I hope that this is the appropriate forum in which to extend my heartfelt and deep gratitude to Dr. Wendy Mitchell, and Dr. Rena Falk, who, 20 years ago, worked tirelessly to diagnose my son, Jonathan (who is now 21), who has Angelman Syndrome.
Filed under: Parent or Guardian Story, Share Your Story on August 31st, 2011 | No Comments »
The FDA recently announced new requirements for over-the-counter sunscreens. Prior to these changes, the regulations on sunscreen only addressed concerns with protection against Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. New standards now include regulations for Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays.
Understanding what you may see on new sunscreen labels will allow you to choose the right sun protection for you and your family.
Filed under: Adolescents & Teens, Pre-teens, RN Remedies, School-Age on August 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
During the summer months, the heat can be welcoming but also draining for some and for an unfortunate few, it can even be deadly. Learn about the causes of hyperthermia, what warning signs to expect, how to keep your cool during the hot summer months and why prevention is key.
Filed under: Injury Prevention on August 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, David Davis, MSN, RN, has a way of inspiring his fellow nurses, so much that he “fuels their spirit to achieve great things,” writes Mary Dee Hacker, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Children’s, in nominating Davis for ADVANCE’s Essence of Nursing designation.
Filed under: Awards, Hospital News, Nurses on August 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
If you haven’t passed by the Gabriel C. and Mary Duque Gift Shop in a while, we encourage you to stop by to see its new look. The entrance to the gift shop has been moved and now can be accessed from the main walkway that faces The Joyce and Stanley Black and Family Healing and Meditation Garden.
Filed under: Hospital News on August 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
With #BloodandPucks Wednesday still in full effect until the end of August, the Blood Donor Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles continues to offer fun incentives to donors who stop by this month to give blood or platelets like ice cream and tickets to Disneyland and the movies.
Filed under: Blood Donor Center, Hospital News on August 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
With summer here, many kids will enjoy the sunshine and warm weather by playing outside. Riding bikes, rollerskating, skateboarding and riding scooters are all ways for kids to get much-needed exercise outdoors. Children need to be taught to wear proper protective equipment while doing these activities, especially helmets.
Filed under: Adolescents & Teens, Pre-teens, RN Remedies, School-Age on August 15th, 2011 | No Comments »
Max Page, also known as “Mini Darth Vader,” and his family joined 28 other families for Family Advocacy Day July 25 in Washington, D.C. to share his story with lawmakers.
There Max shared how Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, his children’s hospital, has made an impact in his life. Max became an instant YouTube sensation for portraying Darth Vader in a Volkswagen commercial during this year’s Super Bowl.
Filed under: Hospital News, Hospital Visitors on August 5th, 2011 | No Comments »
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