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COVID-19 Omicron Variant Update - How it's Impacting Kids Jan 19, 2022

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We talk with Dr. Jessica Snowden, Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Disease to get an update on the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Why is Omicron different? What are the symptoms and how to stay safe? When should a child return to school after having symptoms? We answer all these questions and more.

Tourette Syndrome, Tics, and Self-Esteem. A Comprehensive Plan for Helping Kids with Tourette Syndrome Jan 19, 2022

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Join us as we talk with Christopher Manbeck, MD about Tourette Syndrome. What is Tourette Syndrome? What are Tics? Why do Tics happen? What is Tourette's effect on kids and their self esteem? Learn about the Tourette Clinic at Arkansas Children's, the only pediatric Tourette Syndrome focused program in the state. The Arkansas Children's Tourette's Clinic includes a Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) program with a CBIT certified therapist.

Vascular Anomalies - A Multidisciplinary Superteam Brings Hope to Children With Rare Conditions Dec 12, 2021

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We talk with Dr. Joana Mack about types of Vascular Anomalies, how the nationally renowned team at Arkansas Children's are bringing next-level treatments to patients, and how mental health, confidence, and self-esteem can also be affected.
The Vascular Anomalies Center at Arkansas Children’s is recognized as a leading center committed to providing expert care of infants, children and adults with vascular anomalies. That’s why parents from all over the United States and other parts of the world entrust their children with our team of specialists. We provide great outcomes, outpatient focus (reduced length of stay), telemedicine, international reputation, leaders in the field, and clinical trials.

Children Get Kidney Stones Too Jun 28, 2021

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It's not something most parents worry about, but happens more than you may think. It is possible for children to get kidney stones. Join us as we talk with Dr. Rachel Millner about how common kidney stones are in children, how parents can help prevent them, what symptoms to look for and when to see your pediatrician.

Bone Marrow Transplants & Cellular Therapies - How it works and the process for patients/donors Jun 07, 2021

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Bone marrow transplants and cellular therapies are critical, life saving procedures. Dr. Arunkumar Modi, Director of the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy program at Arkansas Children's explains how these treatments work in the body, what a patient and donor can expect during the transplant process, and talks about building a Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy program at Arkansas Children's.
At any given time, more than 250 patients are being treated for cancer or blood disorders at Arkansas Children's. Arkansas Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Program is the only pediatric cancer treatment program in the state. www.archildrens.org

What is Precision Medicine? May 06, 2021

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Most of the time when you are sick, you can go to store and pick up something at the counter to make you feel better, but in some cases we have patients that need more precise treatment. At Arkansas Children's we have precision medicine, which is a personalized test to help guide treatment for your child. Today we sit down with Ashley Chastain, Mom of Harper. Harper has gone through our precision medicine testing. Ashley shares her and Harper's journey with Precision Medicine and how it has impacted her and her family for the better. After talking with Ashley we sit down with Dr. Brad Schaefer, Professor of Genetics and Pediatrics at Arkansas Children's. Dr. Schaefer gives us the medical side of Precision Medicine and its benefits.

Volunteering at Arkansas Children's Apr 21, 2021

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It's Volunteer Week and at Arkansas Children's we know how important our volunteers are in helping kids be better today and healthier tomorrow. In this episode we sit down with Fant and Carol, two of our longest serving volunteers at Arkansas Children's, to discuss their passion for volunteering, the impact COVID-19 had, and the special calling that volunteers feel, especially at a childrens hospital.

Donating for Jacob Apr 14, 2021

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Organ Donation save lives. In this episode of the Live, Learn and Play podcast we sit down with Elementary School teacher and Jacob's Mom, Holly Trucks. Holly shares Jacob's story, from having kidney disease at birth, his journey with Arkansas Children's, and flourishing in life as an ever growing and curious kid; all made possible by the unbelievable sacrifice and donation from his most loving supporter, his Mom.

The Power of Play: Child Life at Arkansas Children's Mar 31, 2021

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The power of play can help heal a child. In this episode of the pod we talk with Brianna Shannon and Sarah Frantz, two child life specialists at Arkansas Children's, about the importance of being a child life specialist, normalization in the hospital, discuss coping methods, and explore all the facets of the Child Life Department!

Living Life 110 Percent Feb 26, 2021

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"They always said I had a 99% chance of dying, so to give life 110% chance now" says our next guest on the Live, Learn and Play podcast. For our special heart month episode, teenager Camden Tucker sits down to discuss her multiple heart surgeries at Arkansas Children's, the special care her and her family have received, and how she is using art to give back to children who need it most.

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