At Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, pediatric occupational therapy focuses on improving your child’s ability to perform everyday tasks — such as getting dressed, eating unassisted, reaching and grasping toys, handwriting, or developing social skills. Occupational therapists at Children’s work with children from birth through 21 years of age. What Sets Children’s Apart? Our occupational therapists […]
Back-to-school season can be all about buying new school supplies, meeting new teachers and making new friends. But when your child has diabetes, returning to school raises concerns about keeping them healthy. The good news is there are ways to stay prepared, keep everyone informed, and make sure your child stays safe and healthy throughout […]
In this episode—the third in our series on mental health in children & teens—our topic is anxiety. What triggers it in kids? What are the signs? And what can parents do to help a child struggling with anxiety? Children’s behavioral health experts are here to offer their guidance and perspective. Topic Breakdown 1:19 – What […]
Thanks to the advancements in cancer treatment, more and more children that are diagnosed with cancer are surviving into adulthood. Battling cancer is a serious hardship on its own, but recovery can come with its own challenges. After surviving cancer, health problems (late effects) can develop years after your child has completed treatment. Your child’s […]
The Year in Review It is my honor to lead such a group and to present their accomplishments in our 2019 annual report. Throughout this report, you will see evidence of their impact on the patients and families who we are privileged to serve, and their contributions to the profession of nursing. I am so […]
As a pediatric intensivist, I care for seriously ill infants and children. In my clinical practice, I appreciate the profound role that social determinants of health play in the outcomes of my patients. It is both challenging and rewarding to work with families to first identify which of these factors can be modified, and then […]
Dr. Dutt received his medical degree (MBBS) from Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, India, where he also completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency and received a Master of Surgery (MS) degree in Orthopedic Surgery. He was an associate professor of Pediatric Orthopedics at CMC, Vellore before moving to the United States. He completed the following […]