Turn for the Better blog - HCA Midwest Health

Keeping kids safe around water

August 6, 2019

Summer memories are made on the water – swimming, boating, skiing and more. But along with fun, water safety needs to be top of mind. Each year...

tags: pediatric care , t4b

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Keeping your kids out of the ER

April 24, 2019

Warm weather has arrived and kids are spending more time outside playing sports, riding bikes, hitting the playground and doing outside chores...

tags: pediatric care , t4b

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Pediatric holiday safety

November 28, 2018

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for ER doctors it's one of the busiest. Learn how to protect your kids from common...

tags: pediatric care , t4b

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ER or pediatrician?

January 24, 2018

Every parent knows the dilemma. Your child is sick – but sick enough to head to the ER? Or should you just call your pediatrician? This slideshow...

tags: pediatric care , t4b

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Prep for pediatric endo visit

December 20, 2017

Your child shouldn't wait months to see a pediatric endocrinologist. Learn how we're lessening the wait and how you can use that time to prepare...

tags: pediatric care , t4b

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Pediatric heart conditions

December 11, 2017

Detection and treatment of heart defects and disorders in children can be complex. Our experts are with you are your child every step of the ...

tags: heart care , pediatric care , t4b

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Healthcare just for kids

November 17, 2017

Hospitals can be a scary place for kids. Children deserve quality and compassionate healthcare in a calming environment.

tags: emergency care , pediatric care , t4b

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What causes teenage stress?

October 25, 2017

Stress and emotional swings are staples of the teenage and pre-teen years. But families should know when and where to seek help before a teen...

tags: pediatric care , t4b

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Halloween safety

October 20, 2017

I read that there is a spike in emergency room visits on Halloween. If hospitals really care about the community, shouldn’t they use that knowledge...

tags: emergency care , pediatric care , t4b

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Kid friendly ERs

September 28, 2017

We know children are not just smaller sized adults. Find out what makes our 11 Kansas City ERs pediatric ready.

tags: emergency care , pediatric care , t4b