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What is health equity and how does it affect children

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Nutrition equity: How to give nutrition advice to diverse families

WEBTry asking about nutrition in the context of the family’s daily life before giving advice, Ruiz suggests. “Taking time to show interest in how the family lives day to day …

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Behavioral health: What parents should know

WEBEven before a worldwide pandemic uprooted life as we knew it, our children have been grappling with an unprecedented health crisis. In the span of 10 years, …

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CHIP looks back at 25 years of bioinformatics

WEBCHIP-ing away at health and medicine for 25 years: A look back. CHIP pioneered many ideas that influenced the development of the health care system. …

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Not just a physical thing: The psychology of sports injuries and

WEBRest is integral to physical healing. However, for some athletes, being injured and getting taken out of their sport can trigger significant mental health issues — …

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Reasons for hope after concussion

WEBDepression, anxiety, emotional control: Taken together, the positive effects of regular exercise, a high-quality diet, and sleep completely outweigh the negative effects …

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Medical care for youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities: A call …

WEBAccording to national data, one in six children has a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) such as autism, intellectual disability, or ADHD.Their medical care is …

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Racism is a health issue: How it affects kids, what parents can do

WEBRacism affects children’s health in numerous and complicated ways. Children who grow up in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to be exposed to …

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How Boston Children's physicians use community-centered care

WEBHow Boston Children’s physicians have teamed up to tackle obesity and food insecurity. Two Boston Children’s doctors believe that a community-centered care model …

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Relationship talks: Staying together through a child’s illness

WEBAmong the many stresses of having an ill or injured child, parents often feel a strain on their marriage. Whenever she can, clinical social worker Katherine Preston, …

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Teens, anxiety, and depression: How worried should parents be

WEBParents should take notice when their teen’s behavior changes abruptly or they exhibit any of the following signs for two weeks or longer: Depression. – extreme …

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Rising adolescent suicidality during COVID-19

WEBAbout 80 percent were adolescents ages 12 to 18. In the year before the pandemic, 50 percent of admitted patients had suicidal ideation or had made suicide …

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When a parent has mental illness, how to support kids

WEBPractice self-compassion. “Parents with mental illness often carry a lot of shame and guilt, which doesn’t help them or their children,” says Dr. Ibeziako. She …

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Medical interpreters bridge language and culture

WEBIn fact, interpreters are more than just translators of language: They also help bridge cultural gaps. “Patients’ experiences are enhanced when they work with a …

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I-PASS: Improving 'handoffs' and patient safety during shift …

WEBAnd handoffs are especially prone to communication lapses. Providers finishing a shift may be tired and rushed and more apt to omit key information important …

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Patient Stories Archives

WEBPatient Stories. Teagan O’Brien is a bright, spunky 4-year-old who loves reading, dancing, and playing outdoors. Her parents, Kim and Donnie, are firefighters who throw …

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Brain wiring predicted emotional health during COVID

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic was emotionally devastating for many adolescents, disrupting their schooling and social/emotional development. Drawing on national data, a …

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Caring for pediatric ADHD patients through telehealth

WEBClinicians can continue monitoring pediatric ADHD patients through telehealth online conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic and perhaps beyond. …

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Language barriers linked with medical errors in hospitalized children

WEB1. Accurately and consistently identify and document language assistance needs. 2. Use certified interpreters, and use them with every communication within the …

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