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Concussion Care Update
Watch a video of Dr. Joel Brenner, medical director of CHKD’s Sports Medicine Program and incoming chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Sports Medicine Council, on new AAP guidelines for sports concussions in kids and teens. Includes important information for parents, coaches and young athletes. Read more here.
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Preparing for Tropical Weather
It’s important for every family to be prepared to handle an emergency like a hurricane. In just a few hours, you can gather and store items for an emergency kit, develop a plan of action in case you need to be evacuated and share your plan with family and friends. Click here for more information from Virginia’s Department of Emergency Management on simple steps that can make you safer and much less anxious should a big storm hit.
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Back to Backpacks
While back-to-school fashions may vary, backpacks never go out of style. But a backpack filled with books, notebooks, papers and other necessities can weigh enough to put a child at risk for back and shoulder pain. Read some tips to ease the load for your child.
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