An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

Spina bifida that's present at birth usually requires surgery within 72 hours. During the surgery, a surgeon will put the spinal cord and exposed tissue inside the baby's body and cover them with muscle and skin. They'll then close the opening in the back.

Later surgery for complications such as bladder and bowel issues and hydrocephalus may be needed later.

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