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Article - 1 Minute Read
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Builds New Pediatric Ambulance
The state-of-the-art UPMC Children's Hospital STAT Medevac ambulance will transport children from hospitals within 150 miles of Pittsburgh to UPMC Children's. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Help Your Child Get Enough Sleep
A good night's sleep is important for a child's overall health. Find out ways to make sure your child is getting enough sleep from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Identifying and Treating Childhood Snoring: What Parents Should Know
Snoring is normal for many children, but pronounced snoring also could be an indicator of something more. Find out what to know from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Video
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: Liliana’s Story
Children born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate need specialized, coordinated care. Learn about Liliana and her family — and how she gained a winning smile. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Providing support for LGBTQ kids and young adults is crucial. It can be as easy as listening and asking what you can do to help them. Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Quiz
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Down Syndrome?
You have probably heard of Down syndrome (DS), but do you know how common it is and what other health problems can come with a DS diagnosis? Here are five questions to test your knowledge. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 8 Minute Read
The Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh: Q&A with Kishore Vellody, MD
Find out more about the Down Syndrome Center at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh through this Q&A with Medical Director Kishore Vellody, MD. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Meditation for Children: Can It Help Reduce Anxiety?
Meditation works by teaching you how to refocus your mind to take attention away from the things that worry you. Regular meditation can help kids learn how to calm themselves down and make them less likely to feel anxiety. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Understanding a Ventricular Septal Defect
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common type of congenital heart defect. The heart has two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). In a healthy heart, the wall that separates the lower two chambers is called the septum. In a baby with VSD, there is a hole in the wall between the ventricles. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics