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Fit Kits: A Few Take-Aways From A Feasibility Study
06
Sep 2018
Fit Kits: A Few Take-Aways From A Feasibility Study
Families are busier than ever, and meals don’t need to be expensive and labor-intensive to be healthy. Our HealthWorks! program developed a "fit kits" program for a local school to help families put a healthy meal on the table and get on a path to better health. Read a few of their key learnings:
By: Jenna Williams, MS, RD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
10 Tips For Getting Out of the House With Fewer Tears (Maybe!)
30
Aug 2018
10 Tips For Getting Out of the House With Fewer Tears (Maybe!)
Getting your family out of the house in the morning on time, without any tears, seems like an impossible feat. Read a psychologist's practical tips to help.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
23
Aug 2018
22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Like Mother, Like Daughter
McKenna has her mother's eyes, hair, and smile. She also has the same deletion syndrome, 22q. What makes their story interesting is that her mother, Robin, didn't realize she had this syndrome until after McKenna was born. Read what this means and how they're celebrating small victories.
By: Robin Lynn Gramke | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Why Kids Are In Love With Their Lovey
20
Aug 2018
Why Kids Are In Love With Their Lovey
The attachment a child feels with his or her lovey, or security object, is real and can even have health benefits. These benefits are especially apparent when a child is forced to deal with a traumatic situation, like the loss of a loved one, or a major medical procedure.
By: Lynne Merk, PhD | 2
Hospital Operations
Q&A: “Save My Spot” for Urgent Care
17
Aug 2018
Q&A: “Save My Spot” for Urgent Care
Cincinnati Children's recently rolled out a new online “Save My Spot” queuing system that services all five urgent care locations. This system will be similar to services previously offered at our Mason, Anderson, and Green Township locations but with a few user-friendly enhancements.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
Swimming Pain: Where Does It Come From?
08
Aug 2018
Swimming Pain: Where Does It Come From?
Here are three types of pain your swimmer could experience, and suggestions for when it’s time to see a medical professional.
By: Terrence Cronin | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Building a Stronger Foundation: Bennett’s Experience with Speech Therapy
08
Aug 2018
Building a Stronger Foundation: Bennett’s Experience with Speech Therapy
At three years old, Bennett was only speaking five words. Today, he is testing at his age group or better. Read how speech therapy helped him become a kid who, in his mom's words, never stops talking.
By: Amanda St. John | 3
Rare and Complex Conditions
My Life with Constipation Before and After SNS Surgery
26
Jul 2018
My Life with Constipation Before and After SNS Surgery
McCall has struggled with constipation her whole life. Sacral nerve stimulation therapy, which gives gentle electrical impulses that activate the bowel, has helped her have normal bowel movements. Read how it has given her the ability to pursue one of her dreams.
By: McCall Foy | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: 5 Things To Know
16
Jul 2018
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: 5 Things To Know
A mother shares what she's learned about her son's condition, Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, in the hopes that it could prevent another family from their lengthy road to diagnosis.
By: Angela Robbins | 6
Healthy Living
Moldy Bath Toys: How Dangerous Are They?
02
Jul 2018
Moldy Bath Toys: How Dangerous Are They?
Certain bath toys can retain water and develop mold on the inside, which can be harmful is swallowed. Follow these tips for cleaning and preventing mold in your kids' toys.
By: Nicholas Newman, DO | 0
Healthy Living
10-Year-Old With Traumatic Brain Injury Re-Learns How to Ride Bike
02
Jul 2018
10-Year-Old With Traumatic Brain Injury Re-Learns How to Ride Bike
Doctors didn't expect Parker to live after he sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. However, 14 months later, he has not only survived but recently learned how to ride a bike at BeWell bike camp.
By: Melissa Cianciolo | 4
Hospital Operations
New #2 on U.S. News 2018-2019 Best Children’s Hospitals Ranking
26
Jun 2018
New #2 on U.S. News 2018-2019 Best Children’s Hospitals Ranking
Cincinnati Children's has climbed to #2 on US News and World Report’s 2018-2019 Best Children’s Hospitals ranking and our specialty care has achieved Top 10 in all 10 ranked specialties, including two #1 programs – Cancer and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Fetal Conditions
25
Jun 2018
Role Reversal: NICU Nurse Becomes A Patient
Melissa has been a nurse at Cincinnati Children's NICU for 16 years. But it wasn't until she became a patient herself that she could truly understand what her patients go through.
By: Melissa Kingma | 5
Rare and Complex Conditions
21
Jun 2018
From Foster Mom to Living-Transplant Donor: I Am A Match
Carissa went from being a foster mom, to a living-transplant donor, to an adoptive mom. Read about Sawyer's journey with biliary atresia, and everything in between.
By: Carissa Bailey | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
18
Jun 2018
Dancing Through Life With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Annie was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, with a 32 degree S curve when she was 8 years old. Her family and doctors opted for her to wear a brace, rather than surgery, which allowed her to dance competitively.
By: Annie Helpling | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
11
Jun 2018
Stronger, Wiser, Thicker: Kelly One Year Post-Proton Therapy
One year following a diagnosis of a nongerminomatous germ cell tumor and subsequent proton therapy treatment, Kelly is stronger, wiser, and his hair is thicker.
By: Lori Mathews | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
Anorectal Malformations: Will My Child Ever Be Continent?
07
Jun 2018
Anorectal Malformations: Will My Child Ever Be Continent?
Parents often wonder if their child with an anorectal malformation will ever be continent. A colorectal surgeon explains the answer to this question.
By: Jason S. Frischer, MD | 3
Child Development and Behavior
Somatic Symptoms in Children: The 5 Ws Explained
04
Jun 2018
Somatic Symptoms in Children: The 5 Ws Explained
Somatic symptoms can be scary and frustrating for children and parents alike. A psychologist explains the 5 Ws: who, what, where, when and why.
By: Nicole Zahka, PhD | 0
Safety and Prevention
01
Jun 2018
Top 5 Outdoor Injuries: Tips for Prevention
Learn to prevent the top 5 outdoor injuries with these tips from an injury prevention coordinator at Cincinnati Children's.
By: Dawne Gardner | 1
Healthy Living
6 Steps to Help Control Allergic Asthma in Kids
29
May 2018
6 Steps to Help Control Allergic Asthma in Kids
About 80-90% of kids who have asthma also have allergies, or allergic asthma. Kids need a comprehensive plan to treat it, as a single intervention isn't effective. Read a pediatric allergist's six steps to help get it under control.
By: Sandy Durrani, MD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Epstein-Barr Virus Linked to 7 Well-Known Diseases: New Research Q&A
22
May 2018
Epstein-Barr Virus Linked to 7 Well-Known Diseases: New Research Q&A
A few weeks ago, we released research findings that described a connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and seven well-known diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes.  The study was published in Nature Genetics and covered by a variety of news channels, including
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What is it?
22
May 2018
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What is it?
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is caused by a virus and typically starts as a fever and rash. The rash is most commonly found on the hands, feet and inside the mouth, but it can also be found on other places, especially in the diaper area.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Growing up with Apraxia of Speech: 6 Things That Helped Me
22
May 2018
Growing up with Apraxia of Speech: 6 Things That Helped Me
Joanna, a young adult with apraxia of speech, wants those who are younger than her to live a fulfilling life and have hope. Read six things that have helped her along the way.
By: Joanna Bendel | 4
Food Allergies
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: How it Gave Us Peace of Mind
14
May 2018
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: How it Gave Us Peace of Mind
Peanut oral immunotherapy works similarly to allergy shots, where patients eat a progressive amount of the allergen until they build up a tolerance, or immunity, to it. Read one patient's experience and how it gave his family peace of mind.
By: Courtney Campbell-Saxton | 4
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