DaytonChildrens
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Our mission: The relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach!
Dayton, Ohio
Joined July 2008
🦸 Our tiniest NICU superheroes are set to save the day for Dayton Children's annual superhero day! #NicuBaby #AboveandBeyond4Kids
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🎉 We are so excited to welcome Cornerstone Pediatrics and Shelby Pediatrics as the newest members of the Dayton Children's primary care family! ▶️ Learn more:
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❄️ ❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE We are closely monitoring the winter weather over the next 24-48 hours. As of 2:15 pm on Jan. 5, all locations are OPEN and will remain open on Jan. 6. Any future closures will be shared on social media and our website.
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With this winter weather, we're here to help you protect those that matters most to you with these essential tips on dressing kids for the cold! Learn how to cover all the "cold zones" and keep your kids protected by checking out our full blog:
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As your kids receive their gifts this holiday season, be mindful of the dangers of button batteries and lead paint. Knowing these tips can prevent serious injury for them!
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Bring joy to sick and injured kids this season by sending a customized ornament, designed by Charlotte, patient ambassador and former oncology patient! When you donate $15 or more today, we'll send a holiday ornament to a child in the hospital from you.
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While you’re making your holiday list of things to buy and give, don’t forget the gifts that matter most: the ones from the heart! ❤️ Visit our blog for 12 ideas from On Our Sleeves to connect and make memories this season.
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Local real estate developer Randy Gunlock and his family’s foundation, known as the Greener Pastures Foundation at The Dayton Foundation, announced he awarding of a $3 million grant to Dayton Children’s in support of mental health and wellness.
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Going to see Wicked with your kids? Beyond the magic, it's a powerful story of friendship, empathy, & celebrating differences. Get 3 convo starters for after the movie + tips to spot key moments while watching! ✨💗 💚
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Daydreaming is a normal part of childhood and can enhance your mood and foster creativity. They may appear to be staring off into thin air or have a look of absentmindedness. However, frequent staring spells might indicate absence seizures. Learn more. ⬇️
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Dayton Children's is seeing a 500% increase in kids treated for accidental cannabis ingestions in our emergency departments. Protect your little ones by storing cannabis products safely out of reach! Read our blog for these important tips today. ⬇️
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Noticing signs of frequent thirst or unexplained weight loss in your child and wondering if it's a sign of type 1 diabetes? Dr. Breyer, chief of endocrinology at Dayton Children's, shares more about diabetes, its symptoms and when to be concerned!
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Has your teen lost an unexplainable amount of weight or expressed concern about seeing blood in their poop? Whether these symptoms show up on their own or together, they may be the body’s way of saying something more serious is going on!
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Get ready to "fall back" this weekend by saving and completing these quick safety checks to keep your home safe for the season! For more seasonal safety tips, read our blog from the injury prevention experts at Dayton Children's:
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“A person’s a person, no matter how small," - Dr. Seuss. 💙 📚 Celebrating our tiniest patients in the NICU for their first Halloween is always a highlight of season! 🎃 #MyDaytonChildrensBaby
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Addie is excited for all her friends at our south campus to see her paw-some Halloween costume! Can you guess what her costume will be? 👻🐾 Play her guessing game now and you plus a child in the hospital will receive a free canine co-pilots coloring page!
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Have you ever wondered what the best age is to start talking about voting with your kids? Learn age-appropriate ways to discuss voting from preschool to high school, helping parents spark curiosity and understanding at every stage of development.
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You’ve likely seen on the news, heard from your child’s school or experienced it firsthand—whooping cough and pneumonia cases are on the rise. Learn why these illnesses are on the rise, the symptoms to watch for and how you can protect your family.
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The time change is notorious for messing with everyone’s sleep schedule, but it really messes with our kiddos because they can’t adjust to a new schedule in just one night. Start the transition now with these tips! ⬇️
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After consulting ten specialists to confirm Ciro's diagnosis, his parents found what mattered most to them - hope for Ciro’s future! Ciro was accepted into a groundbreaking gene therapy clinical trial at Dayton Children's Hospital. Watch his story ⬇️
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