In the News
Evolution of the Board
Thomas G. Cody, vice chair for Macy’s, Inc., took over leadership of the Board of Trustees of Cincinnati Children’s in January, replacing Lee Carter. Carter, a board member since 1979 and chairman since 1996, describes Cody as “a great leader who will take the board to a whole new level.” Carter will remain an active board member, directing the patient care committee and volunteering on eight other committees.
Cincinnati Children’s Ranked in Top Three
For 15 consecutive years, U.S.News & World Report has ranked Cincinnati Children’s among the top children’s hospitals in the nation. This year, their annual “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” edition rated us among the top three in general pediatrics - the highest ranking we’ve ever received from U.S. News. The comprehensive ranking system is based on reputation, patient outcomes and carerelated measures. “This is an outstanding accomplishment on the part of everyone at Cincinnati Children’s who has worked so hard to improve the quality of care and to transform health care for the children and families we are privileged to serve,” says James M. Anderson, president and CEO.
Home Sale Supports Cancer Research
Soon someone in Sycamore Township will buy their dream home and join us in our fight against pediatric cancer. Eagle Custom Homes will donate proceeds from the sale of the Home for Hope, a newly constructed 4,000-square foot home located in Asbury Place, to cancer research at Cincinnati Children’s. The home is listed at $700,000. For more information, contact Adrienne Drobny, at 513-636-8760.
Calling all Champions
Have you had a personal experience at Cincinnati Children’s? Do you want to raise awareness about a condition or share your story with other families? As a Cincinnati Children’s Champion, you can do just that! The Champions program offers lots of ways to stay involved with the medical center while helping to change the outcome for other families. For more information and to sign up, visit www.cincinnatichildrens.org/champions.
Recognizing Women Philanthropists
Female donors to Cincinnati Children’s now have a new way to connect with other women who share a passion for helping kids. The Mary Emery Circle, named after the first woman to give of her time and talent to create Cincinnati Children’s, recognizes women who contribute $1,000 or more in a fiscal year. Members have the opportunity to network and participate in educational events. For more information, please call 513-636-4561.
Making Room for Research
In November 2007, a stunning 12-story brick and glass building opened on the site of the original Children’s Hospital. With the addition of its 415,000 square feet, Cincinnati Children’s is now home to one of the largest pediatric research programs in the country. Known as Location S, the building was specifically designed to promote opportunities for collaboration among researchers. By sharing knowledge across disciplines, researchers will be better able to translate laboratory findings into new, improved treatments for patients. “Location S reflects our commitment to create new knowledge that cures disease,” says Arnold Strauss, MD, director of the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation. “It enables us to continue attracting the best scientists from around the world and will lead to new knowledge and more discoveries that can improve health and change the outcome for children worldwide.”
Surgeon-in-Chief Recognized for Research
Richard G. Azizkhan, MD, surgeon-in-chief and director of pediatric surgery at Cincinnati Children’s, has been elected to the prestigious Halsted Society, an elite group of 75 surgeons nationwide. As an international advocate for children’s rights and health, Dr. Azizkhan has made significant research contributions in many areas, including lung development, solid tumors and injury prevention. He also helped Cincinnati Children’s develop an international medical education exchange program with Bosnia and Croatia. Using research knowledge to better care for children is a major focus for Dr. Azizkhan and Cincinnati Children’s.
Vaccine Will Save Thousands of Children
Cincinnati Children’s researchers, Richard Ward, PhD, and David Bernstein, MD, have developed a vaccine that could save the lives of thousands of children each year. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Rotarix® to prevent rotavirus, a leading cause of severe diarrhea in young children. Nearly every child in the world is infected with rotavirus by age 5, and the fatalities worldwide add up to 600,000. Rotarix® is now approved for use in more than 100 countries.
Nick Lachey’s Choir Wins Big
Millions of viewers across the country watched as Cincinnati native Nick Lachey and his hometown choir sang their way to victory on NBC’s “Clash of the Choirs,” winning $250,000 in prize money to benefit Cincinnati Children’s. The choir presented the winnings at a celebratory concert held on March 30. The prize money purchased specialized beds and equipment for the care and transport of critically ill newborns. Ken Massey, president of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Foundation, says, “We’re so thankful to those who rallied to bring in the votes and to Nick and Team Cincinnati for their efforts on behalf of Cincinnati Children’s.”
