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When an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes, an impairment may result in a disability, or the inability to perform an activity in a normal way.

This sheet explains steps you may need to take to prepare for anesthesia.

Your surgeon will use monitored anesthesia care (MAC) during your upcoming surgery. This sheet tells you more about this type of anesthesia.

Here are some tips for feeling better and getting well after surgery.

A great way to help kids be healthy is to have them get outside and play. Playgrounds are a good place to start. But playgrounds can have safety hazards. Every year, thousands of children are injured on playgrounds, and some are even killed. This sheet tells you how to keep your kids safe on the playground.

You may think child poisoning couldn’t happen to your family, but it could. In fact, poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to 19. Many household products and substances can be poisonous. Here is information about poisonings and how to prevent them.

In case of a home poisoning, your fast action could save your child’s life. Here's information on what you should do.

Sickle cell anemia is a problem passed down through genes. It affects the red blood cells. Read on to learn more.

When you have loss of sensation, you're more likely to hurt yourself and not know it. Learn how to protect your health and reduce your risk of injury.