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Adopt a Family Update
31
Mar 2022
Adopt a Family Update
The “Adopt a Family” team is celebrating another successful season of giving on Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds. Traditionally, each year at Christmas, the Department of Radiology at Cincinnati Children’s “adopts” a family. With the generosity of many employees throughout our department, we can help alleviate some of the stress during the holiday season
How We Do It
Radiology Discharge Instructions
29
Mar 2022
Radiology Discharge Instructions
What Are Radiology Discharge Instructions?  The Radiology Department at Cincinnati Children’s offers general instructions for discharge after a Radiology procedure.  If you have questions, contact us at 513-636-4251 (option 5) or 1-800-344-2462 (ext. 4251, then press 5).  Going Home from the Hospital  A transporter can help you with safely getting your child to the car
Meet The Team
Welcome to Radiology, Kate, Megan, Kayla and Erin!
24
Mar 2022
Welcome to Radiology, Kate, Megan, Kayla and Erin!
This month we added more new employees to our Radiology family. One is a new administrative assistant and the others are MRI technologists who graduated together from the University of Cincinnati. Here are their short biographies below:  Hello, my name is Katelyn (Kate) Pope and I am the newest administrative assistant for the Radiology Department.
Child Development and Behavior
How To Do Mental Health Check-Ins With Your Kids
23
Mar 2022
How To Do Mental Health Check-Ins With Your Kids
Kids who were having mental health issues before COVID-19 are experiencing more issues; and kids who weren’t having problems before are having them now. A child psychologist outlines how and how often to do mental health check-in with kids to make sure that they're okay.
Meet The Team
Keith Strauss, Winner of the 2021 Image Gently Butterfly Award
21
Mar 2022
Keith Strauss, Winner of the 2021 Image Gently Butterfly Award
Keith Strauss is an Emeritus here in the Radiology Department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Keith played a critical role in the department formulating protocols for our scanners to take images of our patients at the lowest possible radiation exposure without sacrificing image detail. He also gave lectures within the department on physics relating to medical
Safety and Prevention
Quiz: Reasons to Call the Drug & Poison Information Center
21
Mar 2022
Quiz: Reasons to Call the Drug & Poison Information Center
No one intends for an accident to happen! Keep the Drug & Poison Info Center number handy to save time in an emergency. Our poison prevention specialists can help you decide next steps to take when there is an accidental exposure. Review this quiz to see the types of questions our call center typically answers.
Radiology
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
17
Mar 2022
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
From our Radiology family to yours,    “May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold—and at the end of your rainbows may you find a pot of gold.”    -Old Irish Blessing      Glenn Miñano, BFA, editor; Meredith Towbin, copy editor
Child Development and Behavior
When Does My Child Need A Comprehensive Hearing Test?
15
Mar 2022
When Does My Child Need A Comprehensive Hearing Test?
Around one in five kids have some form of hearing loss. The good news is that children of all ages can have their hearing tested, and in the vast majority of cases, there is a treatment available to help. Read to learn when parents should seek a comprehensive hearing test for their kids.
How We Do It
March Radiology Patient Experience Update
15
Mar 2022
March Radiology Patient Experience Update
How are we doing?  In February, 92.2 % of the 295 families surveyed gave us a 9 or 10 for “Overall rating of facility”  This exceeds our Radiology FY22 PE Goal of 92.0% 9/10s for “Overall Rating”  What’s new?  Parents voice appreciation for asking about worries and concerns.  The goal for our latest Patient Experience
Meet The Team
New Faculty Joining Our Group
11
Mar 2022
New Faculty Joining Our Group
We’d like to offer a warm welcome to the new faculty members joining our team, now and in the near future! Dr. Cara Morin was a fellow a few years ago and has been down at Saint Jude for the last three years. She’s going to be working in the general pool and with our
Radiology
Recognizing Three Faculty in Receiving Research Funding
08
Mar 2022
Recognizing Three Faculty in Receiving Research Funding
Our Radiology Department would like to recognize three faculty members who have been granted funding for their research. Congratulations Mark DiFrancesco, PhD, Diana Lindquist, PhD and Jonathan Dillman, MD! Dr. DiFrancesco received an award from the Department of Defense for his research “Establishing Network Connectivity and Microvascular Imaging Biomarkers for Tuberous Sclerosis.” Dr. Lindquist received
Radiology
Dr Trout Receives the Clinical and Translational Research Achievement Award!
04
Mar 2022
Dr Trout Receives the Clinical and Translational Research Achievement Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Trout, the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging’s Director of Clinical Research, who was recognized with the CLINICAL/TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Dr. Trout’s clinical and research focus areas include advanced abdominal Imaging and diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine. His translational research has led to advances in the imaging of liver disease,
Radiology
Congratulations to Heather Steffen, Winner of the Family Recognition Award
01
Mar 2022
Congratulations to Heather Steffen, Winner of the Family Recognition Award
This award best describes encounters that exemplify Cincinnati Children’s Values – Make a Difference, Tell the Truth, Work as a Team, Respect Everyone.  Here is what patients and families are saying about Heather:  “I just wanted to recognize the radiology technician that took care of my daughter. I don’t remember her name, but I do
Learning and Growing
Daily Reading to Kids: 9 Tips for Fitting It In and Making It Count
01
Mar 2022
Daily Reading to Kids: 9 Tips for Fitting It In and Making It Count
Daily reading to kids is incredibly important -- but can feel daunting. Learn how to fit it in and make it effective each day.
Child Development and Behavior
Tips for Talking to Kids About Violence in the News
28
Feb 2022
Tips for Talking to Kids About Violence in the News
It's important for parents to talk to their kids about violence they may have seen or heard about on the news. Read a child psychologist's tips for how do to this.
Healthy Living
My Daughter’s Spina Bifida Care Journey
24
Feb 2022
My Daughter’s Spina Bifida Care Journey
For most families, news that they are expecting a baby is a joyous occasion. But for families of the 1 out of every 2,700 babies diagnosed with spina bifida, those happy emotions quickly turn to concern as expecting parents navigate the challenges surrounding that diagnosis.  I learned this firsthand when my daughter Cambria was diagnosed
How We Do It
February 2022 Radiology Patient Experience Update
22
Feb 2022
February 2022 Radiology Patient Experience Update
How are we doing? In January, 91.1 % of the 359 families surveyed gave us a 9 or 10 for “Overall rating of facility” The Radiology FY 22 Patient Experience (PE) Goal is 92.0% 9/10s “Overall Rating”   Family Feedback The Nurses were awesome explained everything and everything went quickly and ahead of schedule (they
Research and Discoveries
Eating Disorders and the COVID-19 Pandemic
21
Feb 2022
Eating Disorders and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting effect on all of us. It’s upset our daily lives, how we learn and work, our friendships and so much more. Here in our Eating Disorders Program, we noticed its impact early on. During the lockdown period right after COVID found its way to the United States in
Meet The Team
Meet Anna Lee, Our New Clinical Director for Anesthesia Imaging
18
Feb 2022
Meet Anna Lee, Our New Clinical Director for Anesthesia Imaging
The Radiology and Anesthesia Imaging Departments have a symbiotic relationship in our MRI Division. Our MRI technologist acquires the MRI images and anesthesia nurses and doctors help our patients go to sleep to prevent movement in the scanner and alleviate anxiety. Anna Lee takes on the title of Clinical Director of Anesthesia Imaging from her
Safety and Prevention
COVID-19 Home Test Kit Dangers: What Parents Need to Know
16
Feb 2022
COVID-19 Home Test Kit Dangers: What Parents Need to Know
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the U.S. government expanded efforts to increase at-home COVID testing. In January 2022 it was announced that every home is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits. At the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center, we have seen an uptick in accidental exposures to a substance in these test
Radiology
Kim Cecil Recognized by Cincinnati Children’s When Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
15
Feb 2022
Kim Cecil Recognized by Cincinnati Children’s When Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
It’s always good to be noticed as a leading example in your field. Our very own Dr. Kim Cecil, Director of the Imaging Research Center, which is a division of our Radiology Department, was recognized by Cincinnati Children’s on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Child Development and Behavior
7 Ways to Help Your Teen with a Broken Heart
14
Feb 2022
7 Ways to Help Your Teen with a Broken Heart
Witnessing our teens go through a breakup can be gut-wrenching, especially knowing that someone else caused this pain. We can help by striking a balance between supportive parent and allowing them to work through it on their own. Read a child psychologist's suggestions for doing this.
Radiology
Radiology “WHO DEY!” Support
11
Feb 2022
Radiology “WHO DEY!” Support
It’s Friday and our Radiology Department and its Research Division are showing their support for our hometown football team, the Cincinnati Bengals. We wish our Bengals good luck as they face the LA Rams in the 26th Super Bowl. Who Dey!
Research and Discoveries
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
10
Feb 2022
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
When Marie Curie was searching for evidence of radium in the 1890s, women were just starting to seek jobs in the sciences. A full century would go by before the term “STEM” would become popular, and girls in particular would be more strongly encouraged to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Today, job
Meet The Team
Welcome Fred and Katie
03
Feb 2022
Welcome Fred and Katie
Please welcome two new employees to our Radiology family. Fred joins our Informatics team, which supports Radiology in relation to the picture, archiving, communication systems (PACS) and handles most telecommunications and computer needs. Katie joins our Ultrasound Division as a new technologist.  Fred Walker  Hello, my name is Fred Walker and I am the new

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