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Flakka: What Parents Need to Know About This Synthetic Drug
13
Aug 2015
Flakka: What Parents Need to Know About This Synthetic Drug
The synthetic drug Flakka has the medical community particularly concerned for the following six reasons.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Cancer-Fighting Cyclotron Arrives at Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
10
Aug 2015
Cancer-Fighting Cyclotron Arrives at Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
The last week in July marked a milestone in the construction of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center/UC Health Proton Therapy Center at our Liberty Campus – the arrival and installation of the cyclotron – a type of particle accelerator and the heart of the cancer-fighting proton therapy technology.And while the giant piece of equipment
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Technology
Find A Voice, Give A Voice: Elli Bennett’s Legacy
03
Aug 2015
Find A Voice, Give A Voice: Elli Bennett’s Legacy
Five more patients now have the technology they need to make their voices heard thanks, again, to the compassion and generosity of Joy and Scott Bennett.The Bennetts began funding assistive communication devices for children and adults in need shortly after their 8-year-old daughter, Elli, died on October 19, 2008. Elli had cerebral palsy and was
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Hospital Operations
Liberty Campus – Now a Full-Service Hospital
31
Jul 2015
Liberty Campus – Now a Full-Service Hospital
The first stage of our Liberty Campus expansion is complete and today we will celebrate and cut the ribbon on the gorgeous new space.With this expansion, Liberty Campus is now a full-service hospital.It features a 42-bed inpatient unit on the new fourth floor, an expanded inpatient pharmacy, separate outpatient pharmacy, blood bank, full-service cafeteria, family
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Connor and Country Music: Raising Awareness for Tourette Syndrome
30
Jul 2015
Connor and Country Music: Raising Awareness for Tourette Syndrome
Country music is like medicine to my 9-year-old son. Sometimes when he’s having a bad day or if he’s been bullied, he’ll come home and listen to the music on his tablet all afternoon just to feel better.Connor was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome when he was 7 years old. We noticed Connor’s tics about two
By: Gloria Bechtel | 5
Child Development and Behavior
ADHD or Autism: How Are The Signs Different?
23
Jul 2015
ADHD or Autism: How Are The Signs Different?
Autism and ADHD in children both exhibit similar symptoms, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. Learn more about these conditions and when consult your physician.
By: Leanne Tamm, PhD | 0
Heart Conditions
The Day Doctors Removed My Son’s PICC Line
22
Jul 2015
The Day Doctors Removed My Son’s PICC Line
My son, James Dickson, was born with tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart condition comprised of four heart defects which cause oxygen-poor blood to flow from the heart to the rest of the body. He was only eight months old when he had his first heart surgery. He was almost ten when he had his second.
By: Jennifer Dickson | 5
Rare and Complex Conditions
Tracheotomy Care: Tips for Transitioning to Home
17
Jul 2015
Tracheotomy Care: Tips for Transitioning to Home
Learn tips for how to care for your child’s tracheotomy at home — from the specialists at Cincinnati Children’s.
By: Amy Myer, MSN, CNP | 0
Heart Conditions
One day at a time: Recovery from heart failure, stroke, Castleman’s
14
Jul 2015
One day at a time: Recovery from heart failure, stroke, Castleman’s
Liam was a smart, funny and outgoing three-year-old boy. He walked and talked early and was advanced for his age. He loved dinosaurs and could even tell you which ones ate meat and which one could fly.On June 4, 2013 we took him to our local ER in Indianapolis for a cough that wouldn’t go
By: Carolynn Sprague | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Gaining Independence: Jordan’s Journey with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Down syndrome
09
Jul 2015
Gaining Independence: Jordan’s Journey with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Down syndrome
Jordan has Down syndrome and like many children and teens with the condition, she also has chronic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Read about her journey.
By: Cheryl Caira | 11
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05
Jul 2015
Recipe: Allergen-Free Cereal Bars
  Ingredients 180 g (2 cups) rolled oats 57 g (2 scoops) vanilla vegan protein, e.g. Orgain® 120 g (1 cup) sunflower seeds 2 medium bananas 80 g (4 tbsp) honey (I used 2 tbsp water) 30 mL (2 tbsps) dairy free spread 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp flax meal ½
By: Carina Venter, PhD, RD | 0
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Skyline Family Serves Up Happiness
03
Jul 2015
Skyline Family Serves Up Happiness
One local family, best known for serving up Cincinnati’s famous cheese coneys and 3-ways, is notorious around the hospital for bringing Trouble – and we wouldn’t have it any other way!The Fillios family, who own and operate Skyline Chili in Middletown, have delivered toys and games to Cincinnati Children’s every holiday season for nearly two
By: Jane and Megan | 0
Safety and Prevention
02
Jul 2015
Safety Precautions for Outside Summer Fun
  Summer is filled with opportunities for good, old fashioned fun. For every adventure awaiting your daughter or son in the great outdoors, there are important safety measures for parents to keep in mind. While it’s impossible to child-proof every outdoor activity, we hope you’ll take the following precautions during the warm weather months so
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Teen Advocating for Organ Donation Education in Ohio Schools
01
Jul 2015
Teen Advocating for Organ Donation Education in Ohio Schools
If you know me, you may notice that my life seems to have a recurring theme of nines. Until the age of nine, I was a perfectly healthy child; taking dance classes and playing in the local soccer league. But, at the age of nine, my immune system suddenly attacked my liver, causing it to
By: Emmalyn Brown | 2
Safety and Prevention
Car Seat Expiration Dates – Have You Checked Yours?
22
Jun 2015
Car Seat Expiration Dates – Have You Checked Yours?
Did you know that your car seat has an expiration date? Read more about why car seats expire and how to check yours.
By: Emily Lee | 1
Hospital Operations
College Hill Campus Expansion – Ribbon Cutting
19
Jun 2015
College Hill Campus Expansion – Ribbon Cutting
Since 2003, Cincinnati Children’s has served the mental and behavioral health needs of our community’s children at our College Hill Campus. Earlier today, we cut the ribbon on a new 3-story expansion to that facility, reinforcing our support and commitment to children, teens and families dealing with behavioral or mental health challenges. This expansion was
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Patient Family Experience
Portrait of a Soul – The Healing Power of Art
18
Jun 2015
Portrait of a Soul – The Healing Power of Art
Beautiful. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but “beautiful” is the best way to describe the paintings unveiled to families for the first time at the recently opened Portrait of a Soul exhibition.Portrait of a Soul is a project commissioned by philanthropists Lee and Sue Schaefer to help boost confidence and self-esteem for
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Heart Conditions
15
Jun 2015
Camp Joyful Hearts: A Summer Camp For Kids and Teens With Heart Disease
Last Summer I had the honor of being an older camper and camp counselor at Camp Joyful Hearts, a residential summer camp for kids and teens that have heart disease. It’s such an amazing camp and experience for these kids because they don’t have to feel limited by their heart disease – there is a
By: Lydia Clark | 0
Hospital Operations
Unveiling the New Clinical Sciences Pavilion
12
Jun 2015
Unveiling the New Clinical Sciences Pavilion
Today we are unveiling the new Clinical Sciences Pavilion (also known as Location T), a 445,000-square-foot research tower that sits between our clinical care area on main campus (Locations A-E) and our companion research tower that opened in 2008 (also known as William Cooper Procter Pavilion, or Location S). This research tower will house more than
By: Blog Editorial Team | 3
Hospital Operations
09
Jun 2015
Cincinnati Children’s No. 3 in 2015-2016 Rankings
  U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings were released today for 2015-2016, and Cincinnati Children’s has been named the No. 3 children’s hospital in the country for the fifth year in a row. Cincinnati Children’s programs have again ranked in the top 10 for all 10 ranked specialties, making us an
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1
Patient Family Experience
The Speech: Casmir’s Stamp on His Years as President
06
Jun 2015
The Speech: Casmir’s Stamp on His Years as President
Last Friday we had the great pleasure of watching Casmir Thornberry leave the hospital for just a few hours to give his long-awaited commencement speech as the senior class president at Dixie Heights High School. Three members of our Transport Team accompanied him to the graduation ceremony – which he thought he was going to
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Sumac FAQ
05
Jun 2015
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Sumac FAQ
There are many misconceptions about poison ivy, oak and sumac. Find the most frequently asked questions answered here.
By: Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC | 0
Learning and Growing
Congrats Grads! Celebrating the Class of 2015
03
Jun 2015
Congrats Grads! Celebrating the Class of 2015
Congratulations to members of the graduating Class of 2015!Our care teams have had the pleasure of getting to know these incredible young people over the years while they have been patients at Cincinnati Children’s. On top of their dedication and hard work in the classroom, these strong-willed students have overcome medical obstacles as well to achieve their dreams and reach this
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
Shoulder Pain in Swimmers: Exercises for Prevention
30
May 2015
Shoulder Pain in Swimmers: Exercises for Prevention
Learn two simple tricks to prevent or alleviate shoulder pain in swimmers before it becomes an injury from overuse.
By: Rebecca Connolly, ATC, LMT | 5
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