Children's in the News Archive - 2009
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Washington Post Campaign for Children's National - December 16, 2009Each year, the Washington Post helps raise money for Children's National. Read the inspiring stories of our patients and the doctors and nurses who helped them.Teen bullying explored in Teen Vogue - November 20, 2009Joseph Wright, MD comments on teen bullying in this month's issue of Teen Vogue. Read more .Children’s featured on NBC’s Today Show - November 19, 2009Emergency Medicine’s Dan Fagbuyi, MD , discusses trends in flu season on the Today ShowThe Washington Post features Children’s National Emergency Room nurses discussing H1N1 - November 15, 2009Our nurses talk about the impact of the H1N1 flu on patients and caregivers.
Children’s National physician featured on CNN's American Morning - November 13, 2009Christina Johns, MD, shows a glimpse of life inside our ER during the H1N1 flu seasonChildren’s National concussion expert featured on Kojo Nnamdi Show - November 5, 2009Gerry Gioia, PhD , a nationally-recognized expert in concussions, appeared on WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi show to discuss head injuries in youth sports.Children's National profiled in PBS' NewsHour feature on H1N1 - October 27, 2009David Stockwell, MD describes how H1N1 impacts the hospital and our patients.Children’s Urologist treats kidney stones in kids - October 2, 2009Dr. Hans Pohl describes an increase in kidney stones in children and how to treat them.Children’s Neuropsychologist Talks Concussions - September 21, 2009Gerry Gioia, PhD , discusses appropriate concussion management for kids in the New York Times .Children's Emergency Department Nurse on CNN - September 21, 2009Michael Knapp, RN, Executive Director of the Emergency Medical Trauma Center discussed health reform on CNN’s American Morning.Media coverage of the $150 million gift to Children’s National - September 16, 2009View and read coverage of this historic event that will change the future of pediatric surgery for millions of children worldwide.Children’s National geneticist featured on the cover of Parade Magazine - August 27, 2009Learn more about our national and international research in muscular dystrophy.Sudden Infant Death Syndrome study published by Dr. Moon - August 27, 2009A study published by Rachel Moon, MD, showed that nearly one third of photos in women’s magazines depicted babies in unsafe sleep positions, which puts them at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Dr. Moon recommends that babies fall sleep on their backs rather than their stomachs. She also says babies should sleep on a hard surface with no soft bedding.Children’s chief of GI, John Snyder, MD featured on NBC4 with patient on Celiac disease - August 27, 2009Triplets rescued from a house fire were successfully treated at a multidisciplinary team at Children’s National - August 27, 2009HPV vaccine mandatory in DC for girls - August 27, 2009Media coverage of the President’s visit to Children’s - July 23, 2009View and read highlights of the President's visit to Children's, details of the roundtable discussion, and much more.Children’s Chief Medical Officer discusses H1N1 planning on World News with Charles Gibson - July 23, 2009Children’s Chief Medical Officer Peter Holbrook, MD , appeared on World News with Charles Gibson to discuss ongoing hospital preparations to handle any future increases in H1N1 (swine flu) cases.Watch full video Read the full text of the story here Children's emergency medicine specialist on CNN - July 23, 2009Christina Johns, MD, takes part in a roundtable discussion about health reform on CNN's American Morning Watch full video>> Asthma Study Cites Misuse of Inhalers - July 15, 2009
Children’s emergency department doctor weighs in on common problems families have when using asthma inhalers
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Children’s psychiatrist offers tips to parents for children who steal. - July 13, 2009Read the article from Parents. New Guidelines for Pediatricians to Help Prevent Bullying - June 16, 2009Children’s expert co-authors new AAP guidelines to help pediatricians actively prevent bullying and other forms of youth violence.The New York Times Associated Press articles or watch news coverage from CBS Evening News . Joseph Wright, MD, discusses the American Academy of Pediatrics’ bullying recommendations with CBS News - June 16, 2009Children’s Psychiatrist Offers Expertise for ADHD - June 12, 2009Adelaide Robb, MD , a child and adolescent psychiatrist, provides tips for children and families with ADHD .Children’s concussion expert interviewed by New York Times. - June 8, 2009Gerard Gioia, PhD, a national leader in concussion treatment and research, spoke with The New York Times about updated treatment guidelines. Read more .Children's pediatrician discusses diabetes on CNN - June 5, 2009Fran Cogen, MD , leads Children’s National’s Diabetes Program. She talked about the Supreme Court Justice nominee’s diabetes with CNN.Family featured on Today Show discussing son’s live-saving heart surgery at Children’s National. - June 2, 2009Brett and Amy Baier’s son, Paul, received life-saving cardiac surgery by Richard Jonas, MD , just days after he was born. The family discusses his care on the Today Show.Moving the Tiniest Patients - May 18, 2009Read about the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) facilities move on May 17 on Fox 5.Children’s team provides world-class care for tiny patient - April 9, 2009Children’s otolaryngologists and critical care specialists team together to provide care for Jaden. Watch the story Educating Parents about SIDS - February 26, 2009Rachel Moon, MD , discusses safe sleep practices for infants with CNN. Embedded video from CNN Video Protecting Children From Burns - February 25, 2009Children’s Burn Team wants to help keep kids safe from burns. Our nurse offers tips Parenting blog Children’s National Supports Vaccinations - February 17, 2009Children’s National Pediatrician Linda Fu, MD, discusses the benefits of vaccines on Fox 5.Watch the video. Children’s National Lead Study Featured in the Washington Post and on NPR - January 27, 2009Dana Best, MD, a pediatrician and lead expert, led a study that analyzed lead levels in children in DC.Read the article. Children’s Emergency Medicine Expert on CNN - January 20, 2009Christina Johns, MD, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, joined Sen. Bill Frist and Bernadine Healy, MD, on CNN’s American Morning to discuss the state of health care in the United States.View archives by year: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
