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Children’s License Agreement

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (“CHOA”) provides free access to certain materials and information, documentation, forms, questionnaires and diagrams relating to the study, prevention, and treatment of concussions via this website and its related pages, including without limitation, for your reference or download (collectively, the “Concussion Program Materials”) as described in this License agreement (“Agreement”). By accessing the Concussion Program Materials, you accept and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

1. Right to Access and Use. CHOA hereby provides you a fully-paid, nontransferable, nonexclusive, personal right and license to access, download, or otherwise use any Concussion Program Materials solely for the following purposes:

(i) if you are accessing the materials as a parent, you may use the Concussion Program Materials for your personal, non-commercial use to educate yourself and your family on concussion prevention and treatment for a child;

(ii) if you are accessing the materials as an athletics coach or on behalf of a school organization, you may use the Concussion Program Materials to promote concussion safety to your staff, students and athletes and to create appropriate concussion management procedures; and

(iii) if you are a healthcare provider, you may use the Concussion Program Materials for your personal, professional development to enhance your medical knowledge in the field of concussions. You acknowledge the Concussion Program Materials are not to be used as definitive diagnostic tools with any specific patient and your independent medical judgment will be used to treat any patient.

You must maintain all CHOA proprietary notices on the Concussion Program Materials. You may not copy, modify, adapt, reverse engineer or create derivative works of the Concussion Program Materials or remove any copyright or other proprietary rights notices therefrom. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where indicated in the Concussion Program Materials, schools and sports organizations are permitted to co-brand certain of the Concussion Program Materials with CHOA’s prior written consent. Additionally, schools, sports programs and recreational leagues may put their own logo on the Concussion Policy and modify it to meet their needs. CHOA may update, replace or remove some or all of the Concussion Program Materials from time to time, and you should check back with the website to determine if the Concussion Program Materials you downloaded are current.

2. Reservation of Rights. Except for the limited license provided to you in Section 1 of this Agreement, no express or implied license, right, or ownership interest of any kind is granted to you with respect to any of the Concussion Program Materials or any copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights therein. CHOA reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement.

3. Disclaimer of Medical Advice. The Concussion Program Materials do not constitute specific medical advice and are provided as information resources only. The Concussion Program Materials do not create a patient-physician relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice and treatment from a licensed doctor. In the case of a concern, a medical professional should be consulted. In the event of an emergency, you should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately. By licensing the Concussion Program Materials, CHOA is not assuming any duty to update the Concussion Program Materials, and you are responsible for reviewing and approving the Concussion Program Materials for your use.

4. No Warranties. While CHOA makes efforts to provide materials that accurately reflect the research and information CHOA is authorized to make available publicly, THE CONCUSSION PROGRAM AND ALL RELATED MATERIALS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND CHOA DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

5. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL CHOA OR ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES OF CHOA OR ITS AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF GOODWILL OR PROFIT IN ANY WAY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE MATERIALS, HEREUNDER, INCLUDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY EVENT, THE LIABILITY OF CHOA AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF CHOA AND ITS AFFILIATES, FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.

6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia of the United States of America, without regard to its rules regarding conflicts of law.

7. General. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes any prior understanding or agreement respecting the subject matter of this Agreement. You irrevocably waive any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or Concussion Program Materials. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
 
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Sofia's Story

When she was just a few months old Sofia's parents, Fred and Dawny Hill, had to make some tough decisions. But thanks to the physicians and staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, they did not have to face these challenges alone.

Sofia was born with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and hypotonia that resulted in feeding and respiratory difficulties. Weighing less than three pounds at birth, Sofia spent several months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Sofia needed a G-tube, so her doctors transferred her to Children's. After evaluating Sofia, her new doctors recommended waiting on the surgery. Instead, they focused on getting her to an acceptable weight to have the procedure.

"At that point we realized that Sofia was at a better place," Fred says. "A children's hospital was where Sofia needed to be. She deserved to see these types of specialists to get the care she needed. They felt more familiar with her symptoms and were able to help us better understand what was going on with her."

After two months and several procedures, including a Nissen fundoplication and a G-tube procedure, Sofia's condition improved dramatically, and she was eventually released to go home.

During a visit to Children's for a foot surgery a month later, Sofia stopped breathing. Doctors immediately intubated her when they realized her trachea had collapsed. The Hill family had to make a decision-- keep her incubated or approve a tracheostomy. The family relied on the advice of Sofia's pulmonologist, Gary Montgomery, MD, and staff to make the decision.

"They were very receptive to the questions we had, and we knew we could depend on them to give us sound answers and clarifications," Dawny explains.

The Hills decided to have the tracheostomy. The procedure was a success and Sofia was transitioned to the technology-dependent intensive care unit (TICU) at Children's. One day, post tracheostomy, that stands out to the Hills is the day they saw Sofia smile, for the first time.

"Fred was holding her," Dawny says. "With the trach, holding her was very different. We couldn't move her too much, but he had an opportunity to hold her and it was the first time that she smiled. It was just amazing."

After three more months of hospitalization, Sofia was back home and with the help of Children's, her longtime nurse and her therapists, she has made great progress.

"Sofia is currently in Pre-K, which she loves! She is a born entertainer, frequently singing, dancing, and wearing costumes, with her sister around the house," Dawny added. Fred also commented, "Although our journey has not ended, the upcoming decannulation is a significant milestone that indicates we are headed in the right direction." The Hills agreed, "We look forward to Sofia's continued progress and are so grateful for how far she has come!"

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