Stories
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OBCC: “There For Us No Matter What”
“My grandkids’ doctors take the time to find out what’s going on in their lives, not just in their bodies,” says Marva Harris. “It truly takes a village to raise kids, and the care team at Odessa is very important to Jonah and Jeremiah.”
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Families Dive In for Fun, Lifesaving Swim Lessons
Learning to swim helps kids keep fit and stay safe in the water. But children of color are less likely than their peers to know how. OBCC is changing that.
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Mindfulness Classes Help Families Avoid Explosions
Parent mindfulness classes helped Shayla Collins so much, she now teaches other parents to overcome anger through mindfulness. Having 2 children with special healthcare needs started her on this path.
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A Medical Team That’s Like a Second Family
Sickle cell disease has shaped Saleea’s life since she was diagnosed at 2 weeks old. Her medical teams at OBCC and Seattle Children’s hospital have been with her family every step of the way.
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Helping Kalia Thrive With Type 1 Diabetes
Before she was 2, Kalia was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now she’s an outgoing 4-year-old whose parents play the role of her pancreas with support from OBCC and Seattle Children’s Endocrinology Clinic.
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Avoiding Power Struggles With Parent–Child Therapy
Christie Moe credits Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at OBCC with helping her stay calm and build her parenting skills. No more battle of the wills with her son Lucas.
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