Children's National Medical Center Press Releases - Vocus Press Release Group http://www.prweb.com Children's National Medical Center Press Releases - Powered by PRWeb en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Children’s National Experts Presenting at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/Children_Medical_Center/Pediatrics_SwineFlu/prweb3063554.htm Topics range from H1N1 guidance to parenting tips for teens (PRWeb Oct 17, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Children_Medical_Center/Pediatrics_SwineFlu/prweb3063554.htm Pediatrics: Doctors Must Find Better Ways to Talk To Parents about Childhood Obesity http://www.prweb.com/releases/childhood_obesity/overweight_children/prweb2986224.htm Study finds parents don't understand importance of growth charts/BMI, Children's National pediatrician stresses the need for clear communication about seriousness of overweight children (PRWeb Oct 6, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/childhood_obesity/overweight_children/prweb2986224.htm Pediatrics: Kids Need Specialized Care in Hospital Emergency Departments http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2917204.htm With onset of novel H1N1 flu, pediatric preparedness is essential (PRWeb Sep 22, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2917204.htm New Surgery Institute at Children's National Medical Center Aims to Improve Surgery and Eliminate Pain http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2893024.htm $150 Million Gift is Largest Ever for Pediatric Surgery (PRWeb Sep 17, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2893024.htm Magazines for Women Depict Babies in Unsafe Sleep Environments http://www.prweb.com/releases/Unsafe_Sleep_Positions/Sleeping_Infants_SIDS/prweb2754354.htm Images show babies in positions that increase risk of SIDS (PRWeb Aug 17, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Unsafe_Sleep_Positions/Sleeping_Infants_SIDS/prweb2754354.htm President Obama Holds Roundtable Discussion on Health Reform at Children's National Medical Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/Healthcare_Reform/Barack_Obama/prweb2662144.htm Today President Obama held a roundtable discussion on healthcare reform with pediatric leaders from [Children's National Medical Center]. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Healthcare_Reform/Barack_Obama/prweb2662144.htm Nick Jonas Joins with Washington Nationals to Support Children with Diabetes http://www.prweb.com/releases/childrens_hospital/diabetes_jonas_brothers/prweb2625874.htm Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has lent his star power to the Washington Nationals to raise awareness of diabetes and support the creation of a new Pediatric Diabetes Care Complex at Children's National Medical Center (http://www.childrensnational.org/give) in the nation's capital. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/childrens_hospital/diabetes_jonas_brothers/prweb2625874.htm Cancer Researchers Link DICER1 Gene Mutation to Rare Childhood Cancer http://www.prweb.com/releases/Children_Medicine/Cancer_Research/prweb2580204.htm Finding may have implications for gene's role in other cancers (PRWeb Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Children_Medicine/Cancer_Research/prweb2580204.htm Children's National Medical Center Honors The Children's Cancer Foundation for Commitment to Area Kids http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Shirley_Howard/prweb2568334.htm Children's National Medical Center on Thursday honored the Children's Cancer Foundation for its support of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's National over the past 20 years, giving $3.6 million during that time. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Shirley_Howard/prweb2568334.htm Children's National Medical Center Dedicates New Blood Donor Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/Blood_Donor_Center/Blood_Platelet_Donations/prweb2556174.htm Children's National Medical Center dedicated a new Edward J. Miller, Sr., Blood Donor Center, which provides an invaluable service to many patients who need blood products. (PRWeb Jun 20, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Blood_Donor_Center/Blood_Platelet_Donations/prweb2556174.htm U.S. News & World Report Ranks Children's National Medical Center among Best Children's Hospitals http://www.prweb.com/releases/ChildrensNational/best_pediatric_hospitals/prweb2551674.htm Children's National Medical Center (ChildrensNational.org) is once again ranked among America's best pediatric institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Children's National ranks among the elite of pediatric specialty care providers in the country in eight pediatric subspecialty areas. Ranked in the top 30 of nearly 100 pediatric hospitals surveyed, Children's National has provided hope and care to children and their families for more than 135 years. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/ChildrensNational/best_pediatric_hospitals/prweb2551674.htm Imaging Is Now Easier for the Area's Vulnerable Children http://www.prweb.com/releases/Portable_CT_Scanner/Pediatrics_Intensive_Care/prweb2520994.htm Children's National Medical Center is the First in the Region with a Portable CT Scanner (PRWeb Jun 11, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Portable_CT_Scanner/Pediatrics_Intensive_Care/prweb2520994.htm Concussion Experts: For Kids - No Sports, No Schoolwork, No Text Messages http://www.prweb.com/releases/concussions/Childrens_National/prweb2508494.htm International consensus defines important differences in treatment for child and adolescent concussions (PRWeb Jun 9, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/concussions/Childrens_National/prweb2508494.htm Dr. Anthony Sandler Named to the Diane and Norman Bernstein Professorship in Pediatric Surgery at Children's National Medical Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2461404.htm Children’s National Medical Center has appointed Dr. Anthony Sandler as the Diane and Norman Bernstein Professor in Pediatric Surgery. (PRWeb May 27, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2461404.htm The Area’s Most Fragile Babies Have a New Home http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Medical_Center/prweb2433774.htm Children’s National Moves 28 Newborns into State-of-the-Art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PRWeb May 19, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Medical_Center/prweb2433774.htm Baier Media Room Advances Critical Care At Children's National Medical Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Medical_Center/prweb2392274.htm Children's National Medical Center dedicated the Paul Francis Baier Comprehensive Media Room on May 1, 2009. (PRWeb May 5, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Medical_Center/prweb2392274.htm Children's National Experts Present at Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2383854.htm Topics range from study of urban health issues including HIV to best practices in education and advocacy. (PRWeb May 2, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2383854.htm Children's National Unveils Display to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Youth http://www.prweb.com/releases/violence_against_teens/violence_prevention/prweb2319744.htm T-shirts created by teens depict powerful messages about the impacts of violence (PRWeb Apr 14, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/violence_against_teens/violence_prevention/prweb2319744.htm Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Cherry Blossom Ten-Miler Raises $400,000 For Children's National Medical Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/Credit_Union/Cherry_Blossom_Run/prweb2302954.htm Over the last year, credit unions raised $1 million for children's hospitals nationwide, including approximately $400,000 for Children's National Medical Center, through fundraising activities associated with the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. (PRWeb Apr 6, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Credit_Union/Cherry_Blossom_Run/prweb2302954.htm First Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy in Sight: Scientists Harness Exon-Skipping in Large Animal to Successfully Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2237324.htm Researchers from Children's National Medical Center and colleagues in Tokyo publish results, video of first successful trial in dogs with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (PRWeb Mar 16, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2237324.htm Children's National Medical Center Opens New Operating Rooms, Waiting Area http://www.prweb.com/releases/pediatric_surgery/childrens_surgery/prweb2229704.htm State-of-the-art ORs offer latest technology for minimally invasive surgery (PRWeb Mar 12, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/pediatric_surgery/childrens_surgery/prweb2229704.htm Children's National Research Links Platelets to Sepsis-Related Organ Failure http://www.prweb.com/releases/genetic_medicine/research/prweb2223574.htm Conventionally thought to be the bloodstream's "innocent bystanders," platelets may actually play a more sinister role in organ failure caused by severe sepsis (PRWeb Mar 11, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/genetic_medicine/research/prweb2223574.htm Ugandan Children Receive Life-Saving Treatment For Heart Defects At Children's National Medical Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/Telemedicine/pediatric_cardiac_surgery/prweb2167314.htm Through partnership with Samaritan's Purse and Gift of Life, patients travel to United States**Media Note: Patients will be at Children's National for farewell visit on Tuesday, February 24** (PRWeb Feb 23, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Telemedicine/pediatric_cardiac_surgery/prweb2167314.htm Children's National Medical Center Trauma Center Receives Highest Verification from American College of Surgeons http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2025674.htm Children's National Medical Center has been verified as a Level I Trauma Center-Pediatric by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). (PRWeb Feb 11, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2025674.htm Children's National Dedicates New Research Facility http://www.prweb.com/releases/childrens_national/pediatrics/prweb1663214.htm New floor adds 20,000 square feet to top pediatric research institution (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/childrens_national/pediatrics/prweb1663214.htm James W. Lintott Named Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Of The Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1644124.htm Chairman of the Children's Hospital Foundation Board recognized at National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1644124.htm Children's National Experts Presenting at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pediatrics/Childrens_Medical_Center/prweb1456334.htm Topics range from bullying to incorporating PDAs in medicine (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pediatrics/Childrens_Medical_Center/prweb1456334.htm Caps Care Classic Tops $1 Million Mark for Children's National Medical Center and Washington Capitals Charities http://www.prweb.com/releases/Washington_Capitals/fundraiser/prweb1446464.htm The 2008 Caps Care Classic charity golf tournament at Springfield Golf & Country Club on Oct. 6 raised more than $175,000 for Children's National Medical Center (www.childrensnational.org) and the Washington Capitals Charities, topping the $1 million mark for total money raised by the annual event. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Washington_Capitals/fundraiser/prweb1446464.htm Healthcare Providers Can Help Reduce Teen Driving Deaths http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Teen_Driving/prweb1409184.htm Children's National expert says physicians have unique opportunity to help parents and teens practice safer driving. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Childrens_National/Teen_Driving/prweb1409184.htm Text Me Out To The Ball Game http://www.prweb.com/releases/text_giving/Medical_Center/prweb1097394.htm Washington Nationals and MLB.com Pilot Text-Giving to Benefit Children's Hospital (PRWeb Jul 11, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/text_giving/Medical_Center/prweb1097394.htm Children’s National Expands Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of Northern Virginia in Fairfax http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb993574.htm New location doubles treatment space, offers state-of-the-art facilities to enhance world-class pediatric care in Northern Virginia (PRWeb Jun 3, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb993574.htm Diana & Stephen Goldberg’s Giving To Children’s National Medical Center Tops $50 Million http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb866044.htm $25 Million “Challenge Gift” Will Support Every Major Hospital Division (PRWeb Apr 16, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb866044.htm Children’s National Medical Center Expands Telemedicine Program with Partnership in Morocco http://www.prweb.com/releases/Telemedicine/Pediatric_Hospital/prweb743414.htm Collaboration with hospital expands capabilities to improve clinical care and health education for children in other countries. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2008)

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