How do you plan to celebrate National Hamburger Day on Saturday, May 28?
For those of you who would like to support your local children’s hospital, take a visit to a participating Islands restaurant and order from the “Miracle Menu” from May 28 until June 12 at 53 Islands locations.
Filed under: Fundraising on May 24th, 2011 | No Comments »
Riding a bicycle can be one of the great joys in life. It can bring a sense of independence and accomplishment to a young child. But it can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t taken. A properly-fitting helmet can help reduce the risk of a bicycle fall resulting in serious brain injury.
Filed under: Adolescents & Teens, RN Remedies, School-Age on May 23rd, 2011 | No Comments »
My daughter was a patient of Children’s Hospital from the moment she was born. My daughter Angela Ibarra was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
She had two open heart surgeries. She was just 10 days away from her third open heart surgery when she passed away in her sleep. She was my perfect little girl and is my angel now.
Filed under: In Memory Of, Parent or Guardian Story, Share Your Story on May 18th, 2011 | No Comments »
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has once again been named to the elite Honor Roll of children’s hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report rankings released online today. Only 11 children’s hospitals in the United States achieved “Honor Roll” status for 2011-12, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is the only hospital in California to receive this tribute.
Filed under: Awards, Events on May 17th, 2011 | No Comments »
Nearly 1,500 supporters gathered Saturday evening in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and helped raise $7 million, the most ever raised at a single event in the hospital’s history.
The event, proudly supported by AEG and presented by Starz, LLC, celebrated the completion of the new $636 million Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion, opening July 10, at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The magical evening also commemorated the hospital’s 110th anniversary.
Filed under: Campaigns, Donations, Events, Fundraising on May 16th, 2011 | No Comments »
More than 50 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles staff and friends joined more than 15,000 families, children, and members of various organizations walking together for healthier babies at the March of Dimes, March for Babies event on April 30.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ freestanding informational kiosk, with online educational information for parents with a baby in the NICU, is an example of how the March of Dimes helps improve the health and well-being of babies, children and moms-to-be.
Filed under: Events, Fundraising on May 13th, 2011 | No Comments »
Today, Marion Anderson, longtime supporter of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, formally announced a $50 million transformative gift for the New Hospital Building (NHB) during an event at the hospital. The NHB will be known as the Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion when the hospital begins to treat patients in the state-of-the-art facility July 10.
Filed under: Campaigns, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Hospital Visitors on May 9th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
My last post addressed the policy statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) concerning updated recommended practices for parents using rear-facing car seats. Because I’m a nurse working in at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in California, I’d also like to address state law and where these two overlap.
Filed under: Infants, RN Remedies, School-Age, Toddlers on May 9th, 2011 | No Comments »
The largest group ever to graduate from the Versant RN Residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has made a gift to match its size.
Last month, 68 RN residents were recognized at The California Endowment Center during the 23rd RN Residency Recognition Ceremony.
The November 2010 group also gifted two “Family Thera-tea” carts to the hospital, which will be used for complimentary tea service offered to patient’s families throughout the hospital – the largest cohort gift ever!
Filed under: Education, Events, Nurses on May 4th, 2011 | No Comments »
The AAP now recommends that kids remain in rear-facing car seats at least until they are 2 years old. This recommendation has created a lot of buzz about car safety for kids in general, so I’m going to explain in detail the ins and outs of car seats, booster seats and seat belts.
Filed under: Infants, Pre-teens, RN Remedies, School-Age, Toddlers on May 3rd, 2011 | No Comments »
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