Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center - News

Cincinnati Children’s Again Receives Men in Nursing Award

Thursday, November 19, 2009

For the second time in three years, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has been honored by the American Assembly of Men in Nursing (AAMN) with the Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award.

Local Hospitals Leading Charge to Reduce Prematurity in Cincinnati

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

At a forum held downtown, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and TriHealth, the partnership of Bethesda North and Good Samaritan hospitals, started a conversation in the community as a launching point for focused efforts to reduce the incidence of premature birth in the Greater Cincinnati area.

‘Global Bulletin Board’ Shows Promise in Child Health

Friday, November 13, 2009

A surprisingly easy and low-cost system of sharing treatment information improves dramatically the health of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, a study released today shows.

Doctor's Tests Often Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids with Kidney Disease

Friday, November 13, 2009

Many children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show normal blood pressure readings at the doctor’s office have high blood pressure when tested at home, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).

Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center Among National Accredited Poison Control Centers

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has redesignated The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center as an accredited poison control center – a major milestone for the center.

Consolidated Services Aimed at Better Urgent Care Services

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

In an effort to provide safer, more efficient and higher-capacity services, Cincinnati Children’s is consolidating its weekend urgent care centers beginning Dec. 21.

Blog Launched to Engage in Conversation About Public Health Issues

Monday, November 09, 2009

A new blog – Change the Outcome – has been launched by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in hopes of engaging in an on-line dialogue about important issues in pediatric health.

Transport Team at Cincinnati Children’s Lauded for Excellence

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

The transport team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center was recently been recognized as one of the nation’s premier pediatric and neonatal critical care transport operations by the Association of Air Medical Services.

Cincinnati Bengals Head Athletic Trainer Helps Organize Annual Event the International Adoption Center at Cincinnati Children’s

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Cincinnati Bengals Head Athletic Trainer Paul Sparling and his wife Karen are teaming up with the International Adoption Center (IAC) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center as organizers of the ninth annual Passport to Forever event on Saturday Nov. 7.

Hands-on Workshop at Cincinnati Children’s To Focus on ACL Injury Prevention in Female Athletes

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Though injuries such as sprains and fractures are common among all athletes, females are up to five times more likely to suffer a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than their male counterparts.

That’s why the Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center will host the seventh annual ACL Workshop, on Saturday, November 7, 2009, for medical professionals, coaches and students interested in learning about prevention and rehabilitation of knee injuries in female athletes.