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The Definition of Motherhood

05/18/2018 by Cristina Edmunds – My family and I recently relocated to Birmingham, Al. One of the many things on my to do list was to find a counselor in this new city. In one of our first sessions together, she asked me this seemingly simple question. “What does it mean to you to be a mother?”  I started to answer by listing off things that I do as a mother, tasks that I assume as my son’s mother, but that’s not what she asked me. I had to stop, take a breath, and answer as honestly as I could.

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Patients Share Inspiring Testimonials at First Annual Vascular Birthmarks Conference

05/18/2018 – In observance of vascular birthmarks awareness month, The International Birthmarks Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital held its first Vascular Birthmarks Conference at the hospital’s main campus on May 5^th. The event brought together patients, families and medical professionals representing a range of specialties to present the latest in diagnosis, treatment and research related to birthmarks. 

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Patients at Nicklaus Children's Take Part in Hospital Prom

05/25/2018 – Teens who receive care at Nicklaus Children's Hospital were treated to a whimsical “under the stars” themed prom on May 19. The annual celebration is made possible thanks to the generosity of Adam and Chanin Carlin, longstanding donors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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Talkin' Kids Health on the Victor Center

5/18/2018 – Dr. Saima Aftab discusses preconception genetic testing on this edition of Talkin' Kids Health with Beatriz Canals

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