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Right-Sizing the Fun-Size: 5 Ways to Manage Halloween Candy Overload
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Oct 2012
Right-Sizing the Fun-Size: 5 Ways to Manage Halloween Candy Overload
Once trick-or-treating ends, the ritual of counting, trading and eating candy begins — and seemingly never ends — until the next big candy holiday forces your kids to move on to chocolate bunnies and jelly beans. Shelly Frank, a registered dietician II with Cincinnati Children’s HealthWorks! program, suggests five easy and healthy ways you can
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1
Safety and Prevention
Children’s Trauma Doctor Urges Helmet Law and Mandatory Safety Course for ATV Use
25
Oct 2012
Children’s Trauma Doctor Urges Helmet Law and Mandatory Safety Course for ATV Use
Kids can’t get a license to drive a car until they are 16 years old in most states. But no law stops them from hopping on an all-terrain vehicle and traveling at highway speeds without a helmet, seat belt or protective clothing. ATV dealers allow it. Parents permit it. And kids who are too young
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Horses Spur Healing
24
Oct 2012
Horses Spur Healing
Last school year, Jacob Souders was a 12-year-old sixth-grader whose mother didn’t know how to keep him under control. He was always getting in trouble, acting out and trying to beat people up. He was diagnosed with a mental health disorder and needed behavioral help. Jacob entered the residential program offered by Cincinnati Children’s Division
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1
Hospital Operations
Answers to Your Questions About Cincinnati Walks for Kids 2012
17
Oct 2012
Answers to Your Questions About Cincinnati Walks for Kids 2012
After months of planning, it is almost here. We can’t wait for Saturday and hope you are just as excited to spend a fun-filled day with Cincinnati Children’s patients, families, employees and friends. Whether you’re a first-time walker or a walk veteran, you may have a last-minute question. Hopefully, we’ve covered all the answers below,
By: Christina Mihalek | 2
Featured Faces
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patient Gets New Lease on Life
16
Oct 2012
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patient Gets New Lease on Life
This morning, Jason Williams of Peebles, OH, joined his doctors in a room full of news media representatives as they described the first-of-its-kind surgery that Jason agreed to at the beginning of September. He says it was as much for other Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients as it was for himself. Jason, 29, was diagnosed with DMD when he
By: Blog Editorial Team | 6
Heart Conditions
 

16
Oct 2012
Doctors Discuss Pioneering Heart Surgery to Help Patient Suffering From Muscular Disorder
Doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center held a press conference today to discuss the first surgery in the nation involving the implantation of a heart device in a patient living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a genetic disorder, most often seen in boys, that causes muscles to weaken over time, eventually leading
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
 

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Oct 2012
How to Tell the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and a Cold
Runny, stuffy or itchy noses, sneezing, coughing, fatigue, and headaches are common symptoms of both seasonal allergies and colds. Dr. Michelle Lierl, a pediatric allergist at Cincinnati Children’s, reveals two telltale signs to help parents recognize the difference. “Watch how they rub their nose. Children suffering from seasonal allergies tend to rub it in an
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Featured Faces
in the middle
11
Oct 2012
in the middle
Tonight when I went to kiss my Asher at bedtime, he stopped me and said, No. Your nose. I want to kiss your nose. So I moved my nose closer and his little five year old lips found their way and planted one right on its bulbous tip. He’s up on the top bunk now,
By: Heather King | 4
Hospital Operations
 

10
Oct 2012
New Lower Prices in Effect
As of October 1st, we have decreased prices by 10% on more than 230 of our most commonly used services. We’ve been working hard to decrease costs throughout the medical center by improving efficiencies and making smarter purchasing decisions – and our efforts have been successful.  As a result, we’re passing some of these savings
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Featured Faces
One Walk, Many Reasons: Three Families Share Their Cincinnati Walks for Kids Stories
09
Oct 2012
One Walk, Many Reasons: Three Families Share Their Cincinnati Walks for Kids Stories
“Who are you walking for this year?” It’s a question you’ll hear asked frequently as we countdown to the 7th annual Cincinnati Walks for Kids on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Coney Island.As the walk coordinator, I get to hear firsthand many inspiring stories from Cincinnati Children’s patients and families. Whether they are walking to celebrate
By: Christina Mihalek | 5
Fitness and Nutrition
Running or Walking for a Good Cause? Make Sure You do it in Good Form
05
Oct 2012
Running or Walking for a Good Cause? Make Sure You do it in Good Form
October and November are full of opportunities to take part in a brisk walk or run to benefit a miriad of fantastic causes. If you’re thinking about hitting the pavement to raise awareness and funds for your favorite organizations, our experts have some recommendations to keep you injury free while you do. Stepping Out in
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Volunteerism
 

04
Oct 2012
Community Rallies to Support Girl, 7, With Cancer
Riddled with water damage, mold and asbestos, 7-year-old Yosselin Villatoro’s home was not a safe place for the young Cincinnati Children’s cancer patient.  For the past year, Yosselin has been battling metastatic osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer more commonly seen in children twice her age. Once word spread about Yosselin and the condition of her
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
A Shade of Pale is Always Better for Your Skin Than a Tanning Bed
03
Oct 2012
A Shade of Pale is Always Better for Your Skin Than a Tanning Bed
Here’s a reason to consider no tanning or the “spray tan option” instead of a tanning bed: Reported cases of melanoma in teens and young adults have skyrocketed; and they are directly associated with an increased use of tanning beds and unsafe sunbathing habits. Twenty minutes in a tanning bed has the same effect on your skin
By: Lindsey Wright | 2
Hospital Operations
Deck our Halls for a Chance to Win Cincinnati Bengals Tickets
02
Oct 2012
Deck our Halls for a Chance to Win Cincinnati Bengals Tickets
Recently we updated you on the construction progress of the new Cincinnati Children’s Green Township facility, which is scheduled to open next spring. We want the inside of our buildings to reflect what’s going on in the neighborhoods we serve, so we are asking kids to deck our halls with drawings of their neighborhood. We
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
28
Sep 2012
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Taking a beautiful new baby home from the hospital is a cherished experience, but for approximately 20 families in the Cincinnati area each year, a simple phone call significantly changes those first few days at home. The call comes from the Cincinnati Children’s Comprehensive Sickle Cell Newborn Screening program, which identifies newborn babies who have
By: Dr. Lisa Shook | 1
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Singing Her Way Through Sickle Cell Disease
26
Sep 2012
Singing Her Way Through Sickle Cell Disease
LeCarol Batson has a coping skill to share with other kids who have sickle cell disease: Sing it out. Since she was 6 years old and started attending summer camp for kids with cancer and blood disorders, LeCarol has looked for ways to stay positive about her condition. She is one of 100,000 people across the
By: Tanya Leach | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

25
Sep 2012
Research Shows Neuron Disruptions Can Trigger Epileptic Seizures
Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that a biological mechanism long suspected in epilepsy is capable of triggering brain seizures – opening the door for studies to seek improved treatments or even preventative therapies.Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center report in Neuron that molecular disruptions in small neurons called dentate gyrus granule cells
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Green Township – Progressing Nicely!
21
Sep 2012
Cincinnati Children’s Green Township – Progressing Nicely!
The newest Cincinnati Children’s neighborhood location is taking shape in the heart of Cincinnati’s west side. Cincinnati Children’s Green Township, an 80,000 square-foot outpatient facility, is slated to open in Spring 2013. These aerial photographs were taken just a few days ago – we officially have bricks!Pediatric care and specialized services in the new facility will include urgent care, radiology
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
Early Cholesterol Screenings for Kids
20
Sep 2012
Early Cholesterol Screenings for Kids
Next time your child visits their pediatrician for a check-up, you may be surprised if the doctor suggests performing a routine cholesterol screening. Many parents think annual cholesterol checks begin in adulthood, but studies have shown that the development and progression of atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, actually begins in childhood, and that the
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Following Childhood Cancer Survivors as They Grow Up
19
Sep 2012
Following Childhood Cancer Survivors as They Grow Up
When he sits in the waiting area at Cincinnati Children’s, Joey Evans is usually the oldest patient in the room. At 40, Evans, a childhood cancer survivor, doesn’t mind looking like he’s old enough to be someone’s father. He already knows he fits in at Cincinnati Children’s. It’s practically where he grew up. Evans is
By: Tanya Leach | 3
Featured Faces
Walking in the Footsteps of Giants – Neil Armstrong’s Memorial Service
18
Sep 2012
Walking in the Footsteps of Giants – Neil Armstrong’s Memorial Service
On Friday politicians, astronauts, family and friends gathered at Washington National Cathedral to say good-bye to astronaut Neil Armstrong, who died in Cincinnati on August 24 at the age of 82. Sitting among the famous faces in the crowd was fourteen-year-old Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center patient Shane DiGiovanna. Shane attended the service at the invitation
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Healthy Living
The Joy of Volunteering for Cincinnati Walks for Kids
14
Sep 2012
The Joy of Volunteering for Cincinnati Walks for Kids
Barbara Belle, BA, Med, has worked at Cincinnati Children’s for six years. She currently serves as an education consultant in the Education and Learning Department and is a veteran volunteer for Cincinnati Walks for Kids.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Featured Faces
Leaving Collin
13
Sep 2012
Leaving Collin
I knew that’s what it would feel like. Not ‘going away as a couple’. Not ‘celebrating our 10th anniversary’. But ‘leaving Collin’. We had not both been away from him overnight since he was in the NICU. Only a very small handful of people know how to do even the basics for Collin – feed
By: Annie Kratzsch | 5
Featured Faces
Rob’s Kids Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention
11
Sep 2012
Rob’s Kids Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention
On March 30, 2008, my son-in-law, Rob, took his own life.  We were celebrating my granddaughter’s 10th birthday when the call came in.  Rob left his 2 little girls, his wife and the rest of his family that day….That was the beginning of our family story. Little does a person know the impact that suicide
By: Stephanie Potter | 15
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