Blank Children's Hospital is committed to family-centered healing, caring and teaching.
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- Blank Children's Hospital was built in 1944 by A.H. and Anna Blank in honor of their son. Since that time, the hospital has grown and undergone several renovations to accommodate sick and injured children.
Blank Children's Hospital Wondering if the cough your child has is due to a common cold, or if it could be something worse - like the flu? Take a look at the symptom guide to understand the differences between a cold and the flu, and when to take your child to the doctor.
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Your child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever - could it be the flu that's been going around? Or is it just a common cold? Find out here!
Blank Children's Hospital Make sure the toys your children receive this holiday season are safe for them, and appropriate for their age and developmental level.
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Blank Children's Hospital Major recall of window blinds due to a potential risk of strangulation for children. Please take a look at the blinds in the recall to ensure your kids stay safe.
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The risk of strangulation in children has prompted the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council to issue a voluntary recall today for more than 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds.
Blank Children's Hospital Holiday shopping done? Yet your kids keep adding to their wish list? Help them understand the true meaning of the holidays and how to make them less materialistic.
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It can be hard to look beyond all of the product-driven hoopla surrounding the holidays. Here are five ways to curb materialism and reinforce the real reason for the season.
Blank Children's Hospital Lots of snow, ice and cold weather! If you are stuck inside, now's the time to catch up on some winter safety tips. Keep your family safe this winter season.
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In ice and snow, accidents can happen easily. Find out how to keep your family safe - and fit - while the weather is chilly.
Blank Children's Hospital On Friday, December 4, Shawn Johnson presented her $50,000 donation to Blank Children's Hospital from her appearance on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". The funds will be used to support the Child Life Endowment. Thank you, Shawn, for your continued support of Blank Children's Hospital!
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Blank Children's Hospital Thank you to everyone for your support of the 2009 Festival of Trees and Lights! All funds raised are in support of programs and services at Blank Children's Hospital.
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Blank Children's Hospital Child Life services help make Tyler's hopsital stay more enjoyable despite his illness.
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Blank Children's Hospital Don't miss out on this year's Festival of Trees and Lights! It's open tonight until 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There's great kids activities and a fun scavenger hunt through the trees. And all proceeds benefit the Child Life and Advocacy & Outreach programs at Blank Children's Hospital!
Blank Children's Hospital Only two more days until Festival of Trees and Lights! Make plans to be a part of this exciting holiday tradition, while benefiting Blank Children's Hospital!
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Festival of Trees and Lights in Des Moines, Iowa, helps support the programs and services of Blank Children's Hospital
Blank Children's Hospital Join us for the Festival of Trees and Lights Gala - Tuesday, November 24 at 6 p.m. The fun, inspiring evening features great food, silent and live auctions, and wonderful entertainment - all in support of Blank Children's Hospital. Make your reservations online today!
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You are Invited to attend the Annual Gala Celebration for Blank Children's Hospital Festival of Trees & Lights on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
Blank Children's Hospital Festival of Trees and Lights - Blank Children's main fundraiser - is just around the corner. Get your discounted tickets now at Des Moines metro Dahl's and Hy-Vee's. The event is set for November 25-29 at the Polk County Convention Complex. Come kick off the holiday season while supporting Blank Children's Hospital!
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Festival of Trees and Lights in Des Moines, Iowa, helps support the programs and services of Blank Children's Hospital
Blank Children's Hospital Please join us for this free LiveWell event focusing on Autism. Feel free to share this event information with others who may be interested. Thanks for your support.
Location:Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Education and Research Center
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Blank Children's Hospital Before your kids head out trick or treating, follow these simple safety tips to help them have a safe and spooktacular Halloween!
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From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time. But it can pose dangers to young revelers. For a trick-free treat, follow these simple safety tips.
Blank Children's Hospital To protect our patients this flu season, we have implemented new visitor guidelines at Blank Children's Hospital today. While we remain committed to family-centered care, our main priority is to protect our patients from influenza illnesses. See link for the new guidelines.
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