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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

More than 40% of US children and adolescents have at least one of the following chronic health conditions… The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous, involving daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

Evidence demonstrates the link between health and academic success and school nurses are an investment in student achievement. We provide expert care coordination and have a wealth of knowledge regarding community resources for families and school staff. We are often first to identify mental health challenges in our students.

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A Heart Ready for Everything

Stanford Childrens

Lifelong care from the Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has helped Nicholas achieve more than anyone might ever have imagined. Doctors soon diagnosed him with a complex congenital (meaning present at birth) heart condition called tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.

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Genetics Team Serves as Go-to for Mom of Son With Extremely Rare Disorder

Stanford Childrens

She’s extremely well educated about his genetic condition, and she’s motivated to learn as much as possible so she can help Asher and teach others,” says Jenny Kim, MS, LCGC , a genetic counselor at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Asher’s genetic condition is Yuan-Harel-Lupski (YUHAL) syndrome. Genetics has been my go-to contact.

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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

The Sporting

However, achieving peak performance requires maximising your athletic potential. Conditioning your body for peak athletic performance will help you to feel motivated and progress quickly. Condition Your Body Where It Matters It's best to condition all of your muscles, regardless of your sport or activity.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Martínez is a Project Coordinator for the Community Health Department at Lakeshore Foundation and an Inclusion Specialist for The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions.

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Baby With Challenging Tetralogy of Fallot Grows Into Healthy Toddler

Stanford Childrens

I knew he pioneered a surgery for this condition,” Kelli says. A supportive prenatal-care journey and birth Kelli received prenatal counseling and continued care from Fetal Cardiology , which included echocardiograms (ultrasounds of the heart) and genetic testing to learn everything they could about Hayden’s condition.