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Healthcare is always changing, which is why Nexus stays up-to-date on trends and innovations. Here, we share news from the Nexus network, tips for caregivers and patients, and updates from the fields of medicine, mental health, and behavioral health.

How excessive screen time affects mental health

The connection between excessive screen time and mental health issues ยป

Many parents and guardians have asked at one point or another, โ€œHow do I get my teen off their phone?โ€ The same goes for any technology addiction, from playing video games to watching videos on tablets to interacting on social…

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Motivated by family: Connie Gardner’s return to what matters most after acquired brain injury ยป

Just ten days after giving birth to her first child, Silas, by c-section, Connie Gardner began to experience a tremendous headache. Just moments after handing Silas over to her husband, Matt, Connie abruptly became unresponsive.  Connie had suffered an acquired…

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A brain injury patient story: Olivia Guindon is paying it forward ยป

In 2016 Olivia Guindon was admitted to Nexus Childrenโ€™s Hospital with a massive brain injury following a serious motor vehicle accident. She was a fighter and had overcome immense physical challenges including surgery and a 21-day coma. Olivia participated in…

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Nexus Children’s Hospital Champions – Complex pediatric diagnoses: Where are they now? ยป

Every patient has a different story, and an important part of his or her journey is the time spent at Nexus Childrenโ€™s Hospital. While each child is special and shows courage and willpower, weโ€™re following up with three Nexus Champions…

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