Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

Preparing for your child to have surgery can be a nerve-wracking experience. “While surgery may be routine for medical professionals, it becomes a core memory that stays with parents and children,” ...

When planning a surgery for your child, within UTMB Health’s pediatric units you will find teams that are specially trained to support you and you child through the process. Houston Life went inside ...

No matter the surgery, preparing for an approaching surgery can be stressful and frightening for you and especially your child. But with some age-appropriate teaching, reassurances, and support--that ...

Two-year-old Stone Richman's mother Karla Salerno gets close to tears when she thinks about her son having kidney surgery, with a large scar and multiple days of recovery at Dell Children's Medical ...

Caustic ingestion remains a serious pediatric health problem, especially in domestic settings where corrosive substances may ...

Preparing your child for surgery can be a stressful time for you both. Working with your healthcare team, you can help make this scary time a little less frightening by addressing your child’s ...