Conditions and illnesses

Your child is scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization (heart cath) in the near future. Although your cardiologist has explained the benefits and risks of this procedure to you, you probably still have some questions.

Read more to learn how to care for your child following a circumcision.

Read more to learn how to care for your child following day surgery.

Read more to learn about caring for your child after a herniorrhaphy, hydrocelectomy, orchidopexy.

Read more to learn about caring for your child at home following an otoplasty.

Read more to learn about caring for your child at home following the insertion of P.E. tubes

Read more to learn about caring for your child at home following laser treatment.

Read more to learn how to care for you child at home following strabismus surgery.

For most people, childhood is fondly looked upon as a time of no worries and carefree days. But behind the façade of youth, stress can be lurking.

For the approximately 10 to 15 percent of teenagers who live with chronic or complicated health conditions, the excitement of celebrating their 18th birthday might also be mixed with worries about making the transition to adult care.