August 2008

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• Stem Cell Transplant Under Study as Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
• Imaging Center Focuses on Convenience, Patient Comfort, Safety
• SLCH First Aid Station Opens at Saint Louis Zoo
• Study Finds Children's Physical Activity Drops with Age
• Research Round-Up: WU PAARC Journal Club Aims at Putting Research Findings Into Practice
• Lab News: Laboratory Discontinues Viral Cultures of CSF
• Faculty Update: Warner Receives Alumni "Take Wing" Award from UMKC School of Medicine
• Faculty Update: Coplen, Austin Among First to Receive Pediatric Urology Subspecialty Certification
• Patient of the Week: Does that Count? Lyme Disease Case Study
• Media Highlights: July 2008

July 2008

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• Use of ECGs in Assessing Patients Before Treatment with ADHD Drugs
• Research Round-Up: Funding Supports Growth of WU Pediatric/Adolescent Ambulatory Research Consortium
• New "FAN Club" Offers Multidimensional Approach to Weight Management
• New Guidelines Broaden the Field of Potential Organ Donors for Children
• SLCH News: Hospital Recognized for Top Performance in Patient Satisfaction
• Adolescent Update: Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens and Young Adults
• Faculty Update: DeBaun Named Ferring Family Chair in Pediatric Cancer and Related Disorders
• New/Departing Medical Staff: July 2008
• Media Highlights: June 2008

June 2008

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• Universal HIV Testing to Begin in SLCH EU
• New Legislation Mandates Eye Exams for Children Entering Kindergarten, First Grade
• Faculty Update: Van Hare Appointed Director of Pediatric Cardiology
• Same-Day Surgical Services Offered at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
• SLCH Named to U.S.News' "Best Hospitals" List
• COPE Preceptor Profile: Joel Koenig, MD
• Faculty Update: Park Receives Winn Prize for Meritorious Research in Neuroscience
• New Interns Join St. Louis Children's Hospital
• Laboratory News: Changes Made to the Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B Detection Test
• Patient of the Month: GABHS and Painful Pooping
• New SLCH Medical Staff
• Departing SLCH Medical Staff
• Media Highlights: May 2008

May 2008

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• Misconceptions About Pediatric Sports Injuries Sometimes Slow Recovery
• PICU Initiates Rapid Response Team
• Spotlight on Coding: New Telephone Care CPT Code Issues
• Joe Buck Imaging Center Joins Children's Lineup
• Multiple Services, National Involvement Make Call Center Industry Leader
• Advocacy & Outreach: SLCH Awarded Grant to Help Children with Disabilities
• Senator Bond Celebrates Milestone at Children's Hospital
• Faculty Update: Kane Named Division Director of Pediatric Plastic Surgery
• Faculty Update: Gitlin Appointed Chair of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
• SLCH Names New Vice President of Patient Care Services
• Graduating Residents Make Plans for Future
• Media Highlights: April 2008

April 2008

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• SLCH Rabies Clinic Provides Vaccine Series to Exposed Children and Their Families
• Sedation Services Provide Multiple Modalities to Achieve Safe, Successful Procedures
• Practice Management: Why Some Medical Group Practices Thrive During Difficult Times
• Healthy Kids Express Asthma Program Expands with New Van
• SLCH Presents Annual Advocacy Awards
• New Resources at Medical Staff Library
• Sklamberg Leaving SLCH After 16 Years
• Patient of the Month: Cyclic Vomiting and Washing
• New Physicians at SLCH
• Media Highlights: March 2008

March 2008

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• Although Chronic, Crohn's Disease Often Responds Well to Medical Management
• SLCH Chooses Eclipsys as Core Vendor, Takes Major Step Toward Establishing CPOE
• Children's Discovery Institute Creates New Scientific Partnerships
• Children's Hospital Sets Heart Transplant Record
• SLCH Campaign Exceeds $130 Million
• Blocking Effects of Viral Infections May Prevent Asthma in Young Children
• Easy Access to Ambulatory Clinic Schedules
• Matthew Smyth Initiated into American College of Surgeons
• New/Departing Physicians at SLCH
• Continuing Education: Pediatric Telephone Traige - Answering the Call
• Continuing Education: Free CMEs Available on Tick-Borne Disease Topic
• Media Highlights: February 2008

February 2008

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• Children's Direct Offers "One Stop" Telephone Access to Hospital, WUSM Physicians
• Innovative Surgery Corrects Vision in Kids with Neurological Disorders
• Legislative Update: 2007 Federal Legislative Highlights
• James Kemp to Lead Gates Foundation Grant
• COPE Preceptor Profile: Margaret Schmandt, MD
• Adolescent Update: Keeping Adolescents Safe On-Line
• SLCH Changes HIV Testing Consent Requirements
• Same Day Surgery Renovation Expands Capacity, Provides Greater Comfort for Families
• Asthma Class for 2008
• New Physicians at SLCH: January 2008
• Media Highlights: December 2007

January 2008

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• SLCH Ambulatory, Same-Day Surgery Services Moving to Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
• Off-Site Locations Experiencing Continued Growth, High Patient Satisfaction
• I-64 Update: What to Expect in 2008
• Saturday Clinic Hours for 2008
• Faculty Update: Hirose Joins Staff as Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Manary Receives International Children's Health Award
• Chairman's Address Highlights Department, Faculty Successes
• Research Round Up: Clinical Trial of Drug for Marfan Syndrome Calls for Volunteers
• Research Round Up: New Studies Unmask Cause of Problem Associated with Stored Blood
• Patient of the Month: Gastritis
• Pharmacy News: Rx Review Newsletter Now Available
• New Physicians at SLCH: December 2007

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