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Abigail after receiving titanium rib
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5-Year-Old with Titanium Rib Prepares for 10th Surgery
Abigail was born with thoracic insufficiency syndrome and severe scoliosis. Hear about Abigail's VEPTR surgery & her recovery at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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Harbaugh Fund Helps Mott Patients Virtually Experience the Big House
Every C.S. Mott patient gets access to a cardboard virtual reality headset and an Bbox. Learn more about the Jim Harbaugh Foundation and U-M cardboard viewers.
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Mott's Proudest Milestones, 5 Years After New Hospital Opening
University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital & Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital celebrate being open for 5 years. See a video of their proudest moments.
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How to Prepare for a Baby with a Cleft Lip or Palate
Jane was born with craniofacial anomalies. See her journey through cleft lip & cleft palate treatments including cleft palate surgery & cleft lip surgery.
Olivia and her family of Ohio State fans with their U-M doctor
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Buckeye Fan Thankful for Treatment in ‘Enemy Territory’ After Cardiac Arrest
OSU fan with an abnormal heart valve suffered a cardiac arrest on a football field. Hear Olivia's story from AED treatment to receiving an ICD from U-M.
Image of different foods depicting specialty diets
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Serving Teens with Special Diets: A Tricky Holiday Recipe
A C.S. Mott poll shows 1 in 6 parents say their teen has tried a specialty diet like gluten-free or paleo. See the poll results & dietary advice for parents.
A babies room with a safe crib
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Why Sleep Positioners Put Babies at Risk
U-M pediatrician warns against using sleep positioners & sleep wedges for infants. See her recommendations for SIDS prevention & how to create a safe baby crib.
Picture of cancer survivor and MSU fan Ian
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A Little Victor with Spartan Devotion
15 month old received emergency brain surgery when doctors found pediatric brain cancer in his head and spine. Learn more about Ian's pediatric cancer treatment.
Illustration of student standing next to an automated external defibrillators (AED)
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6 Reasons Schools Need to Run AED Drills
Automated external defibrillators are in schools around the country, but AED practice is still needed. See the importance of AED drills before a cardiac arrest.
Graphic of a child having screen time
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AAP: When Your Kids Should — and Shouldn't — Use Digital Media
American Academy of Pediatrics set new guidelines for screen time for kids. Learn how much is too much screen time and other screen time recommendations.
Icons of student extracurricular activities
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Pay-to-Play May Keep Some Kids Out of School Activities
The cost of sports and school activities are deterring low income students. See how schools can help students participate in extracurricular activities.
Stranger Things' actor & cleidocranial dysplasia patient Gaten Matarazzo
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5 Facts About Cleidocranial Dysplasia, ‘Stranger Things’ Actor’s Condition
Stranger Things' actor Gaten Matarazzo suffers from Cleidocranial Dysplasia. Learn how this genetic condition impacts the development of teeth and bones.
A family on their digital devices
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Plugged-In Parenting: How Parental Smartphone Use May Affect Kids
How has technology impacted parenting? Parents are more connected than ever, but plugged in parenting is leading to distracted parenting. See tips on unplugging.
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‘Mr. 1 Percent’ Celebrates His Fifth Birthday
Owen's story includes a pediatric heart transplant, pyloric stenosis, & endocardial fibroelastosis. See how Save a Heart helped his family during his treatment.
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Hospital Magicians Conjure Magic Moments at Mott
A therapeutic program gives kids the tools (and the magic wands) to help lessen fear and discomfort while in the hospital.