A New Health Website for Families
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is providing better health information with the launch of their new Web site www.devoschildrens.org. The site features distinct areas with custom content designed for children, teens, parents, the community and health care providers.
Key features of the site include:
- A program called “Should I call the doctor?” A self-care triage system that guides parents through a series of questions to determine if the situation can be resolved at home, if immediate medical attention is necessary or if a trip to the doctor is a better option.
- Health information written for kids to help them understand illness, injury, childhood diseases and issues.
- A special section also includes videos, games and interactive educational activities. It will also serve as a resource for children conducting research on school health projects.
- A teen focused section with information about coping with the changes of developing bodies, teen health issues, and relationships and mental health concerns such as depression.
- Family issues such as dealing with divorce and blended families.
- News and events about activities at the children’s hospital, information about Safe Kids car seat inspections, safety events and community fundraisers.
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