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Having a child hospitalized due to illness or injury can be a stressful experience for parents. Our skilled pediatric intensivists provide compassionate care to young patients – and knowledge and support to families – facing a health care crisis.

Children aren’t just tiny adults. When a child has a medical issue, they need to be seen by a provider who specializes in the care of children. Pediatrix® Medical Group’s nationwide network of clinicians includes thousands of pediatric specialists, including pediatric otolaryngologists.

PANDAS stands for “pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections,” which describes a group of conditions thought to affect certain children who have had strep infections. In PANDAS, the child’s immune system produces antibodies to fight the bacteria that caused the strep infection, but the antibodies mistakenly attack healthy cells in other tissues becaus ...

Approximately 40,000 infants are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) annually in the United States. Thanks to research and medical advances, the majority of individuals with CHD now survive through adulthood and live quality lives. According to the American Heart Association, adults now surpass children among the more than 2.4 million people living with CHD in the United States.

Nurses inspire patients each day with their compassion, resilience and knowledge. For Meagan Prehn, BSN, R.N., inspiring a certain patient is a “full-circle” moment she won’t soon forget.

In 2005, Carolyne and Ben Koos endured the tragic loss of their young son, Christian, at the age of 2.

Bringing new life into the world is a miraculous journey, but for some mothers, the path becomes fraught with challenges. Taylor McKey can attest to this as she faced a life-threatening condition called placenta percreta during her second pregnancy.

Expert Tips for Staying Healthy and Safe This Winter In many areas of the country, colder weather brings coughs, colds, slips and strains. Even if you live in a warm location, the gatherings associated with the winter holidays can increase your risk of getting sick. Here are some tips for staying safe this season.

Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD) is a rare but serious disorder that causes previously high-functioning young people with Down syndrome to suddenly lose their ability to communicate and perform daily living skills. The loss of skills typically occurs over a period of weeks to months.

For Amanda Arciniega and James Finley, parents of previously conjoined twins, 1-year-old AmieLynn and JamieLynn, the last year has been a whirlwind of unknowns, fear, emotions and blessings.