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Should My Child Wear a Mask to School this Fall?

July
22
,
2021
| 12:47 PM America/Chicago
By Diane Arnaout, M.D. The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that all children over age 2 wear masks in school this fall. The …
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Cook Children’s Hyperinsulinism Center Named a Center of Excellence

July
19
,
2021
| 10:27 AM America/Chicago
Cook Children’s Health Care System is proud to announce its Hyperinsulinism Center is now one of six Hyperinsulinism Centers of Excellence …
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July
21,
2021
| 11:12 AM America/Chicago

Cook Children's Cuts Opioid Prescriptions by 50% with Innovative Program

Cook Children’s Medical Center has lowered the number of opioid pain medication prescriptions to its patients by more than half since its Safe and Sound stewardship program began three years ago. The program was put in place in response to a …
July
12,
2021
| 11:41 AM America/Chicago

Cook Children’s Emergency Department Recognized for Exceptional and Innovative Performance by the Emergency Nurses Association

Cook Children’s Health Care System is among 33 hospitals in the world to receive the coveted Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). The group recognized Cook Children’s Emergency Department (ED) for demonstrating exceptional and …
July
08,
2021
| 09:54 AM America/Chicago

How to Tell if Your Child is Dehydrated

By Celina D. Cepeda, M.D.It’s summer! That magical time of the year when school is out, and kids can be more active. It also brings sweltering temperatures, which leads to sweaty, thirsty children that can become dehydrated. Dehydration can lead to …
July
07,
2021
| 10:55 AM America/Chicago

'What’s Driving Your Decision?' New Webinar Series Dispels Myths Around COVID-19 Vaccination

A new webinar series called “What’s Driving Your Decision?” takes on the myths and fears about the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to spread accurate, understandable information.The Center for Children’s Health, led by Cook Children’s, developed the …

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'It's a Huge Problem Right Now': Teen Opioid Overdoses Spike at Cook Children's

July
20
,
2021
| 13:02 PM America/Chicago
Fifteen in a series. Adil Sayani thought he was hiding his addiction to prescription pills. In late 2020, his parents suspected something …
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Three Decades of Gratitude: School Shooting Victim Recalls Her Recovery at Cook Children’s

July
15
,
2021
| 16:18 PM America/Chicago
When we think back on some of the most memorable days in our lives, we often think of a baby’s first steps, an important anniversary or …
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Let's Talk: Seven Ways to Help Kids and Teens Open Up

July
12
,
2021
| 20:00 PM America/Chicago
Fourteen in a series. Talking about hard things isn’t easy, especially for a child or teen. It’s scary to be vulnerable. But talking can …
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Do I Need a Vaccine if I Already Had COVID-19?

July
12
,
2021
| 10:37 AM America/Chicago
One of the most common questions our experts hear is, “Why do I need to get the COVID-19 vaccine if I’ve already had COVID?”It’s a good …
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