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Helping your teen decide about scoliosis surgery

The Ottawa personal decision guide can be a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

Deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery

The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

Katie's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

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How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.

Writing and printing resources

Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.

Employment and career options

Adrian's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Diagnosing hemophilia

Learn how doctors diagnose hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that mostly affects males.

How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and is designed to help you learn how to better manage and live with your sickle cell pain.

The right to safe spaces

Learn about your right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment, including at school, work and in health-care environments.

The right to safe spaces

Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.

Getting the most from your support systems

Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS)

Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.

Kimberly's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Taking part in decisions when you have cancer

When you're diagnosed with cancer, it may feel like your parents, caregivers and health-care team are making all of the decisions for you. Read about how you can be more involved in decisions that affect you and your health.

Hearing testing in newborns to 3 years

Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.

Speech and language therapy for mutism after brain tumour surgery

Find in-depth information on the speech and language problems that can occur as a result of brain tumour treatment, and the ways that speech and language therapy can help.

Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

Radon: Reducing your risk at home

Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.

When to worry about reading problems

There are several signs you can look for to determine if your child is having trouble with reading. While all children develop at their own pace, if you suspect your child has a problem, the earlier it is resolved the better the outcome will be for their future learning.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Plant safety

An overview of poisonous plants.

Michelle's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.