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Looking Forward

2008-09-09T13:33:59-08:00

Call us “Seattle Children’s” from now on On Sept. 16, 2008, we are changing our name from Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center to Seattle Children’s. We did this to pay tribute to the city in our Northwest region that...

Protect Your Child from the Flu

2007-02-21T13:09:23-08:00

You’ve likely seen or read news stories about the flu in the last week. It’s not too late to protect your child from the flu. Flu vaccine offers the best protection. Check with your child’s primary care doctor to see...

Children's on Snow Day Status, Jan. 16

2007-01-16T07:28:27-08:00

Tuesday, 16 January has been declared a snow day Children’s. As of 8:00 a.m.: Ambulatory clinics at the hospital are open (clinic staff should check with their supervisor on clinic status). Children’s Olympia clinic is closed. Federal Way and Everett...

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

2006-12-20T14:05:12-08:00

If you are trying to keep your family warm during a power outage, follow these tips to avoid accidental injury or death from carbon monoxide:...

Children's RND Program: Eliminating Pain, One Step at a Time

2006-12-12T08:45:45-08:00

At the age of 12, a healthy, athletic girl suddenly suffers from so much pain in her hand that she can’t move it and won’t allow anyone to touch it....

Alternative Driving Directions Due to Bad Weather

2006-11-28T12:51:22-08:00

Children’s Hospital is open, operating in snow day capacity due to snow and ice in the area. Please call your clinic to verify your appointment, or to reschedule if you cannot make it....

Autism Classes Provide Support to Families and Caregivers

2006-09-12T08:34:39-08:00

In 2000, Children’s providers realized that parents of children recently diagnosed with autism needed more information than the providers could give them in a regular appointment....

Children's Joins SmileMobile Project

2006-08-11T10:15:46-08:00

Children’s is partnering with the Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile to deliver oral health services to limited-income families who do not have access to health care....

Children's Obesity Action Team Receives National Award

2006-07-24T11:46:57-08:00

The National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) recently recognized the achievements of our Children’s Obesity Action Team (COAT), a multidisciplinary group that develops resources for overweight children and teens, families and the providers who work with them....

Miracle Makers Raises $175,000

2006-06-03T08:50:20-08:00

The 2006 Miracle Makers television special aired on KOMO 4 on June 3. Through the committed work of KOMO 4 and volunteers, more than $178,000 in pledges and matching gift sponsorship were raised - a 35 percent increase over 2005....

Children's New Ambulatory Care Building Opens

2006-05-07T16:11:48-08:00

The Melinda French Gates Ambulatory Care Building brings together more than 30 specialty clinics and related diagnostic services. It supports technological advancements, better patient flow and improved access for families....

Dr. Ross Hays Achieves Board Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

2006-03-28T08:14:58-08:00

Congratulations to Dr. Ross Hays, director, Palliative Care at Children’s, on achieving certification in Hospice and palliative Medicine....

What's Your Story? Share Your Memories and Reflections with Children's Story Project

2006-02-14T08:10:38-08:00

You don’t have to look very far to find someone who has a story to share about Children’s. It could be a volunteer reflecting on a decade of service, a family grateful for the care their child received or a...

Construction Crews Working on Whale Parking, Level 6

2006-02-14T08:06:38-08:00

Beginning Monday, Feb. 20, please be mindful of construction crews working on the top level of Whale Parking. They will be making modifications to parts of the trellis in order to allow over-height, privately owned disabled vehicles to access level...