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Learning About the New Coronavirus

Below are some great articles to share with your families about the COVID-19 virus, from our partners at Childrens Hospital. Please check back regularly when more information becomes available that is important to share it will be posted here

Talking to kids about COVID -19

In this video, two of our specialists talk with 9-year old Webb and answer his questions about the new coronavirus, including how kids can help limit the spread of infection. Click Here to Watch

A conversation among doctors
Our podcast, Charting Pediatrics, is hosted by doctors for doctors. In this episode, hear how doctors are talking to each other about the new coronavirus.
Listen in

The tried-and-true way to wash your hands
The top recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect against infection is to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You and your kids can follow along with young Johnathan as he walks you through his handwashing process

Wash your hands

What to do if your child is sick

If you think your child is sick or is showing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your child’s doctor to get directions on what you should do, or call the Children’s Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline™ at 720-777-0123.
Do not come to Children’s Hospital Colorado emergency or urgent care locations unless your child is experiencing a medical emergency or your doctor gave you direction to. This will help us limit the spread of infection in our emergency department and help us continue to care for kids with the most critical needs first.

To learn more about COVID-19 and what to do if you’ve been exposed, call CO-Help at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 for answers in many languages.

Childrens Hospital Colorado Sports Medicine

Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) Sports Medicine Center and Littleton Soccer/Colorado United Club recently partnered to promote health and wellness within the club. Children’s Colorado will provide a certified athletic trainer to the club for home games at Cornerstone Park during the league season, at hosted tournaments and at the Littleton Soccer Club office one day per week for visits.

Children’s Colorado will also provide educational content for members in all newsletters, over social media properties and during parent educational nights. This content will help members to stay informed and on top of the latest trends and treatments.

About Children’s Hospital Colorado
Children’s Hospital Colorado is a leading pediatric network 100 percent dedicated to the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults. Consistently acknowledged as one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Colorado is recognized nationally and internationally for its medical, research, education and advocacy programs. It is at the forefront of research in childhood disease and pioneering treatments that are shaping the future of pediatrics, as well as offering everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. Founded in 1908, Children’s Colorado offers a full spectrum of family-centered care at its urgent, emergency and specialty care locations throughout Metro Denver and Southern Colorado, including its location on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Scheduled to open in early 2019, the new Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs will be the first pediatric-only hospital in southern Colorado. For more information, visit www.childrenscolorado.org, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Children’s Hospital Colorado complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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