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Crohn's disease

Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease.

Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet

Complete this module to learn all about cross-contamination and how to read ingredient labels to help you follow the gluten-free diet.

Celiac disease: eLearning modules

Celiac disease is a lifelong condition. These eLearning modules will help you learn about the symptoms of celiac disease, how celiac disease is diagnosed, how it is treated and how gluten affects people with celiac disease. Also learn about special considerations for people who have both celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.

Addison's disease and diabetes

Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Types of sickle cell disease

There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.

What is sickle cell disease?

Learn what sickle cell disease is, how someone might get sickle cell disease and how common it is.

Types of sickle cell disease

There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

A camp's guide for supporting campers with celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how you can create an inclusive and safe environment for campers with celiac disease.

Symptoms of sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease symptoms can be different for each person, but the most common symptoms are anemia and pain. Read about why these symptoms happen in people with sickle cell disease.

Celiac disease and diabetes

An overview of the connection between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, including diagnosis and treatment of the condition in children with diabetes.

Celiac disease

May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.

School and children with heart disease

Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Early childhood educators' and daycare staff's guide to celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet to create a safe environment for children with celiac disease at your childcare centre.

Stem cell transplants for sickle cell disease

Your child's health-care team may offer stem cell transplants to treat your child's sickle cell disease. Learn about the treatment, including its benefits and risks.

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Sickle cell disease and types of communication

Learn about different types of communication and find out why good communication is important when you have sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease: Diet and exercise

Diet and exercise directly affect your sickle cell disease and how you feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help you manage sickle cell disease.

Thyroid disease and diabetes

About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.