Columbus Community Hospital Launches Program for Neurodivergent Pediatric Patients
A visit to the hospital is frightening for any child — but for one who is neurodivergent, it can be especially worrisome.
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa Establish Comfort Space for Pediatric Families
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Foundation is proud to share their collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa (RMHCCI). With support from Trinity Foundation: Journey of Hope, Fort Dodge Community Foundation and Brady O'Brien Live, a respite room and shower room has been created for families of patients in the pediatric unit at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center. This private space is designed to offer families a moment of peace, to have a meal or a confidential conversation.
Nebraska Medicine Verified as Pediatric Level II Trauma Center
Nebraska Medicine is one of only 45 hospitals in the country that is both an Adult Level I and a Pediatric Level II verified trauma center through the American College of Surgeons.
Pediatric Specialist Mary Jeppson Joins Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is proud to welcome Mary Jeppson, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics.
Sanford PLEDGE Study Achieves Major Enrollment Milestone
The Sanford PLEDGE Study, which centers on a blood test to identify children at risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and celiac disease, has enrolled 10,000 pediatric patients.
Sanford Health Foundation Announces Gift to Launch New Pediatric Emergency Department
The Sanford Health Foundation announced Saturday a transformational gift from philanthropists David and Christine Billion that will create a new pediatric emergency department in Sioux Falls
Sanford Health Fargo Celebrates 10 years of Level II Pediatric Trauma Center Verification
Sanford Health Fargo is celebrating its 10th anniversary of being a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
Building the Future of LifeScape
LifeScape is building a $98 million Children’s Campus to consolidate and expand services in the face of growing regional demand.
Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon To Support Kids & Their Families At Sanford Children’s Hospital
The Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon presented by Jerry’s Auto Sales will return to the airwaves September 28 and 29.
Children’s Minnesota Earns Magnet® Re-Designation For Nursing Excellence
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce the pediatric health care system has received Magnet recognition again.
Sioux City Physician Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik Accepted To Harvard Medical School In Prestigious Healthcare Program
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is proud to announce Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, pediatric infectious disease physician, is one of only five physicians chosen to pursue their Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety at Harvard Medical School.
Sanford Minot Welcomes Familiar Face
Dr. Ugobi received his medical degree from All Saints University School of Medicine in Rosenau, Dominica and the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in St. Maarten.
Unique Park For Pediatric Patients And Families Being Built In Front Of Sanford Children’s Hospital
Sanford Health is breaking ground on a unique park and respite area in front of the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls for its pediatric patients, families and staff.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation Unveils Two New Pediatric Themed Rooms With Local Businesses
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation celebrated the continuation and expansion of the Themed Pediatric Patient Room Project, which has been successfully bringing joy, comfort and healing to Siouxland pediatric patients since its inception in 2015.
Sioux City Physician Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik Appointed To Represent Iowa On Center For Disease Control’s National Vaccine Access Cooperative
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is proud to announce Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, pediatric infectious disease physician for UnityPoint Clinic has been appointed to represent Iowa on the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) newly formed national Vaccine Access Cooperative (VAC).
Sanford Health Receives Grant To Enhance PLEDGE Study
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the country, has received an additional grant to expand its PLEDGE Study. PLEDGE centers on a blood test to identify children at risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and celiac disease and is integrated into routine pediatric care at Sanford clinics.
Essentia Health-Fargo Welcomes Neonatologist Dr. Rushabh Shah
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome neonatologist Dr. Rushabh Shah.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation & Children’s Miracle Network Unveils New Pediatric Renovation
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network revealed the new pediatric inpatient unit renovation last Friday, October 7. The $325,000 renovation was made possible by two generous donations from Dr. Lee and Ruth Van Voorhis, a former physician and medical director at St. Luke’s, and The Gilchrist Foundation.
As Fall Sports, School Year Approach, Essentia Health Encourages Well-Child/Teen Visits
Don’t be fooled by the dog days of summer — fall sports are quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start planning for them as well as the 2022-23 school year. At Essentia Health, scheduling a well-child/teen visit has never been more convenient.
Children’s, UNMC to Participate in Neonatal and Pediatric Genome Sequencing Trial
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) will take part in one of the nation’s first large-scale trials of clinical whole-genome sequencing (cWGS) in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit (NICU and PICU) environments. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate whether the clinical management of acutely ill newborns suspected for having a genetic condition is altered with cWGS.