All Children's Hospital In the News

An Inspirational Ending to Sami's Story

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:43:45 +0000

(July 1, 2009; ABC News)| Sami was born with a rare disorder that forced doctors to keep breaking and expanding her skull so her brain could grow. Now she's back at the hospital, for what she hopes is her final operation, feeling, "nervous."

Easing the Doctor Shortage

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:13:44 +0000

(June 24, 2009; Bay News 9)| The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act is designed to create 15,000 additional medicare-supported resident positions nationwide and help doctors get training.

Girl Who Does Not Age Baffles Doctors

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:42:19 +0000

(June 23, 2009; ABC News)| Years Pass, but Brooke Greenberg Remains a Toddler. No One Can Explain How or Why.

St. Petersburg family lobbying for better health care

allchildrenshospital — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:45:37 +0000

(June 17, 2009; BayNews9)|The Rogers are meeting with lawmakers about health care reform legislation. The family wants to make sure the nine million uninsured children in the U.S. can get access to quality care like they received at All Children's Hospital.

Parent Talk: Everyday Miracles

allchildrenshospital — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:46:04 +0000

(May 20, 2009; Tampa Bay Parent Guide)| Blog about the All Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Kaydin's Story: Surviving brutal child abuse

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:20:38 +0000

(May 19, 2009; NBC2 News Online)| A massive brain injury after sustained abuse prompted quick action by All Children's Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Luis Rodriguez and helped young Kaydin in this incredible survival story.

Virus attacks toddler's heart

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:11:06 +0000

(May 19, 2009; My Fox 13 Tampa Bay)| A 2-year-old girl is waiting for a donor heart after a common virus took a deadly turn and attacked her heart. Doctor Jo has the story of her rare condition, and what Dr. Alfred Asante-Korang at All Children's Hospital is doing about it.

Help from honey

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:55:31 +0000

(April 21, 2009; My Fox 13 Tampa Bay)| Samantha was staring down death, with little hope of a cure -- until an Infectious Disease physician at All Children's Hospital turned to bees and their honey for help.

Technology, surgery help girl overcome heart defect

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:28:45 +0000

(April 18, 2009; St. Petersburg Times)| When you're a happy, healthy 5-year-old, the world is your playground. With her short but intense attention span propelling her around her family's living room like a euphoric hummingbird, Faith Crump of Tarpon Springs could be the poster girl for 5-year-old enthusiasm. "You really can't tell that she has a heart defect," her mother, Tina, said from the sofa as Faith rushed past her.

Shaken Baby Simulator shows fragility of crying infant

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:23:20 +0000

(April 10, 2009; St. Petersburg Times)|Made by Realityworks Inc. of Eau Claire, Wis., the Shaken Baby Syndrome Simulator, which costs almost $700, was introduced to the market in 2007. It was donated last year to All Children's by St. Petersburg businessman James L. Buck.

Parents Form Support Group to Discuss Cochlear Implants

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:58:02 +0000

(March 22, 2009; St. Petersburg Times)| A profile of a support group for parents considering cochlear implants for their deaf children.

A Nutritionist Examines the Dollar Menu's Value

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:51:12 +0000

(March 22, 2009; St.Petersburg Times)|Melanie Newkirk, a registered dietician for All Children's Hospital, shares some of the tips she and other nutritionists offer to families hoping to tighten their waistline while they tighten their budget:

Experimental Surgery Helps Kids with Spinal Injuries

allchildrenshospital — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:30:42 +0000

(March 15, 2009; St.Petersburg Times)|Thursday and Friday, a group of other children were literally rewired by surgeons at All Children's Hospital. Nerves in their spinal cords were rerouted and reconnected in an attempt to rescue them from the invisible hells of bladder and bowel paralysis.

Inside The World Of Pediatric Cardiac Disease

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:23:09 +0000

(February 12, 2009; TBO.com)|Most people know how heart disease affects adults who indulge in risky behaviors such as eating poorly and not exercising, but few comprehend the devastating impact of heart defects on children. That, in part, is why the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa decided to recognize Feb. 7 to 14 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.

Pediatric Heart Support Groups Offer Help

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:53:25 +0000

(February 12, 2009; TBO.com)|The struggles pediatric heart patient families face go far beyond the physical realities. Emotional and financial strains are constant, says Marlee Huggins, mother of 7-year-old Kalani, who underwent her first open-heart surgery when she was just 11 days-old. Congenital heart disease support groups, such as Mended Little Hearts, create communities where these struggles are the norm, says Carrie Garcia, mother of 13-year-old cardiac patient Cameron Townsend. The group meets monthly at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.

Ex-Penske Racing builder creates "Dream Racers" to help sick children

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:41:08 +0000

(February 12, 2009; The Charlotte Observer)|Where Dream Racers are designed to go makes them most special. They're built for children's hospitals or facilities where young patients sometimes have to remain relatively still – for chemotherapy, respiratory treatments or other procedures.

Miss America's First Day: 'Priceless' Visit To All Children's Hospital

allchildrenshospital — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:34:35 +0000

(February 3, 2009; The Suncoast News)|Miss America made her first visit this morning as the official goodwill ambassador for the Children's Miracle Network, an organization that raises millions each year for hospitals across the country. And she did so at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.

Quarterbacks heading to Tampa

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:06:07 +0000

(January 23, 2009; The Denver Post)|Two of the Broncos' best-known quarterbacks, John Elway and Jay Cutler, will be in Tampa, Fla., during Super Bowl week. Cutler will visit Tampa-area All Children's Hospital throughout the week to meet with children with Type 1 diabetes. Cutler, who was diagnosed with the disease last April, has been named ambassador for Eli Lilly and Company. "Diabetes is the toughest opponent I've ever faced, but I wasn't going to let it slow down my career," Cutler said in a statement through his foundation. "And kids don't have to let it stop them from reaching for their dreams."

Diagnosis: Cuts

allchildrenshospital — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:29:44 +0000

(January 16, 2009; Tampa Bay Business Journal)|A state funding reduction for most hospitals in Florida is still several weeks from taking effect, but even before it comes, some heath care administrators already are bracing for an additional round of cuts.

Florida Legislature expected to slash hospital budgets

allchildrenshospital — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:17:39 +0000

(January 8, 2009; Miami Herald)| Hospitals are facing huge budget cuts as state legislators plug a $2.4 billion budget hole.