All Children's Hospital News and Updates

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.

Have a BLAST this Summer!

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 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.

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.

All Children's VIP Auction An Awesome '80s Hit!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

The �Totally Awesome �80s� theme of the 25th annual VIP Auction lived up to its name in every way. The event, presented by the All Children's Hospital Development Council, was a smash hit Saturday night, April 13 at the Carillon Hilton.

Juniper Adds More Kudos to Collection

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:02:00 GMT

The story of an All Children's patient as told by her mother is being recognized with one of journalism's highest honors.

Slide Into A Safe Summer - April 27

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

The Suncoast Safe Kids Pinellas Coalition, led by All Children's Hospital, is teaming up with the Cleawater Threshers, and Radio Disney for an afternoon and evening of fun interactive activities, fire works and baseball game between the Clearwater Threshers and the Tampa Yankees

Terri Graffeo is the April 2013 Employee of the Month

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Terri Graffeo is the April 2013 Employee of the Month. Terri works as a Physical Therapist at ACH Outpatient Care, East lake and has been with All Children's since 2000.

Impact On Field and Off: Sam Fuld to Speak At ACH Diabetes Family Day

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT

This feature about Sam Fuld by All Children's Strategic Communications Editor Dave Scheiber is the current cover story for Inside Pitch, the official game program/magazine of the Tampa Bay Rays, and is reprinted with permission. Grab a free copy of Inside Pitch whenever you attend a Rays game at Tropicana Field.

Totally Awesome VIP Auction Set for Sat. April 13

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT

The Development Council is proud to present this year's 25th anniversary auction this Saturday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Carillon Hilton in St. Petersburg � with a theme harkening back to the decade of MTV, Livin' on a Prayer and livin' with big hair.

Kathy Renn, RN is the April 2013 DAISY Award Recipient

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:29:00 GMT

Congratulations to Kathy Renn, RN who is the April 2013 Daisy Award Recipient.

It's No Joke - April �Pools� Day Will Help Save Lives

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

In an effort to make our community a safer place for kids, The Florida Suncoast SAFE KIDS Coalition, led by All Children's Hospital, in conjunction with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and many community volunteers organized a door-to-door saferty awareness event in the Venetian Isles neighborhood on Monday, April 1.

"Request an Appointment" using allkids.org

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:40:00 GMT

Making an appointment with an All Children's Hospital physician practice no longer has to be confined to your telephone keypad.

All Children's Nurses Graduate from the RN Residency Program

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the 11 All Children's Hospital Nurses who graduated on March 19th from the RN Residency Program. This group of nurses began their careers at ACH in March 2012.

All Children's and Tampa Bay Rays Sign Sponsorship Agreement

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:30:00 GMT

When Opening Day arrives on Tuesday afternoon at Tropicana Field -with the Rays hosting AL East Division rival Baltimore at 3:10 p.m. - it will mark the opening of an era uniting two Tampa Bay institutions with deep community roots and a commitment to excellence.

Dr. Hale and Dr. Messina join Cut for A Cure

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:45:00 GMT

The All Children's Hospital tandem of Dr. Gregory Hale and Dr. Allison Messina will join the charitable cause championed by the Bolts and team captain Vinny Lecavalier - not by skating down the ice, but sitting alongside them in barber's chairs April 10 for the 2013 Cut for A Cure to benefit The Vinny Lecavalier Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Diabetes Family Day Set for April 20

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Join Sam Fuld from the Tampa Bay Rays at this year's Diabetes Family Day on Saturday, April 20th.

The Easter Bunny Hops By All Children's to Cheer Up Patients

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:29:00 GMT

The Easter Bunny made a stop at All Children's Hospital today to visit patients and hop around at the hospital's Spring Fling.