UF Health Shands Children's Hospital, Gainesville, FL Videos
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Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th celebration with family and friends!
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We hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend filled with family, friends, memories and lots of love! 💐 Here are a few photos we captured from our most recent events + we sprinkled in our little NICU babies who have a special message for their mothers!
Bike Rodeo Safety and Health Fair
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital's Bike Rodeo Safety and Health Fair is this Saturday, April 6 9:00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m at UF Health Professional Park!
This community event will feature interactive games, music, free bike helmets, free refreshments, a free bicycle rodeo and much more for children of all ages. We will also have over 20 local community organizations sharing helpful tips on ways to keep children safe and healthy this summer.
Children will also have the opportunity to win a new bicycle!
Join us tomorrow and also follow us here on Facebook throughout the day to keep up with the fun!
Today is World Sleep Day and we have a few tips to help your child get high-quality sleep that is essential to their health and development! To read more, check out our blog post here: https://ufhealth.org/stories/2024/why-quality-sleep-is-key-for-childrens-health-and-ways-to-get-more
Our Holiday Wish List is here! Click the link to find handpicked items perfect for every child from newborn babies to adolescents! We also offer the opportunity for you to make a cash gift to our Child Life Program which provides special services and programs to our young patients here at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. Another wonderful thing about our Holiday Wish List is that all items can be used year-round in our playrooms, inpatient units, clinics and many more pediatric patient service areas. Click the link to learn more and to get shopping today! https://ufhealth.org/child-life-program/ways-to-help
National Injury Prevention Awareness Day
Be sure to stop by the lobby of the UF Health Shands Children's Hospital tomorow from 9am-1pm for education and information on various topics for National Injury Prevention Awareness Day. Stay safe!
Come see us at Booth #1 at the Future of Pediatric Practice Conference this weekend in Orlando! Our Business Development staff are looking forward to chatting with you!
Mental Health Podcast
It may be time to encourage children to be a little “antisocial.” #Socialmedia is correlated with depression and anxiety at all age levels and can expose children to inapproiate content. While social media can be beneficial, it's important to reduce potential negative impacts on children. #mentalhealthawareness 🧠📲
Learn more about the impact of social media and how parents and caregivers can protect their children from harm: 👇
https://podcasts.ufhealth.org/social-media-youth-and-mental-health/
Preventing Dehydration: Summer Safety Series
Keeping up with fluid intake is especially important in the summer months. This week, with #SummerSunSafety ☀️, learn how to prevent dehydration in your children and consider some fun suggestions to stay #hydrated! 🫗
For full details about this week's topic, visit out short #HealthInAHeartbeat #podcast 🍎❤️ on how to stay hydrated for optimal health: https://podcasts.ufhealth.org/stay-hydrated-for-optimal-health/
Ticks: Prevention & Symptoms
#Ticks 🕷! Prevalent in warm weather, these creepy, crawly arachnids pose a threat to summertime activites. This week, with #SummerSunSafety ☀️, learn how to prevent tick bites, how to remove ticks if bitten and symptoms to look out for.
For full details about this week's topic, visit out short #HealthInAHeartbeat #podcast 🍎❤️ on how to keep tick bites at bay:
https://podcasts.ufhealth.org/dont-let-lyme-disease-ruin-your-summer-3/
Welcome to Summer Sun Safety Month! This week's tips and information guide to sunscreen application is the first in a weekly series of informational videos with podcasts and articles. With this series, we hope to raise awareness and improve safety for you and your children this #summer! ☀️ For full details about this week's topic, visit out Health In A Heartbeat #podcast on how to have a sun-safe summer: https://podcasts.ufhealth.org/how-to-have-a-sun-safe-summer/
Known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day marks a sharp increase fatal teen car crashes. Florida Department of Transportation shares awareness for the time period and reaffirms their commitment to their Target Zero initiative to reduce transportation-related deaths to zero. Learn about ways to keep your teen safe this summer: https://www.fdot.gov/agencyresources/deadliestdays
Despite being diagnosed with hearing loss at an early age, Kamari lives the typical life of a teenager thanks to a special device working inside his left ear. Watch Kamari's first experience with his new cochlear implant as he inspires others like him! 🦻 Read about how Kamari's journey opens a new world for him to listen to. https://ufhealth.org/stories/2023/kamaris-cochlear-implant-opens-new-world
Motocross Event Injuries
UF Health researchers have documented a decade of injuries from the annual international motocross championship in North Florida.
Read more about how child health is affected by participation in competitive motocross racing. #UFResearch 🏁🏍
https://ufhealth.org/news/2023/uf-health-study-details-decade-motocross-injuries-international-event-north-florida
Did you know today is #NationalEyewearDay? This is a friendly reminder to take care of your eye health! Also, if you're looking to ditch your eyewear, see if LASIK eye surgery is right for you. Visit UFHealth.org/Lasik to learn more!
At UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital you will see mothers who in spite of being away from the comfort of their own homes, continue to display an extraordinary amount of poise, strength and fortitude when it comes to supporting and caring for their child, their families and each other. We hope you know that our staff, your families and especially your children recognize and honor your selfless, daily sacrifices. ❤️ Happy Mother’s Day!
Did you know that an estimated 15 million babies worldwide are born too early every year? The NICU Family Support Program at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is participating in World Prematurity Day. Our staff and the community are bringing awareness to premature births and the challenges babies and families face each day by providing helpful resources to families, sharing their support by wearing purple ribbons or in some cases turning their lights purple (Thank you, Hotel Eleo and the NICU Staff) and donating helpful items to families and babies facing the difficult journey of premature birth.