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Human Growth Foundation Launches Online Support Group for Families of Children with Rare Growth Disorders

“Research shows 1 in every 3,500 children in the United States is diagnosed with a growth disorder,” says HGF president Dr. Joel Steelman, a pediatric endocrinologist. “This private platform allows families to be in a space where they can speak candidly, learn from each other, share experiences, and gain valuable resources which will allow them to navigate through the journey from diagnosis to successful treatment.” Some growth problems may be immediately diagnosed at birth because the infant may be abnormally small for his or her age. However, many growth problems are noticed much later, when the child appears smaller than ... Read more