Latest Children's Hospital Stories
AKRON, Ohio, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A sad but universal truth is that children, no matter where they live in the world, are always at risk for injury. A March 21 GlobalCastMD trauma symposium - an interactive television show produced at Akron Children's Hospital and streamed through the Internet - will bring together upwards of 800 physicians to share ideas on how to best treat injured children, with a strong focus on hospital preparedness for mass casualties. "The...
Donation Will Enable Patients and Families with Limited Financial Means to Benefit from Cutting-Edge Cancer Research and Treatments at Children's Hospital PHILADELPHIA, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce a $500,000 gift from the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Foundation. The donation will greatly enhance the GlaxoSmithKline Hope for Families Fund, an endowment fund which was established in 2008 with a $1 million gift from The...
PHILADELPHIA, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Paul M. Weinberg, M.D., F.A.A.C., a pediatric cardiologist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, received the 2013 Distinguished Teacher Award from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) on March 11 at its national conference, ACC.13, in San Francisco. This annual award recognizes a fellow of the ACC for "innovative, outstanding teaching characteristics and compassionate qualities" resulting in "major contributions to...
Company donated $61,000 to Children's National Medical Center in 2012 MCLEAN, Va., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Business Technologies is proud to announce it is making a $61,000 contribution to Children's National Medical Center. UBT has also pledged to contribute $150,000 to the facility over the next two years. In 2012, UBT partnered with Children's National to contribute $50 for each Canon office product sold between April and December. All funds raised support...
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the 83(rd) Legislature of the Texas House of Representatives voted to honor Christopher J. Durovich for his outstanding leadership as president and chief executive officer of Children's Medical Center of Dallas and chairman of the board of trustees Children's Hospital Association (CHA). The resolution was sponsored by State Representative Rafael Anchia (D) of the 103(rd) District. (Photo:...
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) community is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. C. Everett Koop. Dr. Koop served as CHOP's surgeon-in-chief from 1946 to 1981, before taking on the role of U.S Surgeon General. A pioneer in the field of pediatric surgery, Dr. Koop's contributions include advances in complex surgical procedures, such as the separation of conjoined twins, establishment of the nation's first newborn...
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- St. Joseph's Children's Hospital patients woke to a superhero surprise outside their hospital room window Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. Spider-Man joined forces with High-Rise Window Cleaning to take on the force of evil known as dirty windows, and brought some much-needed smiles to sick children in the process. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130221/DC64584) After rappelling down the roof, the webbed hero began his...
--CHOP Cardiology Researchers Analyze Poor Growth in Children with Congenital Heart Disease-- PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The poor growth seen in children born with complex heart defects may result from factors beyond deficient nutrition. A new study by pediatric researchers suggests that abnormalities in overall growth regulation play a role. "When compared with their healthy peers, children with congenital heart disease have impaired growth, as measured...
CHOP-Sponsored Play Area Serves Families in Surrounding Community KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today celebrated the opening of a children's play area at King of Prussia Mall with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The 1,200-square-foot CHOP-sponsored play area benefits local families, serving as a place for young children to play and exercise while at King of Prussia Mall. (Photo -...
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seizures can strike at any time. Many parents of children with epilepsy live in constant fear of that moment. Because the risk of injury or death can be decreased with monitoring or supervision, parents adjust their lives to keep their eyes constantly on their children. Some parents are forced to keep their children home from school, and others sleep in the same bed with their child. Epilepsy can take a toll on families....
