The Bulletin: January 2006

The Bulletin is a monthly newsletter for Children's and community providers.

Dermatology Clinic Update

We have recently received questions about the future of the Dermatology Clinic at Children’s and would like to provide you with the current status of the program. Dr. Robin Hornung and Monica Edenholm, PA-C, are currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Robert Sidbury will be leaving Children’s at the end of February to go to Boston. We are currently recruiting for Dr. Sidbury’s replacement and working on an interim plan to cover his position this spring.

If you have questions about the Dermatology program, contact Patty Hovik at (206) 987-3670.

Two New Clinics Open

Neurofibromatosis Clinic at Children’s in Seattle

Children’s now offers a Neurofibromatosis Clinic on the third Friday of each month. Dr. Stephanie Wallace, Genetics Division, leads the multispecialty clinic that includes Dawn Earl, ARNP, Genetic Counselor Darci Sternen and faculty from the Neurology, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology divisions.

Please refer patients to the Neurofibromatosis Clinic through the usual process, by phone at (206) 987-2080 or fax at (206) 985-3121. Questions may be directed to Stephanie Wallace at (206) 987-3408.

Trauma Clinic in Bellevue

The Orthopedics program has expanded its services in Bellevue. Beginning Jan. 9, they will offer a Trauma Clinic all day on Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings. Dr. Kit Song and Jim Foulsham, PA-C, will staff the clinic.

To refer patients, call the central referral phone line at (206) 987-2080 or fax (206) 985-3121. For urgent cases, please call the clinic directly at (425) 454-4644.
Home Care Services Provides Continuity

Whether a patient requires a complex hospital discharge that includes home care or requires home care with no previous hospitalization, all will benefit using Children’s Home Care Services.

Their comprehensive services include:

Infusion therapies
Enteral / Nutrition therapies
Respiratory home medical equipment
Growth hormone therapy
Home visits by nurses and respiratory therapists
Consultation with home care pharmacists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and dietitians
On-call clinical consultation and delivery services available 24/7

For information about referring families for Home Care Services, call (425) 482-4000.

Medical Interpretation Available by Telephone

Families who speak a limited amount of English can now call a toll-free number and get connected to a Children’s operator who speaks their language.

At (866) 583-1527, a recorded message prompts families to choose their language. An interpreter connects with the family and calls the hospital operator for them. The operator then calls the person (patient or staff) the family wants to reach, while the interpreter stays on the line to assist with interpretation.

Since this line only connects non-English speaking callers and interpreters directly to the hospital operator, providers should continue using Telelanguage ((888) 295-4363) and the Language Line ((800) 874-9426) for telephonic interpretation.

Campaign Kick-Off Celebration

Please join us for the community kick-off celebration of The Campaign for Children’s - Fulfilling the Promise, Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 at Benaroya Hall.

Featured speakers include Campaign Chair Melinda French Gates and Children’s President and CEO Dr. Thomas Hansen, with special musical guests Marvin Hamlisch and Seattle Children’s Chorus. The Campaign for Children’s supports facilities, research and uncompensated care.

At this event we will announce our campaign goal and vision for the future of Children’s Hospital. Tickets are complimentary but must be reserved no later than Monday, Jan. 31 by calling the Children’s Hospital Foundation at (206) 987-5990.

Seating is limited - early reservations are encouraged.

Palliative Care for Families

A nationally recognized service at Children’s can provide support for any child, regardless of a family’s ability to pay, who is facing a potentially life-limiting condition. It is one of only a few hospital-based pediatric palliative care programs in the nation.

The Palliative Care Consulting Service addresses the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of seriously ill children and their families through consultation and facilitation of care-planning meetings. The team is hospital funded and supported by local and national foundations.

Dr. Ross Hays directs the consulting service, which includes a nurse manager, chaplain, social worker and program coordinator.

2006 Summer Camp Directory

The 2006 Washington State Summer Camps & Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs directory will be available in February. The directory lists more than 70 camps and programs in Washington state.

To receive a free copy of the directory, please call the Children’s Resource Line (206) 987-2500, option 4 and leave a message with your request. You can also access a searchable version of the directory online at the Center for Children with Special Needs Web site.

To order large quantities of the directory, please contact Andrea McCullough at (206) 987-5325.

In Memoriam

Dr. William “Bill” Warmington, an attending pediatrician at Children’s from 1955 to 1989, died on Friday, Decem-ber 9. In 1969 he served as president of Children’s Medical Staff, and in 1973 was selected “Outstanding Teacher” by the house staff.

A graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Illinois School of Medicine, Bill served local families for 50 years.
New Pre-Referral Guidelines Online

Pre-referral guidelines for the ACCESS Cancer Survivor Clinic and revised Otolaryngology pre-referral guidelines are now available online.

Research Web Site Launches

Children’s has a new research Web site that provides information about the hospital’s research. The site also allows visitors to search for a researcher by name, specialty or focus area.

New Medical Staff

Sara Benitez, PA-C, Endocrinology
Catherine Boellaard, ARNP, Anesthesia
James Chen, MD, Anesthesia
Vanja Holm, MD, Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD)
Ferda “Frank” Isik, MD, Plastic Surgery, UW
Kathleen “Katie” Larkin, MD, Anesthesia
Shai Luria, MD, Hand, UW Andrea Pearson, DDS, Dental, OBCC
Theresa Soucie, PA-C, Urology

Grand Rounds

View the schedule of upcoming Grand Rounds.

Grand Rounds Online

View online versions of recent Grand Rounds.

On-Call Schedule

The on-call schedule for inpatient services can be found in the secure area of the Medical Staff Web site. It is updated on a daily basis.