Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
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AboutKidsHealth
AboutKidsHealth is a health education website created by Sick Kids Hospital for children, youth and their caregivers.
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Caring for Kids
Caring for Kids is an online resource developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society that provides parents with information about their child’s and teen’s health and well-being.
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CHEO
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a hospital based in Ottawa which provides services to all children who face illness, developmental issues or other health challenges.
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital specializes in services for children with disabilities, children needing rehabilitation after illness or trauma, or children whose medical complexity requires a kind of care they can’t get elsewhere.
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SickKids Hospital
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada’s most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children’s health in the country.
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Specialty Food Shop
The Specialty Food Shop was originally established in 1982 to help children and adults live well with a variety of special dietary needs.
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Tracheostomy & Ventilation Manual for Family Caregivers
A learning hub by SickKids that hosts a manual to review all the tracheostomy and long-term ventilation knowledge and skills you will learn in the hospital before your child goes home.
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VHA CCMN Education Partner Infograph
VHA supports staff caring for CCMN through additional learning opportunities with practice leaders and organizations.
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VHA Child & Family Welcome Brochure
How does VHA help my child at home or school? This brochure breaks down VHA’s role and common responsibilities of VHA workers for paediatric clients.
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VHA Playdate
VHA Playdate is a unique program that lets kids with complex medical needs come together to socialize, play and have a blast with other kids.
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When Should I Call My Doctor?
A checklist of common situations when a parent should call the doctor and helpful resources.