Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).
The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.
Learn about laparoscopic surgery, a technique that uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen or pelvic area to perform a surgical procedure.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
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Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Learn about children with pain: how pain is defined, why we feel pain, how it works and how to relieve pain.
Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.
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.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.
