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Vegetable Spotlight: Radishes
24
Jun 2014
Vegetable Spotlight: Radishes
Each week this summer, we are spotlighting a vegetable and sharing some recipes from Pinterest that we hope will inspire you to either try the food for the first time or prepare it in a fun new way. Today’s spotlight vegetable is the Radish. The radish (Raphanus sativus) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. They are grown and
Hospital Operations
Microbiology Lab: The Germ Detectives
20
Jun 2014
Microbiology Lab: The Germ Detectives
Whenever I tell people I work at Cincinnati Children’s, the first question they ask is “Are you a nurse?” It’s a natural assumption given that the nursing staff comprises a hefty percentage of our work force. But my answer is, “Actually, I work in the microbiology lab.” Puzzled expression. Pause. “Micro what?” I am part
Fitness and Nutrition
Vegetable Spotlight: Kale
16
Jun 2014
Vegetable Spotlight: Kale
Each week this summer, we are spotlighting a vegetable and sharing some recipes from Pinterest that we hope will inspire you to either try the food for the first time or prepare it in a fun new way. Today’s spotlight vegetable is KALE. Kale or borecole (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group) is a vegetable with green or purple leaves,
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Ranked No. 3 In the Country for 2014-15
10
Jun 2014
Cincinnati Children’s Ranked No. 3 In the Country for 2014-15
US News and World Report announced their 2014-15 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings today, and for the fourth year in a row, Cincinnati Children’s has been named the No. 3 children’s hospital in the country. In addition to the overall ranking, we’re also excited to share that Cincinnati Children’s programs ranked in the top 10 for
Fitness and Nutrition
Vegetable Spotlight: Cabbage
06
Jun 2014
Vegetable Spotlight: Cabbage
It’s warm outside and with most schools out for the year, it is feeling like summer is finally, officially here. This long-awaited warm weather is bringing with it the return of farmers markets and abundant opportunities to try new vegetables, as well as prepare some of your standard favorites in new ways. Each week this
Child Development and Behavior
Tackling Your Child’s Fear of the Creepy Crawlies
04
Jun 2014
Tackling Your Child’s Fear of the Creepy Crawlies
Aside from the obvious signs like the weather changing, I always know it’s spring time by the number of conversations I have with patients about bugs, insects and creepy crawlies. A fear of the creepy crawlies – and fear in general – is a normal developmental stage for children. It’s normal to not like spiders, but what’s
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Ways I Make Fitness Fun At My House
21
May 2014
5 Ways I Make Fitness Fun At My House
When I was growing up in California, recess was my favorite part of the school day. It was unstructured play time where we could choose our favorite activities and burn calories while running, jumping, playing kickball… whatever we wanted. In fact, if there had been advanced placement recess, I’d have been in it! Those early years
Rare and Complex Conditions
Adopting a Child from China and Finding a ‘New Normal’
20
May 2014
Adopting a Child from China and Finding a ‘New Normal’
Working at Cincinnati Children’s gives me the opportunity to meet inspiring families. Recently, I met one mother who told me the story of how she wouldn’t stop seeking answers for her son. And when she did find the answers she was looking for, she wanted other families facing the same condition to benefit from learning how
Safety and Prevention
The Codeine Controversy
14
May 2014
The Codeine Controversy
Codeine. It’s been around for a long time. It was prescribed 1.7 million times in 2011 for kids under the age of 18 for pain and cough. It wouldn’t have lasted this long and been used that often if it wasn’t a good medication…right? Maybe, maybe not. Codeine’s risks and questionable effectiveness have been reported
Healthy Living
Disordered Eating: How to Recognize When A Child Needs Help
12
May 2014
Disordered Eating: How to Recognize When A Child Needs Help
Food is a powerful thing. It has the power to sustain life and bring people together, but it also has potential to be a centerpiece of unhealthy behavior. In a world where shows like The Biggest Loser are regarded as entertainment for the American Public and 8-year-olds are restricting carbs, having an outpatient eating disorders
Child Development and Behavior
How ‘Patiently Made’ Was Born
06
May 2014
How ‘Patiently Made’ Was Born
It was spring of 2013, and it started out like any other second Thursday of the month. The Patient and Family Advisory Council gathered to discuss the usual things, like ways to ensure and enhance the best experience for patients and families facing mental health issues, but also on the agenda that day was the
Patient Family Experience
Music Therapy Provides Peace of Mind for Parents with Sick Children
01
May 2014
Music Therapy Provides Peace of Mind for Parents with Sick Children
A musician works with families at Cincinnati Children's to create songs that preserve the memories of children lost to serious illnesses.
Pin of the Week
DIY Recycled Kite Craft | Pin of the Week
30
Apr 2014
DIY Recycled Kite Craft | Pin of the Week
Either my boys are aware that April is national kite month, or they simply have spring fever, because lately they have really gotten into flying kites! I love any activity that encourages them to run around outside and enjoy the weather. Last week my oldest asked if he could make his own kite to fly
Pin of the Week
Upcycle Easter Eggs | Pin of the Week
24
Apr 2014
Upcycle Easter Eggs | Pin of the Week
If your family celebrated Easter this past weekend, I’m guessing you might have some plastic egg halves lingering around your home – I know I have plenty at my house! Putting the eggs away to reuse next year is always an option, but if you’re not a household that likes to save things, or if
Hospital Operations
 

16
Apr 2014
Emergency Department: Enchanted Renovation
Please pardon our dust. We promise it is for a very good reason. The emergency department (ED) at our Burnet (Main) Campus is being renovated! Construction began a couple of weeks ago and the project, taking place in phases, will take about 18 months total. When it’s finished, our space will have a completely new
Research and Discoveries
The Support We Needed
02
Apr 2014
The Support We Needed
Earlier today the 2014 March for Babies employee campaign was launched at Cincinnati Children’s. I’m honored to be serving, with my husband and daughter, as the ambassador family for this year’s campaign. Our experience with the March of Dimes, and the breadth of the services and support it offers, began almost exactly a year ago
Childhood Obesity
The Immediate Impact of the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure
29
Mar 2014
The Immediate Impact of the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure
As many of you were watching the details of Alexis Shapiro’s surgery unfold on Twitter (#HyObesity) last Friday, you might have been wondering about the benefits of the sleeve gastrectomy for patients with hypothalamic obesity. This procedure surgically removes 75-80% of the patient’s stomach leaving only the inner curve of the stomach (the “lesser” curve),
Rare and Complex Conditions
Illustrations Show Surgical Steps for Bariatric Surgery
21
Mar 2014
Illustrations Show Surgical Steps for Bariatric Surgery
Cincinnati Children's team of specialists provide illustrations and explanations of their four-step surgical weight loss procedure for teens.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Gastric Bypass: Hope for Alexis
19
Mar 2014
Gastric Bypass: Hope for Alexis
Two and a half years ago I gave my daughter Alexis a kiss as she was wheeled into an operating room. The doctors told us that the surgery to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor called a craniopharyngioma would likely result in rapid weight gain after surgery, but nothing could have prepared our family for what
Volunteerism
Helping Hands in India
14
Mar 2014
Helping Hands in India
The lives of six children with complex spine deformities and 21 children with hand and arm deformities have been dramatically improved thanks to the work of a surgical team from Cincinnati Children’s that traveled to India earlier this year. The trip, held Jan. 19-25, was the second of five annual visits planned to help children
Childhood Obesity
Hypothalamic Obesity: Miscommunication Between Brain, Gut
11
Mar 2014
Hypothalamic Obesity: Miscommunication Between Brain, Gut
Hypothalamic obesity affects the hypothalamus, which regulates communication from the brain to the stomach.
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Mason Campus: Imagine Beyond
07
Mar 2014
Cincinnati Children’s Mason Campus: Imagine Beyond
It’s been a long time coming – the Cincinnati Children’s Mason Campus renovation is finally complete. And it was more than worth the wait! If you haven’t visited us in Mason lately, you’re in for a wonderful surprise. Over the last 18 months the space was completely reconfigured and renovated to expand capacity for specialty clinics and urgent
Healthy Living
Is it Necessary for Hand Soap to be Antibacterial?
06
Mar 2014
Is it Necessary for Hand Soap to be Antibacterial?
Many popular antibacterial soap products are being questioned for safety and effectiveness by the federal government. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants proof that the germ-fighting chemicals in these products are safe, and that they work better than plain soap and water. The FDA is concerned about two chemicals in particular, triclosan and triclocarban.
Fitness and Nutrition
Tips for Improving the Variety in Your Child’s Diet
04
Mar 2014
Tips for Improving the Variety in Your Child’s Diet
As a pediatric dietitian I thought feeding my children would be easy. This was the case for my first child, but it was not for my second. My youngest did not like eating and refused things I thought were good for him. He was also underweight. His eating habits were running our family and took
Pin of the Week
10 Creative Ways to Organize Toys | Pin of the Week
27
Feb 2014
10 Creative Ways to Organize Toys | Pin of the Week
I have to admit, having kids threw me for a loop. Well, I guess they threw me for more than one loop, but relative to the organization of my house, they threw me for one HUGE loop. I wasn’t prepared for how much stuff would invade my house. And not just the essentials like diapers

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