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Help clinics understand how they can assist families caring for children with PKU. Research conducted by the University of Louisville aims to help clinics offer improved care and support for families of children with PKU….
A recent study found increases in respiratory illness such as asthma and bronchitis when gas stoves are not used properly. Researchers recommend using a ventilation system to make sure air pollutants like carbon monoxide and…
Learn how to stay healthy this cold and flu (and RSV and EV) season. General precautions Respiratory illnesses are usually passed on when someone inhales droplets of saliva from a sick person sneezing, coughing or…
Get the health coverage you need. The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people enroll in health coverage. You can compare health plans by using the Marketplace website or making an appointment with a Navigator. A…
Learn the risks, common causes, and prevention strategies of unintentional injury. Developmental Pediatrician, Dr. Patty Huang, talks about the key factors that place children with special health care needs at risk for unintentional injury. Dr….
Guide By Your Side is by parents, for parents. Trained parent guides offer information, support, and resources. Check out their latest newsletter for several upcoming events, many focused on hearing loss.
Offer your suggestions on the redesign of the National Survey of Children’s Health. An important survey about children’s health is being redesigned to improve the questions. If you have an hour of time and you’re…
Learn about insurance options available as your child ages to a young adult. This Family Voices article describes the different types of insurance coverage available for young adults with special needs. In some cases, your…
Researchers found smoking during pregnancy can cause cleft lip and palate. Cleft lip and palate are physical birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. The 2014…
See what’s new with Special Olympics. The September 2014 newsletter has several exciting articles. Find out about the new online process to register for competitions. Like roller coasters? You’ll love the Six Flags fundraising coaster…
