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All Children's Hospital
501 6th Ave South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 898-7451
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(Posted on May 23, 2013) Since 76% of these drowning were in residential pools, All Children’s Hospital’s Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition’s FloridaSafePools Campaign has produced a new video safety awareness video called "Be a Lifesaver"
(Posted on May 22, 2013) C. Michael Armstrong, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Johns Hopkins Medicine, toured All Children’s on Tuesday, May 14.
(Posted on May 22, 2013) Each year, the federal Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 19-25). Within the week-long celebration, Wednesday, May 22 is designated as EMS for Children Day.
(Posted on May 14, 2013) Paula Keyser is the May 2013 Employee of the Month. Paula works as a Family Resource Specialist in Early Steps and has been with All Children’s since 2007.
(Posted on May 13, 2013) The Pinellas Park Middle School garden was featured in the Dirt to Plate issue, which led Fit4AllKids Coordinator Kellie Gilmore to extend an offer to create an all-day culinary event for the 120-plus students.
(Posted on May 13, 2013) Congratulations to Christine (Tina) Caulfield, RN who is the May 2013 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on May 10, 2013) Congratulations to Juan Deida and Rebecca (Becky) Graham who have been selected as our Patient Safety Stars. They will repesent ACH at a special ceremony to be held in June at the Johns Hopkins campus in Baltimore.
(Posted on May 10, 2013) BLAST (Balance, Landing, Agility,Strength, Training) is a unique summer sports camp designed to enhance sports performance and prepare your competitive athlete for high-level competition. The camp is for for middle and high school athletes, ages 12 and up.
(Posted on May 9, 2013) It’s not uncommon to see athletes and all manner of celebrities paying visits to the patients of All Children’s Hospital. But the sight of three mermaids Wednesday morning moving down the hallways in an Ariel formation was another matter altogether.
(Posted on May 7, 2013) Fresh off a grueling 10-game road swing and a painful home loss one night earlier, the two Rays took time out of their demanding schedule to pay a visit to All Children’s patients and parents – one of several scheduled trips this season by the Rays in conjunction with Sagicor, a financial services company and corporate sponsor of the team.
(Posted on May 6, 2013) Happy Nurses Week to our caring and compassionate All Children's Hospital nurses.
(Posted on May 3, 2013) With the demolition of the Children’s Health Center (CHC) now complete, plans are underway to use the space to add additional parking for patients and families using the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC).
(Posted on May 2, 2013) Congratulations to All Children’s Hospital pediatric general surgeon Nicole Chandler, M.D., on being named the “Woman to Watch” winner by the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.
(Posted on May 1, 2013) On April 26, Tim Wise, a well-known writer and educator spoke on Racial Inequities in Healthcare at All Children’s.
(Posted on May 1, 2013) Be on the lookout for Miracle Balloons in your local retail outlets across Tampa Bay and surrounding areas.
(Posted on May 1, 2013) Over the past two months, All Children's President Dr. Jonathan Ellen has made the rounds on a grand scale, visiting virtually all the hospital's 10 outpatient centers in the region.
(Posted on Apr 30, 2013) All Children’s Hospital, A to Z Pediatrics, and members of the Tampa Bay Rowdies joined forces to honor kids and families for their weight loss success on Thursday, April 25th at All Children's Outpatient Care in New Port Richey.
(Posted on Apr 25, 2013) In honor of Mother’s Day, join All Children’s Hospital, Kohl’s Cooks for Kids, Radio Disney, and Lealman Fire District on Saturday, May 11th at Lealman Fire Station for the Mom & Me Cook-off. We are asking young chefs ages 7 to 12 to grab their mom or another special adult and show-off their culinary skills at this fun and tasty event.
(Posted on Apr 23, 2013) The Tampa Bay Lightning will sponsor an All Children's Hospital Foundation Night at it's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wed. April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tampa Bay Times forum. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the hospital.
(Posted on Apr 22, 2013) As a ballplayer, Sam Fuld isn’t known for his power. As a source of hope and inspiration for kids with type 1 diabetes and their families, he hit another home run Saturday.
(Posted on Apr 22, 2013) Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist writer and educator, will share his insights on “Racial Inequities in Health Care” with medical professionals and the community as a whole on April 26, 2:30-4:30PM in the auditorium of the All Children’s Education and Conference Center.
(Posted on Apr 20, 2013) The Florida Legislature's budget meetings started yesterday and are expected to continue through the weekend. Legislators will be deciding on a budget of approximately $75 billion.
(Posted on Apr 19, 2013) The “Totally Awesome ‘80s” theme of the 25th annual VIP Auction lived up to its name in every way. The event, presented by the All Children’s Hospital Development Council, was a smash hit Saturday night, April 13 at the Carillon Hilton.
(Posted on Apr 15, 2013) The story of an All Children’s patient as told by her mother is being recognized with one of journalism’s highest honors.
(Posted on Apr 11, 2013) The Suncoast Safe Kids Pinellas Coalition, led by All Children's Hospital, is teaming up with the Cleawater Threshers, and Radio Disney for an afternoon and evening of fun interactive activities, fire works and baseball game between the Clearwater Threshers and the Tampa Yankees
(Posted on Apr 11, 2013) Terri Graffeo is the April 2013 Employee of the Month. Terri works as a Physical Therapist at ACH Outpatient Care, East lake and has been with All Children's since 2000.
(Posted on Apr 8, 2013) This feature about Sam Fuld by All Children’s Strategic Communications Editor Dave Scheiber is the current cover story for Inside Pitch, the official game program/magazine of the Tampa Bay Rays, and is reprinted with permission. Grab a free copy of Inside Pitch whenever you attend a Rays game at Tropicana Field.
(Posted on Apr 8, 2013) The Development Council is proud to present this year's 25th anniversary auction this Saturday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Carillon Hilton in St. Petersburg – with a theme harkening back to the decade of MTV, Livin’ on a Prayer and livin’ with big hair.
(Posted on Apr 5, 2013) Congratulations to Kathy Renn, RN who is the April 2013 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Apr 3, 2013) In an effort to make our community a safer place for kids, The Florida Suncoast SAFE KIDS Coalition, led by All Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and many community volunteers organized a door-to-door saferty awareness event in the Venetian Isles neighborhood on Monday, April 1.
(Posted on Apr 3, 2013) Each year in April, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students host a month long celebration showcasing the importance of Occupational Therapy. Here at All Children's Hospital, it is our chance to recognize the 41 occupational therapists who work across the ten sites located on the West coast of Florida.
(Posted on Apr 3, 2013) Making an appointment with an All Children's Hospital physician practice no longer has to be confined to your telephone keypad.
(Posted on Apr 3, 2013) Congratulations to the 11 All Children's Hospital Nurses who graduated on March 19th from the RN Residency Program. This group of nurses began their careers at ACH in March 2012.
(Posted on Apr 1, 2013) When Opening Day arrives on Tuesday afternoon at Tropicana Field -with the Rays hosting AL East Division rival Baltimore at 3:10 p.m. - it will mark the opening of an era uniting two Tampa Bay institutions with deep community roots and a commitment to excellence.
(Posted on Apr 1, 2013) The All Children's Hospital tandem of Dr. Gregory Hale and Dr. Allison Messina will join the charitable cause championed by the Bolts and team captain Vinny Lecavalier - not by skating down the ice, but sitting alongside them in barber's chairs April 10 for the 2013 Cut for A Cure to benefit The Vinny Lecavalier Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
(Posted on Apr 1, 2013) Join Sam Fuld from the Tampa Bay Rays at this year's Diabetes Family Day on Saturday, April 20th.
(Posted on Mar 29, 2013) The Easter Bunny made a stop at All Children’s Hospital today to visit patients and hop around at the hospital’s Spring Fling.
(Posted on Mar 28, 2013) Kathleen (Kate) Smiley is the March 2013 Employee of the Month. Kate works as a Speech Pathologist in the Outpatient Care Center, Ft. Myers and has been with All
Children’s since 1999.
(Posted on Mar 22, 2013) All Children’s Hospital and Great Explorations Children’s Museum kicked off the re-opening of Fit4allkidsVille on March 13. The celebration included a special ribbon cutting with one of our own Fit4Allkids participants, Audrey, and her family as honored guests.
(Posted on Mar 22, 2013) March is National Athletic Training Month. All Children's Hospital is proud to recognize our Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC's) who are part of our AllSports Medicine Program - Tampa Bay's only sports medicine program focused solely on young athletes.
(Posted on Mar 21, 2013) IZOD IndyCar® Series Champion and Racing For Kids representative Ryan Hunter-Reay made a special visit to patients at All Children’s Hospital on Thursday, March 21, leading up to the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. He was accompanied by Star Mazda Championship series drivers Spencer Pigot and Petri Suvanto of Team Pelfrey.
(Posted on Mar 19, 2013) All Children’s Hospital was well represented this past Saturday, March 16 at the 2013 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation / Tampa Bay Chapter Walk to Cure Diabetes at Fort De Soto Park.
(Posted on Mar 15, 2013) All Children's Hospital won a "Good 'Burger Award" in the Cool Companies-Large category. This new award, established by the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals in St. Pete that make a positive impact in our community.
(Posted on Mar 15, 2013) ACH is proud to welcome 17 new nurses to our RN Residency Program. These nurses will participate in a 12-month foundational program to provide the support and knowledge to grow into competent pediatric nurses. The classes will be accompanied by preceptor-led orientation to the unit of hire, unit specific classes and training, looping opportunities to other hospital departments and services, simulation, a mentor program, clinical debriefings, and support time/self-care sessions. Unit-based education and training may be provided as well.
(Posted on Mar 12, 2013) The grand re-opening of the new Fit4AllkidsVille at Great Explorations Children's Museum is Saturday, March 16. Admission is free to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Great Explorations is located at 1925 Fourth Street North in St. Petersburg.
Since 2004, All Children's Fit4Allkids has been providing families with programs to help address the growing epidemic of child obesity. On March 16 Fit4Allkids kicks off another community program aimed at keeping kids healthy.
(Posted on Mar 12, 2013) Join Porsche Factory Driver Patrick Long Colin Braun, ALMS & Grand-Am Driver; Tristian Vautier, IZOD IndyCar Driver; Dr. Jim Norman, Grand–Am GX Class winner; Anders Krohn, Indy Lights & Grand-Am Driver and other professional race car drivers on Sunday, March 17 at Noon for an afternoon of fun-filled kart racing to benefit All Children's Hospital
(Posted on Mar 11, 2013) Coming March 13th, Fit4Allkids and Kohl’s Cooks for Kids program experts have teamed up with the Tampa Bay Times and Newspapers In Education (NIE) to put together some of their favorite recipes, gardening tips and most trusted cooking secrets to share with you and your family.
(Posted on Mar 7, 2013) Congratulations to Cindy Stovall, RN who is the March 2013 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Mar 7, 2013) ACH President and Physician-in-Chief Jonathan Ellen, M.D. presented the annual All Children’s Hospital Quality Improvement Awards at a brief ceremony on Friday, March 1.
(Posted on Mar 1, 2013) All Children's Hospital joins the National Association of Social Workers in celebrating National Social Work Month 2013. We salute our dedicated medical social workers for the service they provide to our patients and families.
(Posted on Mar 1, 2013) March is National Nutrition Month. The national theme this year is: “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” The goal is to promote healthy eating while recognizing that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns all impact individual food choices.
(Posted on Mar 1, 2013) March is Child Life Month! All Children’s Hospital is proud to recognize our Child Life Specialists who make up part of an important part of our multidisciplinary team. They provide services at our main hospital and the Tampa Specialty clinic. Each of these specialists is trained in child development theory, applying that knowledge to helping patients cope and have a positive experience during their hospital stay.
(Posted on Feb 28, 2013) All Children's Hospital President and Vice Dean, Dr. Johnathan Ellen gave the Pinellas County Commission an update on programs, services and issues impacting the hospital at their meeting on Feb. 26.
(Posted on Feb 28, 2013) Congratulations to Nancy Templin on being named the Nonprofit and Overall winner of the CFO of the Year Award. The winners in each category were announced at a luncheon on Thursday, February 28.
(Posted on Feb 28, 2013) The unseasonably pleasant February weather created a perfect backdrop for a warm, favorable day of Capital Hill meetings for ACH President and Vice Dean Dr. Jonathan Ellen and JHM Chair of Pediatrics Dr. George Dover – with a forecast of continued support from Florida and Maryland lawmakers.
(Posted on Feb 26, 2013) The Sarasota Ballet will host a special presentation of Dominic Walsh’s I Napoletani – and a demonstration by The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance students on March 4. Admission is $25 and proceeds from the performance will be donated to the Sarasota/Manatee Branch of the All Children’s Hospital Guild.
(Posted on Feb 25, 2013) It's time for Clown Alley Clown School! Sponsored by All Children's Hospital, the Clown Alley Program has been a tradition in St. Petersburg since 1972.
(Posted on Feb 22, 2013) Bill Haley’s Comets are coming to the Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg for some good old-fashioned Rock N Roll on Friday, March 1 from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(Posted on Feb 22, 2013) Congratulations to Nancy Templin on being named a finalist for the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Award in the nonprofit category. The winners in each category will be announced at a February 28 luncheon.
(Posted on Feb 21, 2013) The City of St. Petersburg has modified the traffic patterns on 4th St. South to help make it quicker and easier for ACH employees and visitors to access the interstate and avoid the traffic congestion at 6th Ave. S. and 6th St.
(Posted on Feb 21, 2013) All Children’s Hospitalist Paola Dees, M.D. is the author of a chapter in a new American Academy of Pediatrics handbook: Caring for the Hospitalized Child: A Handbook of Inpatient Pediatrics.
(Posted on Feb 21, 2013) The neurosurgical team at All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine, in conjunction with neurosurgical residents from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, have published the initial results of a novel operation they developed to more effectively manage the aesthetic implications of extreme macrocranium seen in newborns with severe congenital hydrocephalus.
(Posted on Feb 20, 2013) This year marks the 35th anniversary of All Children’s Hospital’s Critical Care Transport Team. Being one of the oldest neonatal/pediatric teams in the country, ACH sets the standard in both neonatal and pediatric transport. We are excited about bringing you an inside look into our dynamic world.
(Posted on Feb 14, 2013) Wawa is very committed to helping the communities where they do business. They have been a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner for more than 16 years, helping raise money one dollar at a time. The new locations in the Tampa Bay area will benefit All Children's Hospital, your local Children’s Miracle Network hospital.
(Posted on Feb 14, 2013) For many couples, the big decision on Valentine’s Day is where to make the dinner reservation. But for Mike and Nicole Alstott, there’s no decision to be made at all. They have a reservation each year at All Children’s Hospital – with a special date designed to bring smiles to kids and families.
(Posted on Feb 13, 2013) If you child has Type 1 Diabetes, please join us on February 23rd at 9:00am for the "Our Diabetes Journey - For Parents & Kids" program.
(Posted on Feb 12, 2013) Mohammed "Ben" Benzina is the February 2013 Employee of the Month. Ben works as a Short Order Cook in the Food Services Department and has been with All Children’s since 2011.
(Posted on Feb 8, 2013) ACH welcomes Scott Nolin as our new Executive Director of Facilities. He is very familiar with our ACH campus and facilities, having served as the lead on-site KLMK consultant for the construction of the new hospital, Outpatient Care Center, Visitor Parking Garage and Central Energy Plant.
(Posted on Feb 6, 2013) Congratulations to Latasha Battle, RN who is the February 2013 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Feb 6, 2013) A recently published article in the Southern Medical Journal suggests a new paradigm for the design of future hospitals – and details the development of All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH JHM) in St. Petersburg FL as an ideal example of this approach.
(Posted on Feb 6, 2013) Thanks to a donation from Kohl’s Cares®, All Children’s Hospital has launched Cook eKitchen™, an online cooking video library that shows how to cook hundreds of healthy family-favorite meals.
(Posted on Feb 5, 2013) The new All Children’s Hospital Patient Transfer Center is up and running, ushering in a new era of emergency patient transfers that makes the process fast and simple.
(Posted on Feb 4, 2013) All Children's Hospital has been nominated for a "Good 'Burger Award! This new award, established by the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals in St. Pete that make a positive impact in our community.
(Posted on Feb 1, 2013) Government officials from the city, region, state and nation arrived at All Children’s Hospital on Friday morning for the annual Legislative Breakfast.
(Posted on Jan 25, 2013) Congratulations to Kenny Lawton for being named the 2012 All Children's Hospital Employee of the Year! Kenny Lawton was the July 2012 Employee of the Month. Kenny works as a Housekeeper III in Environmental Services and has been with All Children’s since 2010.
(Posted on Jan 24, 2013) Ye Mystic Crew of Gasparilla, a longtime community and charitable organization, made their annual visit to All Children's in advance of the iconic Gasparilla Pirate invasion and Day Parade Saturday in Tampa.
(Posted on Jan 18, 2013) Megan Zunz and Donna Zehnder are the January 2013 Daisy Award Recipients.
(Posted on Jan 18, 2013) Two worlds of nursing excellence converged this week at All Children’s Hospital, with a visit by Dean Martha Hill and Associated Dean James Kelley of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore.
(Posted on Jan 16, 2013) All Children's Hospital will celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. as an official holiday for hospital employees. As an institution we are honoring Dr. King, whose vision of equality and community had a lasting impact on our nation.
(Posted on Jan 15, 2013) Each year Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine present an inspiring celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The 2013 commemoration, held Friday, January 2011, features a moving keynote speech by Benjamin Todd Jealous, national president and CEO of the NAACP, the uplifting Unified Voices choir, and reflections by Hopkins leaders.
(Posted on Jan 15, 2013) Dara Jackson is the January 2013 Employee of the Month. Dara works as a Child Life Specialist in Child Life and has been with All Children’s since 2009.
(Posted on Jan 13, 2013) The All Children's Hospital Foundation's 15th Annual Estate, Tax, Legal, and Financial Planning Seminar will be held on Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at the Education and Conference Center, 701 4th Street North, St. Petersburg. The seminar runs from 8:30a.m. - 4:20p.m.
(Posted on Jan 11, 2013) Miracle Balloons have landed in IHOP's nationwide! Visit the IHOP nearest you and support your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
(Posted on Jan 11, 2013) The Coding and Compliance Update will be held on January 26
After attending this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
•Recognize patterns of evaluation and management undercoding as they relate to the primary care practice.
•Establish strategies for selecting codes that are both correct and effective in improving reimbursement.
•Interpret new trends in pediatric healthcare coding and reimbursement.
•Avoid regulatory difficulty with Electronic Health Records.
•Identify problem areas tied to claim denials and suggestions for resolutions.
(Posted on Jan 11, 2013) Calling all runners and walkers! Wrucha's Run will be held on January 20th at Gadsden Park located at 6901 South MacDill Ave in Tampa. The event is in memory of Wendy Wrudha, an ACH speech therapist and friend who passed away this past March.
(Posted on Jan 11, 2013) The Applied Behavior Analysis program is now offering services at the All Children's Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota Outpatient Care Centers. The program specializes in working with children who have challenging behavior or who need special instruction.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2013) The 22nd Annual Cystic Fibrosis Parent Education Evening is this Friday, January 11th. This is a great event for parents, family members and caregivers to attend.
(Posted on Dec 28, 2012) As we bid goodbye to 2012, we look back at another great year at All Children’s Hospital. In addition to providing outstanding medical care to children, the hospital had many highlights during the past year. Some of these highlights were captured through photos and video.
(Posted on Dec 21, 2012) The year ahead will bring new collaboration between the medical staff and hospital leadership at All Children’s. Effective January 2013, the incoming Chair of Pediatric Medicine and the Chair of Pediatric Surgery will report to the Vice Dean/Physician-in-Chief and will simultaneously have leadership roles with the hospital and the medical staff.
(Posted on Dec 21, 2012) David Shyr, M.D. has joined All Children’s Specialty Physicians as a member of the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program.
(Posted on Dec 20, 2012) Football players, cheerleaders and mascots from the University of Central Florida and the Ball State visited patients at All Children's Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 19. The teams are in town to compete in the Annual Beef 'O' Brady's St. Pete Bowl at Tropicana Field, set for Friday, December 21.
(Posted on Dec 19, 2012) Congratulations to Velma Darby, RN who is the December 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Dec 19, 2012) For the past 20 years, Dr. Ron Rosenfeld has been a highly respected leader in pediatric endocrinology and an acclaimed expert in the field of human growth disorders. Now he has shared his wealth of knowledge with All Children’s Hospital as this year’s Kuehnle Visiting Professor in Pediatric Endocrinology.
(Posted on Dec 18, 2012) Connor Barth knows a little bit about pressure-packed situations as field goal kicker extraordinaire for the Tampa Bay Bucs. But the guy who excels with games riding on his famous foot faced some real heat Monday afternoon. Barth, along with Bucs standout punter and placekicker Michael Koenen and steady long-snapper Andrew Economos, raced through a St. Petersburg Wal-Mart on a most unusual shopping spree.
The trio of kicking unit specialists were hurriedly searching the shelves and bins to buy some $6,000 worth of toys with their own cash, and then deliver them in time for a scheduled 4:30 p.m. toy drop-off at All Children’s Hospital – and a chance to mingle at an ice-cream social with a roomful of sick youngsters.
(Posted on Dec 18, 2012) The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society, Florida's largest ukulele club, performed a special holiday concert at All Children's Hospital on Mon. Dec. 17
(Posted on Dec 17, 2012) The Rough Riders made their annual visit to All Children's Hospital on Sat. Dec. 15 to the delight of our patients and families. They distributed teddy bears and parade beads while spreading some holiday cheer.
(Posted on Dec 15, 2012) Snowflakes swirled. Snowballs flew. And the first annual All Children’s Hospital Winterfest brought the sights and sounds of the holiday season to dozens of delighted kids and families Thursday night – with a helping hand from Mother Nature.
(Posted on Dec 14, 2012) Connor, 8, received a $50,000 grant from the NHL club Friday afternoon in a sun-splashed ceremony in Zoe’s Garden outside the hospital. And in a remarkable show of generosity and gratitude, the Tampa Bay area youngster will be donating $40,000 of that gift to All Children and, specifically, to the Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center ¬– named after the current Lightning captain. He’s donating the remaining $10,000 to the Children’s Dream Fund.
(Posted on Dec 14, 2012) Carol Sellman is the December 2012 Employee of the Month. Carol works as a Respiratory Therapist in Respiratory Care and has been with All Children’s since 1998.
(Posted on Dec 13, 2012) Join Miles For Hope as they run Bayshore Boulevard for the third annual Moving Toward a Cure Tampa, in memory of those who have lost their lives to this disease and in honor of those who are currently battling, help increase brain tumor awareness and assist in finding a cure.
(Posted on Dec 12, 2012) Members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie class of 2012, along with a handful of the team’s cheerleaders, flashed broad smiles and lifted spirits during their visit – the 14th year that new players from the NFL club have visited All Children’s as part of an going holiday tradition.
(Posted on Dec 7, 2012) Tampa Bay’s best country radio station once again has stepped up for the region’s premier children’s hospital.
(Posted on Dec 7, 2012) Mike Alstott, once dubbed the “A-Train,” enjoys just as big a spot in the hearts of All Children’s Hospital kids, parents and staff. And he’s earned it for the way he has always carried the hospital’s mission on his burly shoulders – and for gestures as gentle as his squeeze on the shoulder of a choked-up father Friday morning during Day Two of Radiothon 2012.
(Posted on Dec 6, 2012) At 5 a.m. Thursday, the streets outside All Children’s Hospital are still sleepy and silent. But inside, the big room on the second floor is already bustling with activity –and bracing for show time. The fifth annual Radiothon fundraiser is an hour from hitting the country music airwaves of 103.5-FM, and a dozen hospital staffers and volunteers are hard at work on last-minute details in the Children’s Auditorium.
(Posted on Dec 3, 2012) The ACH Creative Services Department has once again been recognized by their professional peers in video production, with Emmy awards from the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
(Posted on Dec 3, 2012) All Children’s Hospital has named the Sensory Garden in its new Therapeutic Playground in honor of Joto’s Pizza and Rachel M. Thrower Memorial. The Sensory Garden provides intimate spaces where young children can be immersed in the scents, textures and colors of plants and related elements.
(Posted on Dec 1, 2012) For parents of a child dealing with cleft lip, cleft palate or any other craniofacial abnormalities, life can instantly plunge into a devastating storm of fear and uncertainty over their young one's future. Nobody understands this better than the renowned medical team at the newly formed All Children's Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center.
(Posted on Nov 30, 2012) They warmed up with a pair of portable metal rails, doing pirouettes and pliés on three travel mats made from a mixture of rubber and linoleum. And then, with an eager audience assembled by 2:30 Thursday afternoon, students from the Sarasota Ballet gave a performance that has been dancing through their heads for the past three months.
(Posted on Nov 30, 2012) This holiday season, Busch Gardens begins a new tradition when it hosts its biggest Christmas celebration ever. Christmas Town transforms the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintry surprises and all things Christmas. And a portion of the proceeds will benefit All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Nov 29, 2012) We're proud to introduce Faces & Places, an occasional feature column highlighting those people, places and things that make All Children's Hospital special.
(Posted on Nov 29, 2012) Now available online: "For All Children - The History of All Children's Hospital." This seventeen-minute documentary tells the hospital's story, from its inception as Florida's first children's polio hospital in the 1920s to its present day evolution as a pediatric academic medical center within Johns Hopkins Medicine.
(Posted on Nov 26, 2012) Congratulations to Kelsey Grant, RN who is the November 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Nov 19, 2012) Inside the All Children’s Hospital lobby, the lunch-hour pace has picked up on a recent afternoon. People pass through in all directions – staff and visitors heading in and out of the packed cafeteria, family members weighed down with concern over a sick child, doctors and nurses preoccupied with pressing appointments.
(Posted on Nov 19, 2012) Morgan Martell wanted to be a nurse at All Children’s Hospital for as long as she can remember. Her wish became a reality this past January when she was hired as an RNII in the ACH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
(Posted on Nov 16, 2012) (November 16) — After 26 successful years, downtown St. Petersburg’s original food and music festival is taking a break. A Taste of Pinellas benefiting All Children’s Hospital will be on hiatus for 2013 while organizers retool the event for future success.
(Posted on Nov 13, 2012) The Lady Speed Stick ® Women’s Half Marathon, will be held in downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday, November 18. The race will impact streets around the All Children's Hospital campus between the hours of 5:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
(Posted on Nov 9, 2012) She was presented with her club's Sertoman of the Year Award, honoring her tireless and longtime efforts at All Children’s providing invaluable speech language services for kids in need.
(Posted on Nov 8, 2012) Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) will be hold a dance marathon to benefit All Children's Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 10th beginning at 2:00 p.m. and concluding at 2:00 a.m.on Sunday, Nov. 11th.
(Posted on Nov 7, 2012) Rebecca (Becky) Graham is the November 2012 Employee of the Month. Becky works as a Patient Access Specialist in the Patient Access Service Center and has been with All Children's since 2010.
(Posted on Nov 2, 2012) Congratulations to the Acute care Rehab Audiology Department who received the Excellent Hearing Screening Award from the Department of Health Children Medical Services for the month of August. The award, which comes with a $1,000 grant, was presented on October 29 by Laura Olsen, Hospital Hearing Educator for the Florida Dept. of Health.
(Posted on Nov 1, 2012) This year’s recipient of the William Belcher Award is Allen W. Root, M.D., a member of the All Children’s faculty for 39 years whose passion and dedication have helped to advance All Children’s mission and benefited children all across Florida.
(Posted on Oct 31, 2012) Halloween Fun at All Children's Hospital - 2012
(Posted on Oct 25, 2012) Congratulations to Elissa Alba, RN who is the October 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Oct 24, 2012) On a potentially dangerous night of the year for child pedestrians, the Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition at All Children's Hospital urges parents to prepare children to act safely and motorists to take extra precautions. Check out these safety tips and have a Happy Halloween!
(Posted on Oct 24, 2012) Tampa Bay Rowdies players visited All Children's Hospital on Tuesday, October 22.
(Posted on Oct 23, 2012) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to put a plan in place for early detection and encourage others to do the same.
(Posted on Oct 23, 2012) More than 80 Pinellas school nurses attended Pediatric Insights & Updates at All Children’s on Oct. 19. Cindy Driscoll welcomed and thanked the participants for the role school nurses play in keeping kids healthy and safe.
(Posted on Oct 19, 2012) Congratulations to the clinicians who have been selected to participate in the second cohort of the Designing Clinical Research Program at ACH.
(Posted on Oct 19, 2012) Ten ACH nurses graduated this week from Cohort 6 of the RN Residency Program. This group began their nursing careers at ACH in November, 2011.
(Posted on Oct 19, 2012) All Children's Hospital, Kohl's Cooks for Kids, St. Pete Fire and Rescue-Fossil Park Station stirred up some fun and challenged families to show-off their culinary skills at the Firehouse Family Chili Cook-off and Block Party on Saturday, October 13th.
(Posted on Oct 19, 2012) The 1st annual All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine Research Symposium brought more than 80 attendees to the Outpatient Care Center on October 12 to hear presentations by ACH and ACH-affiliated researchers and view the 20 research posters on display (view program). Both early stage and senior investigators highlighted their work in a variety of research areas, including case reports and case series, basic science studies and clinical trials.
(Posted on Oct 17, 2012) Mary Ann Meljac is the October 2012 Employee of the Month. Mary Ann works in Nursing Administration as an Executive Assistant and has been with All Children's since 2007.
(Posted on Oct 16, 2012) The All Children’s Hospital Guild has announced a three-year pledge to raise $900,000 to support and enhance the hospital’s Palliative Care Program. The Guild’s gift will create an endowment to expand and sustain this multidisciplinary program.
(Posted on Oct 15, 2012) Jenine Rabin joined the All Children's Hospital Foundation as Executive Vice President in October 2012. In this role, she is responsible for all Foundation activities and personnel.
(Posted on Oct 12, 2012) All Children’s Hospital and Kohl's Cares will offer a free community class for expectant moms on Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the All Children’s Education and Conference Center, 701 4th Street S. in St. Petersburg.
(Posted on Oct 10, 2012) Amy Maguire has joined All Children’s Hospital as Vice President, Government and Corporate Relations.
(Posted on Oct 9, 2012) Congratulations to Dr. Allen Root who was named the 2012 Health Care Hero in the Lifetime Achievement Category at the award ceremony held at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.
(Posted on Oct 9, 2012) Dick Vitale, a longtime friend of All Children’s Hospital as well as college basketball’s top analyst and ambassador has been named as the 2012 Health Care Heroes Philanthropist of the Year.
(Posted on Oct 5, 2012) International Walk to School Day was Wednesday, October 3. All Children's Hospital in conjunction with Florida Suncoast Safe Kids and Safe Routes to School is making a difference to reduce the number of child pedestrian deaths and injuries in our community.
(Posted on Oct 3, 2012) Dr. Mendizabal has joined the All Children’s Specialty Physicians neonatology program following a neonatology fellowship in neonatal/perinatal medicine at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland.
(Posted on Oct 2, 2012) Rachelle Schwartz, D.O., joined All Children’s Perinatology Specialists in July after completing a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.
(Posted on Sep 29, 2012) On September 29, 2012, Sherry Belcher, RN, Clinical Leader in the ACH Emergency Department won the Johns Hopkins Nursing Shining Star Award. This brand new awards program recognizes outstanding nurses and nursing students from the Hopkins-affiliated hospitals and the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
(Posted on Sep 27, 2012) International Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 3. All Children's Hospital in conjunction with Florida Suncoast Safe Kids and Safe Routes to School is making a difference to reduce the number of child pedestrian deaths and injuries in our community.
(Posted on Sep 27, 2012) All Children’s Hospital received a check for $34,557 from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 21. Led by Alison Shelton, wife of hitting Coach Derek Shelton, the Rays’ wives and girlfriends raised the funds with their Mystery Ball event held Sept. 8. For $40, fans received an autographed baseball inside a “mystery” paper bag.
(Posted on Sep 20, 2012) You may have heard news reports regarding a cautionary statement from the Food & Drug Administration about an over-the-counter thickening product called SimplyThick. Specifically, there are concerns about its use in formula or breast milk for infants from birth to one year of age and a potential increased risk for a life-threatening condition.
Read the cautionary statement here.
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm256250.htm
If you have concerns about your baby and SimplyThick, contact your primary physician.
If you want more information or clarification of the FDA statement, visit www.fda.gov or write/call:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
(Posted on Sep 20, 2012) Two of our physicians have been selected as finalists for the 2012 Health Care Heroes Awards presented by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The winners will be announced by TBBJ on October 9.
(Posted on Sep 19, 2012) Shauna Miller is the September 2012 Employee of the Month. Shauna works at All Children's Outpatient Care, Eastlake as an Office Supervisor and has been with All Children's since 2010.
(Posted on Sep 13, 2012) The Health Care Heroes awards competition also recognizes finalists in the category of Philanthropist of the Year—with the winner being selected by online voting. One of this year’s finalists is Dick Vitale, a longtime friend of All Children’s Hospital as well as college basketball’s top analyst and ambassador.
(Posted on Sep 13, 2012) International Walk to School Day Wednesday October 3.
(Posted on Sep 12, 2012) Neil Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D. has joined All Children’s Hospital as Director of Research and will be leading the development of new research programs on the All Children’s campus.
(Posted on Sep 10, 2012) The Tampa Bay Area Credit Unions for Kids invites you and your associates to participate in the 8th Annual Credit Union Kids Classic at the Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Dade City on Monday, October 8.
(Posted on Sep 7, 2012) Colin Nguyen, M.D., has joined the pediatric epileptology and neurology program of All Children’s Specialty Physicians and the All Children’s Neuroscience Institute.
(Posted on Sep 6, 2012) Jennifer Longo, M.D., has joined the All Children’s Specialty Physicians pediatric emergency medicine program.
(Posted on Sep 6, 2012) Congratulations to Courtney Tamplin, RN who is the September 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Aug 31, 2012) Celebrate Fashion's Night Out at Dillard's in International Plaza on Thursday, September 6th from 6-10pm. Attend fashion shows, receive a beauty makeover, meet fashion designers, register to win fashion inspired art, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and more!
(Posted on Aug 31, 2012) Sherry Belcher, RN, Clinical Leader in the ACH Emergency Department has been nominated for the Johns Hopkins Nursing Shining Star Award. This brand new awards program recognizes outstanding nurses and nursing students from the Hopkins-affiliated hospitals and the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
(Posted on Aug 29, 2012) Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for new therapeutic playground at All Children’s Hospital on August 29. The $300,000 playground is a charitable “leave behind” project in honor of the 2012 Republican National Convention being held in Tampa this week.
(Posted on Aug 27, 2012) August 27, 2012 (St. Petersburg, FL) The Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the League of Southeastern Credit Unions and National Journal Group are proud to announce that Ann Romney, wife of presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for a charitable "leave behind" project in the Tampa-St. Pete area. The project, a therapeutic playground for All Children's Hospital, is in honor of the 2012 Republican National Convention being held in Tampa Aug. 27-30.
(Posted on Aug 27, 2012) All Children's is participating in an exciting program with the Tampa Bay Partnership Aug. 27-30 and we're inviting you to be a part of it.
(Posted on Aug 27, 2012) Feel better than ever in your jeans - sign up to participate in Miracle Jeans Day on Wednesday, September 12. Register today at www.miraclejeansday.com, and then wear your jeans to help kids at All Children's Hospital, your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
(Posted on Aug 23, 2012) Lee Ann Tripepi is the August 2012 Employee of the Month. Lee Ann works at All Children’s Outpatient Care, East Lake as an Occupational Therapist and has been with All Children’s since 1997.
(Posted on Aug 23, 2012) Sam Fuld and Jose Lobaton from the Tampa Bay Rays, along with team mascot Raymond, stopped by ACH on August 23
(Posted on Aug 22, 2012) Miss Florida 2012, Laura McKeeman paid a visit to the patients at All Children's Hospital on August 22.
(Posted on Aug 16, 2012) This is a test of the urgent update system on Allkids.org. This would be an abstract of the news that would be presented.
(Posted on Aug 16, 2012) New nurses started their ACH careers this past week in the All Children's Pediatric RN Residency Program. This is the 8th cohort since the program began in 2009. Over 115 nurses have participated in the program since its inception.
(Posted on Aug 14, 2012) The Vincent Lecavalier Texas Hold'Em Celebrity Poker Tournament will be held on September 13. Proceeds benefit the Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Aug 14, 2012) The Miles for Hope Cycle, Run or Walk for Brain Tumors is set for Saturday, September 22nd at Coachman Park in Clearwater. A portion of the proceeds from his event will benefit All Children's Hospital
(Posted on Aug 10, 2012) Congratulations to Marc Steelman, RN who is the August 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Aug 10, 2012) The 2012 FLCMAA & Phil Esposito Charity Golf Invitational, “The ESPO,” will be held on Monday, September 10 at the Laurel Oak Country Club located at 2700 Gary Player Blvd in Sarasota. The tournament benefits All Children’s Hospital and other charities.
(Posted on Aug 9, 2012) Each year, the Florida Asthma Coalition comes together to network, celebrate accomplishments, and define next year’s activities. The focus this year was on achieving synergy between local partners for community wide interventions.Key topics during the meeting included: Asthma Surveillance Data; Asthma-Friendly Schools and Childcare Centers and Asthma Management in Clinical Settings.
(Posted on Aug 8, 2012) The 2012 election season is in full swing. ACH had the opportunity to give several state legislative candidates a tour of the hospital during the past week.
(Posted on Aug 6, 2012) On Saturday, September 8th, the wives of the Tampa Bay Rays players will hold a silent auction and autographed baseball sale during the Tampa Bay Rays game.
(Posted on Aug 3, 2012) Cindy Rose has been named Vice President, Marketing & Community Relations, All Children's Hospital. Cindy has been Associate Vice President since 2009, with oversight of multiple departments, including Marketing, Physician Outreach, Media Relations, Creative Services, Community Education and Advocacy, Call Center, Medical Library, Continuing Medical Education, and eHealth.
(Posted on Aug 3, 2012) Sylvia Ameen has been named Vice President of the All Children's Hospital Foundation. Sylvia has been with the Foundation since 1989, most recently as Associate Vice President responsible for oversight of major and leadership gift giving. During her tenure with the Foundation she has provided direction and leadership to the All Children's Hospital Foundation Development Council, Planned and Annual Giving and the ACH Guild, in addition to organizing and guiding key fundraising activities.
(Posted on Aug 3, 2012) Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 4th to attend the Back to School Care Fair presented by the Junior League of St. Petersburg. Registration is from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Johnnie Ruth Clark Health Center located at 1344 22nd Street South in St. Petersburg.
(Posted on Aug 2, 2012) Medical Student Intersessions allow medical students from across the country to experience clinical care, research and education at a new institution other than their home medical school institution. Typically, first, second and third year medical students interested in pediatrics plan a 1-2 week intersession during breaks in their medical school coursework. During an intersession, students focus on gaining introductory clinical skills and knowledge and gathering information about choice of specialty as well as where to ultimately apply for residency training.
(Posted on Jul 30, 2012) July 30, 2012 (St. Petersburg, FL) All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine has received approval to establish a new pediatric residency program on All Children’s St. Petersburg FL campus. The first class of resident physicians will enter the program in July 2014.
(Posted on Jul 30, 2012) July 30, 2012 (St. Petersburg, FL) All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine has received approval to establish a new pediatric residency program on All Children’s St. Petersburg FL campus. The first class of resident physicians will enter the program in July 2014.
(Posted on Jul 30, 2012) On November 3rd, a multi-level ride known as "The Cure On Wheels" will be held to benefit both All Children's Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center. The All Children's Hospital Foundation hopes to see involvement from our hospital employees, friends and families.
(Posted on Jul 27, 2012) The “Fireman John Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 15.
(Posted on Jul 26, 2012) July 26, 2012 (St. Petersburg, FL) Jonathan Ellen, M.D., has been appointed President of All Children’s Hospital. In his new role, he will also serve as President of the All Children’s Hospital Foundation and Chairman of the All Children’s Health System Board...
(Posted on Jul 25, 2012) The first patient to receive a heart transplant at All Children's Hospital traveled to Washington, DC this week to share his story with members of the Florida Congressional delegation. Seventeen-year old Hunter Ratcliffe of Winter Haven met with four members of Congress and one Senator as part of Family Advocacy Day on Tuesday July 24. The event, organized by the national Children's Hospital Association, is meant to remind legislators of the real families impacted by their decisions on children's healthcare issues.
(Posted on Jul 25, 2012) More than 350 children, parents and staff gathered to celebrate cancer survivorship during the Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field on Sunday, July 22. From six-months-old to college-age, over 70 survivors attended the event.
(Posted on Jul 24, 2012) All Children's Hospital and Kohl's Cares for Moms presents a free 90-minute educational class open to all moms-to-be. The class will cover prenatal fitness, nutrition and cooking.
(Posted on Jul 23, 2012) All Children's Hospital looked like a movie set on July 21 when the 501st Legion appeared in full Star Wars attire to visit our patients, families and staff.
(Posted on Jul 20, 2012) The final Big Catch for Kids pre-tournament party on July 26th from 6pm until 9pm at Hooters on 4th Street in St. Petersburg
(Posted on Jul 18, 2012) State Rep. Jim Frishe (center) visited All Children's Hospital during the past week. He toured the facility and met with members of ACH administration.
(Posted on Jul 17, 2012) Join us for the 4th Annual Wiffle Ball Summer Beach Bash Tournament on Saturday, August 11 at the Loews DonCeSar Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach.
(Posted on Jul 16, 2012) Jeremy Hellickson and Jake McGee from the Tampa Bay Rays stopped by to meet a few patients on Mon. July 16
(Posted on Jul 13, 2012) Congratulations to the 21 All Children’s Hospital nurses who graduated this week from the RN Residency Program. This group of nurses began their careers at ACH in August, 2011.
(Posted on Jul 13, 2012) AmeriLife, an insurance company headquartered in Clearwater, donated $15,000 worth of toys, games, arts and crafts and electronic devices for ACH patients. The gift is from the company's community outreach project called AmeriKids.
(Posted on Jul 12, 2012) A herd of cows from Chick-fil-A invaded All Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 12 as part of National Cow Appreciation Day.
(Posted on Jul 12, 2012) Kenny Lawton is the July 2012 Employee of the Month. Kenny works as a Housekeeper III in Environmental Services and has been with All Children’s since 2010.
(Posted on Jul 10, 2012) Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 26th, as participating Dairy Queen® locations will be celebrating their Miracle Treat Day. Proceeds from every Blizzard sold that day will be donated to the All Children's Hospital Telethon through the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
(Posted on Jul 9, 2012) Congratulations to Carrie Cowen, RN who is the July 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Jul 5, 2012) Over 200 member agencies, sponsors, donors and community supporters attended the Annual Safe Kids Coalition Appreciation Luncheon on June 27.
(Posted on Jul 5, 2012) During the month of July, Mimi’s Cafe will feature Miracle Balloons for a one dollar donation. The balloons include Mimi’s coupons worth $30 in savings.
(Posted on Jul 5, 2012) All Children's Outpatient Care, Eastlaske, located at 3850 Tampa Road in Palm Harbor, will offer a parent training workshop on July 17 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on "Structuring Your Home for Best Possible Behavior."
(Posted on Jul 2, 2012) This week, we will celebrate the Fourth of July with community parades, picnics, barbecues, and fireworks - the things of which happy memories are made. But sadly, Independence Day also includes tragic events resulting from fireworks use. Each year, hospital emergency rooms treated thousands of adults and children for fireworks-related injuries.
(Posted on Jun 28, 2012) On June 28th, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of the Department of Health and Human Services, et. al v. Florida, et.al and upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision removes any doubt about the constitutionality of the ACA
(Posted on Jun 22, 2012) Congratulations to the ACH Creative Services Team who won a Bronze Award in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards for their piece titled All Children's Hospital - Johns Hopkins Medicince New Residency Recruitment.
(Posted on Jun 22, 2012) St. Petersburg's Parkshore Grill is hosting a Niman Ranch Dinner on Monday, June 25 ay 6:30 p.m. The event consists of an amazing dinner prepared by Chef Tyson Grant. The cost is $99 per person.
(Posted on Jun 21, 2012) Need some pampering? Drop on over to the Sandpearl Spa to be a part of their "Spa with A Cause" program. Sandpearl Spa will generously donate 10 percent of their sales of spa services back to All Children's Hospital during the weeks of August 12th- August 26th.
(Posted on Jun 15, 2012) The Suncoast Safe Kids Pinellas Coalition, led by All Children's Hospital, teamed up with the Clearwater Threshers, Publix, Kohl's Cares, the Florida Swimming Pool Association, Radio Disney and others for interactive activities, fireworks and a baseball game on June 2 at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater.
(Posted on Jun 15, 2012) The weather couldn’t have been nicer for families at the 3rd annual Pre-Father’s Day event hosted by the St. Petersburg Healthy Start Federal Project on Saturday, June 9 at Childs Park Recreation Community Center in St. Petersburg.
(Posted on Jun 15, 2012) Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teenagers. In fact, teens have the highest fatality rate in motor vehicle crashes than any other age group. They also have the lowest safety belt use rates of all drivers. This rate is even lower when there are multiple teens in the vehicle. The Battle of the Belts program was initiated in an effort to change these statistics and increase safety belt use amongst teenagers.
(Posted on Jun 12, 2012) Volunteers from local credit unions and All Children’s Hospital joined staff from the 2012 Republican National Convention and National Journal in a “Volunteer Day” on June 12 to work on the new therapeutic playground at All Children’s Hospital. The volunteers helped plant sensory gardens, lay pavers and assembled small equipment.
(Posted on Jun 12, 2012) Janice Pettry is the June 2012 Employee of the Month. Janice works as a Secretary III in the Sleep Lab and has been with All Children’s since 2009. Janice was recognized for her Service Excellence by her co-workers.
(Posted on Jun 8, 2012) This unique summer sports camp is designed to enhance sports performance and prepare your competitive athlete for high-level competition. Developed for middle and high school athletes.
(Posted on Jun 8, 2012) Alicia Geiger, RN is the June 2012 DAISY Award Recipient
(Posted on Jun 3, 2012) The 2012 All Children’s Hospital Telethon today recorded another resounding success in difficult economic times, raising a grand total of $3,745,402 for the region’s referral center for specialized pediatric care.
(Posted on May 31, 2012) The Suncoast Safe Kids Pinellas Coalition, led by All Children's Hospital, is teaming up with the Cleawater Threshers, Publix, Kohls Cares, the Florida Swimming Pool Association and Radio Disney for an afternoon and evening of fun interactive activities, fire works and baseball game between the Clearwater Threshers and the Palm Beach Cardinals
(Posted on May 24, 2012) U.S. Representative Kathy Castor visited All Children's Hospital on May 21.
(Posted on May 24, 2012) Sean Rodriguez and Chris Gimenez from the Tampa Bay Rays stopped to meet a few patients on Mon. May 21
(Posted on May 10, 2012) In honor of the first National Bike to School Day, the Safe Routes to School program led by All Children's Hospital hosted Bike to School Events in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties.
(Posted on May 10, 2012) All Children's Hospital Introduces Pocket Doc - A Free Pediatric Symptom Checker App for your iPhone, Android and via your web browser.
(Posted on May 10, 2012) Congratulations to Heather Vale, RN who is the May 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on May 9, 2012) Remembering Bill Ratliff - part of the All Children's Telethon from day one and a very dear friend of the hospital. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
(Posted on May 8, 2012) Safe Routes to School and All Children’s Hospital are helping Elementary Schools in Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee and Hillsborough counties celebrate the FIRST national Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9th (and some schools on Thursday, May 10th).
(Posted on May 7, 2012) The theme for National Nurses Week 2012 is Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring.
(Posted on May 7, 2012) This year, the theme for National Hospital Week is Making Miracles Happen.
(Posted on May 4, 2012) Louise Burr is the May 2012 Employee of the Month. Louise works as a Patient Relations Coordinator II in Admissions and has been with All Children’s since 1998. Louise was recognized for her Service Excellence by the nurses on 8 South.
(Posted on May 4, 2012) Hit the waters of Tampa Bay on a paddleboard and support a great cause at the same time. Sign up for the Water Monkey Challange on May 19th.
(Posted on May 1, 2012) In order to make ticket purchasing even easier, we are proud to announce that A Taste of Pinellas General Admission tickets will be on sale from today through Taste weekend at three select Rally stores in Pinellas county!
(Posted on Apr 28, 2012)
Parents and kids can enjoy the Kids Zone at A Taste of Pinellas in Vinoy Park for free on Saturday, May 5 between noon – 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., kids ages 12 and under remain free, but adults will need to purchase a general admission ticket (or show proof of advance purchase).The Kids Zone includes face painting, a rock climbing wall, arts and crafts, Radio Disney, and interactive health and safety activities from All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Apr 27, 2012) Get Your Exclusive VIP Lounge Tickets Now – Deadline Approaching
(Posted on Apr 20, 2012) Two hundred associates from Walmart and Sam’s Club visited All Children’s Hospital for their annual luncheon on April 19 to celebrate their fundraising success in 2011 and kicked off the 2012 campaign.
(Posted on Apr 20, 2012) A wrap-up of some of the changes to A Taste of Pinellas this year.
(Posted on Apr 20, 2012) As summer quickly approaches the backyard pool will be used much more frequently. With this increased usage, families with young children will experience many fun filled days in the pool this summer. Florida Safe Pools led by All Children’s Hospital teamed up with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue on Friday, April 20 to canvas the Lake Pasadena neighborhood promoting FREE pool safety checks.
(Posted on Apr 13, 2012) Virginia Silvis, ARNP, CRNI, MS/APN for the Vascular Access Team (VAT) has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 CRNI of the Year Award by the Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation.
(Posted on Apr 12, 2012) Credit unions and National Journal kicked off the renovation of a therapeutic playground at All Children’s Hospital on April 11 in honor of the upcoming 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa.
(Posted on Apr 12, 2012) The April 11th issue of The Tampa Bay Times featured an All Children’s insert – A Voice 4 Teens. The publication gives teens tips on nutrition, fitness, improving their lifestyle and advocating for their health.
(Posted on Apr 12, 2012) Melissa Boggs is the April 2012 Employee of the Month. Melissa works as a Physical Therapist – Sports Medicine at the All Children's Outpatient Care location in Pasco and has been with All Children’s since 2008. Melissa was recognized for her Service Excellence by one of her patients.
(Posted on Apr 5, 2012) Six-year-old Skye from Dunedin was the first patient to take advantage of new cardiology services now being offered at All Children’s Outpatient Care, East Lake. The newly renovated facility began offering expanded medical services this past week.
(Posted on Apr 5, 2012) Each year in April, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students host a month long celebration showcasing the importance of Occupational Therapy.
(Posted on Apr 4, 2012) Congratulations to Paige Ward, RN who is the April 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Apr 4, 2012) The All Children's Hospital CF Center is excited to announce that we will be holding a Cystic Fibrosis Parent Conference on April 11. Nationally known guest speaker, Lisa Greene, BS, CCP will present "Winning with CF: Independence Starts Now.
(Posted on Mar 30, 2012) All Children’s Consortium Coordinator Amber Tellis represented the Healthy Start Federal program recently in Washington DC. attending the National Healthy Start Annual Conference.
(Posted on Mar 30, 2012) The best patient care is built on teamwork, collaboration, evidence-based practice and shared governance—and all of these are key goals of the Patient Care Practice Council (PCPC). Frontline staff and educators from unit-based councils form the majority of council members. They attend monthly meetings to provide updates on ongoing research on their units and to share ideas that lead to collaborative efforts with other Council members to develop and share best practices.
(Posted on Mar 27, 2012) Rehab Services has begun its move from the Sexton Building to the former Physicians Office Building (POB), now called The Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC).
(Posted on Mar 26, 2012) The Higgins Family of Sarasota is moving and shaking in Primrose Schools' national Family Dance-off to fight childhood obesity by promoting physical activity.
(Posted on Mar 23, 2012) A Woman's Journey is a one-day health information program featuring clinicians from The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This week All Children's sponsored two successful A Woman's Journey programs in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
(Posted on Mar 22, 2012) On Thursday, March 22, drivers from the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg visited the kids at All Children's Hospital with autographed hats, calendars, and toys.
(Posted on Mar 21, 2012) Dan Cathy, President and COO of Chick-fil-A visited All Children's Hospital on March 20.
(Posted on Mar 15, 2012) Hope Harris is the March 2012 Employee of the Month. Hope works as a Security Officer II in the Security Department and has been with All Children’s since 2011. Hope was recognized for his Service Excellence by a fellow employee and the entire Emergency Center staff
(Posted on Mar 15, 2012) Fit4Allkids families teamed up with Chef Tyson Grant (Executive Chef of Park Shore Grill) and Master Gardener Beatrice for a tasty and very special culinary experience in Zoe's Edible Garden. Families learned first hand about the plants and herds and had the opportunity to harvest the greens, herbs and citrus to create a few tasty dishes.
(Posted on Mar 13, 2012) Fifteen nurses started their ACH careers on March 12 in the All Children's Pediatric RN Residency Program. The one-year program will provide education and support to new graduate nurses.
(Posted on Mar 8, 2012) March is National Nutrition Month and March 14th is the Fifth Annual Registered Dietitians(RDs) Day. ACH recognizes our 18 RDs, also called nutritionists for their dedicated service to our patients and families.
(Posted on Mar 8, 2012) March is National Athletic Training Month. All Children's Hospital has expanded its Sports Medicine Program with the addition of Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC's). During March, we are proud to recognize our athletic trainers for their commitment to helping children prevent injuries and stay healthy.
(Posted on Mar 8, 2012) Congratulations to Amanda (Mandy) Burns, RN who is the March 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Mar 5, 2012) March is Child Life Month
(Posted on Feb 26, 2012) Baby Glenn already seemed like a miracle, but when his parents learned that the left side of his heart wasn't developing, they traveled hours from home so he could... Read more
(Posted on Feb 24, 2012) More than 80 child safety advocates attended a program at All Children's Hospital on February 14 to learn the latest in Child Passenger Safety (CPS).
(Posted on Feb 24, 2012) ACH hosted more than 90 parents and caregivers for Cystic Fibrosis Parent Education Night on February 17.
(Posted on Feb 24, 2012) Congratulations to the 18 All Children’s Hospital nurses who graduated this week from the RN Residency Program. This group of nurses began their careers at ACH in March, 2011.
(Posted on Feb 21, 2012) Tickets are NOW on sale for A Taste of Pinellas 2012 to be held May 4-6 in St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park.
(Posted on Feb 16, 2012) The Mike Alstott Family Foundation hosted a "Stuff-N-Fluff" party for patients on February 14 in celebration of Valentine's Day.
(Posted on Feb 14, 2012) A Taste of Pinellas is back for another year with delicious food, awesome music and family fun! Whether you love country, pop or just want to rock out, A Taste of Pinellas 2012 (May 4-6 in St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park) will feature mouth-watering food, major musical headliners and renowned support acts – and it’s all for a great cause, the kids at All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Feb 10, 2012) Congratulations to Leo Anderson, RN who is the February 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Feb 8, 2012) Juan Deida is the February 2012 Employee of the Month. Juan works as a Housekeeper II in Environmental Services and has been with All Children's since 2010. Juan was recognized for his Service Excellence by a fellow employee.
(Posted on Feb 7, 2012) The Rock 'n' Roll St. Pete Half Marathon will take place in downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday, February 12. The race will impact streets around the All Children's campus between 6:00 a.m and 12:00 noon. Please plan accordingly if you need to travel to ACH on Sunday morning.
(Posted on Feb 6, 2012) The Cystic Fibrosis Parent Education Night is February 17. The event will be held in the Education & Conference Center at All Children's Hospital, located at 701 4th Street S. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. This is a great event for parents, family members and caregivers.
(Posted on Feb 4, 2012) All Children’s to Benefit from the Honda Grand Prix 5K Run, Walk and Wheel-a-Thon on March 23 - Vinoy Park
(Posted on Feb 3, 2012) The All Children's Hospital Foundation's Development Council presents the 2nd of 4 parties to celebrate the Big Catch for Kids Fishing Tournament on Thursday, February 16 from 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Tickets are just $20.00 and includes food, drinks and a live band!
(Posted on Feb 1, 2012) On Saturday, Jan. 15th, more than 350 runners arrived to Gadsden Park in Tampa ready to participate in the 1st Annual Wrucha's Run and 1 mile Fun Run.
(Posted on Jan 27, 2012) Congratulations to Kentlee Battick, RN, for being named the 2011 All Children's Hospital Employee of the Year!
(Posted on Jan 27, 2012) All Children’s Outpatient Care of Sarasota and Ft. Myers dedicated new therapeutic playgrounds this past week to help children with a variety of rehabilitative needs. Read more
(Posted on Jan 26, 2012) Congratulations to 13-year-old Matt Baar, who received the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Hero Award in recognition of his very successful “Change for Change” program. Read more
(Posted on Jan 24, 2012) Gary A. Carnes, President/CEO of All Children's Hospital and All Children's Health System announced his retirement on Thursday, January 19th effective February 29, 2012. Jonathan Ellen, MD, Vice Dean and Physician in Chief will assume interim President duties on March 1st until a permanent successor is named.
(Posted on Jan 19, 2012) Jan. 19, 2012 (St. Petersburg, FL) After a leadership tenure of fifteen years, Gary A. Carnes will be retiring as president and CEO of All Children’s Hospital, with an anticipated effective date of February 29, 2012.
“All Children’s Hospital is poised to realize its long-held vision of becoming a national and international leader in pediatric treatment, education and research, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of Gary Carnes,” says Jack Kirkland, Chairman of the Board of All Children’s Hospital. “He has brought us to a seminal moment in the transformation of All Children’s into a leading academic medical center for pediatrics, and our challenge now is to find a leader to build on our momentum as we move toward this shared goal.”
Jonathan Ellen, M.D., current Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine vice dean for All Children’s Hospital and All Children’s Hospital physician-in-chief, will serve as interim president until a permanent president is named.
(Posted on Jan 19, 2012) Magician Kevin Spencer visited ACH on January 16 to perform for our patients and provide some special training for our staff. He was in town for a performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
(Posted on Jan 16, 2012) The All Children's Hospital Foundation's 14th Annual Estate, Tax, Legal, and Financial Planning Seminar will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at the Education and Conference Center, 701 4th Street North, St. Petersburg. The seminar will begin at 8:30a.m. and end promptly at 4:20p.m.
(Posted on Jan 12, 2012) Katie McGinnis is the January 2012 Employee of the Month. Katie works as a Child Life Specialist in Child Life and has been with All Children’s since 2011. Katie was recognized for her Service Excellence by the parent of one of our patients.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2012) Calling all Golfers! Come join in on the fun at The Greek Children's Fund Golf Tournament benefiting All Children's Hospital on January 29th at Eastlake Woodlands Golf Tournament. It is an 18 hole, 4 person scramble format with free driving range practice, a golf goodie bag and wonderful dinner. Registration begins at 11:30am with a shot gun start at 1pm. The cost is $100 player entry fee per golfer.
(Posted on Jan 7, 2012) All Children's is teaming up with the American Lung Association to offer the two-day Asthma Educator Institute on January 26-27 for healthcare professionals who want to improve their ability to provide asthma education for patients and families.
(Posted on Jan 6, 2012) Car Seat Safety Classes are now being offered on Wednesdays in the Family Resource Center at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Jan 5, 2012) Congratulations to Betsy Adams, RN who is the January 2012 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Jan 4, 2012) Jackie Crain has been named Senior Counsel, Johns Hopkins Health System, effective January 3, 2012. Jackie has served as in-house counsel for All Children's since 2003 as a representative of the law firm Trenam Kemker.
(Posted on Jan 4, 2012) The search for America's Most Photogenic Baby proudly presents Tampa Bay's Most Photogenic Baby of 2011. Proceeds from the event will benefit All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Dec 30, 2011) In case you had any doubt that 2011 was a busy year for All Children's Hospital, take a look at these images...
(Posted on Dec 29, 2011) Pentatonix, the five-member a cappella singing group that won the Season 3 championship of NBC’s “The Sing Off,” visited All Children’s Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2011.
(Posted on Dec 21, 2011) Congratulations to Flora Howie, M.D., who received a Community Partner Award last month for her outstanding community service, presented by the Department of Children & Family Studies in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida.
(Posted on Dec 20, 2011) If you thought mermaids were just a figment of your imagination, you should have been at All Children’s Hospital on December 20. Florida’s famous Weeki Wachee mermaids came out of their cool spring waters to make a surprise visit to our patients and families.
(Posted on Dec 16, 2011) At a December 1st celebration, the Tampa Bay Chapter of the March of Dimes honored ACH neonatologists Tony Napolitano, M.D., and Carine Stromquist, M.D., for their commitment to saving the lives of children. The parents of a Madeline Reese Nobles, the 2011 Ambassador Child for Tampa Bay March of Dimes, nominated both physicians for this award.
(Posted on Dec 15, 2011) The Foresters Miracle Express, Santa’s workshop themed media truck, stopped by the hospital on December 15 to drop off toys for patients that were collected over the past few weeks.
(Posted on Dec 15, 2011) Doug Ortano is the December 2011 Employee of the Month. Doug works as a Client Technologies Specialist in Information Technology and has been with All Children’s since 1996.
(Posted on Dec 14, 2011) Tampa Bay Buccaneer Rookies add Holiday Cheer at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Dec 14, 2011) All Children’s Hospital, Safe Kids and the Safe Routes to School program recently saluted schools participating in this year’s Walk to School event. The Judge Karl Grube Extra Mile Award was presented to Tiffany Davies and Stephanie Laney of Starkey Elementary during a reception Dec. 1 at All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Dec 9, 2011) Tampa Bay’s best country radio station once again has stepped up for the region’s premier children’s hospital.
(Posted on Dec 7, 2011) Tracy Hullett is the December 2011 Daisy Award Recipient
(Posted on Dec 7, 2011) A new group of nurses started their ACH careers in the All Children's Pediatric RN Residency Program. Twenty-four nurses are enrolled in the 12-month program that is integratrecently ed into the existing clinical education structure.
(Posted on Dec 6, 2011) Calling all runners and walkers! Wrucha's Run will be held on January 15th at Gadsden Park located at 6901 South MacDill Ave in Tampa. The event is in memory of Wendy Wrudha, an ACH speech therapist and friend who passed away this past March.
(Posted on Dec 5, 2011) The Creative Services Department's work on our "Scrub A Dub Dub" hip-hop hand-washing video has earned an Emmy Award from the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
(Posted on Dec 1, 2011) The Foresters Miracle Express, Santa’s workshop themed media truck, will be spreading holiday cheer and collecting toy donations for All Children’s Hospital during the next few weeks.
(Posted on Dec 1, 2011) Members of the Florida's Children and Youth Cabinet toured All Children's Hospital on November 30. They visited with staff and phyicians in the Emergency Center, CVICU and NICU.
(Posted on Dec 1, 2011) Don't miss the exclusive performance of Annie, sponsored by the Combined Federal Campaign, on Thursday, December 15th at the Francis Wilson Playhouse
(Posted on Dec 1, 2011) All Children’s Hospital appreciates your support of the children who receive medical treatment here. Donations of new toys, games and crafts can be used throughout the year with the thousands of patients who come through our doors. During the holidays, we are especially grateful for the donation of patient gifts.
(Posted on Nov 16, 2011) Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, Co-President of the Glazer Family Foundation, joined members of the Glazer Family Foundation to host a special party for patients at All Children's Hospital on November 14.
(Posted on Nov 13, 2011) National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 13-19. ACH thanks our 56 nurse practitioners who serve in Neonatology,Perioperative Services, Outpatient Care, Heart Program, Hematology/Oncology, Pain Management/Skin Care Team and Trauma.
(Posted on Nov 11, 2011) Tampa Bay Buccaneer Sean Jones and his wife Brook made a special visit to All Children’s Hospital
(Posted on Nov 11, 2011) The 2011 Greystone.Net and Krames StayWell "Best-in-Class Client Award Winners were announced at the Client Conference on November 7, 2011, in Orlando, FL. All Children’s Hospital brought home a total of five awards, including the "Best in Class" Gold award for Best Overall Web Engagement.
(Posted on Nov 9, 2011) This is National Radiologic Technology Week. The week-long celebration calls attention to the important role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals at All Children's Hospital play in patient care and health care safety.
(Posted on Nov 9, 2011) All Children's Hospital recognizes our Perioperative Nurses for their important role and commitment to safe patient care during Perioperative Nurse Week, November 7–13.
(Posted on Nov 9, 2011) We would like to thank our many HIM Professionals at All Children’s Hospital for their hard work and dedication year round to improving the quality of the Medical Record.
(Posted on Nov 7, 2011) Rogers Cleaners will be raising money for the Suncoast Pediatric Asthma Coalition for Children.
(Posted on Nov 4, 2011) Jasmin Matamoros is the November 2011 Daisy Award Recipient
(Posted on Nov 4, 2011) Nancy Hubbs is the November 2011 Employee of the Month. Nancy works as an Admissions Coordinator and has been with All Children’s since 2007.
(Posted on Nov 4, 2011) The ACH Family Advisory Council (FAC) thanks outgoing members who have completed their two-year terms.
(Posted on Nov 3, 2011) All Children's Hospital, Kohl's Cooks for Kids, St. Pete Fire and Rescue-Fossil Park Station and Radio Disney stirred up some fun and challenged families to show-off their culinary skills at the Firehouse Family Chili Cook-off and Block Party on Saturday, October 15th.
(Posted on Nov 3, 2011) Third graders at the Canterbury School of Florida organized a hat drive at their school for the cancer patients at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Nov 2, 2011) ACH patients and staff Joined the Yerrid foundation and the Tampa Bay Lightning for Tampa Bay Fights Hockey night at the St. Petersburg Times Forum, an event to raise awareness about cancer, and cancer research.
(Posted on Oct 31, 2011) On Monday, October 31, All Children's Hospital held its Halloween Parade for patients and families. Kids and teens dressed in their favorite costumes and went trick-or-treating on each floor of the hospital.
(Posted on Oct 27, 2011) October is National Physical Therapy Month. All Children's Hospital appreciates the work of our 49 amazing and highly skilled PT's. who offer Physical Therapy services for in-patients at 11 out-patient locations. In addition, we offer Sports Physical Therapy at six out-patient sites.
(Posted on Oct 27, 2011) Sylvia Powell, M.B.A., has joined All Children’s Hospital as Assistant Dean of Administration in the Office of the Vice Dean of Education.
(Posted on Oct 24, 2011) On a potentially dangerous night of the year for child pedestrians, the Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition at All Children's Hospital urges parents to prepare children to act safely and motorists to take extra precautions. Check out these safety tips and have a Happy Halloween!
(Posted on Oct 21, 2011) Stephanie Hall, CMNH Program Director for All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg FL, was presented with the Stephanie Melemis Excellence in Service Award at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals annual gathering in Orlando FL on Friday, October 21st. Read more
(Posted on Oct 21, 2011) National Respiratory Care Week is October 23-29. All Children's Hospital has over 70 therapists who are committed to excellence in providing the best respiratory care for children.
(Posted on Oct 20, 2011) All Children’s Hospital patients were front row last Sunday as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers triumphed over the New Orleans Saints.
(Posted on Oct 20, 2011) The Creative Services Department's work on "Scrub" generated an Emmy nomination from the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). The video is in the running for honors in the Children/Youth/Teens category.
(Posted on Oct 18, 2011) A delegation of community leaders from St. Petersburg's sister city of Takamatsu, Japan, visited ACH on Sunday, October 16.
(Posted on Oct 18, 2011) Sybil Faylo is the October 2011 Employee of the Month. Sybil works as an Audiologist and has been with All Children’s since 2001.
(Posted on Oct 17, 2011) Come out to the Kite4Kids 2011 Water Sport Festival benefitting All Children's Hospital on November 5th at Treasure Island Beach.
(Posted on Oct 16, 2011) October 16-22 is National Hospital & Health System Pharmacy Week.
(Posted on Oct 14, 2011) All Children’s Hospital will observe National Health Systems Pharmacy Week (Oct 16-21) by joining with Bayfront Medical Center and St. Petersburg Police to host a Drug Disposal Day for both prescription and non-prescription medications on Thursday, October 20.
(Posted on Oct 14, 2011) Congratulations to Norma Liburd, RN, who was the winner of the Medical Professional/Non-Physician category at the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2011 Healthcare Heroes on October 13th.
(Posted on Oct 10, 2011) All Children's Hospital Foundation's Development Council presents the first of four parties to celebrate the Big Catch for Kids Fishing Tournament on October 20 at the Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach.
(Posted on Oct 7, 2011) Extra Life is a 24-hour video game marathon to raise money to help kids at All Children’s Hospital and other Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
(Posted on Oct 7, 2011) Join the Suncoast Pediatric Asthma Coalition and All Children's Hospital at the First Annual Strike Out Asthma event at Sunrise Lanes, located at 6393 9th Street N. in St. Petersburg on Sunday, October 16
(Posted on Oct 6, 2011) Calling all Bikers! Join us for the 4th annual Cure on Wheels Bike Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 5th at Flatwoods Park in Tampa.
(Posted on Oct 5, 2011) Children in over 60 Tampa Bay area schools participated in International Walk to School Day on Oct.5. This annual event is designed to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.
(Posted on Oct 4, 2011) Congratulations to Kentlee Battick, RN who is the October 2011 Daisy Award Recipient.
(Posted on Oct 3, 2011) This is National Sleep Technologists Week. All Children's Hospital would like to thank our team of dedicated sleep technologists for the special care they extend to our patients and families undergoing testing in the sleep laboratory.
(Posted on Sep 29, 2011) McDonald’s celebrated National Coffee Day on Thurs. September 29 by giving away a free small Premium Roast cup of coffee and samples of Mochas, Vanilla Lattés and Cappuccinos to ACH Employees.
(Posted on Sep 28, 2011) St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster stopped by All Children's on Wednesday, September 28 to visit with members of the community and the Hospital staff during 'Breakfast With the Mayor.'
(Posted on Sep 27, 2011) Fresh off a victory against the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher James Shields and wife Ryane along with Elliot Johnson, wife Nicole and Wade Davis made a visit to All Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
(Posted on Sep 27, 2011) hen the Tampa Bay Business Journal announces its 2011 Healthcare Heroes on October 13th, four nominees with ties to All Children’s Hospital will be among the 42 finalists.
(Posted on Sep 23, 2011) Our Patients knew Winter the Dolphin before Stardom!
(Posted on Sep 23, 2011) September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, and Sickle Cell Awareness Month---and bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplantation is an important treatment option for these diseases. All Children’s will host many registry sign-up drives throughout the month of September as well as in in early October. During these events the usual $30 registry enrollment fee is being waived, and it is very easy to sign up.
(Posted on Sep 23, 2011) St. Petersburg residents and All Children’s Hospital staff are invited to pick up a tray and start off their day cafeteria-style when ‘Breakfast With the Mayor’ visits All Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, September 28. Guests are encouraged to share informal conversation with Mayor Bill Foster over a complimentary cup of coffee in the hospital cafeteria beginning at 7:00 a.m.
(Posted on Sep 20, 2011) The 49th Street South Business Association of St. Petersburg will host the 4th Annual Tangerine Blues Fest on Saturday, September 24th to benefit All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Sep 19, 2011) Join All Children’s Healthy Start Federal Community Services Team on Sept. 24 for a one-mile walk in observance of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
(Posted on Sep 18, 2011) Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the All Children’s Hospital parking lot (corner of 8th Ave. So. & 5th St. So.) on Fri. Sept. 23 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM to ensure that families are using the right restraint whether it is a car seat, booster seat or seat belt.
(Posted on Sep 16, 2011) Three Florida legislators visited All Children’s Hospital during the past week.
(Posted on Sep 16, 2011) All Children's Hospital, Kohl's Cooks for Kids, St. Pete Fire and Rescue-Fossil Park Station and Radio Disney are stirring up some fun and challenging families to show-off their culinary skills at the Firehouse Family Chili Cook-off and Block Party on Saturday, October 15th.
(Posted on Sep 12, 2011) Melissa Anderson is the September 2011 Employee of the Month. Melissa works in Non-Invasive Cardiology as an Office Assistant II and has been with All Children’s since 2010.
(Posted on Sep 8, 2011) The Wives of the Tampa Bay Rays are organizing a silent auction and autographed baseball sale during the Sept. 10th
(Posted on Sep 7, 2011) Congratulations to Joan Muth, RN who is the September 2011 Daisy Award Recipient. Joan works in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
(Posted on Sep 7, 2011) While docked at the Port of St. Petersburg over Labor Day Weekend, crew members from the USS Independence, including the ship's Executive Officer & Command Master Chief, visited patients and families at All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Sep 1, 2011) September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, and Sickle Cell Awareness Month---and bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplantation is an important treatment option for these diseases. All Children’s will host many registry sign-up drives throughout the month of September as well as in in early October. During these events the usual $30 registry enrollment fee is being waived, and it is very easy to sign up.
(Posted on Sep 1, 2011) All Children's Hospital is proud to offer family cooking classes sponsored by Kohl's Department Stores. The five-week sessions are designed for families who want to learn more about healthy eating and preparing tasty recipes.
(Posted on Sep 1, 2011) Fit4Allkids Weight Management and Fitness for Families classes will be offered starting in September. These weight management and fitness classes are fun and interactive and encourage children to do their personal best.
(Posted on Sep 1, 2011) This award-winning video project is a cooperative effort of All Children's Child Life and Creative Services Departments. It serves as a tool to help pediatric physicians and nurses in training develop more effective communication skills by understanding what it's like to be a child with a chronic or life-threatening illness.
(Posted on Sep 1, 2011) All Children's Hospital provides comprehensive preventative care to Sickle Cell patients.
(Posted on Aug 31, 2011) From the Back To School Bash in Tampa to the Children’s Summit in Bradenton, All Children’s Hospital participated in multiple back-to-school events this summer, reaching more than 30,000 kids and their families.
(Posted on Aug 31, 2011) Let your appetite do the giving while you support All Children's Hospital by dining at any Columbia Restaurant location during the month of September for lunch or dinner... Read more
(Posted on Aug 26, 2011) Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater (center), visited All Children’s Hospital on August 24
(Posted on Aug 21, 2011) Congratulations to Cindy Rose, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations, for being named the Non-Profit BusinessWoman of the Year for 2011 by Tampa Bay Business Journal. Cindy was recognized for her role in expanding All Children's mission of community outreach, health education and legislative advocacy. She brought together experts from many departments to form a task force on childhood obesity, leading to the creation of our award-winning Fit4Allkids fitness and weight management programs. She helped our Safe Kids Coalition grow with the establishment of Councils in Polk and Pasco counties and guided the growth of our Safe Routes to Schools and FloridaSafePools initiatives.
(Posted on Aug 19, 2011) The 2011 Festival of States Sungoddess, Kirsten Teresi, visited All Children's on August 17. During her visit, she also helped patients play Video Bingo.
(Posted on Aug 17, 2011) Cindy Rose, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations, has been selected by Tampa Bay Business Journal as a finalist for BusinessWoman of the Year for 2011, in the nonprofit category. The finalists in each BusinessWoman of the Year Category will be recognized at an awards dinner on Friday, August 19.
(Posted on Aug 15, 2011) A $1.5-million gift from 14 local credit unions will allow All Children’s Hospital to establish a comprehensive center for children with autism and related disorders.
(Posted on Aug 10, 2011) A new group of nurses started their ACH careers on August 8 in the All Children's Pediatric RN Residency Program. Twenty-four nurses are enrolled in the 12-month program that is integrated into the existing clinical education structure.
(Posted on Aug 10, 2011) Tami Goucher is the August 2011 Employee of the Month. Tami works in Early Steps as a Secretary III and has been with All Children’s since 1989.
(Posted on Aug 9, 2011) The goal of this campaign is for high school students to convince their peers to always wear seat belts. Student organizations are asked to create a unique campaign for their high school to encourage fellow students to wear their seat belts during every ride in a motor vehicle.
(Posted on Aug 5, 2011) August 8th is All Children’s Hospital Day on MOR-TV! To celebrate All Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine joining forces, MOR hosted several former patients for an All Children’s “takeover” at the studio in Tampa.
(Posted on Aug 5, 2011) The 23rd Annual Old Salt and Bill Currie Ford Ladies Fishing Tournament will be held August 11th & 13th at the Madeira Beach Municipal Marina, located at 503 150th Avenue in Madeira Beach. This year’s tournament will benefit All Children’s Hospital and the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation.
(Posted on Aug 4, 2011) Tampa Bay Rays players Desmond Jennings, Alex Cobb and Raymond, the team's mascot, visited patients and their families at All Children's Hospital on Wed. August 3.
(Posted on Aug 4, 2011) Congratulations to Cony Cubides, RN who is the August 2011 Daisy Award Recipient. Cony works in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
(Posted on Aug 4, 2011) On Wednesday August 3rd, local author Brenda Darnley Martin joined All Children's Hospital patients and families in the Family Resource Center (FRC) Library for storytime!
(Posted on Aug 4, 2011) Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 6th to attend the Back to School Care Fair presented by the Junior League of St. Petersburg. Registration is from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Johnnie Ruth Clark Health Center located at 1344 22nd Street South in St. Petersburg.
(Posted on Aug 2, 2011) All Children's Hospital has some great programs this fall for fitness, family, and fun. The Fall Fit4Allkids Weight Management and Fitness for Families classes will be offered starting in September. Kohl's Cooks for Kids Fall Programs also begin in the fall.
(Posted on Jul 29, 2011) It was a whirlwind visit to Washington DC for the Carlisle Family this week as Connor, his parents Kerry and Reid, and his big brother Reid Jr. advocated for All Children’s Hospital and children’s health care. Nine-year-old Connor Carlisle and his family shared their experiences with lawmakers and government officials as part of the 2011 Family Advocacy Day.
(Posted on Jul 28, 2011) Congratulations to the ACH Respiratory Care Department for earning the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR).
(Posted on Jul 14, 2011) "Scrub A Dub Dub," the hip-hop hand-washing video produced by All Children's Creative Services staff, was among several communications efforts that garnered top honors at a statewide conference in St. Augustine Wednesday night.
(Posted on Jul 13, 2011) While the space shuttle Atlantis makes its final journey, the patients at All Children’s Hospital are doing some space exploration of their own as part of 2011 Camp Week: Blast Off From ACH.
(Posted on Jul 13, 2011) Hatija Sinanovic is the July 2011 Employee of the Month. Hatija works in Environmental Services as a Housekeeper I and has been with All Children’s since 2008.
(Posted on Jul 13, 2011) Nine-year-old Connor Carlisle is ready to go! Connor and his family will be travelling to Washington, D.C. on July 26th to share their experiences with lawmakers and government officials as a part of the 2011 Family Advocacy Day.
(Posted on Jul 13, 2011) Join us for the 2011 Taking Diabetes to School event!
(Posted on Jul 8, 2011) Congratulations to Yolanda Sewell, RN who is the July 2011 Daisy Award Recipient. Yolanda works in our Emergency Center.
(Posted on Jul 7, 2011) The "Eat Mor Chikin" cows from Chick-fil-A made a stop in St. Petersburg to visit the patients at All Children's Hospital. The kids got toys and did their best MOOs for the special guests.
(Posted on Jul 1, 2011) Tampa Bay Rays Players Sam Fuld and Elliot Johnson along with the mascot Raymond came by All Children's Hospital to visit with patients on July 1st, 2011.
(Posted on Jul 1, 2011) Congratulations to our friends at Ronald McDonald House Charities. The organization that oversees three Houses on the All Children's Campus was named Non-Profit of the Year in the Family Services category of the Tampa Bay Business Journal's annual awards. Read more here.
(Posted on Jun 22, 2011) All Children's Hospital's Concert in the Park event was held in it's Children's Auditorium on the night of Thursday, June 16th. Local band Anchor Atlantic filled the room with live music that was broadcast throughout the hospital and in patients' rooms for their listening pleasure.
(Posted on Jun 17, 2011) The hip-hop hand-washing video that All Children's Creative Services Department produced this year really "cleaned up" at a recent industry awards competition. ' Scrub A Dub-Dub' won in four categories of the 32nd Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards receives more than 13,000 entries annually from m ad agencies, production companies, TV stations, cable companies interactive agencies and corporations across the world.
(Posted on Jun 13, 2011) Congratulations to Lynn Buscaino, RN who is the June 2011 Daisy Award Recipient. Lynn works in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
(Posted on Jun 12, 2011) The 2011 All Children’s Hospital Telethon today recorded another resounding success in difficult economic times, raising a grand total of $3,443,318 for the region’s referral center for specialized pediatric care.
(Posted on Jun 8, 2011) Belvelene Beacham is the June 2011 Employee of the Month. Belvelene works at All Children’s Specialty Care of Tampa as an Office Assistant II and has been with All Children’s since 2005.
(Posted on Jun 6, 2011) The 28th Annual All Children's Hospital Telethon is coming Sunday June 12th on WFLA News Channel 8. Unlike previous Telethons, all this year's action takes place over the course of one (long) day, from 7 AM until 6:30 PM. Just in case you're not planning to camp out in front of your TV for the duration, here's a quick rundown of who'll be featured (and when) throughout Telethon Sunday.
(Posted on Jun 1, 2011) Produce for Kids® and Publix are creating miracles for kids. From June 2 – June 29, you will support All Children's Hospital when you buy designated fresh produce items sold at all Publix stores. All funds raised will benefit All Children's Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
(Posted on May 26, 2011) Congratulations to Dr. Jerry Barbosa who received the Children's Dream Fund's 2011 Dreammaker Award. This award is presented annually to an individual who has touched the lives of sick children in our community through their professional accomplishments and personal giving.
(Posted on May 25, 2011) Prior to her concert at Bill Edwards Presents - A Taste of Pinellas on Sunday, May 22, Colbie Caillat made a special visit to All Children's Hospital
(Posted on May 21, 2011) The recent partnership between All Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine is already producing tangible results - a new fellowship in pediatric cancer research that will bear the name of Dick Vitale.
(Posted on May 19, 2011) Congratulations to these lucky fans who won in our meet-the-artist and Lincoln Smarter Luxury Seating Contests!
(Posted on May 16, 2011) Take more than a dozen active kids. Place them in a garden with potted plants, shovels and a famously energized chef and what do you get?When the chef is nationally known Emeril Lagasse, you quickly get more plants to tend and some enthusiastic talk about the importance of healthy ingredients – from “Farm to Fork,” as the title of his latest book preaches. It’s only fitting that Emeril dug in with local kids while visiting Zoe’s Edible Garden at All Children’s Hospital on Monday May, 16th.
(Posted on May 15, 2011) As Marine Sergeant Antwuan Plummer cradled his infant daughter in his arms he wondered, "How could a baby so perfect and beautiful on the outside be so very sick inside?"
(Posted on May 11, 2011) The Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition (led by All Children's Hospital) and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) co-sponsored the FloridaSafePools.com H2O EXPO on Saturday, May 7, 2011. This public event was created to provide families with young children a fun water experience while raising awareness about water safety practices and drowning prevention. Many local families came out and participated in a variety of fun and educational activities.
(Posted on May 10, 2011) Kristin Maier is the May 2011 Employee of the Month. Kristin works in Child Life as a Child Life Coordinator and has been with All Children’s nearly 14 years.
(Posted on May 10, 2011) Would you like to see the new All Children's Hospital? Weekly tours are now available.
(Posted on May 6, 2011) Retired Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Mike Alstott and wife Nicole stopped by All Children's Hospital on Friday, May 6 to help patients prepare for Mother's Day.
(Posted on May 6, 2011) All Children's Hospital is proud to celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Nurses Day (May 6) with a variety of activities and events to honor and celebrate our Nurses. This year our theme is "Nurses Trusted to Care"
(Posted on May 4, 2011) Lettie Skon, RN is the May, 2011 DAISY Award recipient. Lettie has been with ACH for 18 years. She has worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and with the IV Team. She currently works in the Radiology Department.
(Posted on May 3, 2011) There’s a special garden being planted just outside the front door of All Children’s Hospital today.
(Posted on Apr 22, 2011) A healthier planet means healthier children. The new All Children's Hospital was designed to provide a healthy environment by using less water and energy, and using paints, sealants, flooring, LED lighting, furniture and cleaning products that help keep indoor air clean.
(Posted on Apr 21, 2011) Announcing Lincoln Smarter Luxury Seating at A Taste of Pinellas - a great seating package for a great event!
(Posted on Apr 20, 2011) gratulations to Dr. Scott McKinley, who was nominated as Resident of the Quarter by the night staff of 8 South for his excellent bedside manner with patients and families.
(Posted on Apr 14, 2011) The North Pinellas Branch of the All Children’s Guild will host the 11th Annual Margaritaville in the Tropics on Sat. April 16 beginning at 6:00PM.
(Posted on Apr 14, 2011) On April 7th, Tampa Bay business leaders, media personalities and professional athletes, will be taking a big, if not bold, step forward to help curb this staggering statistic. They will be cutting it all off and shaving their heads in order to raise money to be donated to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and the Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Apr 13, 2011) Vote for the "Scrub A Dub-Dub," that hand-washing how-to video with the infectious (pun intended) vocals of patients Jerry & Josie Herman.
Help win the boys some fabulous recognition in THE PEOPLE'S TELLY AWARDS!
(Posted on Apr 12, 2011) Asthma Family Day – Saturday, April 30. A free, informative and fun event for children and parents.
(Posted on Apr 12, 2011) The Brandon Branch of the All Children’s Guild presents the Second Annual Bunny Brunch Egg-Stravaganza on Sat. April 16 from 10 AM-Noon at All Children’s Specialty Care of Brandon, 885 Parsons Avenue S. in Brandon.
(Posted on Apr 8, 2011) Tracie Parry-Elick is the April 2011 Employee of the Month. Tracie works in Patient Accounts as a Patient Accounts Representative and has been with All Children’s since 2008.
(Posted on Apr 7, 2011) Debbie Lovelady, RN is the April, 2011 DAISY Award recipient. Debbie has been a part of ACH for nearly 37 years. More than 35 of those years have been spent providing high quality care in the NICU.
(Posted on Apr 7, 2011) All Children's Hospital is now a part of the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) as a fully integrated member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM). All Children's becomes the first US hospital outside of the Baltimore/Washington DC region to achieve membership within JHM, which includes The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System.
(Posted on Apr 6, 2011) When Marina's mom, Nikki, was 19 weeks pregnant, doctors discovered Marina’s internal organs were developing outside her body and the chances of her survival were slim, at best.
(Posted on Apr 5, 2011) All Children's Hospital is now a part of the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) as a fully integrated member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM). All Children's becomes the first US hospital outside of the Baltimore/Washington DC region to achieve membership within JHM, which includes The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System.
(Posted on Apr 1, 2011) All Children's Hospital has released its 2010 Report to the Community that reviews the significant events and accomplishments of the hospital, as well as the total community benefit of our organization. Through treatment, research, education and advocacy, we actively invest in the health of Florida's children in many ways. The value of this investment in community benefit in 2010 was more than $33 million.
(Posted on Mar 31, 2011)
All Children's Hospital appreciates the concern and interest surrounding the Monday, 3/28/11, loss of an ACH outpatient employee to a blood infection with an organism (Neisseria meningitidis, or meningococcus) that may cause meningitis.
While her immediate family were those most at risk of exposure to infection, All Children's consulted with county health officials and established a plan to identify patients, families and co-workers who might be considered at limited risk for exposure due to direct contact with this employee.
(Posted on Mar 30, 2011) By now, many of you have read or heard about the unfortunate loss of one of our outpatient therapists on the St. Petersburg campus. ( See story in 3/30/11 St. Petersburg Times.) While still under investigation, the suspected cause of death is related to a blood infection that may lead to meningitis. Since this employee had not actively seen patients or been at work for a week prior to her death, the number of those who were potentially exposed is limited - less than 15 patients and families, several dozen immediate co-workers.
(Posted on Mar 30, 2011) Congratulations to the Phayre family of Sarasota for placing third in the national Family Dance-off to fight childhood obesity. The third place win brings with it a $15,000 donation to All Children's Hospital from Primrose Schools.
(Posted on Mar 25, 2011) On Thursday, March 24, drivers from the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg visited the kids at All Children's Hospital with autographed hats, calendars, and toys.
(Posted on Mar 21, 2011) The Phayre family of Sarasota is moving and shaking in Primrose Schools’ national Family Dance-off to fight childhood obesity by promoting physical activity. Their moves have landed them in the finalist round of the second annual Family Dance-off. All Children’s Hospital could receive up to a $30,000 donation if they win!
(Posted on Mar 11, 2011) We're off to the races for the 23rd Annual VIP Auction, scheduled for Sat. April 9 at the Hilton St. Petersburg at Carillon Park.
(Posted on Mar 11, 2011) The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and All Children's Hospital are helping individuals dealing with paralysis through the Second Annual Racing to Recovery 5K Run, Walk and Wheelathon at Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday, March 25.
(Posted on Mar 10, 2011) Cara Drumm is the March 2011 Employee of the Month. Cara works in Speech Pathology as a Speech Pathologist and has been with All Children’s since 2007.
(Posted on Mar 9, 2011) Announcing the headlining acts for A Taste of Pinellas 2011, Tampa Bay's premier festival for food, music, and fun, held from May 20th - 22nd in Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.
(Posted on Mar 7, 2011) March is Child Life Month, and All Children's Hospital celebrated the great work of our specialists by having a day out with the kids.
(Posted on Mar 4, 2011) Cindy Stovall, RN is the March, 2011 DAISY Award recipient. Cindy joined All Children’s Hospital in 2002 as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She moved to her current position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in 2006.
(Posted on Mar 3, 2011) Dr. Richard Lion has been named "Resident of the Quarter.
(Posted on Feb 25, 2011) Multi-talented actor, musician, and comedian Wayne Brady stopped by today to visit staff at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Feb 24, 2011) Dick Vitale visited All Children's Hospital on February 24th and read is new book to a group of young patients. Dickie V’s ABCs and 1-2-3s: A Great Start for Young Superstars, is the first in a series of children’s books written by the high-energy voice of ESPN college basketball.
(Posted on Feb 18, 2011) Valentine's Day Festivities at All Children's Hospital
(Posted on Feb 18, 2011) Congratulations to All Children's Specialty Care of Brandon.
The center celebrated its 5th Anniversary on February 13.
(Posted on Feb 11, 2011) The 2011 Florida Legislative Session convenes in Tallahassee in less than a month – and promises to be one of the most challenging in recent history. In anticipation, All Children’s Hospital invited state legislators and other key decision makers to its annual Legislative Breakfast on Feb. 11th.
(Posted on Feb 11, 2011) All Children's Hospital has been recognized by the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding contributions to the betterment of the community.
(Posted on Feb 10, 2011) Ruben Polo is the February 2011 Employee of the Month. Ruben works in Environmental Services as a Housekeeper I and recently started with All Children’s in 2010.
(Posted on Feb 5, 2011) Kelly Comer, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for February, 2011
(Posted on Feb 3, 2011) Raymond James donated $1,000 for every field goal made by the Buccaneers during their 2010-2011 season.
(Posted on Feb 3, 2011) Publix Super Markets donated $47,600.64 to All Children's Hospital through the sales of selected fresh fruit and vegetable products.
(Posted on Jan 28, 2011)
All Children's Hospital (ACH) and Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) are pleased to announce another step in the progression toward their planned integration. On January 27, 2011, the All Children's Health System Board voted unanimously in favor of the integration agreement. ACH and JHM will begin the necessary filings and set a closing date. The process is expected to take approximately 60 days. We will make appropriate announcements when this process is completed.
(Posted on Jan 28, 2011) The All Children's Hospital Foundation's 13th Annual Estate, Tax, Legal, and Financial Planning Seminar will be held at All Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, February 9th. The seminar will begin at 8:30a.m. and end promptly at 4:20p.m. The seminar will also be broadcast LIVE via webcast.
(Posted on Jan 25, 2011) This year, A Taste of Pinellas will be held at Vinoy Park on May 20, 21, & 22.
(Posted on Jan 20, 2011) Dr. Katherine Byra was named ACH "Resident of the Quarter."
(Posted on Jan 14, 2011) On January 19 & 20, 2011 All Children's Hospital will be the host meeting site for the National Child Passenger Safety Board (NCPSB).
(Posted on Jan 14, 2011) Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 ACH Quality Improvement Awards! The winners were recognized at a luncheon on Jan.12 by ACH President and CEO Gary Carnes and Dr. Michael Epstein, Sr. Vice President of Medical Affairs
(Posted on Jan 13, 2011)
Congratulations to Diego Escobar for being named the 2010 All Children's Hospital Employee of the Year! He was the May 2010 Employee of the Month and was also the April 2009 Employee of the Month. Diego works at Specialty Care Center of Tampa as a Radiology MRI Technologist and has been with All Children's since 2001.
(Posted on Jan 13, 2011) In recognition of All Children’s first anniversary at its new location, members of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Thunderbug paid a visit to the hospital on Tues. Jan. 11.
(Posted on Jan 12, 2011) Mike Foster is the January 2011 Employee of the Month. Mike works in Human Resources as the Benefits Coordinator and has been with All Children’s since 2002.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2011) It's hard to believe that it's been one year (Jan. 9, 2010) since we safely moved 169 hospitalized infants and children - along with the high-tech equipment needed to provide their ICU level care - from its 42-year old landmark facility to a brand new All Children's Hospital. And it only took six hours.
(Posted on Jan 6, 2011) Archie Griffin, The Ohio State Football legend and two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy, visited patients at All Children’s Hospital on Wed. January 5.
(Posted on Jan 5, 2011) Jeri Solaiman, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for January, 2011
(Posted on Dec 31, 2010) The search for America's Most Photogenic Baby proudly presents Tampa Bay's Most Photogenic Baby of 2011. Proceeds from the event will benefit All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Dec 24, 2010) Santa Claus made a special visit for the kids at All Children's Hospital. And we got some adorable photos!
(Posted on Dec 20, 2010) Football players, cheerleaders and mascots from the University of Louisville (Big East Conference) and Southern Mississippi University (Conference USA) visited the patients at All Children's on Monday Dec. 20.
(Posted on Dec 17, 2010) This Holiday Season many of our patients will be celebrating their family traditions from a hospital room, instead of at home.
(Posted on Dec 15, 2010) Tampa Bay Buccaneer Rookies add Holiday Cheer at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Dec 13, 2010) Pat Edwards-Hare is the December 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Pat is the Nutritional Services Clinical Manager and has been with All Children’s since 1982.
(Posted on Dec 10, 2010) The two-day on-air event on Thursday, Dec. 9 & Fri. Dec. 10 featured families and patients from all across the region and the state – places like Pensacola, North Port, Oldsmar, Thonotosassa, Tampa and St. Petersburg. They shared their stories of expert and compassionate care they received at All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Dec 10, 2010) Traci Gregory, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for December, 2010
(Posted on Dec 7, 2010) Congratulations to All Children’s Creative Services for winning a 2010 Suncoast Regional Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
(Posted on Nov 23, 2010) Dawn Gross, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for November, 2010
(Posted on Nov 22, 2010) Micheal (Mike) Acri is the November 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Mike is a Security Officer II in the ACH Security Department and has been with All Children’s since 2009.
(Posted on Nov 19, 2010) All Children’s Hospital Foundation has bestowed its highest honor upon a local attorney and long-time advocate for children. Robert “Bob” Decker is the recipient of the 2010 William Belcher Award. A founding member of Decker Beeler, P.A., Bob joined Trenam Kemker in St. Petersburg last year. Decker is a 35-year supporter of All Children’s Hospital and an advocate for our patients and families.
(Posted on Nov 17, 2010) Sat. Nov. 13 was a great day to be out on the Gateway Organic Farm. Lots of sunshine and incredible aromas filled the greenhouse where our young chefs teamed up with the culinary experts.
(Posted on Nov 16, 2010) All Children's Hospital eHealth Department won 3 Best-in-Class Awards at the Eighth Annual Greystone.Net and StayWell Custom Communications Best In Class Client Awards!
(Posted on Nov 12, 2010) Businesses of the Bay invites you to the Tampa Bay's Premier Networking Event. All proceeds from the event will benefit All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Nov 12, 2010) This holiday season, Bob Evans restaurants will be teaming up with ACH and the Children’s Miracle Network!
(Posted on Nov 10, 2010) The Northeast Exchange Club's Ribfest 2010, "21 Years of Rockin' Ribs - Helpin' Kids," is a premier annual charity fundraising event, with great food and a social gathering for the entire family. A portion of the proceeds benefit All Children's Hospital. RibFest will be hosted in St. Petersburg's Vinoy Park Nov. 12-14.
(Posted on Nov 3, 2010) Come see some unique vehicles at the Classic Car and Motorcycle Show on Sat. Nov 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bayshore Elementary School, located at 6120 26th Street West in Bradenton.
(Posted on Oct 30, 2010) Barnes & Noble (St. Petersburg-Tyrone Area location) is sponsoring the "Give the Gift of Reading" Book Drive by collecting books for patients at All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Oct 29, 2010) On Friday, October 29, 2010, All Children's Hospital held its Halloween Parade for patients and families. Kids and teens dressed in their favorite costumes, did face painting and went trick-or-treating on each floor of the hospital - the first Parade in the new facility.
(Posted on Oct 27, 2010) Become a member of Bruegger’s Bottomless Mug Club and help support ACH. A portion of proceeds from anyone joining the Bottomless Mug Club between Oct.27 – Dec.31 will benefit All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Oct 25, 2010) On a potentially dangerous night of the year for child pedestrians, the Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition at All Children's Hospital urges parents to prepare children to act safely and motorists to take extra precautions. Check out these safety tips and have a Happy Halloween!
(Posted on Oct 22, 2010) "Jurassic Jeff" dropped by All Children's Hospital on October 22, 2010 to present the show "The Magic of Science" for our patients.
(Posted on Oct 22, 2010) Make Friday night a family night and join us at the Greater St. Petersburg YMCA on November 12th at 6:30 p.m.
(Posted on Oct 22, 2010) Join us on November 13th from 2pm-6pm at the Gateway Organic Farm in Clearwater (View Map) for our Fall Food and Fun Festival!
(Posted on Oct 22, 2010) Join the hundreds of Tampa Bay area residents by participating in the Torch Relay for the Children's' Miracle Network.
(Posted on Oct 15, 2010) Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street Live dropped by the hospital October 15, 2010 to join our patients at play time!
(Posted on Oct 15, 2010) Congratulations to the new ACH Guild Council Officers for 2010-11 that were recently installed.
(Posted on Oct 15, 2010) Cirque Shanghai brought its highly-acclaimed show to ACH on Thursday, Oct. 14 for a special performance for our patients and their families.
(Posted on Oct 14, 2010) This November the TradeWinds Resort is offering a Give Thanks and Give Back package where guests can book a standard room for just $50, and the TradeWinds will donate $35 to All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Oct 7, 2010) 27,000 students and their families from 55 schools in Pinellas, Manatee, Pasco and Polk Counties participated in International Walk This Way: Walk 'n Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 6.
(Posted on Oct 7, 2010) Susan Wygle, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for October, 2010
(Posted on Oct 6, 2010) TREASURE ISLAND, FL St. Petersburg entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Edwards was joined by All Children's Hospital President and CEO Gary Carnes at a September 28 press conference to announce plans that will help shape Treasure Island's future and help current and future All Children's Hospital patients.
(Posted on Oct 5, 2010) Patricia (Patti) Ochipa is the October 2010 All Children's Hospital Employee of the Month. Patti is an RN III on the Transport Team and has been with All Children's since 1987.
(Posted on Oct 1, 2010) Congratulations to the ACH Staff and Volunteers who have been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal for having a significant impact on the quality of health care in our community.
(Posted on Sep 28, 2010) Representatives from Hyundai Motor America and local Hyundai dealers were on hand Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 28, 2010) to deliver a $100,000 check to All Children's Pediatric Cancer Program. The funds will be used in support of our CanSurvive Clinic and research addressing fertility issues for childhood cancer survivors.
(Posted on Sep 23, 2010) Two new ambulances recently put into service will give patients and staff a smoother and more spacious ride to ACH.
(Posted on Sep 23, 2010) The All Children’s Hospital Family Advisory Council (FAC) celebrated its second anniversary
(Posted on Sep 23, 2010) Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater toured ACH on Tuesday, September 21.
(Posted on Sep 22, 2010) Alex Sink, Florida's Chief Financial Officer visited ACH on Monday, September 20
(Posted on Sep 18, 2010) All Children's Hospital provides comprehensive preventative care to Sickle Cell patients.
(Posted on Sep 17, 2010) Child Passenger Safety Week (September 19-25) is an annual campaign to bring public attention to the importance of properly securing all children in appropriate child safety seats, booster seats or seat belts – every trip, every time. The campaign ends on September 25 with “National Seat Check Saturday,” when certified child passenger safety technicians will provide advice and hands-on child safety seat inspections nationwide for free.
(Posted on Sep 15, 2010) Lee Brandon is the September 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Lee is a Medical Assistant in Hematology-Oncology and has been with All Children’s since 2007.
(Posted on Sep 13, 2010) If a hurricane is coming, do you know where to go for safe shelter or how you will get there? Hurricanes can be very scary -- even more so if you aren't sure how you will be able to evacuate without additional assistance. Help for families with special needs is available in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster, but most counties in the Tampa Bay area require that you pre-register through an application process.
(Posted on Sep 9, 2010) Jonathan Torp, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for September, 2010
(Posted on Sep 9, 2010) This summer, a series of performers dropped in to All Children's Specialty Care of Tampa to provide music and entertainment for patients, families, and staff.
(Posted on Sep 9, 2010) Get your child’s car seat checked by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
(Posted on Aug 31, 2010) The unprecendented prevalence of childhood obesity is a threat to the health and wellbeing of the children in our country. Join with All Children's Hospital in observing Childhood Obesity Awareness month by learning ways to keep healthy and participating in one of our excellent programs helping more kids become fit, healthy, and happy kids!
(Posted on Aug 25, 2010) The Florida Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, has recognized All Children’s Hospital with the Patriot Award.
(Posted on Aug 24, 2010) On November 7th, a multi-level ride known as "The Cure On Wheels" will be held to benefit both All Children's Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center. The All Children's Hospital Foundation hopes to see involvement from our hospital employees, friends and families.
(Posted on Aug 23, 2010) Children share the excitement of a new school year with a Back to School Bash at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Aug 23, 2010) High school students interested in learning about health care careers are invited to attend the first meeting of the All Children’s Hospital Medical Explorers on Wednesday, Sept. 8.
(Posted on Aug 20, 2010) Dr. Napolitano was recognized for his medical direction and many years of service to neonatal and pediatric transport.
(Posted on Aug 19, 2010) Tracey Dahill is the August 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Tracey is an RN II in Surgery and has been with All Children’s since 1995.
(Posted on Aug 19, 2010) Jean Bruce, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for August, 2010
(Posted on Aug 4, 2010) Tampa Bay Rays players Rafael Soriano and Jason Bartlett stopped by All Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, August 4 to visit our patients and their families.
(Posted on Aug 2, 2010) Dr. Beesan Agha has been named "Resident of the Quarter.
(Posted on Jul 28, 2010) Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 7th to attend the Back to School Care Fair presented by the Junior League of St. Petersburg. Registration is from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Johnnie Ruth Clark Health Center located at 1344 22nd Street South in St. Petersburg.
(Posted on Jul 26, 2010) Kristen Kelly, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for July, 2010
(Posted on Jul 26, 2010) On Thursday, July 22nd, All Children’s Hospital honored our DAISY Award winners and nominees at a special recognition event in the Outpatient Care Center. The DAISY award is presented monthly to nurses who have provided extraordinary care, based upon patient, family, staff or physician comments submitted from BeACH and the GetWellNetwork.
(Posted on Jul 20, 2010) A world leader in clinical care, research and medical education intends to join forces with Florida's leader in pediatric specialty care for the betterment of children.
(Posted on Jul 13, 2010) All Children’s Hospital is pleased to welcome Hella Ewing, MSM, BSN, RN to the position of Chief Nursing Officer.
(Posted on Jul 9, 2010) Sara Vinci is the July 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Sara works in Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist and has been with All Children’s since 2008.
(Posted on Jul 9, 2010) Dr. Daniel Desrochers named Resident of the Year
(Posted on Jul 1, 2010) More than 200 guests attended the annual Safe Kids luncheon held in the All Children’s Education and Conference Center on June 23.
(Posted on Jun 30, 2010) Curious George is one of the most recognizable and beloved children’s book characters.
(Posted on Jun 24, 2010) All Children’s Hospital is pleased to welcome Nancy Templin, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.
(Posted on Jun 22, 2010) Florida’s representatives in Washington, DC now have two adorable faces to associate with children’s healthcare issues. Aiden and Mason Hawk, along with their parents Lisa and Joey, made the rounds of six Congressional offices on Wednesday June 16th. They talked about their family’s All Children’s Hospital experiences to remind lawmakers of the kids who are impacted by votes on such issues as Medicaid and pediatric Graduate Medical Education funding.
(Posted on Jun 17, 2010) Roseann Halback is the June 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Roseann works in Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist and has been with All Children’s since 2007.
(Posted on Jun 17, 2010) Congratulations to Jay Herman, RN who was selected as the 2010 USF College of Nursing Preceptor of the Year.
(Posted on Jun 9, 2010) Tamika Terry, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for June, 2010
(Posted on Jun 6, 2010) The 2010 All Children’s Hospital Telethon today recorded another resounding success in difficult economic times, raising a grand total of $3,343,930 for the region’s referral center for specialized pediatric care.
(Posted on Jun 3, 2010) On Friday, May 28, Child Life Services at All Children's Hospital hosted a performance of "Stone Soup" by the Eckerd Theater Company of Clearwater at the Children's Auditorium on the second floor of the new hospital.
(Posted on Jun 3, 2010) The 2010 Meet the Artist Contest Winners have been announced!
(Posted on Jun 3, 2010) The Covidien SILS Mobile Tour will on site Monday & Tuesday at the Sexton Building.
(Posted on May 27, 2010) Dr. Paola Dees has been named "Resident of the Quarter. She was nominated by one of the ACH neonatologists.
(Posted on May 27, 2010) The Jeffrey Modell Foundation in conjunction with the All Children's Hospital Foundation and the University of South Florida dedicated the new Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic and Research Center on Thursday, May 27.
(Posted on May 27, 2010) FloridaSafePools.com launched its new water safety campaign just in time for one of the most potentially dangerous weekends of the year
(Posted on May 25, 2010) Enter to win a meet and greet with your favorite headliner at the 2010 A Taste of Pinellas!
(Posted on May 25, 2010) Enter to win a meet and greet with your favorite headliner at the 2010 A Taste of Pinellas!
(Posted on May 21, 2010) FloridaSafePools.com water safety campaign kick-off event on May 25, 2010 at North Shore Pool, 901 N. Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, will feature first responders and community organizations advocating for "layers of protection" to keep young children safe around swimming pools.
(Posted on May 20, 2010) Elizabeth "Beth" Harris, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for May, 2010
(Posted on May 20, 2010) More than 100 parents, children, medical professionals and volunteers joined in the 9th Annual Asthma Family Day at All Children's Hospital on Saturday, May 15 to talk about Real Life With Asthma.
(Posted on May 18, 2010) Diego Escobar is the May 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month – he was also the April 2009 Employee of the Month. Diego works at Specialty Care Center of Tampa as a Radiology MRI Technologist and has been with All Children’s since 2001.
(Posted on May 17, 2010) Since opening several weeks ago, the Ronald McDonald House Central located in the All Children's Outpatient Care Center has received very positive feedback from families.
(Posted on May 12, 2010) LPGA golfer and Seminole resident, Brittany Lincicome visited patients at All Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 6. She participated in several Child Life golf themed activities.
(Posted on May 11, 2010) Patients at All Children's Hospital will enjoy the healing benefits of music and expanded entertainment options, thanks to the generosity of a St. Petersburg entrepreneur and music executive.
(Posted on May 11, 2010) Bill Edwards, founder of Bill Edwards Presents, Inc., Big 3 Entertainment and Chairman/CEO of Mortgage Investors Corporation, is donating $2.5-million to All Children’s Hospital. The funds will be used to endow the hospital’s Music Therapy program, and to expand programming and access to the GetWellNetwork patient education & information system.
(Posted on May 11, 2010) Legendary 1970's rock band America has been added to the line-up for Friday night at A Taste of Pinellas 2010!
(Posted on May 10, 2010) A Taste of Pinellas is proud to announce that Mitchel Musso will be playing A Taste of Pinellas at Vinoy Park on Sunday evening, June 6th.
(Posted on May 10, 2010) Country superstar Martina McBride and popular country act Lonestar will play Saturday night, June 5th, at A Taste of Pinellas.
(Posted on May 6, 2010) All Children's Hospital is proud to celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Nurses Day (May 6) with a variety of activities and events to honor and celebrate our Nurses. This year our theme is Nurses: Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.
(Posted on May 6, 2010) A video titled "Follow Me to the New Hospital," produced by All Children's Creative Services Department has earned a prestigious Hermes Creative Gold Award.
(Posted on May 1, 2010) May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, the perfect time to communicate some important information about hearing and speech. One in four children have a hearing, speech or language problem- a condition that makes it difficult to communicate with others. Untreated, these problems can limit you at home, school and work. Anyone of any age can have or develop an impairment of the ability to hear, speak, or understand effectively.
(Posted on Apr 29, 2010) Sarah Major, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for April, 2010
(Posted on Apr 28, 2010) Asthma Family Day – Saturday, May 15. A free, informative and fun event for children and parents.
(Posted on Apr 27, 2010) Florida Attorney General, Bill McCollum (left) toured All Children's Hospital with President & CEO, Gary Carnes (right) on Friday, April 23. The Attorney General also met with hospital administrators and board members to discuss a variety of issues concerning Florida.
(Posted on Apr 21, 2010) Marijcke Van Der Merwe is the April 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Marijcke works at All Children’s Therapy Center of Eastlake as a Physical Therapist and has been with All Children’s since 1997.
(Posted on Apr 19, 2010) A Taste of Pinellas is proud to announce that Drew Seeley, Gabi, and School Gyrls will be playing A Taste of Pinellas at Vinoy Park on Sunday, June 6th.
(Posted on Apr 19, 2010) A Taste of Pinellas is proud to announce that Drew Seeley, Gabi, and School Gyrls will be playing A Taste of Pinellas at Vinoy Park on Sunday, June 6th.
(Posted on Apr 19, 2010) A Taste of Pinellas is proud to announce that Martina McBride, Lonestar, Rebecca Henricks and Suite Caroline will be playing A Taste of Pinellas at Vinoy Park on Saturday evening, June 5th.
(Posted on Apr 16, 2010) A Taste of Pinellas is proud to announce that Huey Lewis and the News and The Greg Billings Band will be playing A Taste of Pinellas at Vinoy Park on Friday evening, June 4th.
(Posted on Apr 16, 2010) A Taste of Pinellas is proud to announce that Huey Lewis and the News and The Greg Billings Band will be playing A Taste of Pinellas at Vinoy Park on Friday evening, June 4th.
(Posted on Apr 15, 2010) On Thursday, April 15, Myrrhanda Jones, Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2009, visited All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Apr 15, 2010) Designed and engineered by local artists CatherineWoods and Mark Aeling, All Children’s front entrance now holds a piece of custom artwork designed to help tell our story.
(Posted on Apr 7, 2010) Anita Smith, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for March, 2010
(Posted on Apr 1, 2010)
Mark your calendars and save the dates! June 4, 5 & 6, 2010, Bill Edwards Presents... A Taste of Pinellas! Join us on the waterfront in beautiful Vinoy Park in St. Petersurg, Florida, for taste sensations from the Tampa Bay area's best restaurants, great live music, games, crafts, and more! It's sure to be a good time and it supports a great cause -- the exceptional care that All Children's hospital provides for children in need. So make you plans to come down and join the fun!
(Posted on Mar 25, 2010) IndyCar star Ryan Hunter-Reay and Star Mazda driver Anders Krohn visited All Children's Hospital and made many new friends as they took pictures and signed autographs for the kids. Hunter-Reay arrived in a special two-seat IndyCar, along with ACH Executive Vice President and avid race fan Arnie Stenberg. They took a ride along 6th Avenue and 5th Street before coming to a safe stop at the entrance of the new hospital.
(Posted on Mar 24, 2010) Sonja Steinbrueck, RN is the February, 2010 DAISY Award recipient. Sonja is a nurse in the Neuro-Oncology program.
(Posted on Mar 22, 2010) All Children's Specialty Physicians, in collaboration with The Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndromes (CAS) Foundation and Hillsborough County Public Schools today unveiled The SafeBeat Initiative. The Initiative will begin an awareness campaign to provide heart screenings to all Hillsborough County high school students beginning March 2010, at no charge to the student, parent, or school district.
(Posted on Mar 22, 2010) All Children's Specialty Physicians, in collaboration with The Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndromes (CAS) Foundation and Hillsborough County Public Schools today unveiled The SafeBeat Initiative. The Initiative will begin an awareness campaign to provide heart screenings to all Hillsborough County high school students beginning March 2010, at no charge to the student, parent, or school district.
(Posted on Mar 19, 2010) On Friday, March 19, 2010, The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council announced All Children's Hospital as the winner of the Charles A. McIntosh, Jr. Award of Distinction during their 18th Annual Future of the Region Awards ceremony.
(Posted on Mar 18, 2010) All Children's Hospital patients and their parents celebrated the "luck of the Irish" on St. Patrick's Day with arts and crafts activities that included, making key chains and magic wands with clovers. Patients also got temporary tattoos and green and gold beads in celebration of the special day.
(Posted on Mar 16, 2010) Brittany Nelson is the March 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Brittany works in Child Life as a Child Life Specialist and has been with All Children’s since 2006.
(Posted on Mar 11, 2010) Cheryl Sayers-O'Neil-Gardner, RN is the January 2010 DAISY Award recipient. Cheryl is a RN III with the Transport Team. She has been a RN for over 20 years.
(Posted on Mar 9, 2010) RDs work in many areas of the All Children's Health System. March 10th is Registered Dietitian Day, part of National Nutrition Month, sponsored by the American Dietetic Association
(Posted on Mar 4, 2010) Amanda McCollom, RN is the December, 2009 DAISY Award recipient. Amanda works on 8 South and has worked at All Children's for four years. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from St. Petersburg College.
(Posted on Mar 4, 2010) March is Child Life month, a time for recognizing and spreading awareness about the important role that Child Life Specialists play in patient care. Hospitalization can be a traumatic disruption in a child's development and the functioning of a family, so All Children's Hospital employs Child Life Specialists to reduce the negative impact of this stressful life event. As we appreciate the work that our Child Life Specialists do for our patients, All Children's Hospital has begun celebrating Child Life Month with a carnival-themed event on Monday, and a Dr. Seuss event for Read Across America day on Tuesday.
(Posted on Mar 2, 2010)
Dr. Daniel Leonard has been named "Resident of the Quarter." He was nominated by the NICU night shift nursing staff.
(Posted on Feb 25, 2010) Tampa Bay Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier visited patients and families in the Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at All Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, February 24.
(Posted on Feb 24, 2010) Scott Ludes, RN is the DAISY Award recipient for November, 2009.
(Posted on Feb 19, 2010) All Children's Hospital, SRI International, and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg recently brought together legislative, community, hospital, and business leaders to discuss issues critical to the region, including children's health care.
(Posted on Feb 19, 2010) Haiti's ambassador to the United States, Raymond Joseph, was in the Tampa Bay area on February 19th and dropped by the hospital to visit our two remaining victims of the recent earthquake being treated at All Children's Hospital. Ambassador Joseph also addressed the Legislative Breakfast meeting, a gathering of legislators and healthcare advocates dedicated to discussing the future of children's healthcare.
(Posted on Feb 17, 2010) Congratulations to the winners of the All Children's Hospital 2009 Quality Improvement Awards: the Emergency Center Admit Holds Project, and the Breast Milk Patient Identification Project.
(Posted on Feb 15, 2010) Maria Hansen is the February 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Maria works in Environmental Services as a Housekeeper I and has been with All Children’s since 2009.
(Posted on Feb 10, 2010) Melissa Rybolt, RN is the DAISY Award recipient for October, 2009.
(Posted on Feb 4, 2010) Grand Opening of the New Ronald McDonald House Set for Friday, February 12.
(Posted on Feb 3, 2010) Mignon Steele, RN is the DAISY Award recipient for September, 2009.
(Posted on Feb 1, 2010) All Children's Hospital was asked to care for several patients who are survivors of the recent earthquake in Haiti. Four of the Haitian children brought to the Tampa area last week by military transport were admitted to All Children's for treatment. The patients range in age from 18 months to 14 years. Three of the children were each accompanied by a relative, and an orphanage worker accompanied the fourth child.
(Posted on Jan 28, 2010) Congratulations to Daynette Haywood for being named the 2009 All Children's Hospital Employee of the Year! Daynette, who was our December Employee of the Month, works in Admissions as an Insurance Verification Registrar and she has been with All Children's since 2001.
(Posted on Jan 28, 2010) A United States Coast Guard Jayhawk Helicopter did a "touch and go" landing on the rooftop helistop of the new All Children's Hospital on Thursday, January 28. The landing served as a familiarity flight for the Coast Guard and its pilots.
(Posted on Jan 26, 2010) Michele Suarez is the January 2010 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Michele works in Child Life as a Child Life Specialist at Specialty Care of Tampa and has been with All Children’s since 2002.
(Posted on Jan 26, 2010) All Children's Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of officers and new members to three separate boards which oversee the Hospital, its fundraising Foundation and its parent corporation, All Children's Health System, Inc.
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On Monday, January 18, ACH sent supplies and medications to Haiti with a team of local medical responders, including St. Petersburg trauma surgeon Dr. Kevin Hirsch. Dr. Hirsch traveled to Jimaní on the Haiti/Dominican Republic border where he delivered the desperately needed supplies and assessed local conditions and needs for further assistance. Here is an excerpt of an email he recently sent to All Children's Hospital CEO Gary Carnes...
Very tragic situation! / Thank you 4 your support
Had 2 Hire helicopter 2 & fro haitian border hosp. Probably 300 patients laying around waiting 2 be treated. Operating rooms w patients in dirty clothes without surgical coverings moved on & off table by a sheet or mattress. Patients have no anesthesia only a little local & some single dose morphine only 4 the procedure itself. They are also deficient in antibiotics & surgically implanted hardware 4 orthopedic fixation. Incredibly disorganized. Everyone trying 2 help. Minimal resources have an xray machine that ran out of film & developer. The need is mostly 4 ortho & wound care. The road from the airport is actually a good 2 hours. Our supplies were sorely needed. Made xlnt contact w controlling doctor if in near future can organize doctor/nurse/supply teams. Actually best was that we are able 2 help stage future teams -h
(Posted on Jan 20, 2010) A number of resources related to H1N1 Influenza are available on AllKids.org.
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Over the weekend, ACH's Pharmacy and Materials Management departments scrambled to meet an urgent request for desperately needed medicines and medical supplies for earthquake ravaged Haiti. All Children's Hospital board member Mark Mondello contacted ACH CEO Gary Carnes on Sunday with the news that he was working with a private group to put together a mercy flight of supplies and medical personnel to fly to the island nation Monday morning.
(Posted on Jan 15, 2010) The OCC is located between the new Family/Visitor Parking Garage and the new All Children's Hospital. Most families and visitors will enter the OCC on the second floor via the walkways that connect the new garage, the OCC and the new Hospital.
(Posted on Jan 12, 2010) It was only a test, but Bayflite made it's first landing atop the new ACH on Monday, Jan. 11. The landing was a familiarity flight for the Bayflite pilots.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010) Getting large groups of children safely from one place to another is never an easy task. But today (Jan. 9, 2010), the region's experts in pediatric care moved 169 hospitalized infants and children - along with the high-tech equipment needed to provide their ICU level care - from its 42-year old landmark facility to a brand new All Children's Hospital. And it only took six hours.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010) Moves currently underway
- The Three Southwest move is underway. Note: This is the LAST unit to move.
Completed Moves
- The CVICU unit move is complete. All patients from CVICU are now in the new hospital.
- The 4SW unit move is complete. All patients from 4SW are now in the new hospital.
- The 4NW unit move is complete. All patients from 4NW are in the new hospital.
- The Hematology Oncology Unit is still underway.
- The NICU move is still complete. All NICU patients are in the new hospital.
- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) move is complete. All PICU patients are in the new hospital.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010)
As of Noon on Saturday, January 9th, the patient move to the new hospital is now complete. All patients are in the new hospital.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010) Moves currently underway
- The Three Southwest move is underway.
- The CVICU unit move is underway.
Completed Moves
- The 4SW unit move is complete. All patients from 4SW are now in the new hospital.
- The 4NW unit move is complete. All patients from 4NW are in the new hospital.
- The Hematology Oncology Unit is still underway.
- The NICU move is still complete. All NICU patients are in the new hospital.
- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) move is complete. All PICU patients are in the new hospital.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010) Moves currently underway
- The Three Southwest move is underway.
- The CVICU unit move is underway.
- The 4SW unit move is underway.
Completed Moves
- The 4NW unit move is complete. All patients from 4NW are in the new hospital.
- The Hematology Oncology Unit is still underway.
- The NICU move is still complete. All NICU patients are in the new hospital.
- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) move is complete. All PICU patients are in the new hospital.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010) Moves currently underway
- The CVICU unit move is underway.
- The 4SW unit move is underway.
Completed Moves
- The 4NW unit move is complete. All patients from 4NW are in the new hospital.
- The Hematology Oncology Unit is still underway.
- The NICU move is still complete. All NICU patients are in the new hospital.
- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) move is complete. All PICU patients are in the new hospital.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010) As of 8:00 AM, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit move is underway.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010)
The Neonatal Intensive Intensive Care Unit move is underway. Check back for more updates.
(Posted on Jan 9, 2010)
As of 5:00 AM, the Emergency Center has opened in the NEW hospital. The Emergency Center in the OLD hospital is no longer accepting patients.
All new Emergency Center patients will be seen in the NEW hospital.
(Posted on Jan 6, 2010) These fun and interactive programs will give children and teens information about nutrition and culinary knowledge. It will also help them do their own personal best to maintain a healthy weight and be more active and fit.
(Posted on Dec 30, 2009) Moving Day is right around the corner for the patients of All Children's Hospital and many of our hospitalized kids (and their parents) are wondering how they'll get from one place to the other. To inform and entertain them, All Children's Creative Services Department teamed up with our Pet Therapy Volunteers on a video entitled "Follow Me to the New Hospital!" It stars a familiar fuzzy face - Resi the Therapy Dog - who sounds a lot like a well-known patient, Mary Lumapas.
(Posted on Dec 21, 2009) Teams competing in the St. Pete Bowl visited the patients at All Children's on Friday, Dec.18
(Posted on Dec 14, 2009) Daynette Haywood is the December 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Daynette works in Admissions as an Insurance Verification Registrar and has been with All Children’s since 2001.
(Posted on Dec 2, 2009) All Children’s Specialty Physicians has named Natalia Nadal Cruz as Executive Director.
(Posted on Nov 24, 2009) Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America’s store shelves, according to the Florida Public Interest Research Group (Florida PIRG). At a news conference today at All Children’s Hospital, Florida PIRG presented its 24th annual Trouble in Toyland report.
(Posted on Nov 23, 2009) William S. "Bill" Belcher, All Children's first Hospital Board Chairman was a staunch advocate for the hospital. We honor his memory annually with the presentation of the Belcher Award.
(Posted on Nov 21, 2009) Nearly 3,000 people came out to see what community donations have helped to build for Florida’s children on Saturday, November 21st.
(Posted on Nov 18, 2009) Nancy Sarratt is the November 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Nancy works in the NICU as a RN III and has been with All Children’s since 1997.
(Posted on Nov 11, 2009) Sylvia Ameen and Cynthia (Cindy) Rose have been promoted to Associate Vice President.
(Posted on Nov 6, 2009) Creative Services Director Mike Sexton is the proud recipient of a 2009 Global Award for Healthcare Communications! This prestigious international honor recognizes excellence in creative healthcare communications and is sought after by an impressive list of major advertising agencies as well as healthcare corporations and educators.
(Posted on Nov 4, 2009) All Children's Employees, Volunteers and former patients and their families gathered at the flagpole in from of the new hospital on Wednesday, November 4 to witness the placement of a Time Capsule.
(Posted on Nov 2, 2009) Tampa Bay's Best Country - US 103.5 FM took to the airwaves for All Children's Hospital in its second annual Radiothon, October 28 & 29. Starting with the The Catfish Morning Show with Catfish and Launa - brought heartwarming interviews with patients. The stories continued with Norm and all the way through the Travis & Jenny Show until 7 PM each day. It's not too late to make a pledge for All Children's!
(Posted on Oct 29, 2009) Congratulations to Nancy Sarratt, RN who is the DAISY Award recipient for August, 2009.
(Posted on Oct 23, 2009) Dr. Juan Dumois, director of the pediatric infectious disease program at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, will answered your flu questions p.m. Friday. Submit your questions now, then come back to find the answers from Dumois.
(Posted on Oct 20, 2009) Ann Miller and Bill Greene of All Children's Hospital's Creative Services Department were among 283 nominees announced today by the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
(Posted on Oct 14, 2009) Kristen Morrison is the October 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Kristen works on 4NW as a RN II and has been with All Children’s since 2005.
(Posted on Oct 6, 2009) Two of All Children's finest were winners in the Tampa Bay Business Journal's annual Healthcare Heroes Awards presented Thursday night in Tampa. Kellie Gilmore, All Children's Fit4AllKids Coordinator, was honored with the award for Health Educator. Kristen Rogers, co-chair of Suncoast Pediatric Asthma Coalition at All Children's was selected in the Volunteer category.
(Posted on Oct 1, 2009) This gift will help to complete the Guild’s $4 million pledge for the construction of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
(Posted on Sep 30, 2009) Donna Henson, RN is the DAISY Award Recipient for July, 2009
(Posted on Sep 18, 2009) All Children's Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Mundell as Executive Vice President of the All Children's Hospital Foundation.
(Posted on Sep 16, 2009) Kadie Nice is the September 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Kadie works on 4SW as an RN II and has been with All Children’s since 2006.
(Posted on Sep 2, 2009) Congratulations to Donna Wertheim, RN who is the DAISY Award recipient for June, 2009.
(Posted on Sep 2, 2009) Rachael Todd is Miss Florida 2009
(Posted on Aug 28, 2009) Congratulations to Diane Davis who was one of three people in the United States to receive the Instrumentation Laboratory (IL) "Passion & Results" Award.
The Passion & Results Award honors healthcare providers who have demonstrated true passion for their profession, resulting in improved patient care.
(Posted on Aug 21, 2009) It's back-to-school season. This year, add swine flu to the list of parents' concerns. Health experts nationally and on the state level are already anticipating an increase in influenza infections with children returning to the school setting. So what is a parent to do? We asked Juan Dumois, MD, Director of All Children's Pediatric Infectious Disease Program.
(Posted on Aug 11, 2009) Courtney Hubbard is the August 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Courtney works in Child Life as a Child Life Specialist and has been with All Children’s since 2007.
(Posted on Aug 7, 2009) The NEW All Children's Hospital won't open to patients until mid-December of this year. But we're already working to ensure it's ready for anything from day one. A regularly scheduled countywide disaster drill on Friday August 7th was a perfect opportunity to test the new hospital's Pediatric Emergency Center.
(Posted on Aug 5, 2009) The All Children’s Hospital Neonatal & Pediatric Transport Team is the recipient of this year’s Florida State Emergency Medical Services for Children Heroes Award.
(Posted on Aug 3, 2009) "Swine Flu" or novel H1N1 influenza remains in the news headlines. With continued flu activity even throughout the summer months, national & state health experts expect to see increased influenza activity in schools as soon as they open in the fall.
(Posted on Jul 29, 2009) A construction crane placed a giant-sized All Children's Hospital sign atop the west side of the new hospital on Wednesday, July 29
(Posted on Jul 14, 2009) Yvonne Cameron is the July 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Yvonne works in Environmental Services as a Housekeeper I and has been with All Children’s since 2006.
(Posted on Jul 1, 2009) The Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition, sponsored by All Children's Hospital, celebrates 18 years of preventing childhood injuries.
(Posted on Jun 30, 2009) Congratulations to Leslie Robilio, RN who is the DAISY Award recipient for May, 2009.
(Posted on Jun 25, 2009) Steve Eaves, a member of The ACH Development Council recently climbed Mount Rainier as a part of a campaign to raise awareness about All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Jun 23, 2009) Carol Sellman is the June 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Carol works in Respiratory Therapy as a Respiratory Therapist and has been with All Children’s since 1998.
(Posted on May 28, 2009) Congratulations to Mary Mooney, RN who is the DAISY Award recipient for April, 2009.
(Posted on May 13, 2009) Claudia Lukas is the May 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Claudia works in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology as a Physician Assistant and has been with All Children’s since 2007.
(Posted on May 7, 2009)
Over 200 All Children's Hospital Teen Volunteers and Medical Explorers were recognized for their volunteer efforts.
(Posted on Apr 30, 2009) Diego Escobar is the April 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Diego works at Specialty Care Center of Tampa as a Radiology MRI Technologist and has been with All Children’s since 2001.
(Posted on Apr 29, 2009) When it comes to some unique patients at All Children's Hospital, the cat's out of the bag.
(Posted on Apr 15, 2009) Congratulations to Norma Liburd, RN who is the DAISY Award recipient for March, 2009.
(Posted on Apr 13, 2009) The Easter Bunny visited patients and their families
(Posted on Apr 10, 2009) Reach Out and Read helps to make early literacy a standard part of pediatric primary care.
(Posted on Mar 31, 2009) All Children's has begun a clinical research trial of a surgical procedure that holds promise for treating neurogenic bladder in children with spina bifida or spinal cord injuries.
(Posted on Mar 18, 2009) Denise Spornraft is the March 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Denise works in Speech Pathology as a Speech Pathologist and has been with All Children’s since 2004.
(Posted on Mar 4, 2009) The Greek Children’s Fund at All Children’s Hospital was launched on February 27 to support patients and their families served by the hospital.
(Posted on Feb 26, 2009) Congratulations to Marclaire McEachern, RN who is the DAISY Award recipient for February, 2009.
(Posted on Feb 24, 2009) The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg and All Children's Hospital have joined forces to combat childhood obesity through the Fit4Allkids program
(Posted on Feb 19, 2009) All Children's Hospital Welcomes New Physicians Dr. S. Terri Bunch and Dr. Leslie Carroll
(Posted on Feb 13, 2009) The Mike Alstott Family Foundation hosted a "Stuff-N-Fluff" party for patients on February 13 in celebration of Valentines Day.
(Posted on Feb 11, 2009) The Royal Krewe of Privateers make their annual visit to All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Feb 11, 2009) Jay Herman, RN, is the January, 2009 DAISY Award Recipient
(Posted on Feb 5, 2009) Newly Crowned Miss America Katie Stam Visits All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Jan 29, 2009) Denver Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler shares his experience with youngsters who have also been diagnosed with diabetes.
(Posted on Jan 23, 2009)
Congratulations to Adis Mujkanovic for being named the 2008 All Children's Hospital Employee of the Year! Adis, who was the Employee of the Month for November, works as a Housekeeper II and has recently joined the All Children's family. Adis was nominated for Employee of the Month for his Service Excellence provided to a Mother and her infant son when he fixed a bubble-toy for the child's birthday. Adis's co-workers were touched by the Mom's description of her son smiling at the bubbles in his crib, saying it was her only pleasant memory of her son's first birthday.
(Posted on Jan 22, 2009) All Children’s Specialty Physicians (a subsidiary of All Children’s Health System) welcomes Dr. Nicole Chandler, MD and Dr. Paul D. Danielson, M.D., FACS, FAAP to All Children's Hospital's medical staff.
(Posted on Jan 21, 2009) Clearwater Marine Aquarium Brings The Ocean to ACH Patients
(Posted on Jan 20, 2009) Lori Sammel is the January 2009 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Lori works in the NICU as an RN IV and has been with All Children’s since 1988.
(Posted on Jan 19, 2009) Gina Castellano, RN is the recipient of the DAISY Award for November 2008. Bev works in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and was nominated by a fellow nurse.
(Posted on Jan 13, 2009) Melissa Macogay, RN is the recipient of the DAISY Award for December 2008. Melissa Macogay works in the CVICU and was nominated by a fellow nurse.
(Posted on Jan 10, 2009) Sarah Keeton, RN is the recipient of the DAISY Award for October 2008. Sarah works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
(Posted on Dec 10, 2008) Victoria (Vicki) Thompson is the December 2008 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Vicki works as an RN II in Special Procedures and has been with All Children’s Hospital since 2005.
(Posted on Nov 19, 2008) Adis Mujkanovic is the November 2008 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Adis works as a Housekeeper II and has recently joined the All Children’s family.
(Posted on Nov 10, 2008) Bev Fann, RN is the recipient of the DAISY Award for September 2008. Bev works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and was nominated by a fellow nurse.
(Posted on Nov 7, 2008) The two-day on-air event on Thursday, Nov. 6 & Fri. Nov. 7 featured families and patients from all across the region – places like Arcadia, Odessa, Lakeland, Sarasota, Tampa and St. Petersburg. They shared their stories of expert and compassionate care they received at All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Oct 23, 2008) As part of Baseball’s continuing efforts to affect the lives of children in a positive and meaningful way, Major League Baseball and the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays teamed up with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to donate a Fun Center to All Children’s Hospital.
(Posted on Oct 20, 2008) Melisa Workman is the October 2008 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Melisa works as a Speech Pathologist at the All Children’s Sertoma Therapy Center of Citrus County and has been with All Children’s since 2001.
(Posted on Oct 9, 2008) Stephanie Wisniewski, RN is the recipient of the DAISY Award for August 2008. Louise works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and was nominated by the parents of one of our neonates.
(Posted on Oct 3, 2008) John Sleasman, M.D. and Susan Senecal, R.N., M.S.N. of All Children's Hospital have been awarded 2008 Health Care Hero Awards from the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
(Posted on Sep 30, 2008) Twenty-two candidates for state offices or county commission seats in four separate counties will get a chance to meet the public and share their views on healthcare at a Candidates Forum hosted by All Children’s Hospital and its Specialty Care Centers in Lakeland, New Port Richey and Sarasota.
(Posted on Sep 26, 2008) All Children's Hospital gets a special visit from the Tampa Bay Rays Minor League team.
(Posted on Sep 17, 2008) Carol Tiffany is the September 2008 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Carol works in the NICU as an RN III and has been with All Children’s since 1987.
(Posted on Sep 11, 2008) Louise James, RN is the recipient of the DAISY Award for July 2008. Louise works at the Tampa Specialty Care Center and was nominated by a patients family.
(Posted on Sep 4, 2008) All Children's Hospital gets a special visit from Sierra Minott, Miss Florida 2008.
(Posted on Aug 28, 2008) All Children's Hospital gets a special visit from Raymond Ray.
(Posted on Aug 27, 2008) All Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce promotions within its executive level administration effective October 1, 2008.
(Posted on Aug 14, 2008) Tracy Hullett is the August 2008 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Tracy works in the NICU as an RN IV and has been with All Children’s since 1988.
(Posted on Aug 13, 2008) All Children's Hospital was one of 12 children's hospitals from a Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) collaborative involved in a two phased study which led to the development of the 15-trigger CHCA pediatric-focused adverse drug event detection (ADE) trigger tool, and the subsequent evaluation of this new ADE trigger tool.
(Posted on Aug 13, 2008) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a new online tutorial for education in human research subject protection entitled Protecting Human Research Participants. This free tutorial is designed to meet the NIH human subjects training requirement for investigators and key research personnel for obtaining NIH awards, and replaces the NCI course which has been discontinued.
(Posted on Jul 28, 2008) All Children's Hospital gets a special visit from Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
(Posted on Jul 17, 2008) Holly Gullett is the recipient of the DAISY Award for June 2008. Holly began her career at All Children's in 1999 on Two Southwest and moved to the Nursing Resource Team in May 2007.
(Posted on Jul 16, 2008) Thomas Powell is the July 2008 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Month. Thomas works in Environmental Services as a Housekeeper II and has been with All Children’s since 1988.
(Posted on Jun 20, 2008) Kay Lawrence is the May 2008 recipient of the DAISY Award.
(Posted on Jun 16, 2008) ACH Patients Deanna and Miles are traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with legislators during Family Advocacy Day to stress the importance of Children's Healthcare.
(Posted on Jun 16, 2008) Darrell works in eHealth as a Senior Web Developer and has been with All Children's since 1993.
(Posted on Jun 1, 2008) The 2008 All Children’s Hospital Telethon today recorded another resounding success in difficult economic times, raising a grand total of $4,212,804 for the region’s referral center for specialized pediatric care.
(Posted on May 21, 2008) Becky works on 4 Northwest as an Advanced LPN and has been with All Children’s since 2002.
(Posted on May 16, 2008) Patricia "Cookie" Sorenson has been selected the DAISY Award Winner for April 2008. Cookie works on 3SW and has been with the hospital for 28 years.
(Posted on May 12, 2008) What do you do when illness stands between you and your senior prom? For one special All Children's patient, the answer was clear. Bring the prom to her.
(Posted on Apr 24, 2008) Nichole works in the Emergency Center as as RN II and has been with All Children's since 1999.
(Posted on Apr 7, 2008) As All Children’s 100th heart transplant recipient, four-year old Anthony has already overcome long odds to get his life-saving surgery. Now he needs a permanent home.
(Posted on Mar 28, 2008) Alissa Havens of Four SW is the DAISY Award recipient for March 2008.
(Posted on Mar 25, 2008) Kristi works in Professional Billing as a Physician Accounts Representative III and has been with All Children’s since 2005.
(Posted on Mar 7, 2008) Leisa Baptiste is the February 2008 DAISY Award recipient.
(Posted on Feb 7, 2008) Christianne Mesolella is the recipient of the DAISY Award for January 2008.
(Posted on Jan 25, 2008) Congratulations to Eugene "Gene" Martin for being named the 2007 All Children's Hospital Employee of the Year!
(Posted on Dec 14, 2007) What has enough concrete to build a sidewalk from St. Petersburg to Daytona Beach and enough data cable to stretch to Atlanta? It’s the new All Children’s Hospital - the largest commercial construction project in the state - which reached a major milestone this week.
(Posted on Dec 14, 2007) Denise DiPaolo of 4 NW is the recipient of the December 2007 DAISY Award.
(Posted on Nov 21, 2007) It will truly be a full house at the Bylers’ Wesley Chapel home this Thanksgiving. The last of the Byler sextuplets, Charlie, is being discharged from All Children’s Hospital today – just in time for the holiday.
(Posted on Nov 21, 2007) Michelle Gonzalez, RN who works in N3, is the recipient of the DAISY Award for November.
(Posted on Nov 12, 2007) A Field of Miracles – More than a thousand donors, patients, family members, doctors and nurses gathered on Saturday, November 10th for the Blood & Marrow Transplant Reunion at Tropicana Field.
(Posted on Nov 10, 2007) As of 4:00 PM on Saturday, Nov. 10, only one of the Byler Sextuplets remains hospitalized at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. Ryan Patrick was discharged from All Children's, and joins Jackson, Brady, Eli and Mackenzie at the family's home in Wesley Chapel.
(Posted on Nov 2, 2007) This afternoon, Jackson was discharged from All Children’s, and joins Brady, Eli and Mackenzie at the family’s home in Wesley Chapel. The other 2 siblings remain at All Childrens' Hospital, where they continue to grow stronger each day.
(Posted on Oct 29, 2007) Mackenzie Margaret and Eli Benjamin Byler were discharged from All Children's Hospital late Monday afternoon, October 29. This means that half of Florida's first sextuplets will be home in Wesley Chapel tonight, with the other half growing stronger each day at All Children's Hospital.
(Posted on Oct 16, 2007) Tampa Bay Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier today announced a $3-million dollar commitment to construction of the new All Children’s Hospital in downtown St. Petersburg, FL – specifically for a state-of-the art facility that will be named the Vinny Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
(Posted on Oct 12, 2007) Kadie Nice, RN on 4 SW is the first recipient of the DAISY Award, a new recognition program here at All Children's.
(Posted on Oct 4, 2007) All Children's Hospital extends warm 30th anniversary wishes to neonatologist Jeane McCarthy, Ph.D., M.D.
(Posted on Sep 14, 2007) The state's first sextuplets had a special visitor today -- Florida's governor, Charlie Crist.
(Posted on Sep 13, 2007) Florida’s first sextuplets – the Byler Bunch of Wesley Chapel – made their photo and video debut today from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.
(Posted on Aug 28, 2007) The Nuclear Medicine Department at All Children’s Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology’s Committee on Accreditation. The accreditation is a result of a thorough review of the department's imaging services.
(Posted on Aug 15, 2007) All Children’s Hospital extends warm anniversary wishes to pediatric plastic surgeon Michael Gallant, M.D.
(Posted on Jun 11, 2007) H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute’s Blood and Marrow Transplant program and the All Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant section have been accredited as a unified program by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
(Posted on Jun 3, 2007) The 2007 All Children’s Hospital Telethon recorded another resounding success, raising a grand total of $4,306,985 for the region’s referral center for specialized pediatric care.
(Posted on May 21, 2007) On February 12, 2007, Alyssa Thomas became the second child in Florida to be implanted with a mechanical "bridge to transplant" heart called the Berlin Heart. Special medical silicone tubing or cannulas were stitched into her diseased heart and connected to the EXCOR Pediatric biventricular assist device, which then pumped blood from her heart to her body for the next 75 days until a donor heart became available.
(Posted on Mar 8, 2007) A new and innovative program at ACH is helping kids heal with special in-room visits from some furry friends. The Pet Therapy program is designed to reduce the pain and anxiety of a hospital visit or procedure for a child. So far, the kids and pet volunteers love it.
(Posted on Mar 8, 2007) Katie Thai, one of our All Children’s Telethon stars, has been chosen to represent Florida youngsters who receive care from Children’s Miracle Network hospitals in the 2007 Champions Across America program presented by CO-OP Financial Services and Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. Katie and her parents will travel to Washington, D.C. at the end of March to bring the message of children's healthcare needs to our lawmakers.
(Posted on Jan 25, 2007) Michele “Chelie” Bracey has been named the 2006 All Children’s Hospital Employee of the Year.
(Posted on Jan 4, 2007) A national parenting publication has once again named All Children's Hospital as one of the top 25 children’s hospitals in the United States and the best in Florida.
(Posted on Jan 3, 2007) The 76th Annual Charity Ball is the oldest established fundraiser for All Children's Hospital. Produced by the All Children's Hospital Evening Branch of the Guild, this year's Charity Ball on Saturday, February 3, 2007 promises some surprises along with a new look!
(Posted on Dec 8, 2006) All Children's Hospital has been selected as the 2006 "Business of the Year" by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. ACH was doubly honored by also receiving the top award in the Health Care Business category.
(Posted on Nov 17, 2006) Families planning to hit the road this Thanksgiving can ensure one less worry before they go. All Children's Hospital and its Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition in conjunction with St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue will conduct free child passenger safety seat checks on Tuesday, November 21st as part of a Thanksgiving Travel Tune-Up event.
(Posted on Oct 3, 2006) Our nurses received multiple community endorsements, including many from patients and families, during National Nurses Week. Lyn Marinello, a parent who has experienced the impact of nursing excellence at All Children's with both of her children, introduced her family and presented a special poem as part of the Nurses of Excellence ceremony.
(Posted on Jul 7, 2006) All Children's Hospital thanks the Florida Congressional delegation for their support in passing legislation to continue a vital children's health program that ensures the training of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists in the nation's children's teaching hospitals.
(Posted on Jun 4, 2006) The 2006 All Children's Hospital Telethon today recorded another resounding success, raising a grand total of $4,272,625 for the region's referral center for specialized pediatric care. This year's Telethon theme, "Building Miracles," reflects construction currently underway on a bigger, better All Children's Hospital. Stories of youngsters from throughout west central Florida who have benefited from All Children's care were the highlight of the 23rd annual fundraiser.
(Posted on May 29, 2006) May 6-12 was National Nurses Week, with activities and events planned to recognize and celebrate excellence in every All Children's Hospital Nurse among peers, professional colleagues, student nurses, and our patients and families. All Children's Hospital proudly participated in celebrating the strength, commitment, and compassion of our truly outstanding nursing staff.
(Posted on May 25, 2006) All Children’s Hospital was named a 2006 Outstanding Business of the Year by the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce in a ceremony on May 24th at the Hilton St. Petersburg. The Hospital was honored in the category of businesses with 101 or more employees.
(Posted on Apr 28, 2006) It’s about the FOOD, It’s about the TUNES, It’s about the KIDS. This year, A Taste of Pinellas celebrates its 20th anniversary on the downtown waterfront from June 2nd through June 4th.
(Posted on Feb 24, 2006) All Children’s Hospital wants its young patients from the Brandon area to breeze through visits with doctors and therapists much closer to home. That’s what the new All Children’s Specialty Care of Brandon is designed for. In celebration, beautiful butterflies will take flight at a Grand Opening of the new Brandon Center on Saturday March 4th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
(Posted on Jan 26, 2006) Cindy Scott was named "Employee of the Year" at the annual Employee Recognition Banquet, held recently at All Children's Hospital. Cindy was selected from the twelve "Employees of the Month" for 2005. She works in the Post Surgical area of the hospital known as "4 South West" as an RNII, and has been with the hospital since 2001.
(Posted on Dec 14, 2005) Santa and Mrs. Claus paid their annual visit to All Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Saturday, December 10th. The pair posed with tiny babies like Destiny for photos that families received in a special commemorative card.
(Posted on Oct 26, 2005) All Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of officers and new members to three separate boards which oversee the Hospital, its fundraising Foundation and its parent corporation, All Children’s Health System, Inc.
(Posted on Oct 3, 2005) Dylan Crane touched the hearts of people around the world as they followed the story of his courageous struggle with bone cancer and his death on June 8, 2005. Dylan wanted to be a filmmaker when he grew up, so when he was diagnosed with bone cancer during the fall of 2004 he began making his own documentary film: "My Cancer Miracle."
(Posted on Sep 27, 2005) As a part of the national initiative “Activate America: Pioneering Healthier Communities,” the YMCA of the Suncoast will announce it is partnering with Pinellas County, the City of Clearwater, and other organizations to promote healthy living among area residents at a news conference on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Branch YMCA (1005 South Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756).
(Posted on Jul 15, 2005) A program developed through All Children’s Hospital to address the growing problem of childhood obesity has received top honors among hospitals statewide. The Florida Society for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing presented its President’s Award to All Children’s KidShapers program at its 39th annual Mark of Excellence Banquet Wednesday night (July 13, 2005) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
(Posted on Jun 6, 2005) The 2005 Telethon recorded another resounding success, raising a grand total of $4,146,983. This year's Telethon theme, “Building Miracles,” reflects construction recently undertaken on a bigger, better All Children's Hospital. Stories of youngsters from throughout west central Florida who have benefited from All Children's care were the highlight of the annual fundraiser.
(Posted on May 23, 2005) It's about the FOOD, It's about the TUNES, It's about the KIDS. It's A Taste of Pinellas presented by All Children's Hospital in partnership with Ruth Eckerd Hall. All Children's Hospital is proud to announce Kash n' Karry and Angus Pride as the title sponsors of the 2005 Taste.
(Posted on Mar 3, 2005) All Children's planned replacement hospital is $5-Million closer to reality today, thanks to a fundraising pledge from area Walmart stores and SAM'S CLUBS.
(Posted on Jan 1, 2005) All Children's is the only Florida hospital to make the list. For the cover story of its February edition, Child Magazine released results of a survey it conducted of children's facilities across the nation.
(Posted on Oct 12, 2004) In an agreement that combines the strengths of Florida's two preeminent cancer programs, Tampa's H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute today signed an affiliation agreement with All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
"We are very proud of our pediatric cancer program here at All Children's, and pleased to be partnering with Moffitt to work toward new understanding of cancer, and better treatments," said Gary Carnes, President and CEO, All Children's Health System. Our philosophy of family-centered care and our commitment to treatment, education and research nicely compliment Moffitt's goals as an NCI-recognized Comprehensive Cancer Center. Ultimately, the long-term goal of both organizations is to end cancer in children and adults. This new relationship is a demonstrable step to reach that goal."
(Posted on Jun 6, 2004) The 2004 All Children's Hospital Telethon today recorded another resounding success, raising a grand total of $4,136,401 for the region's referral center for specialized pediatric care. This year's Telethon theme, "Building Miracles...From the Inside Out" kicked off a fundraising campaign to build a bigger, better All Children's Hospital, with room for individual patient rooms and state-of-the-art technology to provide "little miracles" with the specialized care they need every day. Stories of youngsters from throughout west central Florida who have benefited from All Children's care were the highlight of the 21st annual fundraiser.
(Posted on Jan 21, 2004) All Children's Hospital today announced plans for the most ambitious expansion project in its history. The plans will lead to construction of a new hospital and adjacent outpatient services complex with nearly a million square feet of space. The announcement took place at a "Drawing Board Gallery" on the hospital's former playground, where hospital staff, physicians and donors celebrated with members of the "design team" --- young patients and their parents who contributed their design concepts in the form of colorful drawings of what a children's hospital should be.
(Posted on Jun 14, 2003) The man considered by many to be the father of modern immunology has died. Dr. Robert A. Good was Physician-In-Chief of All Children's Hospital, Director of the Children's Research Institute at All Children's in St. Petersburg, FL and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. He died late on Friday night, June 13, 2003 in his St. Petersburg home surrounded by family, including those he counted as his "intellectual children" his students.
(Posted on Mar 14, 2003) Well-known individuals -- all-stars in their fields -- have been signed to positions backed by literally millions of dollars.
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