Plastic Surgery Program (Pediatric)

Plastic Surgery Program (Pediatric)

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Helping kids with ADHD thrive in school

ADHD impacts almost 1 in 11 children. Read how parents can recognize the signs and support your child in and out of the classroom
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Born with half a heart, headed to college with a full life

Teen born with complex congenital heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, referred to as half a heart, prepares for big milestone as she starts college.
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Expert complex heart surgery team saves baby with rare genetic heart condition

A baby boy born with a severe form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy needed a complicated procedure few centers perform
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Early intervention and expertise crucial for treating pediatric craniofacial disorder

Pediatric neurosurgeon Suresh Magge, M.D., clinical professor of neurosurgery at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and a nationally recognized leader in the surgical management of craniosynostosis, answers important questions about the condition, stressing the critical need for early intervention.
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How to prepare your child for a hospital stay or surgery: 10 expert tips

A child life specialist shares practical ways parents can reduce fear, build coping skills and support their child in preparing for a hospital stay or surgery
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A new way to close the pediatric mental health gap 

Innovative model successfully improves access to pediatric psychiatric health care, while training future pediatricians to manage common mental health conditions, new data suggests.