KidocateRx’s Post

A glimpse into a day of blood draws and being brave with the help of a Child Life Specialist Boston Children's Hospital. Having blood drawn is daunting no matter what the age, but for a child, it can be incredibly overwhelming. Thank you to Kaitlyn and the team for making this easy. A few key tips: iPad with favorite show ✅ Doughnut-shaped stress ball ✅ Cool Band-Aid selection ✅ Thinking positive ✅ #blooddraw #pediatrics #childlifespecialists #bebrave #thinkpositive

Empty desks can lead to missed opportunities for learning and impact health for kids. Learn how pediatricians can help close the gap for at-risk youth: https://hubs.la/Q02QDvtQ0 #PCC #Pediatrics #HealthInSchools

It’s important to listen to signals from your body that something is wrong. https://lnkd.in/eavBskgf #AFM #Ocalafamilydoctor #marioncountydoctor #Ocaladoctor #wellness #labwork #labservices #DO #pediatrics #childrenhealth

Walking can easily be integrated into your everyday routine to add more activity to your life. https://lnkd.in/eavBskgf #AFM #Ocalafamilydoctor #marioncountydoctor #Ocaladoctor #wellness #labwork #labservices #DO #pediatrics #childrenhealth

Every IV line is a lifeline. VALGuard helps to protect these vital lines while children explore, play, and smile. #NICU #PICU #Nursing #Doctor #Pediatrics

Trick question! All of these are methods to stay healthier in old age. https://lnkd.in/eavBskgf #AFM #Ocalafamilydoctor #marioncountydoctor #Ocaladoctor #wellness #labwork #labservices #DO #pediatrics #childrenhealth

In honor of Black History Month, explore how race and ethnicity impact the occurrence of heart disease in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/eGMqqCur #AFM #Ocalafamilydoctor #marioncountydoctor #Ocaladoctor #wellness #labwork #labservices #DO #pediatrics #childrenhealth

In our latest blog, we highlight the critical need for accessible pediatric subspecialists for children with complex medical conditions. Discover the collaborative efforts underway to address this challenge. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQ_5Utcz #pediatrics #childhealth

It's #ChildLifeMonth! We're proud to celebrate the amazing work of child life specialists who use play, compassion, and comfort to bring smiles and comfort to children and their families. Their dedication to emotionally supportive care makes a world of difference. Learn more about how #patientcomfort is a cornerstone of child life support in our updated blog post: https://bit.ly/3wYGrl3 #pediatrics #ChildLifeSpecialist #CCLS

Hormones play an important role in the growth spurts that children and adolescents experience during their development. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3R41tpQ #growthspurt #growthfactors #kids #pediatrics #BreastfeedingMedicineSpecialist #NaturalGrowthProcess