
Children's Hospital & Medical Center Do you have a child on your shopping list this holiday season? Toys are fun - and yes, educational. Children learn about their world through various types of play. Children's has tips to find toys that are interesting, enjoyable and safe. Check out our pediatric health library by following the link below.
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Children's Hospital & Medical Center We're seeing fewer patients with influenza here at Children's and around the community. That means Children's is returning to its normal visitors policy and easing restrictions that had been in effect for the past month. We do encourage guests to act responsibly and postpone their visit if they are showing signs of i...llness including fever, cough, sore throat, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, or nausea. Thank you for your patience these past four weeks!
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Children's Hospital & Medical Center The Associated Press interviewed Dr. Jeff DeMare, medical director of the Children's ECMO team, about our use of ECMO to help H1N1 patients. Thank you to our wonderful families for sharing their stories, and to the entire ECMO team for its dedication to helping our kids. Please read the AP report using the link below.
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A technology originally developed for premature babies may be helping to save some of the sickest swine flu patients by rerouting their blood so their lungs can rest.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Thank you, Omaha! Children's Physicians is being recognized as "Best of the Big O!" for Best Pediatric Practice in the 13th annual Readers' Choice Best of the Big O! poll. Children's Hospital & Medical Center was selected as Readers' Choice in the same category.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center We've wrapped up the fall session of Parenting U. here at Children's. Thank you to all of the parents, families and physicians who participated. If you missed a session or want to see what it's all about, we're preparing our online video library and will share a link as soon as we've posted the presentations.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Action 3 News in Omaha reports on an issue being faced by a growing number of families: children who are entering puberty much earlier than normal. Children's endocrinologist Dr. Kevin Corley says the good news is that help and treatment are available.
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Children's Hospital & Medical Center A new video created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention helps to explain why there's been a delay with the H1N1 flu vaccine. Watch by clicking on the link below.
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As soon as H1N1 began spreading around the globe, health experts started to develop a new vaccine to fight the virus. This vaccine is manufactured using the same mechanisms as the seasonal flu vaccine.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Seats are still available for Thursday evening's "Facts about the Flu" educational session at Children's. It's absolutely free and runs from 6 - 7 p.m. To register, visit www.ChildrensOmaha.org/ParentingU

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Laser technology is helping to make specialized helmets for infants with large bumps or flat spots on their heads. This is a much more common issue than you might think - and there's help available at Children's. See the story reported by Julie Cornell on KETV Newswatch 7: http://www.ketv.com/juliesdiary/21490117 /detail.html

Children's Hospital & Medical Center As we navigate this unprecedented flu season, Children's has made changes to its visitors policy. Only parents, guardians, grandparents and siblings ages 14 and older can visit. Masks are required before entering any patient care area. We do not know how long these changes will last, perhaps for the duration of the ...flu season. It was a difficult decision because we recognize the importance of a family support system, and the strain such limits can cause. But ultimately, it is our responsibility to do all we can to keep Children's a safe place for our patients, their families and our employees.
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As a responsible health care organization, Children's Hospital & Medical Center works tirelessly to ensure the protection of our patients and employees. Children's treats young people of all ...

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Questions about H1N1 or the seasonal flu? Here's your chance to hear the facts. Join us for "Facts about the Flu" - a special presentation of Parenting U. on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Glow Auditorium at Children's Hospital & Medical Center. If you can't join us in person, check out the live Webcast. Registr...ation and more information are available on our Web site.
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Raising children to be safe and healthy is a big job, and Children's Hospital & Medical Center is providing you a helping hand. We are sponsoring the Parenting U program to connect you with experts on hot topics in pediatric health care.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center The second annual "Racing with the Stars" is Nov. 1. Race around an indoor kart track and help the hospital at the same time! http://tinyurl.com/ylbm49w
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The second annual "Racing with the Stars" fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, atVelocity Indoor Karting, 72nd and L Streets in Omaha.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Treat your kids to a safe Halloween with these tips: http://tinyurl.com/yjv55x7
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MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- There's no trick to keeping children and the rest of the family safe on Halloween. Some simple precautions will ensure that the night is a treat for everyone.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Our 2009 Gala co-chairs Jennifer Bettger and April Karstens presented Roger Lewis, executive director of the Foundation, with a check for $200,000! The money raised from the Gala will go toward the new Specialty Pediatric Center. Thanks to the Friends Board and all involved to make this year's Gala a success!

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Children's neonatologist Dr. Lynn O'Hanlon shares her expertise with the Omaha World-Herald, explaining the possible challenges faced by babies born at 30 weeks gestation.
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