All Children's Hospital In the News

On Call: The Fight Against Distracted Driving

allchildrenshospital — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:22:06 +0000

(May 21, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital talks about the dangers of texting while driving.

Study looks at why kids end up in the ER

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:52:48 +0000

(May 14, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital talks about the hazards of button batteries and other items that small children may put in their mouth.

Parents need a strong strategy to feed their young athletes

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:58 +0000

(May 12, 2012; Tampa Tribune)| Moms know it's a fulltime job feeding a growing child, be it breast or bottle, baby food or Big Macs. "Food can make a great athlete good, and a good athlete great …," says Noaa Bujanover, an outpatient dietitian at All Children's Hospital. "Nutrition plays a pivotal role in performance."

On Call: Announcing Pocket Doc - All Children's New Symptom Checker for Parents

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:38:12 +0000

(May 14, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| Dr. Patrick Mularoni previews Pocket Doc, a new symptom checker from All Children's Hospital now available on iPhone, Android, and via your web browser.

New state-wide screening program for babies

allchildrenshospital — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:34:54 +0000

(May 9, 2012; WTSP Channel 10)| Parents and doctors from All Children's Hospital and USF immunology applaud a new, state-wide screening program for babies. They say it will not only save lives, it will also save taxpayer money.

All Children's Hospital Benefits From Taste of Pinellas Extravaganza

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:37:38 +0000

(May 8, 2012; The Patch)| More than 30,000 people attended the annual Taste of Pinellas festival in St. Petersburg. See how All Children's Hospital benefits from the dollars raised.

Machine helps babies breathe

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:04:14 +0000

(May 7, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| Doctors at All Children's Hospital used a life support system called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO. They hoped it would do the breathing for Ryder so he could survive.

A Taste of Pinellas offers food, music, and fun this weekend

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:46:23 +0000

(May 5, 2012; WFTS Channel 28)| Delicious food, awesome music, and family fun is what A Taste of Pinellas is known for. The event features over 40 restaurants from all over the Tampa Bay area, cooking demonstrations, fireworks, and family-friendly activities at Vinoy Park.

Dark-ring-around-the-neck alerts teen to type-2-diabetes

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:37:24 +0000

(May 3, 2012; WFTS Channel 28)| If you would like more information on diabetes in kids – a Diabetes Family Day will be held Saturday, May 5, from 8:00 am till 3:00 pm at the All Children's Hospital Outpatient Care Center. Sam Fuld, outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays and also a diabetic, will be there to speak.

Comforting babies during critical scan

allchildrenshospital — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:44:56 +0000

(May 1, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at All Children’s Hospital is changing the way they do MRIs on babies.

A fundraising milestone: All Children’s Hospital Seminole/Largo Guild reaches $1 million

allchildrenshospital — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:58:50 +0000

(May 1, 2012; Seminole Beacon)| It started as a group of 12 women with a common cause – to raise funds and support for All Children’s Hospital. Now 36 years later, three of the original founding members of the ACH Seminole/Largo Guild are still active. Since 1976, the group, which now numbers 60 members, has raised $1.19 million in support of various ACH needs.

Best protection for kids around pools? Watchful eyes

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:27:27 +0000

(May 1, 2012; Bradenton Herald)| The Safe Kids Coalition, which is based at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg and covers Manatee County, emphasizes practical steps that can be taken to protect children who live in homes with pools.

On Call: Updates on Measles, Whooping cough and kids dealing with anxiety

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:50:09 +0000

(Aptil 23, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital offers updates on Measles, Whooping cough and discusses kids who deal with anxiety.

On Call: How to apply sunscreen

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:19:52 +0000

(April 16, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| During this week's On Call segment, Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital explains the best way to apply sunscreen and what kind (SPF) parents should purchase.

Toddler fights for his life at All Children's, as advocates push for new infant health screening test

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:30:16 +0000

(April 14, 2012; Tampa Bay Times)| Kye was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that left him unable to fight even the mildest infection: severe combined immunodeficiency disease, or SCID. In an effort to save his life, Kye was sent to All Children's Hospital.

On Call: How to handle asthma

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:07:34 +0000

(April 9, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital talks about how to properly manage asthma.

Family twice needed perfect donor to 'Be The Match' for rare illness

allchildrenshospital — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:44:15 +0000

(March 27, 2012; WFTS Channel 28)| Gulianna has Hurlers Syndrome, an enzyme deficiency disorder that usually appears during childhood and can be deadly. The Torres family traveled from Fort Myers to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg in hopes of saving her life. Just weeks ago, an unrelated donor became the perfect match.

Interim leader at All Children's making all the right moves

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:15:13 +0000

(March 26, 2012; Tampa Bay Times)| Things are clearly different at All Children's, a place once run by businessmen, not physicians. At the center of the transformation is Jonathan Ellen, 50, who spent the first 11 months of the All Children's-Johns Hopkins partnership as the hospital's physician-in-chief before assuming the top job on an interim basis Feb. 29.

IndyCar drivers visits All Children's Hospital

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:43:36 +0000

(March 22, 2012; WTSP Channel 10)| IZOD IndyCar Series driver Ryan Hunter-Reay visited with kids at All Children's Thursday signing some autographs and wishing them well with their recovery.

On Call: How to treat headaches

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:24:19 +0000

(March 19, 2012; Fox 13 On Call)| Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children’s Hospital gives parents tips on how to treat those pounding, annoying headaches.

Students Dance For a Good Cause

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:33:20 +0000

(March 9, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| The preschoolers at Primrose School of Westchase perform a dance on Good Day Tampa Bay to promote the CMNH Primrose Schools Dance-off.

Clown Alley Visits All Children's for a Day of Fun

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:17:43 +0000

(March 11, 2012; The Patch)| All Children's Hospital hosted its annual one-day clown school. The clown hopefuls were serious about learning from a pro.

All Children's Hospital has new high-tech learning center

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:40:50 +0000

(March 7, 2012;WTSP Channel 10)| A baby's cry at All Children's Hospital demands attention. But this cry isn't coming from a real baby; it's coming from a high-tech mannequin.The medical mannequins at the new Simulation Center are almost creepy in their ability to mimic young patients.

On Call: More about Medical Myths - Is sucking your thumb bad?

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:07:23 +0000

(March 5, 2012; Fox13 On Call)| Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital unravels more medical myths concerning thumb sucking, fevers and head injuries.

On Call: Those miserable allergies

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:13:03 +0000

(February 27, 2012;WTVT Channel 13)| In this week’s On Call segment, Dr. Patrick Mularoni tells parents how they can deal with their kids’ allergy issues.

On Call: Swallowing Risks

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:41:26 +0000

(February 20, 2012; Fox 13 On Call)| Dr. Joe Perno from All Children’s Hospital tells parents what they can do if their child has swallowed something dangerous. He also discusses objects around the house that can be swallowing hazards.

Overnight owls work while you sleep

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:31:14 +0000

(February 20, 2012; WTVT Channel 13)| FOX 13’s Charley Belcher spends time with Ezell Boykins at All Children's Hospital. He is just one of the many night owls, the people who spend their life working overnight at various jobs.

Green demolition for All Children's Hospital

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:38:17 +0000

(February 16, 2012; WTSP Channel 10)| In 1967, the original All Children's Hospital rose from the ground and now that building is coming down. But the teardown that began last fall is not so simple. The same facility that saved young lives is actually being saved itself-consider it a giant recycling project.

Children celebrate Valentine's Day at All Children's Hospital

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:51:29 +0000

(February 14, 2011; Bay News 9)| Valentine's Day was celebrated at All Children's Hosptial Tuesday with retired Buccaneers Fullback Mike Alstott, wife Nicole and the Mike Alstott Family Foundation.

On Call: Medical myths: Fact or fiction?

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:37:51 +0000

February 13, 2012:Fox 13 On Call)| Dr. Joe Perno from All Children’s Hospital debunks some popular medical myths. Does teething cause fevers? Can excessive sugar cause hyperactivity? Does honey help your cough? Do carrots help your vision?

Making a Difference: Musical medicine

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:45:04 +0000

(February 8, 2012; WTSP Channel 10)| There is a woman who is making a difference by hitting all the right notes and helping Bay area children cope with pain in her own special way. Meryl Barns is something like a rock star to young, adoring patients. Her stage is the playroom in All Children's Hospital and little ones there are her biggest fans.

On Call: The Dr. answers your Facebook questions

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:45:56 +0000

(February 6, 2012; Fox 13 On Call)| Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children’s Hospital answers questions from viewer Facebook posts during our On Call segment

On Call: Safety with household products

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:15 +0000

(January 30, 2012; Fox 13 On Call)| Every year more than a million children under 5 years old are accidentally poisoned after drinking a household product. Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children’s Hospital gives parents poison prevention tips.

All Children’s clinic in Sarasota gets therapeutic playground

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:57:02 +0000

(January 26, 2012; Sarasota Herald Tribune)| All Children’s Outpatient Care of Sarasota dedicated a new therapeutic playground to help children with a variety of rehabilitative needs on Wednesday.

Florida hospitals bracing for more Medicaid cuts

allchildrenshospital — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:16:30 +0000

(January 25, 2012; Tampa Bay Times)| Gov. Rick Scott's plan to cut about $2 billion in public funding to hospitals that care for the poor is devastating and even ridiculous, say hospital leaders who predict patient care will suffer if it is enacted.

Our kids' heart health

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:36 +0000

(January 23, 2012;Fox 13 On Call) | Dr. Joe Perno talks about how we should be monitoring our children to make sure they maintain a healthy heart.

All Children’s CEO Gary Carnes retires

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:54:51 +0000

(January 20, 2012; Tampa Bay Business Journal)| Gary Carnes, president and chief executive officer of All Children’s Hospital, will retire at the end of February.

Five medical myths you shouldn't believe

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:55 +0000

(January 16, 2012; Fox 13 On Call)| Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children’s Hospital talks about urban medical myths parents shouldn’t believe.

What type of hospital should you take your child to if they get sick?

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:47:38 +0000

(January 9, 2012; Fox 13 On Call)| Dr. Joe Perno explains the difference between a regular emergency room and one specifically for children.

Resolutions for young ones

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:47:51 +0000

(January 2, 2012; Fox 13 On Call)| In addition to your own New Year's resolutions, how about helping your children come up with resolutions -- including ones that will keep them healthy? Dr. Lisa Brennan joined Good Day from All Children's Hospital to talk about age-appropriate resolutions.