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Preparing for Your Child’s Surgery

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We want your family’s experience at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center to be a positive one. Therefore, we are providing you with the information and resources you need to know to prepare children of all ages for what occurs before, during and after surgery. 

For more helpful tips, download the Parent to Parent: Preparing & Coping with your Child’s Surgery document.

Learn more about the services and resources available to help you and your child have a positive experience at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

 

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