
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

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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.Read More
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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. Registration 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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Children's Hospital & Medical Center Dr. Monique Macklem, Children's Physicians, helps parents through baby's first years - milestones and challenges, illnesses and health. To register go to: www.ChildrensOmaha.org/ParentingU
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, October 20th
Location:Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Children's Hospital & Medical Center A specialized treatment available at Children's Hospital & Medical Center for several years now is receiving national attention amid the H1N1 flu pandemic. Hear how the experienced pediatric team at Children's used ECMO to save a child's life.
Extreme Treatment Saves 7-Year-Old H1N1 Patient - Action 3 News - Omaha, Nebraska News, Weather, and
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Omaha, NE - Most patients diagnosed with the H1N1 virus will recover on their own, but when a 7-year old girl arrived at Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Dr. Jeff DeMare turned to an extreme treatment.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Help Children's Hospital & Medical Center win a gameroom for our patients! Vote now, vote often, and tell your friends. Time is running out! Voting ends Friday, Oct. 16.
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Visit the Vote Now page and Login to vote for the Children’s Miracle Network hospital of your choice to receive an upgraded gameroom. The top three hospitals with the most votes will win. You are allowed 10 votes per day until the contest closes at 11:59pm EST on Friday, October 16th.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Children's thanks Marriott TownePlace Suites for a generous donation of $2,000. The money was raised during a silent auction featuring autographed guitars at TownePlace Suites' grand opening in September. Guests also made donations to ride a mechanical bull!

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Thanks to Omaha television stations KETV, KMTV and KPTM, and the Omaha World-Herald for helping us share the story of our new ambulance! http://www.omaha.com/article/20091008/NE WS02/710089942
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Children's Hospital & Medical Center has a new ambulance for kids and a team of nurses to staff it.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Take a look at our new ambulance - designed especially for children! We unveiled it today to Omaha media, and as we were wrapping up, the transport team was called to Norfolk, NE. For more information, read our news release: http://tinyurl.com/ydtt53x

Children's Hospital & Medical Center The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today issued "vaccine information statements" on the H1N1 vaccine. These are the information sheets you will receive at the pediatrician's office. We've posted links to them on our online Flu Information Center.
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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.




















