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      The health-care team in the NICU

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      Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

      Transitioning to adult health care

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      Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.

      Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

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      Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

      The health-care team during cancer treatment

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      Your health-care team will involve many different people, all of whom play an important role in your care. This page will tell you more about what to expect from your health-care team.

      After heart surgery: Caring for your child

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      Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.

      Follow-up visits after brain tumour treatment

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      Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.

      The cancer care team: School teacher

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      While you're in the hospital, your health-care team may include a teacher to help you keep up with school work. Find out what you can expect from your in-hospital school teacher.

      Leukemia follow-up visits

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      Learn what will happen during follow-up visits after your child's leukemia treatment ends.

      Visiting your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

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      Learn what to expect when you visit your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), sometimes called recovery.

      Effective management of diabetes care at home

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      Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

      Dental check-up and cancer treatment

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      It is important to visit the dentist for a check-up before beginning cancer treatment. Read on for information on the importance of a check-up and dental cleaning before treatment.

      Forearm fracture

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      A broken forearm requires six to eight weeks in a cast to heal. Read about follow-up appointments and care for your child's arm after the cast has been removed.

      Long-term follow-up and late effects of cancer treatment

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      Learn what late effects are and why your teen should continue to self-monitor and attend follow-up appointments, even after treatment is completed.

      Going home from the NICU

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      Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.

      Looking ahead for leukemia survivors

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      Learn what to expect after your child with leukemia goes into remission.

      131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy: Caring for your child at home

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      Learn how to care for your child at home after they have received 131I-MIBG therapy, including follow-up care and when to seek medical attention.

      Hemophilia glossary

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      A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

      Taking care of your child at home after hypospadias surgery

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      This page describes several key phases of care at home after your child’s hypospadias surgery.

      Transitioning to adult care

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      Learn what to expect when your child makes the switch to adult care, and how to prepare them for taking charge of their own care.

      Your scoliosis surgery

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      Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

      Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Six week visit

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      This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

      Self-monitoring after cancer treatment

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      Even after cancer treatment has ended, it is important to continue self-monitoring for symptoms. Find out why this is important and why you should continue to attend all follow-up appointments.

      The health-care team: Who will be taking care of your child on the day of surgery?

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      When your child comes to the hospital for surgery, you will meet many different members of the health-care team. Learn about the role each of these people play in your child’s care. 

      Transitioning to adult care: Resources

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      A list of resources for when your child is transitioning to adult care.

      Baby Hip Clinic

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      Learn about the SickKids interprofessional outpatient clinic for newborn babies to assist in the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of DDH.

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