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Helping teens and kids

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Getting ready for surgery

To help you and your family prepare for surgery, we’ve compiled Children’s Minnesota resources specific to parents, teens and kids.

Helping teens and kids prepare for surgery

There are resources available for you to help prepare your teens and kids for surgery.

Resources for teens Includes a packing list for teens and answers to common questions.

Resources for kids Includes coloring books and stories about what to expect on the day of surgery.

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