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Are you having back pain with any of the following?

Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.

We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.

We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.

Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.

Benjamin Mandac, MD

Pediatrics

Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.

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Health Tools and Classes

My colleagues and I are proud to offer you an array of trusted and convenient resources that support your health and your health care experience at Kaiser Permanente. Explore these tools and classes at times and places that work for you and your family.

Classes and Coaching

Topic	Tools
Healthy Living	Search our database to find convenient, comprehensive health and wellness classes, individual counseling and support group resources, self-help kits and our healthy living stores. Classes
Healthy Living	Pediatric Health Education Classes and Services
Healthy Living	This guide to Healthy Living classes and programs available in Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas and Mountain View gives you the tools that can help you and your loved ones stay healthy. Enroll today and find out how healthy living can improve your life. Santa Clara Medical Center Classes

Living Healthy

Topic	Tools
Breast Cancer - Screening	La Dra. Janet Wiese describe porqué las pruebas de detección de cáncer de seno son importantes para conservar la salud. Conozca qué sucede durante un mamograma. Las mamografías salvan vidas (Spanish)
Breast Cancer - Screening	Dr. Tracy Flanagan describes why breast cancer screening is an important part of maintaining your health. Learn about what to expect during your mammogram. (2 minutes) Mammograms Save Lives
Cold and Flu	This Cold and Flu site was created to provide you helpful tips, tools and information to help get you through the season in good health. Cold, Flu and Cough
Diabetes	These videos focus on five important health topics that speak to the unique health care needs of the Latino community as well as two of the greatest health risks to Latinos today: diabetes and obesity. (5 Tracks) Choose Health
Diabetes - Espanol	Estos vídeos se enfocan en cinco temas importantes sobre las necesidades únicas de la salud en la comunidad latina, así como dos de los mayores riesgos de la salud para los latinos hoy en día: la diabetes y la obesidad. (5 vídeos) Escoge La Salud (Spanish)
Ergonomics	Does your back ache or do you have eye strain, tendonitis, or other symptoms of repetitive stress injury? Our unique program will show you how to set up your workstation, home office, or laptop to prevent injury. Smartmoves: Computer & Laptop Setup, Stretching (Ergonomics)
Exercise and Fitness	Struggling to fit exercise into your daily routine? This podcast provides quick tips for busy people on starting and maintaining a regular exercise program. (8 minutes) Exercise Lite
Exercise and Fitness	Preventing workout-related injuries is the focus of this podcast. We’ll talk about how you can prevent and treat common injuries while staying active and maintaining your motivation to exercise. (17 minutes) Exercise Smart
Exercise and Fitness	This podcast discusses the benefits of walking. You can feel more energetic and help maintain a healthy weight just by incorporating this simple activity into your life. (19 minutes) Walking For Health
Healthy Living	Search our database to find convenient, comprehensive health and wellness classes, individual counseling and support group resources, self-help kits and our healthy living stores. Classes
Healthy Living	Discover how everyday healthy pleasures can promote health and happiness. (17 minutes) Healthy Pleasures
Healthy Living	Health Coach is an online, interactive, behavioral change program designed to improve your health. It includes 3 modules: Let's Get Physical, S.M.A.R.T. Eating and Stress Less. Online Health Coach
Mental Health	Need help reducing stress during the holidays? This podcast explores how holidays stress can sometimes trigger depression. Find ways to manage stress, stay healthy, and enjoy the holidays. (13 minutes) Holiday Depression
Nutrition and Weight	Use this Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator to quickly learn if you are at a healthy weight for your height. BMI Calculator
Nutrition and Weight	Created for busy parents striving to provide healthy meals for their families, these three videos offer practical tips for shopping, cooking and preparing snacks. (3 videos) Healthy Tips for Families: Shopping, Cooking and Snacking
Nutrition and Weight	Let Carole Bartolotto, a Kaiser Permanente Registered Dietician, guide you through your kitchen to identify unhealthy foods and find ways to include healthier alternatives. (4 Tracks) In The Kitchen With Carole
Nutrition and Weight	Healthy eating tips, including cutting calories by putting more fruits and vegetables on your plate. Nutrition Mini-Series
Nutrition and Weight	To be successful at reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, it helps to honestly assess how ready you are to make changes. This podcast helps you explore this important issue. (10 minutes) Ready to Lose Weight
Nutrition and Weight	This audio program encourages a sense of wonder and appreciation for the body, heightens serotonin to reduce appetite, and envisions the biochemical conversion of fat into focused energy and muscle. Empowering and confidence-building, this program was shown to double weight loss in a placebo-controlled pilot study. While not a substitute for eating less or exercising more, the program can reinforce your efforts to reach a healthy weight. (3 Tracks) Weight Loss
Nutrition and Weight - Espanol	¿Quiere comer mejor? Deje que María le guíe a usted por su cocina para identificar los alimentos poco saludables y las alternativas más saludables. (4 pistas) En la cocina con María (Spanish)
Skin Health	Dr. William Lide, Dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente discusses how to protect your skin from the sun, while enjoying the great outdoors. (9 minutes) Sun Protection
Sleep	This guided imagery program creates an atmosphere of protection and safety using images that are evocative enough to successfully replace the brain chatter that keeps us awake. Recorded music draws mind, body and spirit down into deep, restful sleep. (3 Tracks) Healthful Sleep
Smoking - Tobacco	Did you know there are medicines that can help you quit tobacco? We offer many options, including nicotine replacement medicines, non-nicotine medicines, and combination medicines. Our animated online program will help you learn more about which medication might be right for you, how to manage withdrawal symptoms, and how to succeed in quitting tobacco for good. Quit Tobacco Medications
Smoking - Tobacco	HealthMedia® Breathe™ is an online program that helps give you a complete look at why it's hard to quit smoking and supports your motivation to give up the habit. Quit smoking with Breathe™
Smoking - Tobacco	Quitting tobacco and staying smoke-free is one of the best things you can do for your health. This podcast talks about how to begin the process of becoming smoke-free and how it will benefit your health. (15 minutes) Quitting Smoking
Smoking - Tobacco	Do you know how other people’s smoke might be affecting you and your health? Learn how to protect yourself from the health effects of second-hand smoke. (7 minutes) Second-Hand Smoke
Stress	This interactive questionnaire generates a customized action plan that shows you successful ways to reduce stress. Reduce stress with Relax™
Stress	When you are feeling stressed, this program can help you relax and bring about a feeling of calm. Relaxation and wellness
Stress	This guided imagery program uses 4 exercises to help you master stress and relieve anxiety. The exercises are designed to encourage feelings of love, safety and protection. The program includes a soothing, walking meditation as well as affirmations to use any time. It integrates simple breathing techniques along with the images. (4 Tracks) Relieve Stress
Stress	Kaiser Permanente surgeon Dr. Todd Dray discusses ways to identify stress and how it affects your daily life, and then outlines steps you can take today to reduce stress. (12 minutes) Stress Management
Stress	Using a combination of relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and music, this program helps you manage stress and other symptoms due to chronic pain or other chronic conditions. (5 part series) Stress Management for Medical Conditions
Stress	This tool will help you determine your stress level based on the number of life changes you have had recently. What is Your Stress Level?
Women's Health - Pap Test	Dr. Tracy Flanagan describes why cervical cancer screening is an important part of maintaining your health. Learn about what to expect during your Pap test appointment. (2 minutes) Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Women's Health - Pap Test	La Dra. Janet Wiese describe porqué las pruebas de detección de cáncer de cuello de útero son importantes para conservar la salud. Conozca qué sucede durante la cita para la prueba de Papanicolaou. La detección del cancer de cuello del útero salva vidas (Spanish)

Infants and Toddlers

Topic	Tools
Asthma	Learn about child asthma triggers, how to manage asthma, and how to help your child take asthma medications. (11 Tracks) Understanding Your Child's Asthma
Breastfeeding	Covers breastfeeding fundamentals, including benefits, getting started, and proper positions; also addresses commonly asked questions. (20 minutes) Breastfeeding (Emmi)
Children's Health	Video for parents who may be concerned when their child has a fever. (12 minutes) Fever in Children
Children's Health	Get the latest on infant health and development, along with helpful parenting tips and links to Kaiser Permanente resources in Healthy Babies, our new monthly online newsletter for moms and dads. Healthy Babies Online Newsletter
Children's Health - Vaccines	How vaccines work, how they're made, and vaccine safety. Adapted with permission from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Vaccine Awareness. (12 Tracks) Immunizations: Separating Fears from Facts
Children's Health - Vaccines	Frequently asked questions about infant immunizations. Vaccines and Your Baby
Cold and Flu	This Cold and Flu site was created to provide you helpful tips, tools and information to help get you through the season in good health. Cold, Flu and Cough
Infant Care	During the first few weeks at home new parents need support as they care for their babies and get to know each other. These videos present tips on how to feed, care for, and soothe a newborn. (9 tracks) Newborn Care
Infant Care	Discussion of common questions about circumcision of newborn boys, including how it's done, risks and benefits, and caring for your baby's penis. (3 segments) Newborn Circumcision
Infant Care	Learn about the test that checks a newborn baby's hearing. (7 minutes) Newborn Hearing Screening
Infant Care	Learn to take the temperature of your newborn baby. Taking Your Baby's Temperature
Infant Care - Espanol	Durante las primeras semanas en casa, los padres de familia necesitan apoyo mientras cuidan al bebé y se van conociendo. Estos vídeos muestran técnicas en cómo alimentar, cuidar de, y calmar al recién nacido. El cuidado de su recién nacido (Spanish)
Skin Health	Dr. William Lide, Dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente discusses how to protect your skin from the sun, while enjoying the great outdoors. (9 minutes) Sun Protection

Children

Topic	Tools
Asthma	Learn about child asthma triggers, how to manage asthma, and how to help your child take asthma medications. (11 Tracks) Understanding Your Child's Asthma
Asthma - Espanol	Si su hijo tiene asma, es importante que vigile sus síntomas y tome medidas para prevenir los ataques. Estos videos le ayudarán a obtener más información sobre los factores que desencadenan el asma, cómo controlar la enfermedad y cómo ayudar a su hijo a tomar medicamentos para el asma. (12 pistas) El asma y el cuidado de su niño (Spanish)
Children's Health	Signs and symptoms of ADHD, common questions you may have, and tips for maintaining a positive relationship with your child. (6 minutes) ADHD: Parenting Your Child with ADHD
Children's Health	Video for parents who may be concerned when their child has a fever. (12 minutes) Fever in Children
Children's Health	Healthy Kids online newsletters offer quarterly health and parenting tips for parents just like you. Created by Kaiser Permanente pediatricians and child development specialists, each newsletter is full of quality health information and interactive tools. We cover topics such as healthy eating, child development, and ideas for better parenting. Healthy Kids Online Newsletter
Children's Health - Surgery	What to expect when your child is getting anesthesia for a surgery; covers how to prepare your child and different types of anesthesia used. (25 minutes) Anesthesia for Your Child (Emmi)
Children's Health - Surgery	What to expect before, during and after surgery to remove tissue from the back of a child's throat. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Tonsillectomy with Possible Adenoidectomy (Emmi)
Children's Health - Vaccines	How vaccines work, how they're made, and vaccine safety. Adapted with permission from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Vaccine Awareness. (12 Tracks) Immunizations: Separating Fears from Facts
Cold and Flu	This Cold and Flu site was created to provide you helpful tips, tools and information to help get you through the season in good health. Cold, Flu and Cough
Ear Surgery	What to expect before, during and after this surgery on the eardrum. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Myringotomy (Emmi)
Skin Health	Dr. William Lide, Dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente discusses how to protect your skin from the sun, while enjoying the great outdoors. (9 minutes) Sun Protection

Teens

Topic	Tools
Anxiety	Feeling worried or nervous is a normal part of everyday life. However, if anxiety is severe, you may have feelings of helplessness, confusion, and extreme worry that can interfere with your daily life. Each video will help you understand anxiety better, what triggers it, and treatment options. (7 segments) Understanding Anxiety
Cold and Flu	This Cold and Flu site was created to provide you helpful tips, tools and information to help get you through the season in good health. Cold, Flu and Cough
Exercise and Fitness	Doing these exercises will strengthen your muscles, improve your balance and coordination to prevent non-contact ACL (knee ligament) injuries. ACL Injury Prevention
Healthy Living	Learn about Kaiser Permanente resources available for young adults. Young Adult Health Website
Hearing	This podcast discusses how long term excessive use of iPods can cause hearing loss. Listen to Dr. Keith Matsuoka explain how. Hearing Loss and iPods
Mental Health	Boost your self-confidence and sense of mastery by taking a guided imagery journey. Self Confidence
Mental Health	Causes of depression, symptoms, and treatment options. (8 Tracks) Understanding Depression
Parenting	Physician Health Talk: Understand dangers that exist for kids using the Internet; learn what to look for and when to get involved. (46 minutes) Parenting in the Age of the Internet
Plastic Surgery - Nose	What to expect before, during and after nose surgery. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Rhinoplasty or Septorhinoplasty (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Nose	What to expect before, during and after nose surgery to straighten the nasal septum. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Septoplasty (Emmi)
Skin Health	Dr. William Lide, Dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente discusses how to protect your skin from the sun, while enjoying the great outdoors. (9 minutes) Sun Protection
Teen Health	Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a Kaiser Permanente specialist in Adolescent Medicine talks with teens about contraceptive options and pregnancy prevention. They discuss questions like what do you think the best form of birth control is for adolescents? Listen in on what teens have to say. (15 minutes) Birth Control
Teen Health	Healthy Teens online newsletters offer health and parenting tips for parents just like you. Created by Kaiser Permanente pediatricians and adolescent medicine specialists, newsletters cover topics such as healthy eating and exercise, promoting your teen's self-esteem, and helping your teen stay safe at school and on the road. Healthy Teens Online Newsletter
Teen Health	This podcast helps teens evaluate whether they are ready to have sex. Kaiser Permanente’s Adolescent Medicine specialist Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, talks with teens about sexual activity and how they made choices to engage or abstain. (12 minutes) Sexual Activity
Teen Health	Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a specialist in Adolescent Medicine at Kaiser Permanente, talks about sexual orientation with local teens. Based on their own experiences, they answer questions like, “In your school do you have any friends or fellow students who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?” Listen in on what teens have to say. (10 minutes) Sexual Orientation
Teen Health	Teens discuss their concerns about common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and treatment options with Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a Kaiser Permanente physician who specializes in Adolescent Medicine. (15 minutes) Sexually Transmitted Infections

Parenting

Topic	Tools
Infant Care	During the first few weeks at home new parents need support as they care for their babies and get to know each other. These videos present tips on how to feed, care for, and soothe a newborn. (9 tracks) Newborn Care
Mental Health	Causes of depression, symptoms, and treatment options. (8 Tracks) Understanding Depression
Nutrition and Weight	Learn simple and easy recipes from main courses to desserts. (6 segments) Healthy Recipes from Dr. Maring
Nutrition and Weight	Learn shortcuts for preparing fruits and vegetables. (15 segments) Quick Kitchen Tips from Dr. Maring
Parenting	For parents or anyone who cares for children, Childhood Matters provides expert advice. You can subscribe, download, or listen to radio shows hosted by Rona Renner, RN. Rona is a highly accomplished parent educator who offers advice and interviews with expert guests on discipline, single parenting, school stress and more. Childhood Matters
Parenting	Interactive Parenting Media informa e inspira a los padres de familia y a todos a quienes les importan los niños, para que todo niño sea feliz, sano, y pueda prosperar. Ellos ofrecen un foro público inclusivo y respetuoso a través de sus programas de radio interactivos-Childhood Matters y Nuestros Niños-y otros medios de comunicación en inglés y español. Nuestros Niños (Spanish)
Parenting	Physician Health Talk: Understand dangers that exist for kids using the Internet; learn what to look for and when to get involved. (46 minutes) Parenting in the Age of the Internet
Pregnancy	Healthy Beginnings, our pregnancy online newsletter, covers all aspects of a healthy pregnancy. You’ll find information on what to expect during each trimester, how to prepare for labor and delivery, and how to take care of your newborn baby. Healthy Beginnings Pregnancy Online Newsletter
Sleep	You can manage your insomnia by teaching yourself to sleep better. Get a good night's sleep with Overcoming™ Insomnia
Smoking - Tobacco	Do you know how other people’s smoke might be affecting you and your health? Learn how to protect yourself from the health effects of second-hand smoke. (7 minutes) Second-Hand Smoke
Teen Health	Healthy Teens online newsletters offer health and parenting tips for parents just like you. Created by Kaiser Permanente pediatricians and adolescent medicine specialists, newsletters cover topics such as healthy eating and exercise, promoting your teen's self-esteem, and helping your teen stay safe at school and on the road. Healthy Teens Online Newsletter

Newsletters

Topic	Tools
Children's Health	Get the latest on infant health and development, along with helpful parenting tips and links to Kaiser Permanente resources in Healthy Babies, our new monthly online newsletter for moms and dads. Healthy Babies Online Newsletter
Children's Health	Healthy Kids online newsletters offer quarterly health and parenting tips for parents just like you. Created by Kaiser Permanente pediatricians and child development specialists, each newsletter is full of quality health information and interactive tools. We cover topics such as healthy eating, child development, and ideas for better parenting. Healthy Kids Online Newsletter
Pregnancy	Healthy Beginnings, our pregnancy online newsletter, covers all aspects of a healthy pregnancy. You’ll find information on what to expect during each trimester, how to prepare for labor and delivery, and how to take care of your newborn baby. Healthy Beginnings Pregnancy Online Newsletter
Teen Health	Healthy Teens online newsletters offer health and parenting tips for parents just like you. Created by Kaiser Permanente pediatricians and adolescent medicine specialists, newsletters cover topics such as healthy eating and exercise, promoting your teen's self-esteem, and helping your teen stay safe at school and on the road. Healthy Teens Online Newsletter

Videos and Podcasts

Topic	Tools
Asthma	Learn about child asthma triggers, how to manage asthma, and how to help your child take asthma medications. (11 Tracks) Understanding Your Child's Asthma
Asthma - Espanol	Si su hijo tiene asma, es importante que vigile sus síntomas y tome medidas para prevenir los ataques. Estos videos le ayudarán a obtener más información sobre los factores que desencadenan el asma, cómo controlar la enfermedad y cómo ayudar a su hijo a tomar medicamentos para el asma. (12 pistas) El asma y el cuidado de su niño (Spanish)
Children's Health	Signs and symptoms of ADHD, common questions you may have, and tips for maintaining a positive relationship with your child. (6 minutes) ADHD: Parenting Your Child with ADHD
Children's Health	Video for parents who may be concerned when their child has a fever. (12 minutes) Fever in Children
Children's Health	Comprehensive overview of tics and Tourette's Syndrome in children; includes discussion of medications and when to seek help. Tics in Children: Online Class
Children's Health - Vaccines	How vaccines work, how they're made, and vaccine safety. Adapted with permission from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Vaccine Awareness. (12 Tracks) Immunizations: Separating Fears from Facts
Children's Health - Vaccines	Frequently asked questions about infant immunizations. Vaccines and Your Baby
Cold and Flu	Learn how to prevent colds and flu, how to recover as quickly as possible if you do get them, and when to call Kaiser Permanente. (15 minutes) Cold and Flu
Exercise and Fitness	Doing these exercises will strengthen your muscles, improve your balance and coordination to prevent non-contact ACL (knee ligament) injuries. ACL Injury Prevention
Infant Care	During the first few weeks at home new parents need support as they care for their babies and get to know each other. These videos present tips on how to feed, care for, and soothe a newborn. (9 tracks) Newborn Care
Infant Care	Discussion of common questions about circumcision of newborn boys, including how it's done, risks and benefits, and caring for your baby's penis. (3 segments) Newborn Circumcision
Infant Care	Learn about the test that checks a newborn baby's hearing. (7 minutes) Newborn Hearing Screening
Infant Care	Learn to take the temperature of your newborn baby. Taking Your Baby's Temperature
Infant Care - Espanol	Durante las primeras semanas en casa, los padres de familia necesitan apoyo mientras cuidan al bebé y se van conociendo. Estos vídeos muestran técnicas en cómo alimentar, cuidar de, y calmar al recién nacido. El cuidado de su recién nacido (Spanish)
Nutrition and Weight	Learn simple and easy recipes from main courses to desserts. (6 segments) Healthy Recipes from Dr. Maring
Nutrition and Weight	Learn shortcuts for preparing fruits and vegetables. (15 segments) Quick Kitchen Tips from Dr. Maring
Parenting	For parents or anyone who cares for children, Childhood Matters provides expert advice. You can subscribe, download, or listen to radio shows hosted by Rona Renner, RN. Rona is a highly accomplished parent educator who offers advice and interviews with expert guests on discipline, single parenting, school stress and more. Childhood Matters
Parenting	Interactive Parenting Media informa e inspira a los padres de familia y a todos a quienes les importan los niños, para que todo niño sea feliz, sano, y pueda prosperar. Ellos ofrecen un foro público inclusivo y respetuoso a través de sus programas de radio interactivos-Childhood Matters y Nuestros Niños-y otros medios de comunicación en inglés y español. Nuestros Niños (Spanish)
Smoking - Tobacco	Do you know how other people’s smoke might be affecting you and your health? Learn how to protect yourself from the health effects of second-hand smoke. (7 minutes) Second-Hand Smoke
Teen Health	Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a Kaiser Permanente specialist in Adolescent Medicine talks with teens about contraceptive options and pregnancy prevention. They discuss questions like what do you think the best form of birth control is for adolescents? Listen in on what teens have to say. (15 minutes) Birth Control
Teen Health	This podcast helps teens evaluate whether they are ready to have sex. Kaiser Permanente’s Adolescent Medicine specialist Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, talks with teens about sexual activity and how they made choices to engage or abstain. (12 minutes) Sexual Activity
Teen Health	Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a specialist in Adolescent Medicine at Kaiser Permanente, talks about sexual orientation with local teens. Based on their own experiences, they answer questions like, “In your school do you have any friends or fellow students who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?” Listen in on what teens have to say. (10 minutes) Sexual Orientation
Teen Health	Teens discuss their concerns about common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and treatment options with Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a Kaiser Permanente physician who specializes in Adolescent Medicine. (15 minutes) Sexually Transmitted Infections

Interactive Programs

Topic	Tools
Breastfeeding	Covers breastfeeding fundamentals, including benefits, getting started, and proper positions; also addresses commonly asked questions. (20 minutes) Breastfeeding (Emmi)
Foot Care	Understand what causes heel pain, what you can do to ease the pain, and how to keep it from returning. Managing Your Heel Pain
Knee Care	Understand what causes knee pain, what you can do to ease the pain, and how to keep it from returning. Managing Your Knee Pain
Shoulder Care	Understand what causes shoulder pain, what you can do to ease the pain, and how to keep it from returning. Managing Your Shoulder Pain

Prepare for Your Procedure - Emmi

Topic	Tools
	Prepare for Your Procedure (Emmi)
Breastfeeding	Covers breastfeeding fundamentals, including benefits, getting started, and proper positions; also addresses commonly asked questions. (20 minutes) Breastfeeding (Emmi)
Children's Health - Surgery	What to expect when your child is getting anesthesia for a surgery; covers how to prepare your child and different types of anesthesia used. (25 minutes) Anesthesia for Your Child (Emmi)
Children's Health - Surgery	Ways to keep your child safe before, during, and after your visit to the hospital or surgery center. Covers what to expect during your child's stay. (10 minutes) Patient Safety for Your Child (Emmi)
Children's Health - Surgery	What to expect before, during and after surgery to remove tissue from the back of a child's throat. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Tonsillectomy with Possible Adenoidectomy (Emmi)
Ear Surgery	What to expect before, during and after this surgery on the eardrum. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Myringotomy (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Nose	What to expect before, during and after nose surgery. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Rhinoplasty or Septorhinoplasty (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Nose	What to expect before, during and after nose surgery to straighten the nasal septum. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (20 minutes) Septoplasty (Emmi)

Personal Logs and Diaries

Topic	Tools
Nutrition and Weight	Download and print this sheet for kids to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Kids
Nutrition and Weight	Download and print this sheet for parents to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Parents
Nutrition and Weight - Espanol	Download and print this sheet for kids to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Kids (Spanish)
Nutrition and Weight - Espanol	Download and print this sheet for parents to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Parents (Spanish)

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