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Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Thrombosis in Kids
13
Oct 2023
Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Thrombosis in Kids
It's important for parents to know the symptoms and risk factors of blood clots in kids so that they can be caught and treated early.
By: Eric Mullins, MD | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Four Things To Know About Sickle Cell Disease
11
Sep 2020
Four Things To Know About Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder in the United States. It is also often misunderstood. Learn four things about sickle cell and the people it affects.
By: Lisa Shook, DHPE, MCHES | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
11
Jun 2018
Stronger, Wiser, Thicker: Kelly One Year Post-Proton Therapy
One year following a diagnosis of a nongerminomatous germ cell tumor and subsequent proton therapy treatment, Kelly is stronger, wiser, and his hair is thicker.
By: Lori Mathews | 1
Cincinnati Walks for Kids
Cincinnati Walks for Kids Impact Facts: Your Support Makes a Difference
10
Sep 2015
Cincinnati Walks for Kids Impact Facts: Your Support Makes a Difference
Cincinnati Walks for Kids allows community members be part of the hospital and give back to areas of the medical center that they are most passionate about.
By: Cincinnati Walks for Kids Team | 0
Hospital Operations
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
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Still Jersey Money: We’ll Make Science Count for Kids with Cancer
07
Nov 2014
Still Jersey Money: We’ll Make Science Count for Kids with Cancer
Last night, I had the privilege of helping Cincinnati Children’s President and CEO, Michael Fisher, accept a check for more than 1.3 million dollars from the Cincinnati Bengals. This charitable gift was the result of an unprecedented sale of Devon Still’s No. 75 jersey; it includes contributions from thousands of individuals around the country as
By: John Perentesis, MD | 1
Cancer and Blood Diseases
A Few Things I’ve Learned on Our Journey with Retinoblastoma
07
Oct 2014
A Few Things I’ve Learned on Our Journey with Retinoblastoma
Like many four-year-olds, my daughter recently started attending preschool. It’s an exciting milestone for any parent, but for me, it was an achievement that I wasn’t certain my daughter Khloe would attain. That’s because Khloe has bilateral retinoblastoma, which is an advanced form of cancer in both of her eyes. When children have this disease,
By: Alicia Gray | 2
Hospital Operations
U.S. News & World Report: Cincinnati Children’s is #3, Three Years In A Row
11
Jun 2013
U.S. News & World Report: Cincinnati Children’s is #3, Three Years In A Row
It’s a three-peat! U.S. News & World Report announced their Best Children’s Hospitals rankings today, and we are honored to be named the No. 3 children’s hospital in the country, for the third year in a row. In addition to the No. 3 ranking overall, we’re excited to share the news that Cincinnati Children’s received
By: Blog Editorial Team | 4
Research and Discoveries
The Universe Within: The Highways of Our Minds
11
Mar 2013
The Universe Within: The Highways of Our Minds
Much like cities and towns connected by highways and streets, the neurons in our brains are connected by nerve fibers called dendrites and axons. Neurons are supported by other neural cells called astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s are studying how neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes form from neural stem cells during development and in
By: Tim Bonfield | 1
Hospital Operations
Parents Magazine: Cincinnati Children’s Subspecialties Tops in the Nation
04
Feb 2013
Parents Magazine: Cincinnati Children’s Subspecialties Tops in the Nation
Today, Cincinnati Children’s was named one of Parents Magazine’s 10 Best Children’s Hospitals – number 3 to be exact! This is an honor for the medical center and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our more than 13,000 employees who work to improve child health here in Cincinnati, across the U.S. and
By: Blog Editorial Team | 4
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
By: Christina Mihalek | 5
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
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Cincinnati Children’s Awarded $75,000 Hyundai Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research
23
Aug 2012
Cincinnati Children’s Awarded $75,000 Hyundai Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Cincinnati-area Hyundai dealers awarded Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center a $75,000 Hyundai Scholar Grant to support the pediatric cancer research of Dr. Maureen O’Brien, who is currently working to identify new therapies that may help patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia. Cincinnati Children’s is one of 43 recipients of Hope
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1

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