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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Doctor & Hospital Visits

Radiation Therapy

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

School-Based Health Centers

School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.

Talking to the Pharmacist

If your child is sick, you'll probably have many questions to ask your doctor. But have you made a list of questions and concerns to share with your pharmacist?

Telehealth and Your Child

Telehealth is changing health care. Find out how things like video doctor visits can benefit you and your family.

Viewing Clinical Notes in Your Child’s Electronic Medical Record

If you use a patient portal or smartphone app to access your family’s health care information, you'll see that notes from the health care provider are now available.

What Is Interventional Radiology (IR)?

Interventional radiology (IR) is a way for doctors to treat problems like vascular anomalies and tumors.

What to Expect at a Telehealth Visit

Find out how a video visit works and what you need to do to get ready.

What's a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?

You might be surprised to learn that not all physicians have the letters MD after their names. Some have the letters DO (doctor of osteopathy).

What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?

PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.

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.