Wolfson Children's Hospital

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Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only hospital just for kids in the North Florida and South Georgia region, providing care for children of all ages with congenital heart conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, behavioral health disorders, and more.
superspreader

Could Your Child Be a ‘Superspreader’?

With school back in full swing and many Florida restaurants and bars now operating at full capacity again, the buzzword "superspreaders" is a term...
back to school

Backpacks and Face Masks: Back-to-School DOs and DON’Ts

Seasonal store shelves full of inflatable pools and sunscreen have been swapped for colorful backpacks and binders, which can only mean one thing: It's...
vaccination

Why You Should Stick to Your Child’s Vaccination Schedule During COVID-19

Over the past few months, life as we knew it has changed dramatically. We are all socially distancing by staying home more, postponing hair...
fever

When (and When Not) to Fret Over a Child’s Fever

Seeing your child fussing, suffering from chills, or having an overall tough time with a fever can be heartbreaking for a parent. It's easy...
leukemia

When Cancer Hits Your Family Not Once, But Twice

Will and Lacey Smith of Jacksonville discovered exactly what they could handle and how strong they truly were as they spent much of early...
hearing loss

Don’t Let Holiday Gifts & Gadgets Damage Your Child’s Ears

Few things are more exciting for a kid than receiving the latest cool new toy or hottest game. But parents, take note: All that...
fighting

For Better or Worse: 8 Tips for Fighting Right

Fighting with your partner is never fun. In fact, it can be downright painful if you tend to fight dirty. When it comes to...
Childhood Cancer Wolfson

Angels on Earth: A Love Letter to Our Hospital Staff

I’ve stared at this screen for way too long. If there is one thing I have avoided writing about lately, it is pediatric cancer....

Drop and Give Me 10 (Kegels, That Is!)

Working out and getting fit is about more than biceps and box jumps. For females, it actually includes maintaining the health of your pelvic...

Not Just Child’s Play: The Healing Power of Toys

Toys are a surefire way to bring a smile to any child's face, be it a Barbie doll, a set of LEGOs, a favorite...

Blessing in Disguise: 7-Year-Old Turns to Wolfson for Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville is once again ranked for its expertise in treating childhood cancer, blood disorders and the most complex neurological conditions,...

Measles Is Back

It’s the topic dominating conversations in online forums and parenting groups, and with 764 cases confirmed nationwide, the 2019 measles outbreak is now the...