. No matter what hardships and challenges the past few months have brought our way, there is always something to be thankful for.” – Mark A. Wallace, Texas Children's President and CEO.
This year certainly ended on a memorable note as we took a monumental step in our fight against COVID-19. With nearly 8,000 doses administered to Texas Children's team members thus far, four of our health care heroes share why they chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the hope it offers as we head into 2021:
When competitive rower, Agnes Gonzalez, first came to Texas Children's, a knee injury was causing her extreme pain. “The pain was very debilitating,” Agnes said. "Simple things like walking, getting out of a chair or going up stairs were difficult.”
Despite not having treated many patients involved in competitive rowing as a sport, Dr. Rob Hofschulte, physical therapist for the Sports Medicine Program at Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, shares how he developed the most effective treatment plan for Agnes’ case: http://ow.ly/cyuX50CWheG
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A unique opportunity to help a young athlete return to competitive rowing | Texas Children's Hospital
Happy Holidays from Texas Children's Hospital! Here's a glimpse of our holiday celebrations at the hospital this season.
The holidays at Texas Children's Hospital are always memorable. This year, due to COVID-19, we reimagined some of our beloved traditions to ensure this season was especially bright for our patients.
Tonight, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt shined a light on these special experiences, including virtual visits from Santa himself. http://ow.ly/aVIA50CUb9C
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