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Films with the power to heal kids

1.24.13 — KING 5 TV

TheChildren's Film Festival Seattle is partnering with Seattle Children's Hospital. In addition to screening short films made ... cont.

Student athletes risk lives by hiding head injuries

1.24.13 — KOMO TV

This article discusses a recent study led by Dr. Sara Chrisman. The study showed that high-school varsity athletes were ... cont.

Help your kids avoid the winter blues

1.24.13 — KING 5 TV

As hard as it may be to muster up the energy to bundle up and get the kids outside for some outdoor activities, it can really ... cont.

Online Diagnosers

1.23.13 — KING 5 TV

More than one-third of people search online for a health diagnosis, according to recent statistics. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson of ... cont.

Designers hope to prevent lost in the hospital with wayfinding

1.21.13 — KPLU Radio

Seattle Children’s hospital is hoping its new navigation system is better--and even will reduce stress and be fun. The familiar ... cont.

How to find the best medical information online

1.17.13 — Los Angeles Times

Last year, 1 in 3 Americans typed their symptoms into search engines and medical websites before seeing their physician, ... cont.

How to help teens cope with a break-up

1.15.13 — KING 5 TV

Breaking up has always been hard to do, even more so in today's social media world. Dr. Laura Richardson with Seattle ... cont.

HealthLink on New Day: Decoding the Affordable Care Act

1.14.13 — KING 5 TV

Dr.Ben Danielson of Seattle Children's talks about the Affordable Care Act - what changes are on the way, key dates for changes ... cont.

Screen Time Near Bedtime Means Less Sleep for Kids

1.14.13 — HealthDay

Children and teens who spend time watching television, playing video games or using the computer right before bedtime are ... cont.

Protect yourself and your family from the flu

1.9.13 — KING 5 TV

KING 5's Jean Enersen talks with Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson about how families can best protect themselves from this year's flu ... cont.