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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
Patient Family Experience
Send in the Clowns
28
May 2015
Send in the Clowns
Patch Adams had it right. The medical doctor and clown, famously portrayed by the late Robin Williams in a 1998 biopic of the same name, has spent his life showing us just how important laughter, joy and creativity are to the healing process.I’m no doctor, but I see firsthand how his philosophy impacts lives every
By: Paul Miller | 3
Rare and Complex Conditions
Managing Expectations After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease
20
May 2015
Managing Expectations After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease
All children with Hirschsprung disease require surgery. Learn more about what this surgery entails and what to expect after surgery.
By: Lyndsey Jackson, RN, BSN, CPN | 13
Rare and Complex Conditions
My Second Chance: Life After Liver Failure
19
May 2015
My Second Chance: Life After Liver Failure
When I was 12 years old, after just a few weeks of being sick, I was told I had liver failure and seven days to live. I was immediately listed on the transplant waiting list and miraculously a liver was found for me the very next day. This experience and my post-transplant journey have shaped
By: Julie Bonn, MD | 4
Share Your Story
“1 in 200 million” – Our Triplet Story
15
May 2015
“1 in 200 million” – Our Triplet Story
I never thought I would be a mom of multiples. There are no twins on either side of our family. So when my confirmation ultrasound about 8 weeks into my second pregnancy showed I was carrying two babies, I was floored. I was having twins! During the next eight weeks I was the most exhausted
By: Liz Wells | 20
Hospital Operations
Fabric of the Hospital: Volunteers Sew Comfort
13
May 2015
Fabric of the Hospital: Volunteers Sew Comfort
Sherry Snodgrass is on a mission. She wants to make sure all kids who spend a night at Cincinnati Children’s are comforted by a soft, warm handmade quilt, so she’s making one for every bed, across our campuses – nearly 600 of them.Sherry (pictured above, at far right, and at right with a quilt top) began
By: Blog Editorial Team | 4
Child Development and Behavior
Patrick Can Fly: SOAR Program Helps Kids with ASD
12
May 2015
Patrick Can Fly: SOAR Program Helps Kids with ASD
We planned our family vacation like most parents do. We scheduled days off work, booked flights, made reservations, bought amusement park tickets, and packed our bags. Unlike most parents, we also planned two practices with the help of CVG Airport, Delta Air Lines and The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders to prevent our trip
By: Amy Boyne | 0
Healthy Living
Back Pain In Youth Athletes: Is it Serious?
08
May 2015
Back Pain In Youth Athletes: Is it Serious?
Lower back pain is common in young athletes. Learn more about common causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.
By: Kelsey Logan, MD, MPH | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
05
May 2015
Lily’s Journey with Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
Lily is a smart, active two year old and the light of my life. If you meet her, you might also notice that she has large, flesh-colored lesions on her face, head and neck. She was born with linear nevus sebaceous syndrome. In addition to the lesions, the syndrome also affects her central nervous system
By: Brandi Hall | 14
Patient Family Experience
How ‘Patiently Made’ Has Brought Us Closer Together
02
May 2015
How ‘Patiently Made’ Has Brought Us Closer Together
This is my and my daughter’s second year participating in Patiently Made, and we love it. Patiently Made started last year as a way to have patients, staff and members of the Patient and Family Advisory Council create artwork for the recently renovated east wing of the College Hill Campus. It quickly turned into so
By: Angie Pavelka | 0
Child Development and Behavior
#GreatChildhoods Start with Positive Parenting
29
Apr 2015
#GreatChildhoods Start with Positive Parenting
All kids deserve great childhoods and all #greatchildhoods begin with great parenting. While no method of parenting is perfect, taking a positive and loving approach from birth is a step in the right direction. Positive parenting helps foster the healthy development of not just your baby, but also your entire family. The precedents you establish
By: Erica P. Messer, PsyD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
I May Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, But It Doesn’t Have Me
27
Apr 2015
I May Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, But It Doesn’t Have Me
Someone once told me if you love something, you should keep it close to you. This is what running does for me. Since middle school, running has been one of my biggest passions. I loved being able to go out on a run and forget about all of my worries. In high school I was
By: Hannah Helmers | 4
Childhood Obesity
Does McDonald’s Have the Right Idea?
26
Apr 2015
Does McDonald’s Have the Right Idea?
McDonald’s may have had the right idea in incentivizing children with toys to make certain food choices. Our team wondered if we could use a similar tactic but motivate kids to make healthy choices instead. Could we help them to choose the healthiest options off of the school lunch menu, rather than an unhealthy combination
By: Bob Siegel, MD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Tips to Help Your Child or Teen with Depression
24
Apr 2015
Tips to Help Your Child or Teen with Depression
A pediatric psychologist at Cincinnati Children's shares simple tips you can try at home to help your child or teen combat depression.
By: James D. Myers, PhD | 2
Research and Discoveries
Study Shows Biologic Basis for Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
21
Apr 2015
Study Shows Biologic Basis for Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
Asthma is a frustrating condition for patients, parents and doctors alike, for many different reasons. From my perspective, it’s frustrating because not all patients respond well to treatment; in fact, 40-70% of patients do not respond optimally to the treatments we currently have for chronic and acute asthma. As a pediatric allergist and immunologist, I am
By: Gurjit Hershey, MD, PhD | 4
Child Development and Behavior
Preventing Child Abuse is a Two-Step Process
17
Apr 2015
Preventing Child Abuse is a Two-Step Process
When the topic of child abuse and neglect makes headlines, it’s usually for all the wrong reasons. That is until April each year when the national conversation surrounding this topic turns to something more positive – prevention. April is reserved as National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month, but the issue is an everyday reality of
By: Robert A. Shapiro, MD | 1
Healthy Living
16
Apr 2015
10 Tips For Maintaining a Healthy Voice
  Today is a day to celebrate voices. Each year since 2002, World Voice Day (WVD) has been internationally recognized on April 16. This year’s theme, “Voice: The Original Social Media,” illustrates how we use our voice every day to communicate, interact and express ourselves. It’s easy to take your voice for granted – but
By: Wendy LeBorgne, PhD, CCC-SLP | 0
Fetal Conditions
Premature Birth: 6 Factors That Can Increase The Risk
13
Apr 2015
Premature Birth: 6 Factors That Can Increase The Risk
Certain health factors are associated with prematurity. Read more about the reasons why and how they increase risk.
By: Louis Muglia, MD, PhD | 3
Rare and Complex Conditions
What’s Next For Meggie Zahneis
09
Apr 2015
What’s Next For Meggie Zahneis
No one really wants to go to the doctor. But sometimes, when you get to pretend you’re Peter Pan in physical therapy or make your own super balls with hearing aid mold material at the audiologist, exceptions can be made. My name is Megan Zahneis. I’m 18 years old, a senior in high school, and
By: Meggie Zahneis | 4
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Reds Opening Day, Welage Family Style
07
Apr 2015
Reds Opening Day, Welage Family Style
The tradition of Opening Day is a big deal in Cincinnati. The return of baseball is treated as a holiday and Reds fans celebrate accordingly. So when one local family couldn’t make the celebration downtown yesterday, they brought the celebration to the hospital.The Welage family usually spends Opening Day out with the crowd at the
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Pin of the Week
DIY Craft for Kids: Paper Pinwheels
06
Apr 2015
DIY Craft for Kids: Paper Pinwheels
Make paper pinwheels at home with your children this summer with these easy instructions.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
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