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School-Based Health Centers
School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.
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The Medical Home
A medical home is a new term in health care. But what does it mean? Find out what a medical home is and why your child needs one.
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What’s a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?
PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.
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How to Shop for Health Insurance
The government's healthcare marketplace, or exchange, is the new way to shop for health insurance. But just how do you find the best coverage and sign up? Get answers here.
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How Can Obamacare Help Kids?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How to Find Affordable Health Care
Finding coverage for your kids may be difficult, but it's not impossible. Many kids are eligible for government or community programs, even if their parents work. Learn what resources are available to your family.
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Electronic Health Records
Many health institutions digitally store their patients' health information. Learn about electronic health records (EHRs) and how they can improve health care.
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When Your Child Outgrows Pediatric Care
Help your teen or young adult make the transition from pediatric health care to adult health care. Get tips on finding a new doctor and getting health insurance.
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Balancing Academics and Serious Illness
When your child has a serious or chronic illness, it's hard to think beyond the next treatment. But with planning and communication, you can help your child balance treatment and academics.
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Who’s Who in the Hospital
Parents are likely to be stressed when a child is hospitalized, and questions about the people providing medical care and what roles they play can add to the confusion. Our guide can help.
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Finding Your Way in the Health Care System
It can be stressful when your child needs medical attention, and more so when you're worried about where to get that care and how much it will cost. Here are some basics on managing the health care system.
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Making Sense of Medical News
Medical news can be baffling. How do you know what's important, accurate, and relevant to your family's health? There are some simple ways to evaluate what the news means to you.
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Going to the Emergency Room
Knowing what to expect when you need to take your child to the emergency room can help make it a little less stressful.
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Is it a Medical Emergency?
Should you head straight for the emergency room when your child is hurt? Different problems require different levels of care, and you have many options.
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When Your Child’s in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
It can be frightening whenever kids are in the hospital — and even more so when they're admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). But a basic understanding of the PICU may make it a little easier to cope with.
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy medications are used to treat cancer throughout the body by killing actively dividing cells. Learn more about chemo.
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Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatment.
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What’s a Nurse Practitioner?
Every parent wants the best medical care available. What are nurse practitioners, and how do they compare to medical doctors?
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What’s a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?
You might be surprised to learn that not all physicians have the letters MD after their names. Some have the letters DO (doctor of osteopathy).
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Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor
When kids know they're "going to the doctor," many become worried about the visit. Here's how to help them.
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Finding a Doctor for Your New Baby
Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting.
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Talking to Your Child’s Doctor
Building a relationship with your child's doctor requires communication and reasonable expectations.
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Birthing Centers and Hospital Maternity Services
Where you choose to give birth is an important decision. Is a hospital or a birth center right for you? Knowing the facts can help you make your decision.
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Medical Care and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old
Regular visits help your teen's doctor keep track of changes in physical, mental, and social development. The doctor can also help your teen understand the importance of choosing a healthy lifestyle.
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Medical Care and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old
Regular well-child exams are essential to keep kids healthy and up-to-date with immunizations. Find out what to expect at the doctor's office.
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Medical Care and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old
Regular well-child exams are essential for keeping kids healthy and up-to-date with immunizations against dangerous childhood diseases. Find out what to expect at the doctor's office.
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Medical Care and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old
Regular well-child exams are essential to keeping kids healthy and up-to-date with immunizations against dangerous diseases. Here's what to expect at the doctor's office.