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Hospitals

Things to Do

State Doctors Rank COVID-19 Risk for These Family Activities

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Trick-or-treating with a mask is considered a low-risk activity.
Health

Give Your Health Care Heroes a (Virtual) Hug or Message

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Help lift up their spirits.
Things to Do

Send a card to a child in the hospital with just one click

Hillary Bird -
Help Lurie Children's Hospital deliver Handfuls of Love!
Special Needs

Clark is on the move again

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago -
Sponsored by Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
Special Needs

Inspiring teen is face of Shriners Hospital

Michael Romain -
"Alec brings people joy and gives them hope."
Advice

Not-so-obvious ways to enhance your hospital stay

Josannah Terry -
It's the little things.
Parenting

Volunteer program at Lurie getting national attention

Elizabeth Diffin -
The power of hugs.
Special Needs

Chicago hospital puts focus on hidden cleft palate

Jeni Williams -
Submucous cleft palate can easily be treated with surgery and speech therapyoften years of therapy. But getting to the point of diagnosis and treatment often is a frustrating journey for parents.
Health

The secret many moms keep

Dawn Reiss -
Pelvic health is not a topic most moms typically discuss. But there can be plenty of problems.
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