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A Father’s Love Provides a Gift for His Son and a Stranger

Stanford Childrens

For years, Alex had no health issues. A voucher for peace of mind Gerri James, RN, BSN, CCTC, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program manager, brought the Zwakman family an alternative they had not heard of before: the National Kidney Registry Voucher Program.

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NICH Program Gives Parents of Medically-Complex Baby Wings to Fly

Stanford Childrens

Novel Interventions in Children’s Healthcare (NICH) Program supports families of babies with chronic health needs. Instead of letting health challenges slow him down, he faces them head-on with spunk and determination. He spent the first few months of his life at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health ,” says Xander’s dad, Alejandro.

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Sports for Fitness: The 8 Best Sports for Improving Your Physical Fitness

The Sporting

Swimming Swimming is great for an all-body workout This sport is low-impact so it’s gentle on your joints Improve your heart health and cardio fitness with a swim in the pool As an activity, swimming requires your upper and lower body muscles to work together, which makes it ideal as a fitness replacement. With tennis, you’ll do just that.

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Baby With Challenging Tetralogy of Fallot Grows Into Healthy Toddler

Stanford Childrens

We were advised to terminate the pregnancy, but I did my research and I learned about Frank Hanley, MD , at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. I knew he pioneered a surgery for this condition,” Kelli says. The program’s manager and care coordinator support families with all of their needs. “As

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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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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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

The Sporting

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. Stay Hydrated Drinking enough water during a workout is vital for your health and performance.

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Family Sleeping Easy After Newborn’s Laryngomalacia Treatment

Stanford Childrens

She called Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , and Claire had a scope with Douglas Sidell, MD, FACS , an airway specialist, the very next day,” Katie says. Sidell performed an in-office laryngoscopy—a simple procedure whereby a small flexible camera is passed through the nose to view the larynx, or voice box.