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There's a wealth of information in this edition of the e-newsletter ranging from how families can receive excellent medical care in spite of a language barrier to how and when your child should ride in a car safety seat. As always, we welcome you to email, tweet or call us if you have any feedback or questions. |
| The Language of Health Care |
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"It's a great relief to know that I don't have to feel isolated because I don't speak a particular language." This is what Maria Guillén had to say about working with a medical interpreter duri ng her many interactions with her son's care-givers at Franciscan Hospital for Children over the years.
For Maria, whose primarily language is Spanish, having the opportunity to speak to care-givers through an interpreter has been a tremendous help.
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Celebrating Child Life |
 The Child Life Department kicked off Child Life Month this March by hosting a "Teddy Bear Clinic" in the Playroom on the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit on March 11th. The "Teddy Bear Clinic" is designed to be a therapeutic yet enjoyable process, giving the children a chance to be the doctor for the day! LEARN MORE |
| Dental Hygiene Guide for Babies |
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 Did you know that dental hygiene should begin even before your baby's first teeth start to appear?
Dr. Wendy Cheney, DMD, BDSc, Director of the Franciscan Pediatric Dentistry Clinic, suggests that you clean your child's mouth with gauze pads prior to the arrival of their first teeth. LEARN MORE |
| Kids Need Their Car Seats Longer |
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It's definitely a tricky job to get your child's car seat positioned correctly and locked in place but keeping up the proper adjustments as they grow is extremely important.
Now, car safety guidelines are only based on your child's height and weight, not their age.
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| FHFC is Going Tobacco-Free |
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With support and a renewed commitment to good health, we are going smoke-free. LEARN MORE >> |
