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March is Trisomy Awareness Month
When most people are born, they have 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46 chromosomes. For those born with a trisomy condition, they have an extra chromosome...
Maisy Gets Her Time to Shine
If you want to sit down to chat with Maisy, you might have a hard time tracking her down – at 6 years old, she is busy attending Kindergarten...
Understanding Ketogenic Diets
Last week, the staff at PHS had the opportunity to hear Dr. Nancy Kammer from Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare speak as she came into the office to educate on...
What Do Feeding Tubes Mean for You?
What does a feeding tube mean for you or your child? The responses we hear from parents are the reason our dietitians spend so much time dedicated to ensuring...
Tips to Keep Durable Medical Equipment Functioning Properly
When you count on equipment to keep your child going each day, ensuring that it functions properly is crucial. Who can you count on when your equipment isn’t working...
One In A Set of Quadruplets, Max Thrives at Home
As he runs around, throwing balls and giving kisses to his siblings, one thing is certain – Max is a sweet toddler, thriving at home. But he isn’t the...
Including Children with Oral Feeding Issues During Meals
With holidays so frequently surrounded by food and big meals, we wanted to know what parents of medically-complex kiddos with oral feeding issues do to ensure their child...
Calculating Dose, Time, and Rate for a Food Pump
When a child uses a food pump, their feeding needs will change over time to accommodate nutritional and developmental needs. We know that ensuring the food pump is set...