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Inside the ICU: What Families Should Know About Critical Care at Chiron Hospital
When a loved one is admitted into an Intensive Care Unit, the experience is emotional and overwhelming. Fear sets in. Questions run through your mind. You want reassurance that they are in a place where every decision is thoughtful, every second counts and every...
Sepsis: The Hidden Killer You Shouldn’t Ignore
Understanding Sepsis: The Hidden Killer You Need to Know About When we think of life-threatening medical emergencies, heart attacks and strokes often come to mind. Yet there’s another silent condition that claims millions of lives every year, often without people even...
Silent Signals: Why Regular Health Checks Could Save Your Life
“But I Feel Fine…” That’s what Femi said when his wife insisted he get a full-body checkup for his 40th birthday. He wasn’t sick, wasn’t in pain, and had never been admitted to a hospital. A little tired, sure, but who isn’t? His results came back with early...
When Snoring Isn’t Just Snoring: Understanding ENT Issues in Children
As parents, we tend to watch over our children with a careful eye. A cough, a fever, or a scraped knee usually gets our attention. But there are some symptoms that often slip under the radar like snoring, mouth breathing, or constantly saying “pardon?” These subtle...
Why Chiron is One of the Best Hospitals in Lagos
A Different Kind of Hospital Experience When you hear “hospital,” most people think of cold hallways, long waiting times, and rushed consultations. But at Chiron, we believe healthcare should feel different, it should feel human. It’s this belief that has helped us...
Behind the Mask: Understanding Pediatric Mental Health and Emotional Wellness
“He’s just acting out”.“She’s quiet, maybe she’s shy”.“They’ll grow out of it”. These are phrases we hear all too often when it comes to children’s behavior, especially in Nigeria. But sometimes, what we think of as “moodiness,” “disobedience,” or “quietness” is...
When Words Don’t Come: Understanding Speech Delay in Children
"He’s just shy", but what if he’s not? For months, Mrs. Oluchi told herself her 3-year-old son, Tochi, was simply quiet. He was energetic, curious, and affectionate but unlike his cousins, he didn’t speak in full sentences. Sometimes, he would point or grunt when he...
Endometriosis: The Painful Truth Too Many Women Silently Live With
When Period Pain Isn’t Just “Normal” For years, Ngozi believed her excruciating cramps were something every woman went through. Her periods were so painful she had to miss work, lie curled up with a heating pad, or rely on strong painkillers just to function....