All Children's Hospital shows up frequently in the local news, and sometimes beyond. Here's a history of the items that we've shared in the past.
Study looks at why kids end up in the ER (May 14, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital talks about the hazards of button batteries and other items that small children may put in their mouth.
Parents need a strong strategy to feed their young athletes (May 12, 2012; Tampa Tribune) Moms know it's a fulltime job feeding a growing child, be it breast or bottle, baby food or Big Macs. "Food can make a great athlete good, and a good athlete great …," says Noaa Bujanover, an outpatient dietitian at All Children's Hospital. "Nutrition plays a pivotal role in performance."
New state-wide screening program for babies (May 9, 2012; WTSP Channel 10) Parents and doctors from All Children's Hospital and USF immunology applaud a new, state-wide screening program for babies. They say it will not only save lives, it will also save taxpayer money.
Machine helps babies breathe (May 7, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Doctors at All Children's Hospital used a life support system called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO. They hoped it would do the breathing for Ryder so he could survive.
A Taste of Pinellas offers food, music, and fun this weekend (May 5, 2012; WFTS Channel 28) Delicious food, awesome music, and family fun is what A Taste of Pinellas is known for. The event features over 40 restaurants from all over the Tampa Bay area, cooking demonstrations, fireworks, and family-friendly activities at Vinoy Park.
Dark-ring-around-the-neck alerts teen to type-2-diabetes (May 3, 2012; WFTS Channel 28) If you would like more information on diabetes in kids – a Diabetes Family Day will be held Saturday, May 5, from 8:00 am till 3:00 pm at the All Children's Hospital Outpatient Care Center. Sam Fuld, outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays and also a diabetic, will be there to speak.
Comforting babies during critical scan (May 1, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at All Children’s Hospital is changing the way they do MRIs on babies.
A fundraising milestone: All Children’s Hospital Seminole/Largo Guild reaches $1 million (May 1, 2012; Seminole Beacon) It started as a group of 12 women with a common cause – to raise funds and support for All Children’s Hospital. Now 36 years later, three of the original founding members of the ACH Seminole/Largo Guild are still active. Since 1976, the group, which now numbers 60 members, has raised $1.19 million in support of various ACH needs.
Best protection for kids around pools? Watchful eyes (May 1, 2012; Bradenton Herald) The Safe Kids Coalition, which is based at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg and covers Manatee County, emphasizes practical steps that can be taken to protect children who live in homes with pools.
On Call: How to apply sunscreen (April 16, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) During this week's On Call segment, Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital explains the best way to apply sunscreen and what kind (SPF) parents should purchase.
On Call: How to handle asthma (April 9, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital talks about how to properly manage asthma.
