Posted by: Connor McDanel, MSW, LSW , Rose Schroedl, PhD on Jan 03, 2024


The transition from pediatric care to adult care can be a stressful time for families. Thankfully, there are some steps that you can take to help make the transition from pediatric to adult care as seamless as possible.

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