Doctor & Hospital Visits

• Chemotherapy

  Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells. Learn what to expect.

• Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby

  Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you’re expecting.

• Getting the Most From a Doctor’s Visit

  Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child’s doctor and get the most information during a visit.

• Going to the Emergency Room

  Knowing what to expect when you need to take your child to the emergency room can help make it a little less stressful.

• Health Care Providers: Midwives

  A midwife specializes in female reproductive health care needs such as prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care for low-risk pregnancies.

• Preparing Teens With Diabetes for Adult Care

  Most teens with diabetes should switch to an adult health care provider when they’re between 18 and 21 years old. Here’s how parents can help them get ready in the years leading up to the switch.

• Radiation Therapy

  Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatment.

• What Is a Hematologist-Oncologist?

  Learn about hematologist-oncologists, including what they do, why someone might need one, and what their training is.

• What Is an Oncologist?

  An oncologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats different types of cancer.

• When and Where to Get Medical Care

  Should you head to the ER when your child is hurt or ill? What about an urgent care center? Different problems need different levels of care, and you have many options.