All Children's Hospital News and Updates

Sarasota/Manatee Branch of the All Children's Hospital Guild to Fund NAS Follow-Up Clinic at All Children's Outpatient Care in Sarasota

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT

A new Follow-Up Clinic at All Children's Outpatient Care Center in Sarasota will give these babies, discharged from the NICU at Sarasota Memorial, access to a variety of special services to help them overcome NAS. The clinic is being funded by a $70,000 grant from the All Children's Hospital Guild Sarasota Manatee Branch.

Rays' Jennings and Ramos Visit Patients at ACH

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Desmond Jennings is known for his good hands as a standout centerfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays. But it turns out they're just as steady cradling a sick baby as a high fly ball.

Mary Marron, RN is the June 2013 DAISY Award Recipient

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Mary Marron, RN who is the June, 2013 DAISY Award recipient.

Holly Ott is the June 2013 Employee of the Month

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Holly works as a Child Life Specialist in the Child Life Department and has been with All Children's since 2002. Holly was recognized for her Service Excellence and nominated for Employee of the Month by her colleagues on the Dialysis Team.

30th Annual ACH Telethon Raises $4,154,917 for Kids' Care

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:35:00 GMT

The 2013 All Children's Hospital Telethon today recorded another resounding success, raising a grand total of $4,154,917 for the region's referral center for specialized pediatric care.

Congratulations to the Battle of the Belts 2013 Winners

Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

For the last three years All Children's Suncoast Safe Kids of Pasco has conducted a Battle of the Belts program in an effort to change these statistics and increase safety belt use amongst teenagers.

Kids Home Care offers Durable Medical Equipment and Specialty Prescriptions

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

When patients need medical equipment or specialty medications at home following discharge from the hospital. Those needs can be met right here on the All Children's campus through Kids Home Care, Inc.

Mother's Day Fun Served at Mom & Me Cook-Off

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

In honor of Mother's Day, young chefs from across the area served up delicious and nutritious dishes.

ACH Patients and Families Celebrate Memorial Day with Members of our Armed Forces

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

More than 100 patients and family members attended the lively event, organized by Child Life Department director Kristin Maier and her staff. Among the many highlights: six members of MacDill Air Force base arrived to mingle with kids and families, play in a make-shift sand box and help decorate boxes to be shipped to U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan.

Cancer Survivors' Day Set for June 2, 2013

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

All Children's Hospital invites all cancer survivors to it's "Cancer Survivors' University" on June 2nd from 1:00-5:00pm in the Outpatient Care Center.

Have a BLAST this Summer!

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

BLAST (Balance, Landing, Agility,Strength, Training) is a unique summer sports camp designed to enhance sports performance and prepare your competitive athlete for high-level competition. The camp is for for middle and high school athletes, ages 12 and up.

Sexton Elementary Receives Asthma-Friendly School Award

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Pinellas County honored John M. Sexton Elementary for working with community partners to create a safe and healthy environment for students with asthma.

�Be a Lifesaver� - New Video Campaign to Help Pool Owners Keep Kids Safe

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Since 76% of these drowning were in residential pools, All Children's Hospital's Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition's FloridaSafePools Campaign has produced a new video safety awareness video called "Be a Lifesaver"

C. Michael Armstrong, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Johns Hopkins Medicine, Tours All Children's Hospital

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

C. Michael Armstrong, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Johns Hopkins Medicine, toured All Children's on Tuesday, May 14.

May 22 is National EMS for Children Day

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Each year, the federal Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 19-25). Within the week-long celebration, Wednesday, May 22 is designated as EMS for Children Day.

Paula Keyser is the May 2013 Employee of the Month

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:00 GMT

Paula Keyser is the May 2013 Employee of the Month. Paula works as a Family Resource Specialist in Early Steps and has been with All Children's since 2007.

From "Dirt to Plate" - All Children's and Kohls Promote Healthy Eating

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The Pinellas Park Middle School garden was featured in the Dirt to Plate issue, which led Fit4AllKids Coordinator Kellie Gilmore to extend an offer to create an all-day culinary event for the 120-plus students.

Christine (Tina) Caulfield, RN is the May 2013 DAISY Award Recipient

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Christine (Tina) Caulfield, RN who is the May 2013 Daisy Award Recipient.

Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids Thrill Patients at All Children's Hospital

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

It's not uncommon to see athletes and all manner of celebrities paying visits to the patients of All Children's Hospital. But the sight of three mermaids Wednesday morning moving down the hallways in an Ariel formation was another matter altogether.

Rays Players Cobb and Wright Visit All Children's

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:29:00 GMT

Fresh off a grueling 10-game road swing and a painful home loss one night earlier, the two Rays took time out of their demanding schedule to pay a visit to All Children's patients and parents � one of several scheduled trips this season by the Rays in conjunction with Sagicor, a financial services company and corporate sponsor of the team.

Happy Nurses Week to our caring and compassionate All Children's Hospital nurses

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Happy Nurses Week to our caring and compassionate All Children's Hospital nurses.

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) to Add Additional Patient Parking

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

With the demolition of the Children's Health Center (CHC) now complete, plans are underway to use the space to add additional parking for patients and families using the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC).

Dr. Nicole Chandler Named �Woman to Watch�

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:28:00 GMT

Congratulations to All Children's Hospital pediatric general surgeon Nicole Chandler, M.D., on being named the �Woman to Watch� winner by the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.

Racial Inequities in Healthcare Presentation Hosted At ACH

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

On April 26, Tim Wise, a well-known writer and educator spoke on Racial Inequities in Healthcare at All Children's.

Miracle Balloons landing soon near you!

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Be on the lookout for Miracle Balloons in your local retail outlets across Tampa Bay and surrounding areas.

Kids and Families Honored for Weight Loss Success at Fit4Allkids Graduation

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT

All Children's Hospital, A to Z Pediatrics, and members of the Tampa Bay Rowdies joined forces to honor kids and families for their weight loss success on Thursday, April 25th at All Children's Outpatient Care in New Port Richey.

Kohl's Cooks for Kids to Sponsor Mom & Me Cook-off

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT

In honor of Mother's Day, join All Children's Hospital, Kohl's Cooks for Kids, Radio Disney, and Lealman Fire District on Saturday, May 11th at Lealman Fire Station for the Mom & Me Cook-off. We are asking young chefs ages 7 to 12 to grab their mom or another special adult and show-off their culinary skills at this fun and tasty event.

Sam Fuld Inspires Kids and Families at the All Children's Diabetes Day

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT

As a ballplayer, Sam Fuld isn't known for his power. As a source of hope and inspiration for kids with type 1 diabetes and their families, he hit another home run Saturday.

Tim Wise to share insights on Racial Inequities in Health Care

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:29:00 GMT

Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist writer and educator, will share his insights on �Racial Inequities in Health Care� with medical professionals and the community as a whole on April 26, 2:30-4:30PM in the auditorium of the All Children's Education and Conference Center.

State Budget Update from All Children's

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:31:00 GMT

The Florida Legislature's budget meetings started yesterday and are expected to continue through the weekend. Legislators will be deciding on a budget of approximately $75 billion.