Ryan Seacrest and THE VOICE featured on CBS Sunday Morning

Yesterday, CBS Sunday Morning profiled Ryan Seacrest and the work of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Earlier this summer, Ryan was in Philadelphia to launch THE VOICE at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a closed-circuit interactive multimedia center designed to entertain patients and families while at the hospital. During his visit to CHOP, Ryan was interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning about his roots, his career, and his commitment to charity work. Patients from The Cancer Center and The Cardiac Center at CHOP were also interviewed about the impact Ryan and THE VOICE will have on the time they will spend in the hospital. Julia, a patient from The Cardiac Center, was even shown playing guitar with Selena Gomez during the launch event for THE VOICE. Watch the story below, and then learn more about THE VOICE at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  

Posted at 04:26PM Aug 22, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

Dr. Ellen Deutsch and Simulation Training Featured in ENT Today

ENT Today recently interviewed Ellen Deutsch, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P., director of surgical and preoperative simulation at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Simulation, Advanced Education, and Innovation, about the benefits of realistic training programs for new doctors. Dr. Deutsch explained in the interview that these resources are hugely beneficial to medical education, especially since limitations have been set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as to how much a post-graduate can work. While these limits were created to prevent sleep deprivation from factoring into mistakes or accidents, some fear that these new work-hour rules may cause a slide in the medical education for the next generation of doctors. Read the article to learn why Dr. Deutsch thinks simulation training may be the solution to this problem.    

Posted at 10:43AM Aug 19, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

The Philadelphia Inquirer Features Adolescent and Teen Expert Dr. Ken Ginsburg

Kenneth Ginsburg, M.D., adolescent medicine specialist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and author of the newly released Letting Go With Love and Confidence, was featured today in the Philadelphia Inquirer. In the article, Dr. Ginsburg shared some of his expert tips on raising resilient teens, like by offering teens opportunities for healthy stress release, by being clear and consistent in your parenting, and by avoiding "the parent alarm." The Philadelphia Inquirer article offers more advice from Dr. Ginsburg on raising your teen with love and resilience, and then to learn even more read Letting Go With Love and Confidence. 

Posted at 03:31PM Aug 16, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

Reuters Health Article Examines the Health Risk Behind Summer Practices

Kelly Dougherty, Ph.D., was interviewed by Reuters Health on the health risk to children who participate in outdoor sport practices during the summer. Dougherty shared her concerns over these practices, and in particular the lack of a gradual return to these athletic activities. She also warned of the increase risk for children who are obese. Read the Reuters Health article to learn more about the dangers of physical exertion during these warmer months.

Posted at 10:48AM Aug 12, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

The Philadelphia Inquirer Features the Courageous Story of Jorge

In June, Jorge Cartagena was shot in Camden, NJ, as he was walking home to feed his pets. He was then brought to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The bullet entered Jorge’s skull and damaged both eyes. He was immediately cared for by CHOP’s Trauma team and then Dr. William Katowitz, pediatric ophthalmologist, performed several surgeries on Jorge’s eyes. Jorge may never regain his vision, but he has started therapy that will help him adjust to his new life. The Philadelphia Inquirer followed Jorge and his family through his stay at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and during some of his therapy for an article featuring the amazing courage of Jorge and his family. Read the article, and then watch the video below to see the bravery of this young boy firsthand.  

Posted at 02:12PM Aug 10, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

SJ Magazine Examines Concussions in Young Athletes

Concussions may be a common injury especially for young athletes, but that doesn’t mean they are not serious. SJ Magazine interviewed Arlene Goodman, M.D. a pediatric sports medicine specialist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and she shared her expert insight about the risk of returning to normal activities too soon. Goodman suggests a gradual return to normal activity after a concussion, even if the concussion doesn't come with any other symptoms. Learn more advice about concussions in children and teens by reading the SJ Magazine Article. 

Posted at 01:13PM Aug 09, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

6 ABC Interviews Dr. Matthew Grady About the Risk to Young Athletes

Sports injuries are a reality that can often go overlooked when the athletes are young, like in youth football or soccer leagues. Yesterday, Matthew Grady, M.D., a pediatric sports medicine specialist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was interviewed by 6 ABC  about this topic. Watch the video below to see the story, and then learn more about common injures for young athletes and how best to avoid them by visiting the Sports Medicine and Performance Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  

Posted at 03:29PM Aug 05, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

Good Day Philadelphia Interviews Teen Expert Dr. Ken Ginsburg

Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, an adolescent medicine specialist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was interviewed yesterday by Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia about his newly released book Letting Go with Love and Confidence. In his latest book, Dr. Ginsburg gives parents tips and advice, based on the latest research and his many years of clinical expertise, to help them raise a “happy, healthy 35 year old.” Watch Dr. Ginsburg’s interview below, and then if you are interested in learning more about parenting teens and adolescences check out his newest book.

Letting Go: Advice For Parents: MyFoxPHILLY.com

Posted at 09:35AM Aug 03, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

WHYY Features The Cardiac Center’s Heart & Mind Education Day

Heart & Mind Education Day, a seminar hosted by The Cardiac Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed to share information with parents of young children and older teens and young adults living with congenital heart disease to help them thrive throughout their lifetime. The topics covered included getting involved in research, the impact of therapy on neurodevelopment, the Single Ventricle Survivorship Program and transitioning to the Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Program. Dr. Gil Wernovsky, M.D., associate chief of pediatric cardiology, was interviewed by WHYY along with the Bryce family. Learn more about this education effort by reading the WHYY article, and then learn more about Heart & Mind Education Day.

Posted at 11:20AM Aug 02, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in Cardiac  |  Comments[0]

Dr. Gholson Lyon Describes Discovery of New Genetic Syndrome on GEN Podcast

Gholson Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., a principal investigator at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Applied Genomics, was asked to record a podcast about his research using next-generation gene-sequencing techniques. In the recording, Dr. Lyon explained his use of the VAAST software and how it helped him identify the mutation in Ogden syndrome. Dr. Lyon’s interview is now a featured podcast on Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN). To learn more about his recent work and the potential the technology holds for the future listen to the podcast, “A New Tool for Personal Genomics.” 

Posted at 02:07PM Jul 27, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

The New York Times Features Injury Expert Kristy Arbogast Speaking at Federal Transportation Meeting

Today, The New York Times highlighted Kristy Arbogast, Ph.D., from CHOP’s The Center for Injury Research and Prevention. Dr. Arbogast participated in a roundtable discussion with other transportation and child safety experts, hosted by National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address the seasonal tragedy of heat deaths among children left in unattended cars. Arbogast supports the call for increased national awareness surrounding the issue, but she also expanded the message and stressed a technical solution to this tragedy. She then outlined a program currently under development by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to evaluate potential solutions. Read more about the federal roundtable, and then learn more car safety tips from NHTSA. 

Posted at 11:15AM Jul 27, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

HealthDay examines the Research of Dr. Christopher Forrest

Yesterday, HealthDay News explored the research of Christopher B. Forrest, M.D., Ph.D., a pediatrician at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His research, published this month in Pediatrics, examined school-aged children, both with a special health care needs and those without them. His results showed that the children with health care concerns were at risk for educational delays including disruptive behavior, low motivation and poor academic improvement. This research draws attention to these children’s needs, and adds to the body of research, which will hopefully help develop positive interventions for these at-risk youths. Learn more about this research by reading the HealthDay article, or by reading the Pediatrics journal article.

Posted at 01:53PM Jul 26, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

Dr. John Maris Advocates for the Need for More Pediatric Cancer Funding on WHYY

John Maris, M.D., chief of the division of oncology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was interviewed by WHYY about the need for funding to support childhood cancer research. In the article, Dr. Maris estimates that only 2 percent of funds from the National Institute of Health are dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. Read the full article to learn why this disparity in funding is risking the health of our children, and what is being done to bolster funding allocations.      

Posted at 11:29AM Jul 26, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in Cancer  |  Comments[0]

Ryan Seacrest and THE VOICE featured on The Today Show

Last week, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation visited The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to launch THE VOICE, an interactive, closed-circuit, multimedia broadcast center. Ryan Seacrest launched THE VOICE by cutting the ribbon with patient Mary Wilt, chief executive officer of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Steven M. Altschuler, M.D. and members of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Ryan was joined by celebrity guests singer/actress Selena Gomez and NFL Kicker David Akers, who he interviewed during the first broadcast following the ribbon cutting. Watch a clip from The Today Show below to learn more about THE VOICE, and then read related coverage from People Magazine, E! Online and NBC 10. 

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Posted at 04:32PM Jul 21, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]

Time Magazine Features a Study on Grandparents, Children and Cars

A recent study done by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia suggests children may be safer when driven by a grandparent than by a parent. Researchers analyzed insurance-claims data from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, and found that children were half as likely to be injured if a grandparent was driving the vehicle during a crash. TIME Magazine examined this research and interviewed lead author Frederick Henretig, M.D. an attending Emergency Physician at CHOP and grandfather to two girls. This novel study was also highlighted by many local and national television outlets. Watch the video below to see the study featured by ABC News, and then to learn more about this research visit the website for The Center for Injury Research and Prevention.    

Posted at 02:56PM Jul 19, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]