Child Life Council

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What Is a Child Life Specialist?

December 4, 2017

A child life specialist can help your sick child become more comfortable with his or her upcoming medical procedure or hospitalization. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, Child Life Council, MRI
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