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Concussions: It’s OK For Kids To Play Contact Sports
08
Mar 2016
Concussions: It’s OK For Kids To Play Contact Sports
Parents often wonder if they should let their kids play contact sports that could lead to concussions. Here is some advice from our Director of Sports Medicine Research.
Heart Conditions
Heart to Heart: Ryan Goes to Washington, DC – Part 3
06
Mar 2016
Heart to Heart: Ryan Goes to Washington, DC – Part 3
Heart advocate Ryan Moore works to spread awareness for congenital heart defects, like the kind he was diagnosed with at birth, in hopes of finding a cure.
Heart Conditions
Heart to Heart: Ryan Meets Kirk Urso – Part 2
05
Mar 2016
Heart to Heart: Ryan Meets Kirk Urso – Part 2
When Ryan met Columbus Crew player Kirk Urso, he had a new friend and role model. Little did they know they were both living with congenital heart disease.
Heart Conditions
Heart to Heart: Ryan and Kirk’s CHD Story – Part 1
04
Mar 2016
Heart to Heart: Ryan and Kirk’s CHD Story – Part 1
Ryan continues to tell his inspiring congenital heart disease story in books, on Capitol Hill and to other CHD families in hopes of someday finding a cure.
Heart Conditions
New Animations: Surgical Repair of Congenital Heart Disease
29
Feb 2016
New Animations: Surgical Repair of Congenital Heart Disease
To help families better understand and describe the surgical repair for their child's congenital heart disease, we developed these animated videos.
Child Development and Behavior
Lessons Learned: A Pediatrician’s Role
25
Feb 2016
Lessons Learned: A Pediatrician’s Role
As a mother and a pediatrician, Dr. Warrick has a unique perspective. Today she shares what she thinks a pediatrician's role should be.
Patient Family Experience
Receiving Your Child’s Diagnosis: What to Do Next
18
Feb 2016
Receiving Your Child’s Diagnosis: What to Do Next
Parents often feel helpless following a definitive diagnosis for their child. One of our social workers offers potential next steps to take.
Safety and Prevention
How to Talk with Your Teen About Distracted Driving
17
Feb 2016
How to Talk with Your Teen About Distracted Driving
Distracted drivers are more likely to cause an accident on the road. Here are five tips to help prevent texting and driving in teens.
Safety and Prevention
Zika Virus: True or False Quiz
12
Feb 2016
Zika Virus: True or False Quiz
A quiz about the Zika virus to help you sort through what's concerning and what isn't.
Hospital Operations
Increase in Seasonal Illness: Wait Times May Be Longer
04
Feb 2016
Increase in Seasonal Illness: Wait Times May Be Longer
Seasonal illness has increased in the community and as a result, our wait times may be longer.
Safety and Prevention
Super Bowl Parties: Prevent TV Tip-Overs
28
Jan 2016
Super Bowl Parties: Prevent TV Tip-Overs
5 tips to prevent tv tip-overs; about 17,000 children are treated each year for tv-related injuries.
Patient Family Experience
27
Jan 2016
Friendship, Sisterhood, and Laughter Through Tears
Best friends Anna and Grace had surgery for their scoliosis on the same day by the same surgeon. But their friendship goes much deeper than that.
Patient Family Experience
IBD: 3 Lessons from an Experienced Parent
22
Jan 2016
IBD: 3 Lessons from an Experienced Parent
A mom reflects on her child's experiences with IBD and Crohn's disease, now that he has graduated college and is heading out on his own.
Heart Conditions
Building Blocks of Recovery
21
Jan 2016
Building Blocks of Recovery
Sometimes normal kid things can be the best recovery tools!
Patient Family Experience
Patient Story Videos You Shouldn’t Miss
15
Jan 2016
Patient Story Videos You Shouldn’t Miss
Patients and families share their stories in eight not-to-be-missed videos posted over the course of 2015 on Cincinnati Children's YouTube channel.
Fitness and Nutrition
Wrist Injuries: When to Schedule an Appointment
15
Jan 2016
Wrist Injuries: When to Schedule an Appointment
Wrist injuries can happen in any sport. Recognizing the signs and symptoms will help determine the severity of the injury and a proper course of treatment.
Fitness and Nutrition
How to Reduce Processed Meat In Kids’ Diets
14
Jan 2016
How to Reduce Processed Meat In Kids’ Diets
One of our dietitians explains how she is reducing processed meat in her kids' diets, following WHO recommendations.
Hospital Operations
Top 15 of 2015
12
Jan 2016
Top 15 of 2015
A recap of the top 15 events at Cincinnati Children's in 2015.
Fitness and Nutrition
Small, Healthy Food Substitutions Can Make Big Difference
06
Jan 2016
Small, Healthy Food Substitutions Can Make Big Difference
Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your family's health. Learn how to substitute certain food and ingredients for healthier alternatives by following this simple chart.
Child Development and Behavior
CBDI School Program Puts Hope Atop Syllabus
04
Jan 2016
CBDI School Program Puts Hope Atop Syllabus
The CBDI Hospital School Program offers individualized academic instruction and tutoring to inpatients of all ages on the hematology/oncology floor.
Patient Family Experience
Champions Share New Year’s Wishes
31
Dec 2015
Champions Share New Year’s Wishes
Happy New Year from our Cincinnati Children's Champions families to yours! Six patients and their parents tell us what they're most excited about in 2016.
Fitness and Nutrition
Healthier Holiday Recipe: Meatballs
29
Dec 2015
Healthier Holiday Recipe: Meatballs
Our HealthWorks! dietitians created a healthier version of your favorite holiday appetizer: meatballs.
Healthy Living
Whooping Cough: Is Your Vaccine Current?
23
Dec 2015
Whooping Cough: Is Your Vaccine Current?
Whooping cough can be especially serious for babies and young children. Here's what you need to know to prevent it.
Food Allergies
Allergy Friendly Cookies: Milk, Egg and Wheat Free
21
Dec 2015
Allergy Friendly Cookies: Milk, Egg and Wheat Free
Make allergy friendly cookies this year with a recipe that is milk-free, wheat-free and egg-free.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Isovaleric Acidemia: Micah’s Metabolic Journey
18
Dec 2015
Isovaleric Acidemia: Micah’s Metabolic Journey
When he was just a few days old, Micah was diagnosed with Isovaleric Acidemia. His mom shares the story of those scary first days and how far he's come.

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