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Nemours duPont Hosp

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Located in DE, sharing information on children's health for educational purposes only. For medical advice, diagnoses, & treatment, consult your doctor @nemours

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DYK it's #BirthDefect awareness month? While birth defect's can't exclusively be prevented, there are some simple and healthy ways to decrease the chances for your #baby. Find out how: spr.ly/601715Hlb.

DYK it's #BirthDefect awareness month? While birth defect's can't exclusively be prevented, there are some simple and healthy ways to decrease the chances for your #baby. Find out how: spr.ly/601715Hlb.
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January is #NationalBirthDefectPreventionMonth Some #defects are inherited (passed on to a baby by his/her parents), while others have environmental causes. It's important to know that many resources are available to help you and your child. Learn more kidshealth.org/en/parents/bab…

January is #NationalBirthDefectPreventionMonth Some #defects are inherited (passed on to a baby by his/her parents), while others have environmental causes. It's important to know that many resources are available to help you and your child. Learn more kidshealth.org/en/parents/bab…
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James was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 2, and has been treated at Nemours for 14 years. #JRA is an autoimmune disease that makes it hard to move your joints. Support James and other children with Rare Diseases at nemours.org/nemoursrare. #RareDiseaseDay

James was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 2, and has been treated at Nemours for 14 years. #JRA is an autoimmune disease that makes it hard to move your joints. Support James and other children with Rare Diseases at nemours.org/nemoursrare. #RareDiseaseDay
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.@s_s_echo is the new Chief of #Cardiology for our Cardiac Center in Wilmington, DE. She is a renowned expert in #FetalCardiology and non-invasive imaging, coming to Nemours from Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NY. Learn more about the Cardiac Center at spr.ly/60161gG8n.

.@s_s_echo is the new Chief of #Cardiology for our Cardiac Center in Wilmington, DE. She is a renowned expert in #FetalCardiology and non-invasive imaging, coming to Nemours from Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NY. Learn more about the Cardiac Center at spr.ly/60161gG8n.
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February is American Heart Month! Heart Fact: Did you know that your newborn's heart is as small as a strawberry?!?! #AmericanHeartMonth #strawberry

February is American Heart Month! Heart Fact: Did you know that your newborn's heart is as small as a strawberry?!?! #AmericanHeartMonth #strawberry
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Aven was diagnosed in utero with #DownSyndrome and a complex heart condition that required immediate surgery post-delivery in which Dr. Christian Pizarro surgically repaired her #HeartDefect. Aven is still receiving physical and speech therapy and is doing very well.

Aven was diagnosed in utero with #DownSyndrome and a complex heart condition that required immediate surgery post-delivery in which Dr. Christian Pizarro surgically repaired her #HeartDefect. Aven is still receiving physical and speech therapy and is doing very well.
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#ValentinesDay spent at Nemours should be no different. Children still deserve to have valentines. We make sure our patients feel extra loved with their own mailboxes and cards from their care staff. ❤️ 💌 💜 💌 ❤️

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#HeartDonors are very important and pediatric heart recipients are in need. The Leeman family of Indiana was able to turn the passing of their daughter Emma Grace into the #GiftOfLife for 2 year old Aislin.

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"Infants need about 14 to 17 hours of sleep a day for good growth and each child has his or her own sleep patterns. But there are guidelines parents should follow for every baby's sleep time." spr.ly/60161iqmK

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There are many #HealthMyths that we were told as kids; like “if you swallow your #gum, it will be stuck in your system for 7 years." Find out the most common health myths in this article from @FluxMagazine. spr.ly/60181YLwi

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Local union workers have become big stars Nemours duPont Hosp thanks to their “Bingo Guys” game show. Tim Furlong gives us a behind the scenes look at the show that’s putting smiles on the faces of the young patients and their families: on.nbc10.com/GxeLFZB

Local union workers have become big stars <a href="/AIDHC/">Nemours duPont Hosp</a> thanks to their “Bingo Guys” game show. <a href="/tfurlong/">Tim Furlong</a> gives us a behind the scenes look at the show that’s putting smiles on the faces of the young patients and their families: on.nbc10.com/GxeLFZB
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Have you seen our Bingo Guys? They're spreading cheer and are a big hit at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE! Watch them on NBC10 Philadelphia.

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Always be careful around children with volume levels and loud noises. The American Academy of Audiology estimates that approximately 12% of children ages 6-19 years old have noise-induced hearing loss. #BetterHearingandSpeechMonth #HearingLoss

Always be careful around children with volume levels and loud noises. The American Academy of Audiology estimates that approximately 12% of children ages 6-19 years old have noise-induced hearing loss. #BetterHearingandSpeechMonth #HearingLoss
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ICYMI: “Sleep disruptions due to [OSA] have the potential to raise [BP] and are linked with insulin resistance and abnormal lipids, all of which may adversely impact overall [CV] health later in life.” Carissa Baker-Smith MD, MPH, FAHA, FACC, FAAP Nemours duPont Hosp #CardioTwitter Healio Pulmonology healio.com/news/cardiolog…