Learn about possible causes of limping in children.
Kohler’s disease occurs when the navicular bone in the foot flattens or collapses causing pain and swelling. It will usually get better with rest and pain management.
Learn about transient synovitis in children, or temporary inflammation of the lining of a joint.
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis.
This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.
Health games and videos for kids.
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2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
