A new study, published in the December issue of the journal Pediatrics, estimates that the unpaid care by family members for medically complex children would cost approximately $6,400 per child…
Archives for August 2017
WearTV – Angels doing the hardest job you’ll ever love
An article on WearTV highlights Jennifer and Eric Holland, who, through a program called Angels In Our Midst, have been serving as medical foster parents for the past 11 years….
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Anesthesiology News – Study Supports Comprehensive Plan for Managing Difficult Airways in Children
According to a recent study, it is a good practice to use consultation services to develop a plan before problems arise for those pediatric patients who have difficult airways. Read…
Washington Post – CRPS in Kids and Adolescents
According to an article in the Washington Post, a condition called CRPS, or complex regional pain syndrome, could be a real problem for young people, especially overachieving teenage girls. Read…
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SupportForSpecialNeeds – PTSD and Medically Complex Kids
An article posted on supportforspecialneeds.com, addresses the occurrence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on those with significant medical issues. The article speaks of the experiences of the author’s daughter, 11,…
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ComplexChild – Title V
Beginning in 1935, the federal government created Title V, a program of grants to states to help with healthcare for mothers and children, with a particular focus on what were…