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Learning to surf: Understanding and riding the waves of emotion during Covid 19
Dr. Jody Thomas talks about grief and the big emotions we are all experiencing during Covid-19
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How to Make Shots Hurt Less for Kids and Overcome Needle Phobia
Get ready for Needle Poke Game Day with these expert, research-backed strategies for getting your kiddo through a needle poke with more comfort and less pain– Yes, really! These strategies help shots hurt less!
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Online classes, masks, and needle anxiety: the obstacles and solutions for the COVID-college student experience
I am envious of the Tufts students who will have their school concerts, sports games, in-person meetings and classes, and graduation. Frankly, I felt like I wasn’t a student long before I ever got my diploma because of the pandemic. #HacktheVax is about more than the tailgating and dining hall sundaes I missed out on, or even that current students may as well. These campaigns can connect such a key population with easy and free resources to overcome needle anxiety.
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Doctors Can Have Needle Fear Too! Helpful Strategies From a Needle Phobic Doctor
Dr. Kevin M. Windisch is a pediatrician at Girls to Women/Young Men’s Health in Dallas, Texas. He’s spent over 25 treating patients and is well-loved by both patients and colleagues.
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Pain Management for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
At Meg Foundation, we’re all about empowering children and families with resources that will help them be more comfortable and less anxious during medical procedures. For trans and gender diverse youth, the word “empowerment” is a critical part of their medical vocabulary.
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Dr. Leora Kuttner: A Pediatric Pain Pioneer and Champion for Kids All Over the World
Dr. Leora Kuttner has been transforming the world of pediatric pain for more than 40 years. She also just so happens to be Meg Foundation’s Founding Board Chair.
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Meet SuperMeg, Our New Interactive Chatbot That Helps Kids Manage the Anxiety and Pain of Needle Pokes!
The SuperMeg chatbot was developed by top experts in pediatric pain management, driven by research and supported by best practice guidelines of nearly every pediatric medical organization in the world…and kids love her!
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Nasal Swabs: Creating Comfort and Preventing Pain for Little (and Big!) People
Experiencing a nasal swab just went from not very likely to pretty likely– Read these tips for creating comfort for kids during COVID testing
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Kids Hurt More Than They Have to and That Is Dumb
How the drive to solve a solvable problem led to the creation of the Meg Foundation. Read our story.
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