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Medical Passports: Lifesaving Tool for Chronically Ill Kids
Children's medical passports are a lifeline for kids battling rare pediatric conditions like chronic pancreatitis. In critical situations, they empower parents to guide medical professionals unfamiliar with rare diseases by sharing the child’s health history and treatment protocol.
Speak with the mother who created the medical passport to improve care for her own child about how she is already helping other families nationwide. February 27 is National Rare Disease Day.
One Mother Helps Hundreds of Families Heal
Did you know that in 2024, there are few if any resources for women experiencing stillbirth? In fact, only 9 states offer paid leave when women lose a child. Elizabeth “Liz” O’Donnell is breaking the silence and stigma surrounding infant loss and maternal health. She founded a nonprofit dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory and providing resources and assistance to those grappling with perinatal, neonatal, or infant loss. Twenty-one hospitals nationwide now offer her self-care packages.
Talk to Liz about legislation that could reduce stillbirths and improve maternal health. January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day.
Walking Pads: Health Hazard or Fitness Solution?
When it’s too cold or icy to hit the pavement, walking pads seem like a good option to stay fit and healthy as you tackle the most common New Year's resolution. But are they really good for us? Dr. Ehsan Jazini of the Virginia Spine Institute shares the pros and cons.