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Children's in the News Archive - 2010
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How doctors at Children's National helped a baby get his soft spot - December 28, 2010
"Nothing illustrated a baby's fragility and poor design more than a little feature called the fontanel".
At Children's National, glimmers of hope for kids big and small - December 28, 2010
Inside the PICU at Children's National
Making Spirits Bright In the Hospital - December 24, 2010
Child Life Specialists help ease the hardship of spending Christmas in the hospital
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At Children's National, Santas and toyshops make the season brighter for young patients - December 21, 2010
Santa Claus will visit Children's National on Saturday, bringing hearty ho-ho-hos.
Baby with medical mystery meets guardian angel with an M.D. - December 20, 2010
Kellen Googin is the boy who shouldn't have almost died. He's also the boy who, once he went into cardiac arrest, shouldn't have lived.
Brain surgery at Children's National saves teen - December 15, 2010
"Denisse had an acoustic neuroma, a tumor growing on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain"
President Obama to get new hot tub for Christmas - December 13, 2010
A new hot tub was one many gift suggestions given to first lady Michelle Obama at Children's National Medical Center
First Lady visits Children's National Medical Center - ABC report - December 13, 2010
The First Lady of the United States Takes Gift Suggestions for the President From Kids
First Lady visits Children's National Medical Center - Video - December 13, 2010
Michelle Obama's visit to Children's National
An ongoing patient success story for Children's National - December 13, 2010
Surgery, radiation and chemo to treat medulloblastoma, a tumor growing on Brian's brain stem
Children's Allergist Gives Tips for Healthy Vegetarian Diets - December 13, 2010
Hemant Sharma, MD, talks to the Washington Post
Doctors at Children's remove a cyst, and pain, from a young dancer - December 7, 2010
"It wasn't like any pain I've every had before."
Bullying expert featured on NPR - December 3, 2010
Dr. Jorge Srabstein was on Talk of the Nation to discuss the impact of bullying.
Healing ill children's families, too - December 1, 2010
Healing often depends on more than a scalpel.
When times were tough, longtime Washingtonian could count on Children's - November 29, 2010
Calvin Bell thinks back to what it was like to be on welfare in Washington 60 years ago.
Children's Weight-Loss Surgery for Teens featured on NBC4 - November 24, 2010
Dr. Evan Nadler, co-director of the Obesity Institute, and his patient talk about weight loss
Foster child's history was a mystery - and so were her terrifying symptoms - November 24, 2010
Maria and Todd Jameson brought the three siblings into their home knowing little more than their vaccination records.
At Children's Hospital, saving a young girl from her own body's poisons - November 24, 2010
There were many clues as to what had afflicted little Cora her entire life but it was hard to know where to start.
Nellie Robinson, RN, MS, FAAN, featured in Washington Post story on Jonew New York ad campaign - November 24, 2010
Upcoming Jones New York ads to feature Children's National Executive Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer
Washington Post kicks off annual fundraising effort for Children's National - November 15, 2010
Though they were born prematurely at 6 1/2 months, the Williamowskys' twin girls were gaining weight and growing stronger--until...
Internationally recognized metabolic diseases expert featured in discussion of urea cycle disorders - October 7, 2010
Internationally recognized metabolic diseases expert featured in discussion of urea cycle disorders.
Children's global health expert featured on the health effects of climate change - October 4, 2010
Children's National Chief of Orthopaedics talks about the hazards of heavy backpacks - October 4, 2010
Children's National Chief of Orthopaedics talks about the hazards of heavy backpacks
Children's National SIDS researcher offers insight on study linking SIDS and alcohol - September 29, 2010
Rachel Moon, MD shares with Reuters that a new SIDS study reveals previously unknown trends.
Concussions expert Gerard Gioia works with local and national leaders to raise awareness of concussions - September 23, 2010
Gerard Gioia, PhD, was featured in news outlets around the country following the announcement of a bill from the Washington, DC, city council.
Local news features the opening of the new Children's National Emergency Department at United Medial Center - September 23, 2010
On September 28, 2010, Children's National opened the new Children's National Emergency Department at United Medical Center.
Helpful tips about food allergies for parents and kids - September 20, 2010
Food allergy expert Hemant Sharma, MD, talks about living with food allergies on WJLA Channel 7.
Children's National Obesity Institute Co-Director weighs in on a study linking a virus to obesity - September 20, 2010
Evan Nadler, MD, co-director of the Obesity Institute, warns caution in interpreting the findings in the study
Children's National pediatrician featured on Fox5 to talk about keeping children healthy while they are in school - August 23, 2010
Children's pediatrician featured live on Fox 5 to talk about keeping children healthy while they are in school. Ivor Horn, MD, offers tips for parents to get their kids ready, and keep them healthy, as back to school time arrives.
Keeping your kids healthy as they go back to school, Fox 5 DC
Children's CICU expansion featured in the Washington Business Journal - August 20, 2010
David Wessel, MD, senior vice president for the Center for Hospital-Based Specialties, and Jacqueline D. Bowens, chief governmental affairs officer, discuss Children's plan to build a new Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Children's National Medical Center unveils $30M expansion, Washington Business Journal
Story update: Children's National Medical Center expansion wins D.C. green light
Sheikh Zayed Institute at Children's National featured in Information Week about technology in pediatric surgery - August 19, 2010
Nabile Safdar, MD, principal investigator for the Bioengineering Initiative of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children's National, talks about how the historic $150 million gift for pediatric surgery will improve medical outcomes for children by harnessing cutting edge technologies to customize procedures based on the unique needs of each patient.
Advancing IT Propelling Pediatric Surgery, Information Week
Children's National concussion expert featured in the Wall Street Journal - August 18, 2010
Chief of pediatric neuropsychology and national concussions expert Gerard Gioia, PhD, discussed the impact of a new study that links the effects of repeated head injuries to a brain condition similar to Lou Gehrig's disease.
Blows to the Head Linked to Disease, Wall Street Journal
Children's National pediatrician featured on the Today Show discussing early puberty - August 13, 2010
Pediatrician and research Ivor Horn, MD, appeared on the Today Show to talk about whether parents should worry about a new study showing that girls are entering puberty at younger ages.
Psychiatrist Bhavin Dave offers tips for parents of young children who resist going to sleep - August 5, 2010
Psychiatrist Bhavin Dave offers tips for parents of young children who resist going to sleep.
Read the Washington Post story on "bedtime battles"
Children's National aims to lower blood donation age to sixteen - July 8, 2010
Bill in DC would provide a larger pool of donors to help children in need.
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Evan Nadler discusses weight-loss challenges with the Washington Post - June 24, 2010
Obesity Institute co-director provides insight into challenges faced by overweight adolescents.
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Chief of endocrinology discusses early puberty with WebMD - June 16, 2010
Nationally recognized expert and Chief of Endocrinology at Children's National Paul Kaplowitz, MD, talks about signs and symptoms of early puberty in a WebMD feature.
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Fox5 highlights Children's sickle cell program, that helps kids living with sickle cell disease keep up with their treatment - June 16, 2010
Lewis Hsu, MD, director, Sickle Cell program, and sickle cell patients from Children’s National talk about advances in care, living with the disease, and why public awareness is important.
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Learn more about sickle cell and various upcoming activities:
Children's adolescent health expert talks about teen sexual activity in the Washington Post - June 15, 2010
Kathy Woodward, MD, Director of the Adolescent Health Center at Children's National, discusses progress made in sex education and prevention for teens, and highlights where more work needs to be done, in the Washington Post's anyBody column.
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Emergency doctor helps parents understand kids' summertime injuries - June 5, 2010
Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, talks to the Chicago Tribune about common summertime injuries, how to treat them, and when to seek medical assistance.
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Fran Cogen, MD, Director, Diabetes Program, discusses glucose monitoring - June 1, 2010
Fran Cogen, MD, Director, Diabetes Program, discusses incentives for teens to encourage glucose monitoring.
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Mother's Voice Can Ease Stress - May 28, 2010
Developmental Psychologist Penny Glass explains the soothing power of a mother's voice.
Read the story
Children's emergency doctor discusses medication recall - May 27, 2010
Dan Fagbuyi, MD, offers advice to parents concerned about the recent recalls of popular pain medications.
Read the story
Goldberg Center partnership with Children’s Law Center featured in Washington Post - May 25, 2010
Pediatricians from the Diana L. and Stephen A. Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health talk about the partnership with Children’s Law Center that connects patients and families with legal assistance.
Read the story in the Washington Post...
Children's National pediatrician offers summer outdoor safety tips on iVillage.com - May 25, 2010
Lee Beers, MD, a pediatrician in the Children's Health Center at Children's National Medical Center talks to iVillage about how to keep kids safe while enjoying warm summer weather.
Read "What to know about summer safety" at iVillage.com
Concussion expert talks to NPR about academic impacts - May 20, 2010
Gerard Gioia, PhD, runs the SCORE Program and is a concussion expert.
Find out more...
Concussion expert featured in USA Today - May 20, 2010
Gerard Gioia, PhD, runs the SCORE Program and is a concussion expert.
Read the USA Today article...
Children's concussion expert featured in Politico - May 20, 2010
Gerard Gioia, PhD, runs the SCORE Program and is a concussion expert.
Read the Politico article...
Dr. Gerard Goia, concussion expert, featured in New York Times - May 20, 2010
Gerard Gioia, PhD, runs the SCORE Program and is a concussion expert.
Read the New York Times article...
Psychiatrist Offers Tips for Toddlers who Fib - April 22, 2010
Dr. Bhavin Dave talks about lying with the Washington Post.
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Healthy Snacking Ideas from Children's Experts - April 20, 2010
Obesity experts weigh in with the Washington Post.
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Stephen Teach, MD, PhD, interviewed on National Public Radio about the link between allergies and asthma - April 12, 2010
Stephen J. Teach, MD, PhD, Director of IMPACT DC, an asthma research and treatment program at Children's National, is interviewed on National Public Radio about the link between allergies and asthma and how they affect inner-city children.
Hear the story and learn more about IMPACT DC.
Child development expert helps parents deal with picky eaters on the Kojo Nnamdi Show - April 7, 2010
Penny Glass, PhD, a developmental psychologist at Children's, discusses the ups and downs of dealing with picky eaters on WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show.
Read more and listen to the show: Raising an adventurous eater, Kojo Nnamdi Show, WAMU 88.5.
Children's Joseph Wright, MD, talks about the consequences of bullying on MSNBC - April 1, 2010
Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, senior vice president of the Child Health Advocacy Institute, says doctors, educators, and families should work together to stop bullying.
Watch the interview
Pediatrician Discusses the Health Risks of Cigarettes - March 31, 2010
Dana Best, MD, talks to WebMD about teens and smoking - read the article.
Christina Johns, MD, on CNN to discuss the impact of healthcare reform - March 29, 2010
Christina Johns, MD, was featured on CNN American Morning talking about how the new healthcare reform bill might affect an urban pediatric emergency department.
CNN highlights Children's Obesity Institute - March 23, 2010
Children's National's bariatric surgery program was highlighted on CNN. Watch the interview with Evan Nadler, MD, and one of his patients.
How a surgeon defines success - March 23, 2010
Pediatric surgeon Marty Eichelberger, MD, talks about what it means to be successful with the Washington Post.
Read the article.
Lactose Intolerance: Can you still eat dairy products? - February 24, 2010
Our GI chief John Snyder, MD, talks to WebMD. Read More.
Joseph Wright, MD discusses new guidelines to reduce risk of choking - February 22, 2010
Joseph Wright, MD, discusses new guidelines from the Academy of Pediatrics to reduce the risk of choking.
Evan Nadler, MD discusses weight loss surgery in the New York Times - February 16, 2010
Evan Nadler, MD, co-director of the Obesity Institute and director of the Bariatric Surgery Program, discusses the emerging field of bariatric surgery for young patients.
Read the New York Times article
Rachel Moon, MD discusses new study on SIDS - February 2, 2010
Rachel Moon, MD, recognized expert in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) discusses study with ABC's Dr. Timothy Johnson. The study shows that low levels of serotonin in an infant's brainstem may be linked to SIDS.
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Children’s doctor talks about Haiti - January 28, 2010
Orthopaedic surgeon John Lovejoy and a team from Children’s National, spent a week helping with the relief effort in Haiti.
Video: Children's doctor talks about Haiti
Children’s Pediatrician on Today Show - January 14, 2010
Dr. Ivor Horn offers advice on talking to children about sex.
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