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Family Plays a Key Role in Rehabilitation

One of the most important factors in a patient's recovery is family involvement and support in their rehab.

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Caregivers: How to Be an Advocate for Your Loved One

Being a caregiver means you’ll take on many roles at once. One of the most important is being your loved one’s advocate.

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Preventing Falls: When Your Child Is in the Hospital

During your child’s hospital stay, falling may be more likely. Nurses and other healthcare providers will do all they can to prevent a fall. You can do your part, too.

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Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Caregivers

Taking care of a family member who is sick can be tough, especially when you also have to work. The good news is that there is a law called the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that can help caregivers.
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Protect Your Child from Medical Errors

A medical error can occur when something that was planned for medical care doesn't work, or when the wrong plan was used in the first place.
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Knowing When to Get Treatment for Your Child

Common symptoms of a potential emotional, behavioral, or developmental problem include poor grades in school, withdrawal from friends and family, and insomnia.
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When and Where to Get Care for Your Child

For parents of a newborn, first-time parents, or any anxious mom or dad, it may be hard to tell a true health threat that needs a healthcare provider's attention from a frightening, yet simple, illness that doesn't need medical treatment. Most sniffles, sneezes, and stomachaches don't need medical attention. But how do you know when it's time to call the healthcare provider?