Phoenix Children's Hospital Press Releases 2011
December 29, 2011
Due to the increased level of respiratory viruses being seen in the community, Phoenix Children’s Hospital announces temporary visitor restrictions will go into effect on Friday December 30th at 5 a.m. If you are visiting a child in the hospital, child visitors must be at least 12 years old to visit patients, and all visitors must be free from respiratory symptoms. These restrictions only apply to visitors, not Phoenix Children’s patients presenting in the Emergency Department or patients seeking medical care.
December 28, 2011
Phoenix Children's Hospital Offers Free Child Abuse Prevention Class
The Stewards of Children child abuse prevention class will be held on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rosenberg Medical Plaza, located on the Phoenix Children’s Hospital main campus. Parents, youth sports organizations / coaches / camp counselors, youth service organizations, teachers / school personnel and faith centers are encouraged to attend.
December 9, 2011
Pita Jungle to sell artwork created by patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
From December 10th-31st, Pita Jungle locations across the Valley will begin exhibiting framed artwork created by patients at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. All proceeds from the artwork will benefit our CCBD department.
November 10, 2011
Phoenix Children’s Hospital physician wins 2012 Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” Award
Dr. Grace Caputo has been selected as one of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s 2012 Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” Award recipients. The award is given annually to outstanding medical education program directors.
November 1, 2011
2011 Holiday Cards Designed by Young Patients – On Sale This Week
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders’ signature fundraiser, the Holiday Card Art Project, kicks off for the 25th year selling holiday cards designed by patients. Purchase them in any valley Safeway store or order online at www.pchkidsart.com.
October 26, 2011
“Trick or Treat” – Keeping kids safe this Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time of year for children of all ages. To help ensure a safe holiday, Phoenix Children’s Hospital has compiled detailed tips and advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
October 26, 2011
Graduates of Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s whole body cooling therapy will celebrate their third annual reunion at the Hospital’s playground located at 1919 E. Thomas Road on Saturday, October 29, between 9 a.m. and Noon.
October 17, 2011
Phoenix Children’s launches free “Car Seat Helper” App
The Phoenix Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Center has unveiled a free “Car Seat Helper” app available at the iTunes App Store and Android Market. It’s an easy way for parents and caregivers to choose the right car seat for their children at any age.
October 4, 2011
Phoenix Children’s Hospital earns top performer on key quality measures recognition for children’s asthma care from The Joint Commission
Phoenix Children’s Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures for its asthma care program by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.
September 12, 2011
Phoenix Children’s has long been known for child drowning prevention, but few may realize that the hospital has been participating in an effort to investigate what effect body cooling, or hypothermia, may have on drowning victims.
September 2, 2011
P. David Adelson, MD, to Lead Newly Formed Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital announce the appointment of P. David Adelson, MD, to lead the newly formed Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
July 25, 2011
Drowning Risk Increased in August - Purple Ribbon Campaign Vital to Raised Awareness
Drowning Impact Awareness Month” is Arizona’s most unified prevention effort. The statistics are grim: between 2000 and 2009, 325 Arizona children drowned. Drowning is a top cause of injury-related death for children in Arizona between the ages of one and five.
July 18, 2011
5 Quick Steps to Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Kids may have a hard time choosing a well-balanced meal from the school cafeteria or may prefer to bring foods from home. Parents are encouraged to use the following steps to pack a healthy lunch.
July 6, 2011
Dennis Lund, MD, Joins Phoenix Children’s Hospital as Executive Vice President, Phoenix Children’s Medical Group and Surgeon-in-Chief
Lund is responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational leadership for Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, the nearly 200 physicians employed by the hospital. As Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. Lund will oversee all aspects of surgical processes to ensure the hospital remains on the cutting edge of surgical quality and safety.
June 28, 2011
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues New Safety Standards for Cribs
The Injury Prevention Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital reminds parents there is nothing more important than keeping children safe while they sleep. Every year thousands of children suffer from crib related injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 14,600 children were injured from cribs or crib mattresses in the United States in 2009.
June 27, 2011
Three Prestigious Phoenicians join Phoenix Children’s Hospital Board
Phoenix Children’s Hospital has announced the appointment of three community leaders to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital board of directors: Robert M. Delgado, President and CEO, Hensley & Co.; Earl G. “Ken” Kendrick, Managing General Partner, Arizona Diamondbacks; and Mark DeMichele, Chairman and CEO, Urban Realty Partners.
June 22, 2011
Barrow Neurological Institute announces Phoenix Children’s Hospital as new pediatric affiliate
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital jointly announced today their pediatric neuroscience programs are combining under the newly formed Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
June 22, 2011
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance elected Tiffaney Isaacson to the position of President Elect 2011. As Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Water Safety Coordinator, Isaacson oversees the Water Watchers program which provides year-round efforts to educate the community on drowning prevention.
June 9, 2011
Mayo Clinic offers baseline concussion testing to Arizona high school athletes statewide at no cost
Mayo Clinic experts have been working with colleagues at Arizona State University and Phoenix Children’s Hospital to develop and implement a concussion awareness strategy for the State of Arizona
June 3, 2011
International Experts Recognize Phoenix Children’s Hospital for Improving Asthma Care
With Maricopa County asthma rates higher than the national average at 21 percent, Phoenix Children’s Hospital has worked aggressively the past five years to improve the quality of asthma care for the county’s youngest residents. As a result, over the last three years, fewer asthma patients have been readmitted to the hospital
June 3, 2011
Andrea White-Collins Wins Nurse of the Year Award at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix Children’s Hospital has selected Andrea White-Collins – known among her colleagues and patients simply as “A” -- as its Hospital Nursing Excellence Nurse of the Year award winner.
June 2, 2011
Fitzgerald and Chef Beau MacMillan are donating their time for a private interactive cooking and dining experience at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa where this once in a lifetime culinary treat will be hosted.
June 1, 2011
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Officially Opens New 11-Story Patient Tower
The Hospital celebrates a new era in pediatric care with completion of strategic alliance with St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
May 31, 2011
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Joins Mercy Care Plan Provider Network
Mercy Care Plan announced today that they have reached agreement on a new contract that adds Phoenix Children's Hospital and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group to the Medicaid provider’s network, effective June 1.
May 23, 2011
Since Jan. 1, 2011, eight children and one teen have drowned in Maricopa County. In a spring filled with child drowning headlines, and in a community approaching a holiday known for increased drowning risk, the donation of more than $27,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Water Safety Program and $11,000 to the United Phoenix Firefighter Charities’ Adopt-a-Pool Fence program is big news.
May 17, 2011
Phoenix Children’s has been ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in half of the specialties reported in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
May 17, 2011
St. Joseph’s Hospital to Begin Reducing Pediatric Trauma Coverage
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center will transition away from providing pediatric inpatient services and most pediatric outpatient programs, starting May 22, 2011. This transition will be completed on June 1, 2011 when inpatient pediatric units will close permanently at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
May 16, 2011
TV Dance Sensation Kendall Glover to Appear at FOX 10 Dance Day Benefiting Phoenix Children’s
FOX 10-TV and MIX 96.9 radio have teamed up for the first-annual Fox 10 Dance Day benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital, presented by MUVE Music from Cricket. The event will take place at Jobing.com Arena on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 20, 2011
Phoenix Children’s Asks, “Who is Your Water Watcher?”
As a leader in child drowning prevention, Phoenix Children’s Hospital constantly works to convey the very latest evidence-based information to Arizona families. In the wake of two child drownings this weekend, Phoenix Children’s reminds all families to ask, “Who is your Water Watcher?" In the wake of two recent child drownings, constant, capable supervisors are vital beside the pool.
April 20, 2011
Members of the Society of Trauma (STN) nurses elected Melissa Twomey, MS, RN, to the position of President Elect 2011. Melissa will serve a three-year tenure with one year each as President Elect, President, and Immediate Past President.
April 19, 2011
Important Changes for EMS relating to pediatric trauma and medical transport.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) have executed a definitive agreement that will unite their respective pediatric programs within Maricopa County with services centralized at the Phoenix Children’s campus. CHW is the parent company of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
April 15, 2011
Diamond Auto Glass Care’s Campaign to Benefit Phoenix Children’s
Diamond Auto Glass will donate $25.00 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for each automotive windshield replacement made.
April 15, 2011
Luis Manta of Chandler has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
April 8, 2011
Sierra Aulik of Apache Junction has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week. The awards honor outstanding young athletes who have returned to athletic competition after receiving treatment for an injury, illness, or physical limitation.
April 7, 2011
Since December of 2010, visitors under the age of 12 were not permitted to enter the Hospital. All areas of the hospital will continue to prohibit visitors of any age with signs of illness (cough, fever, runny nose, rash, etc) from visiting patients.
April 6, 2011
The Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at Mayo Clinic and Phoenix Children’s Hospital will host the National Marrow Donor Program's Be The Match: MARROWTHON. This is a chance for members of the community and employees to help give the gift of life by joining the Be The Match Registry.
April 5, 2011
Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) have executed a definitive agreement that will unite their respective pediatric programs within Maricopa County with services centralized at the Phoenix Children’s campus.
March 24, 2011
Drew Saba Hicks of Prescott has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week. Hicks is also eligible for the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Year and Fan Fave Comeback Student Athlete of the Year awards.
March 24, 2011
Brodie Cunningham of Paradise Valley has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week. Cunningham is also eligible for the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Year and Fan Fave Comeback Student Athlete of the Year awards...
March 22, 2011
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Children’s March on Child Abuse at Phoenix Zoo is April 9th
March 10, 2011
Harrison Sokol of Scottsdale has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
March 10, 2011
Epilepsy Doesn’t Stop Teen Gymnastics Competitor -- Awarded PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week
Dana Hinrichs of Phoenix has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
March 10, 2011
2nd Annual MacMedia “Go Green” eWaste Event Recycling Electronics and Raising Money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Valley Residents and companies are asked to donate unwanted electronics on Sat. March 19th.
March 9, 2011
Paradise Valley Teen Endures Seven Surgeries to Return to Soccer
Savannah Allen of Paradise Valley has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
March 9, 2011
A Slew of Injuries Didn’t Keep this Valley Teen From Playing the Sport She Loves, Awarded PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week
Cara Clancy of Phoenix has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
March 7, 2011
Spike in Water-Related Incidents a Troubling Start to 2011 (En Espanol)
(Spanish version)
February 28, 2011
Spike in Water-Related Incidents a Troubling Start to 2011
“ABC’s of Water Safety – Adults, Barriers, Classes” Key to Keeping Children Safe
February 28, 2011
Paradise Valley Teen Breaks Back in Two Places; Dives Back Into A New Sport
Ryan Dowd of Paradise Valley has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
February 25, 2011
Keep Our Planet Neat, Recycle Your Car Seat! Car Seat Demolition Event
Earth Day, April 22nd FREE car seat check-ups will be provided by Certified Child Passenger Safety Specialists.
February 10, 2011
“Run a Mile, Stay a While”, Kids Rock Stars Event at the Phoenix Zoo – March 5th
Family Walk/Run Event Builds Healthy Habits for a Lifetime - 2,000 Expected Participants.
February 8, 2011
Clean Air Cab Enhances Charitable Partnerships
Clean Air Cab, Arizona’s first completely carbon neutral taxicab service, has released their second charity cab and the first Phoenix Children’s Hospital themed cab on the streets of metropolitan Phoenix...
February 7, 2011
Child Drownings on the Rise - Water Safety Day Returns
1,100 First Graders Learn Critical Water Safety Lessons at “Official Kickoff to Swimming Season”.
February 3, 2011
Gilbert youth returns to soccer after two arm surgeries, awarded PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week
Jake Travland of Gilbert has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
February 3, 2011
Local 8th Grader overcomes open heart surgery plus spinal break, awarded PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week
Trent Becker of Scottsdale has been selected as the PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week.
January 31, 2011
Phoenix Children's Hospital opens its first floors of the highly anticipated new patient tower on Jan. 31st.
New hospital now offers outpatient specialty care, making impact on pediatric healthcare.
January 19, 2011
Spirit Halloween Raises Over $97,000 for Child Life Program at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Spirit of Children helps to make hospitals less scary for kids and their families by bringing fun and funding to hospitals nationwide at Halloween and all year long.
January 10, 2011
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Hosting 18th Annual Beach Ball March 5
Moroccan chic themed event to take place at The Phoenician and benefit PCH expansion
January 6, 2011
Goodyear Teen with Hip Injury Returns to the Field
Awarded PCH Sports Medicine Comeback Student Athlete of the Week
