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Mindfulness: A Useful Coping Strategy
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Youth with chronic conditions like spina bifida and their families can experience high levels of stress.
Updates from the Spina Bifida Program
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An update on our first Education Day in November and more.
A High-Fiber Minestrone Soup Recipe
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Our minestrone soup recipe is healthy, high in fiber and perfect for a cold day.
Meet Our Newest Spina Bifida Program Team Members
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We're very proud of the compassionate, highly qualified, competent professionals who make up our Spina Bifida Program team. Meet our newest team members and learn a little bit about their expertise and interests.
Therapy Spotlight: Supporting Spina Bifida Patients Through OT and PT
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Occupational and physical therapists support Spina Bifida Program patients in many ways. Learn about new resources and tips on bowel/bladder programs, and benefits of tummy time.
Social Work Corner: Tips to Stay Active and Have Fun
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Accessing resources for a child with special needs can be a challenging process. Two Spina Bifida Program team members provide resources to keep your child and family active and entertained.
Spina Bifida and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Here are some tips for keeping your children and family safe and healthy, both physically and mentally, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Spina Bifida Family Advisory Board Launches
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We are pleased to introduce our new Spina Bifida Family Advisory Board, which is comprised of family members of patients with spina bifida and young adults living with spina bifida.
Social Work Corner: The Medical Assistance Transportation Program
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The Medical Assistance Transportation Program offers door-to-door medical transport to your child’s appointments at CHOP as well as a mileage reimbursement program if you use your own vehicle to drive to your child’s medical appointments.
Meet Our Occupational Therapists
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Introducing our new occupational therapists, who can’t wait to meet all of our amazing patients and families and help foster independence in all aspects of your child's life.