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Why Do My Kids Keep Getting Sick?

October 17, 2024

Learn why children are getting sick this season and how to protect your kids from the flu, RSV, COVID-19 and more.

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Staying Safe While Playing Sports in the Heat

July 30, 2024

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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A Plan To Keep Your Child With Asthma Out of the ER

May 23, 2022

Develop an asthma action plan with your child’s physician to lower the chances of needing to visit the hospital in the first place.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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