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Staying safe while playing sports in the heat
September 01, 2022
Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, a pediatrician at University Health, talks about steps parents and coaches can take to prevent heat from sidelining young athletes.
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Alessia's Apert Syndrome Story
August 11, 2022
Alessia’s parents found the team at University Hospital to treat her apert syndrome. After several successful surgeries, Alessia has a bright future ahead of her.
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A pediatrician's back-to-school guide
August 03, 2022
Get back-to-school tips from a University Health pediatrician about vaccinations, healthy habits and more.
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Summer Safety Tips: Preventing Hot Car Deaths
June 14, 2022
Summer is here and it’s important to remember that hot temperatures can be dangerous, especially to children. Get tips for preventing hot car injuries in this blog.
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COVID-19 Update: Vaccines for Children under 5
June 07, 2022
Next week, on June 15, the FDA will consider authorizing Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines for children as young as six months old. Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek answers common questions about safety.
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How to juggle demands at work and home
April 14, 2022
For your health and well-being, it’s important to find a good balance between work and home responsibilities. Here are tips that can help.
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Chaciti's Story
Bella's Story
Jillian's Journey
Chaciti with her mom.
Chaciti's Patient Story
The University Health pediatric burn team treated Chaciti when she was seven years old, and again years later when she experienced complications.
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Bella and her mom, Alexis, after liver transplant surgery.
Bella's Transplant Story
When Bella was only a few months old, tests showed that she needed a liver transplant. Her mom, Alexis, looked into living liver donation and found out they were a perfect match.
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Jillian Williams poses with her Olympic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Winning Olympic Gold - Jillian's Patient Story
At 19, Jillian Williams was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare pediatric bone cancer. Williams and her family chose University Health’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer treatment program for care.
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