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Supporting CHLA During the Pandemic
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Is My Child Depressed?
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It is estimated that five percent of children suffer from depression at any given time. The good news is that depression in children is highly treatable.
Genetics and Environment Impact Familial Depression
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A Legacy to Support an 'Unbelievable Resource'
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Christina and George Legg honor their nephew’s care and establish a substantial estate gift for CHLA.
“Keyhole” Surgery Repairs Spina Bifida In Utero
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