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Working when you have a health condition

Many teens with health conditions look forward to starting work. Learn about some of the points to consider when entering the workforce.

Health A-Z

Getting involved in your community

Discover ways that you can get involved in your community for International Volunteer Day including networking, mentoring, volunteering and more.

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What teens need to know about bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

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Knowing your rights in a health-care setting

Learn about your rights when it comes to making your own health-care decisions and your right to privacy.

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Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

Health A-Z

Depression and depressive disorders

Depression is more than feeling sad from time to time. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed and ways to manage and treat it.

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Athletes with celiac disease

Learn about fueling your body with good nutrition to support your athletic performance while maintaining the gluten-free diet.

Learning Hub

Liver transplant

Find out what to expect before, during and after liver transplant surgery, including what to do while waiting for your transplant.

Learning Hub

Sickle cell disease

Learn the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease and how the condition is treated. Also find tips to help you manage sickle cell pain.

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Scoliosis

Learn what is involved in scoliosis surgery, what to expect when you are recovering and how to cope with your emotions, and your friends and family.

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Hemophilia

Learn about how hemophilia is treated, how to manage bleeds, transitioning to adult care and how to be more proactive about your own care.

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Adjusting to life with a chronic condition

Click through the interactive on this page to learn about common signs that someone is having trouble coping with or adjusting to a chronic condition.

Interactive

Celiac disease e-learning module

Complete this module to learn about the symptoms of celiac disease, how it is diagnosed and treated and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.