Wishing a congratulations to all the best children's hospitals that made it into the top twelve Honor Roll list named by U.S. News and World Reports.

Helpful links and resources for families of children with special needs.

By Christine Vestal, Stateline, featured in Disability Scoop Finding care for children with medically complex or rare conditions can force parents to tap into networks of highly specialized physicians and hospitals scattered around the country. This is especially challenging when the children are covered by Medicaid, because each state-run program has a different benefit package,… Continue reading Lawmakers Look To Improve Care For Kids With Complex Needs

Tube feeding your child at home may take some getting used to but you will get the hang of it with support from family, friends and your healthcare team.

The skin around your child's feeding tube requires extra attention. Protect this area, called the stoma site, with daily care and monitoring.

Shield HealthCare 2013 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Runner-up Spotlight Congratulations to Tamara E. for her winning caregiving story! Read Tamara’s story about how she found her calling through her daughter with cerebral palsy. Tamara E.’s Story: “Caregiving as a career was the furthest thing from my mind when I was in my twenties. When… Continue reading A Mother’s Calling Revealed Through Her Daughter With Cerebral Palsy

More than 120,000 babies are born with a birth defect each year in the United States. This National Birth Defects Prevention Month, learn what you can do.

Feeding tubes can easily get caught on something and become dislodged, causing pain and discomfort. Here's how to secure a G-tube.

Shield HealthCare proudly supports the autism community. During our annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” story contest, parents share their insight and inspiration about caring for a loved one with autism.   Special thanks to Texas mom, Nina R. for sharing her journey… I’m writing to tell you how autism has completely transformed my life. At the age of two, my… Continue reading How Autism Completely Transformed My Life | Autism Awareness Month