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James W. Lintott Named Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Of The Year
Chairman of the Children's Hospital Foundation Board recognized at National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1644124.htm
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Lexi-Comp Announces Launch of New Comprehensive Toxicology Resource
Lexi-Tox™ combines information on agents of toxicity, antidotes, decontaminants, household products, calculations, and drug identification in one essential tool for hospital emergency departments (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1639114.htm
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Alliance for Pediatric Quality Joins in Movement for Transformative Healthcare Reform
Alliance delivers pediatric quality improvement and data standards for child health as part of National Priorities Partnership (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1631234.htm
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Pilot Study Finds Adding Topical Imiquimod To Laser Therapy Improves The Response Of Port Wine Stain Birthmarks
Two-thirds of all port wine stain birthmarks occur on the face. As such, there is a strong need for an effective, long-lasting treatment that safely fades these reddish-purple skin lesions that can have a huge impact on a patient's physical and emotional well-being. Now, a new study evaluating the combined use of pulsed dye laser (PDL) therapy and topical Imiquimod to treat port wine stain birthmarks shows promising results. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1615394.htm
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Encouraging Selflessness in a Down Economy
Online community hopes to inspire people to give up their holiday gifts to help 1,000 South African AIDS orphans. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1632754.htm
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Elane V. Scott, Host of Birth2Work Radio, Talks "Tummy Time" With Judy Towne Jennings, Pediatric Physical Therapist and Researcher
Jennings provides valuable insights to Scott and co-host, Rick Stephens, about the long-term educational and work force issues impacted by early childhood motor delays. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1626064.htm
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Project HOPE Celebrates 50 Years of Improving Health around the World : Marks golden anniversary with weekend of festivities attended by representatives from three presidential families, foreign ambassadors and diplomats and other luminaries HOPE sets sights on addressing three key global health challenges as it enters its next half century and celebrates five milestones from the last five decades.
Project HOPE, Health Opportunities for People Everywhere, held its 50th Anniversary Weekend in New York City November 7-9 to commemorate 50 years of providing lifesaving health education and humanitarian assistance to people in need around the world. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/project_hope/50_years/prweb1617394.htm
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International Leader in Field of Children's Learning Presents The Birth of Social Intelligence at 23rd National Training Institute
Research Alison Gopnik will discuss research discoveries during the past two decades that offer a vivid new portrait of the infant as captivated by the emotions and mind of the caregiver. National conference brings together leaders in early childhood development, infant mental health and early learning. Other presentations to explore use of psychotropic medications in young children and improving the quality of care provided to young children in early care and education settings. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1609394.htm
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Doing Good On The Web
Online community encourages members to give up holiday gifts to give 1,000 teddy bears to South African AIDS orphans. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1610754.htm
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Over 200 Patients and Families Create a Human Chain to Open A New Home for the Winthrop-University Hospital Cancer Center for Kids
The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital celebrated its move to a new home. Over 200 patients old and new along with their families gathered to form a "Life Line," or bridge, from the old location at 200 Old Country Road to the new Center at 120 Mineola Boulevard, suite 460. A heart shaped pillow with the Center's logo was passed from person to person signifying the transfer of love, caring, and compassion that are the hallmarks of the Center. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1598614.htm
