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Patient visits to Children’s Specialty Center per year in 20+ specialty programs
325
Admissions to our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) per year
2,200
Babies born each year at UVM Children’s Hospital
150
Number of caregivers it takes to run 24/7 NICU care
25
Years of service (so far!) of Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics
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First With Kids: What You Need to Know About Teen Suicide
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for 15 to 24-year-olds. Dr. First provides some helpful information for parents dealing with this difficult subject.
No Warning Signs
Making a Difference A seemingly healthy 16-year-old collapsed while playing basketball with his dad. Hope came in the form of the expertise of a local cardiologist…and the help of a fighter pilot.
Pediatrics to Primary Care: Transition Tips for Parents
Caring for Kids For teenagers, gaining independence is a big step. But one step that is rarely talked about is the transition from pediatric to adult care. Let’s talk about how you can support your child so they can support their health
Supporting Your Medically Complex Child into Adult Care
Caring for Kids When your child is a medically complex patient, it’s important that their transition from pediatric specialty care to adult care goes smoothly. Here’s the steps you can take with your care team to support your child.
Feeling Too Old for a Pediatrician? Tips for Young Adults Seeking Adult Care
Caring for Kids Need to see a doctor but feeling too old to ask your parents to make an appointment? You’re not alone. Taking on responsibility for your own health care can seem like a huge task. But by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure that you are able to take care of yourself, become more independent and remain healthy as you grow older.
How to Host a Virtual Baby Shower
Making a Difference : New parents need support from their friends and family, but it’s important, most especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, to keep these new families healthy. It is time to get creative. Virtual baby showers are a great way to celebrate the expecting parents without needing a large number of people to gather in the same space. Read more for ideas, tipsand tricks!
Travel Has Changed, But Car Seat Safety Remains
Caring for Kids COVID-19 may be changing commutes and limiting travel, but it’s still important for your child to be riding in a vehicle safely. To keep your child protected in the event of a crash, here are some child passenger safety tips and reminders.
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First with Kids: Child Stress During the Pandemic
In this article, I’ll focus on helping children reduce their fears and anxieties during this coronavirus pandemic.
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2 weeks ago
This week’s “First with Kids” tries to make cents, oops I mean sense, as to how to recognize and what to do if your child has an allergy to nickel. https://t.co/MAUhbwTWKX
This week’s “First with Kids” tries to make cents, oops I mean sense, as to how to recognize and what to do if your child has an allergy to nickel. https://t.co/MAUhbwTWKX
1 month ago
This week’s “First with Kids” addresses teen self-harm and suicide prevention, a challenging topic but one that warrants discussion in these challenging times. https://t.co/u6NoVKKDbq
This week’s “First with Kids” addresses teen self-harm and suicide prevention, a challenging topic but one that warrants discussion in these challenging times. https://t.co/u6NoVKKDbq
2 months ago
This week’s “First with Kids” resolves to provide some New Year’s resolutions for infants, children, and teenagers as we welcome 2021! Happy New Year everyone! https://t.co/3ds5Cs8tTN
This week’s “First with Kids” resolves to provide some New Year’s resolutions for infants, children, and teenagers as we welcome 2021! Happy New Year everyone! https://t.co/3ds5Cs8tTN
2 months ago
This week’s “First with Kids” puts you in the snow–oops–make that in the know–when it comes to snowmobile safety this winter. Happy holidays! https://t.co/FJXPa2zgg7
This week’s “First with Kids” puts you in the snow–oops–make that in the know–when it comes to snowmobile safety this winter. Happy holidays! https://t.co/FJXPa2zgg7
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