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    November 12, 2024 | Amy Brooks

    Bass Center Caregiver Wellness Event Fosters Community and Connection

    In late September, a few dozen caregivers of children with cancer or blood or immunological disorders gathered on the Stanford campus to do something critical but often overlooked: carve out time to focus on their own wellness.

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    September 30, 2024 | Amy Brooks

    From Chemo to 5K: Teen Beats Lymphoma and Runs Full Speed Ahead

    Max’s fighting spirit, supportive family, and Stanford care team helped him navigate type 1 diabetes and Burkitt lymphoma.

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    December 7, 2023 | Amy Brooks

    Teenager Overcomes Two Injuries to Dance in ‘The Nutcracker’

    Jocelyn Garcia returns to the Nutcracker stage after dislocating her patella twice, with support from her Stanford care team.

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    May 25, 2023 | Amy Brooks

    Former Patient Returns as Child Life Specialist

    After being treated at Packard Children’s as a child, Lauren Newman is back, helping kids get through similar experiences as a child life specialist.

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    March 7, 2023 | Amy Brooks, Katie Chen

    Spring Forward Into Better Sleep

    A pediatric sleep specialist provides tips for navigating daylight saving time with your kids.

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    September 8, 2022 | Amy Brooks

    Teen Riding High After Long Battle With Leukemia

    Mateo had acute lymphoblastic leukemia with mutations that made it hard to treat, so his Stanford pediatric oncologists tried a stem cell transplant.

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    August 8, 2022 | Amy Brooks

    Protecting Your Child’s Lungs From Smoky Air

    Parents may wonder if a mask can protect their child’s lungs, or when to stay inside. Pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Esmeralda Morales has answers.

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    July 20, 2022 | Amy Brooks, Angie Lucia

    Preventing and Treating Fractures (Broken Bones)

    Dr. Molly Meadows, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, offers advice on this common injury.

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    June 4, 2021 | Amy Brooks

    Pediatric Spine Expert James Policy, MD, Answers Five Key Questions About Scoliosis

    In honor of National Scoliosis Awareness Month pediatric orthopedic surgeon James Policy answers key questions about the condition.

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    September 10, 2020 | Amy Brooks, Angie Lucia

    When Can Kids Return to Playing Sports?

    Advice on how to keep your children safe if they return to playing sports during the pandemic.

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    July 28, 2020 | Amy Brooks, Angie Lucia

    Sleeping Well During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    These tips will help kids get back on the healthy sleep schedule they may have lost during the pandemic.

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    June 17, 2020 | Amy Brooks, Angie Lucia

    From Shelter to Sport: Safely Returning to Play

    These tips will help young athletes transition back to sports safely.

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    March 6, 2020 | Amy Brooks, Angie Lucia

    Helping Your Kids Spring Forward

    On March 7, 2020, most of the U.S. population will move their clocks forward one hour, which means losing one hour of sleep. This adjustment can be difficult for kids’ sleep schedules.

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    January 2, 2020 | Amy Brooks

    Hope Has a New Home

    Nurses remember those who found strength in the Bass Center as they move to a new space.

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    August 21, 2019 | Amy Brooks

    70% of High Schoolers Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep

    Caroline Okorie, MD, a pediatric sleep medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, explains what parents can do.

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    February 22, 2019 | Amy Brooks, Angie Lucia

    Youth wheelchair basketball tournament rolls into Stanford

    Four teams of young wheelchair basketball players took to the court at Stanford’s Arrillaga Family Recreation Center last month.

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    December 17, 2018 | Amy Brooks

    All I want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep

    Dr. Caroline Okorie, pediatric sleep specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, shares tips for how to get kids to sleep well during school breaks and holiday travel.

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    December 5, 2018 | Amy Brooks, Stanford Medicine Childrens Health

    Avery runs into a healthy future

    After being diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans and undergoing surgery on her knees, Avery is on the mend and hopes to be running again soon.

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    October 15, 2018 | Amy Brooks, Angie Lucia

    New country, new bone marrow

    Seven-year-old Ikkei Takeuchi likes to say he has two birthdays, the day in April when… Read more »

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    October 19, 2017 | Amy Brooks

    Nick keeps rolling after beating leukemia

    Nick Norcia loves sports, especially hockey. But the Leigh High School senior is especially thankful to be back on the rink after battling leukemia.

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