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Doctor & Hospital Visits

  • How to Find Affordable Health Care

    Your kids could be eligible for health care coverage right now and you might not know it. Here are some options that may be available to your family.

  • How to Shop for Health Insurance

    The government’s healthcare marketplace, or exchange, is the new way to shop for health insurance. But just how do you find the best coverage and sign up? Get answers here.

  • Intravenous Line (IV)

    An intravenous line (IV) is a soft, flexible tube placed inside a vein, usually in the hand or arm. Doctors use them to give a person medicine or fluids.

  • Medical Care and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old

    Regular visits help your teen’s doctor keep track of changes in physical, mental, and social development. The doctor can also help your teen understand the importance of choosing a healthy lifestyle.

  • Medical Care and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old

    Regular well-child exams are essential to keeping kids healthy and up-to-date with vaccines against dangerous diseases. Here’s what to expect at the doctor’s office.

  • Medical Care and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old

    Regular well-child exams are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on vaccines against serious diseases. Find out what to expect at the doctor’s office.

  • Medical Care and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old

    Regular well-child exams are essential to keep kids healthy and up-to-date with vaccines. Find out what to expect at the doctor’s office.

  • 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.

  • Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor

    When kids know they’re “going to the doctor,” they might wonder about the visit. Here’s how to prepare them.

  • Radiation Therapy

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