- 100th Patient Gets a New Heart at Seattle Children’s Hospital
-
05.03.2012
5-month-old received this milestone transplant at Children’s - Seattle Children’s Names Cindy Evans Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations
-
05.03.2012
New role oversees ambulatory, emergency, diagnostic, therapeutic and support services, as well as initiatives to improve... cont.
- New Report Shows 15 Million Babies Born Too Soon Every Year; Calls for Increased Research into Prevention
-
05.02.2012
Prematurity now the second-leading cause of death worldwide in children under age 5
- Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Pathway of Rare Facial Malformation in Children
-
05.02.2012
Two Distinct Mutations Cause “Question Mark Ears Syndrome,” Study Finds - Zip Code as Important as Genetic Code in Childhood Obesity
-
04.10.2012
Neighborhood supermarket and park proximity directly related to obesity, study finds - Seattle Children’s Hospital to Provide 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist Services at Providence St. Peter Hospital
-
04.03.2012
Children’s pediatricians will work in Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, providing care for the youngest... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Names New Hospital President
-
04.03.2012
Lisa Brandenburg to assume role immediately - Resurrecting outdoor play time
-
04.02.2012
Seattle Children's Dr. Pooja S. Tandon offers tips for increasing children's daily outdoor playtime - Nearly Half of Preschool Children Not Taken Outside to Play by Parents on a Daily Basis: Study
-
04.02.2012
Girls less likely to play outside compared with boys - Middle School Teacher Support Lowers Risk for Early Alcohol Use
-
03.21.2012
Youth with parental separation anxiety also at decreased risk - New Biorepository Opens in Seattle to Help Uncover Mysteries of Pregnancy and Childbirth
-
03.08.2012
Rare combination of pregnancy specimens and data now available to scientists working to improve maternal, newborn, and... cont.
- Reproductive Health Providers Should Discuss Environmental Exposure Risks with Patients
-
03.05.2012
Simple recommendations help reduce harmful exposures for women - One Big KISS for Seattle Children’s Hospital Radiothon Raises $1.07 Million
-
03.02.2012
106.1 KISS FM raised 1,073,427.12 for Seattle Children’s during its 11th annual “Jackie and Bender’s One Big KISS for... cont.
- Seattle Children’s supporting efforts to implement universal screening for heart disease in newborns
-
02.29.2012
Pulse oximetry has the potential to identify problems early and save lives - Keeping Teens Healthy and Injury-Free During the Spring Sports Season
-
02.28.2012
An Eight Step Guide for Parents - Study Finds New Genes that Cause Baraitser-Winter Syndrome, a Brain Malformation
-
02.27.2012
Research reveals new clues about cell function - Researchers Find Genetic Variation Associated with Type 1 Diabetes
-
02.21.2012
Findings could lead to more efficient treatment, earlier detection of diabetes - New Recommendations Aim to Improve Screenings for Sudden Cardiac Death in Student Athletes
-
02.12.2012
Researchers from Seattle Children’s & UW find few doctors follow American Heart Association guidelines - Seattle Children’s Research Institute Hosts “Eighth Annual Pediatric Bioethics Conference” on July 27 and 28
-
02.06.2012
Healthcare leaders to address ethical complexities of balancing personal values with professional responsibilities in... cont.
- $5 Million to Seattle Children’s Research Institute Accelerates Local Efforts to Cure Childhood Cancer
-
01.23.2012
Children’s honors Ben Towne Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation’s gift by renaming cancer research center: Ben Towne... cont.
- New Video Series from the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program Shows How Teens and Young Adults Talk About Cancer
-
01.19.2012
The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital has released a new video series on... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Opens Urgent Care Clinic in Mill Creek for Children, Teens and Young Adults
-
01.17.2012
Hospital’s Third Urgent Care Clinic Joins Sites in Seattle and Bellevue - Powerpuff Girls vs. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Media Impact on Early Childhood Development
-
01.12.2012
Special post by cont.
- Statement on Pat Hagan’s Departure: From Thomas Hansen, MD, CEO at Seattle Children’s
-
01.12.2012
Statement on Pat Hagan’s Departure - Study Uncovers Clues to What Makes Anesthetics Work
-
12.20.2011
Researchers say discovery may reveal new uses of existing medications to reverse anesthesia - Seattle Children’s Hospital Gains International Recognition for its Life-Saving ECMO Program
-
12.06.2011
ELSO Award Signifies Commitment to Exceptional Patient Care and Assurance of the Highest Quality Standards in ECMO... cont.
- Study Finds Headaches after Traumatic Brain Injury Highest in Adolescents and Girls
-
12.05.2011
Headaches more frequent in youth three months after mild traumatic head injuries compared to those with arm injuries - Study Finds Washington State Pediatricians Receiving Regular Requests for Alternative Childhood Immunization Schedules
-
11.28.2011
First of its kind study examines alternative immunization schedule occurrence rates in Washington state and pediatricians’... cont.
- Quest to End Premature Births Worldwide Takes Momentous Step Forward
-
11.07.2011
Gates Foundation grants $20 Million to GAPPS at Seattle Children’s to engage researchers from around the world in... cont.
- Study Shows New Medication Effectively Treats Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
-
11.02.2011
Final stage clinical trial shows significantly improved lung function in subset of CF patients - Doctor’s Office Closed? Seattle Children’s Main Hospital Urgent Care Clinic Can Help
-
11.01.2011
New Seattle Location Provides Option to the Emergency Room for Children Needing After Hours Non-Emergency Medical... cont.
- $65 Million to Seattle Children’s Benefits Research, Nursing and Clinical Care
-
10.31.2011
Two transformative gifts will help Children’s deliver superior patient care, and advance new healthcare discoveries and... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Research Institute Appoints Stephanie Axelrod to Vice President of Community Relations
-
10.27.2011
Newly created role will help build awareness of philanthropic funding needs for research - Seattle Children’s, Little People of America and Caffe Ladro to “Stand Tall for Little People” in October
-
10.03.2011
Local Espresso Bar and Bakery Shrinks Logo to Kick-off National Dwarfism Awareness Month - Child Health Leaders Announce Launch of Vax Northwest Partnership
-
09.20.2011
Five-year initiative will address the growing rates of Washington State parents opting out of vaccinating their... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Recommends Strategies for Reducing Childhood Obesity Rates
-
09.15.2011
Insights featured in Obesity Article Series in Pediatrics - Study finds over 70 percent of suicidal teens don’t get the mental health services they need
-
09.13.2011
Study suggests improved screening for suicidal tendencies by primary care providers is needed - Nation’s first all-electric-vehicle commuting program kicks off in Seattle
-
08.30.2011
Metro’s electric-vehicle Metropool program debuts at Seattle Children’s Hospital - Seattle Children’s Invention Lands Major Funding with Hopes of Saving Thousands of Infant Lives Globally Each Year
-
08.16.2011
Receives $2.3 million from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to complete development of affordable respiratory support... cont.
- Children's Golf Classic Raises $7.1M for Seattle Children's Hospital
-
08.11.2011
Tournament raises $7.1M for Children’s uncompensated care program - Caring for kids: Skagit Valley Hospital partners with Seattle Children’s Hospital for 24/7 pediatric hospitalist program
-
08.04.2011
Seattle Children’s physicians will work in Skagit Valley Hospital, caring for young patients throughout the hospital - Seattle Children’s Hospital Wins Technology Award for Innovative Cloud Client Computing Approach
-
08.02.2011
Implementation of Wyse Industry-Leading Zero Clients Will Improve Delivery of Care, Streamline Work and Reduce IT Costs... cont.
- Seattle Children’s and Puget Sound Blood Center Open New Blood Lab
-
07.27.2011
On-site at Children’s, the transfusion service blood laboratory will increase efficiencies in blood operations and improve... cont.
- Exploring the Limits of Children’s Healthcare: What’s the Reality of Providing Care to All?
-
07.20.2011
Leaders in the field debate ethical and policy complexities of providing healthcare to children at Seattle Children’s 2011... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Opens New Center for Childhood Cancer Research
-
07.14.2011
Center’s immunotherapy research may eliminate the need for surgery, chemotherapy and radiation - Studies Examine Impact of Media Use Among Youth, Recommend Preventative Measures
-
06.27.2011
Researchers validate concerns with Internet addiction among college students, and the link between media use and sleep... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Launches “Teenology 101” Blog for Parents and Caregivers of Teens
-
06.09.2011
Blog provides insight and advice for parents navigating the teen years
- Seattle Children’s Robotics Program Celebrates Five Years of Life-Changing Procedures
-
06.07.2011
Five year milestone marked with Blinky the Surgeonator’s Surprise Birthday Party: cont.
- Seattle Children’s Ranked 7th Among Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals According to U.S. News & World Report
-
05.17.2011
Children’s cancer, cont.
- Study Finds Highest Reported Bisphenol A (BPA) Concentration in Pregnant Woman and Associated Abnormalities in Infant
-
05.10.2011
Possible link between high prenatal BPA levels and neonatal neurobehavioral abnormalities; study advises pregnant women to... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Hospital Celebrates Growth With Site Dedication Ceremony
-
05.05.2011
First phase of expansion will open for service in 2013 - Seattle Children’s Autism Center Launches Blog to Offer Perspective on Raising a Child with Autism
-
04.26.2011
Blog offers a practitioner’s perspective on topics relevant to parenting a child with autism - Washington State Budget Proposal Limits Access to Healthcare
-
04.13.2011
Washington state budget proposal would cut healthcare coverage for children throughout the state, including approximately $50... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Expansion - One Year In
-
04.05.2011
On the one year anniversary of Seattle City Council’s approval of the Seattle Children’s expansion master plan, the... cont.
- iPhone app helps doctors prepare for medical emergencies
-
03.29.2011
Doctors perform better with iResus app than relying on memory - Seattle Children's, MultiCare Mary Bridge Collaborate to Focus on Cardiac Services for South Sound Patients
-
03.22.2011
Relationship brings together expertise from region's pediatric healthcare leaders
- Setting Context: Acceptable Radiation Exposure Levels & Potassium Iodide
-
03.18.2011
NOTE: The below provides information as of March 18, 2011 and is based upon the medical expertise of: radiology, environmental... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Hospital Celebrates Opening of New Dialysis Unit
-
03.10.2011
Milestone marked on World Kidney Day, Helping Raise Awareness for Kidney Disease - One Big KISS for Seattle Children’s Hospital Radiothon Raises $1.09 Million
-
03.04.2011
Radio hosts Jackie and Bender brought the stories of Children’s patients, families, staff and volunteers to their listeners... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Hospital Awarded Accreditations from Commission of Cancer and ABRET
-
02.24.2011
First standalone children’s hospital in Western United States to receive ABRET EEG Laboratories Accreditation - Seattle Children’s statement on Jan. 2011 DOH findings
-
01.25.2011
Seattle Children’s official statement
- Editorial Highlights Need for Changes in Ethics of Biomedical Research
-
01.18.2011
Seattle Children’s Research Institute bioethicists urge scientific community to address long-standing systemic... cont.
- Study Suggests How Pediatricians May Improve Relationships with Patients and Their Parents
-
12.23.2010
Researchers recommend strategies for physicians when relating to particularly stressed or overburdened parents - New Study Takes First Steps to Improve the Quality of Health Care for Chronically Ill Children
-
11.15.2010
Data mining method helps hospitals better identify needs of their sickest patients and could reduce health care costs - Seattle Children’s Research Institute Receives $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Innovative Global Health Research
-
11.12.2010
Grant will support a Seattle Children's Research Institute global health project - Medical Director's Statement on Nov. 2010 DOH Findings
-
11.10.2010
Statement by Dr. David Fisher, Senior Vice President and Medical Director - Patient Safety Day Strengthens Seattle Children’s Efforts to Improve Medication Safety
-
10.30.2010
Over 550 nurses, doctors, pharmacists and staff members gathered to review and recommend immediate and future safety... cont.
- Most Preschool-Age Children Get Double the Daily Recommended Screen Time
-
10.28.2010
Study finds children in home-based child care get the most screen-time
- High Blood Pressure May Have Worse Affect on Younger Black Children
-
10.21.2010
Research led by Joseph Flynn, MD, MS of Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington and a team of researchers... cont.
- Our Dedication to Improving Patient Safety: Next Steps
-
10.12.2010
As our staff and medical staff have come together in forums to discuss the recent patient safety incidents, they have shown... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Serious Reportable Events Occurring Between 2004-2010
-
10.01.2010
Adverse events are defined as episodes of care in which a patient is harmed, or is at risk for harm, based on medical... cont.
- Medical Director's Statement from Sept. 30 Press Briefing
-
09.30.2010
Statement by Dr. David Fisher, Senior Vice President and Medical Director
- Seattle Children’s Adverse Health Events Occurring During a Six-Year Period (2004-2010)
-
08.05.2010
Health care adverse events are defined as episodes of care in which a patient is harmed, or is at risk for harm, based on... cont.
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Names Seattle Children’s Dentist Board of Trustees Officer
-
07.23.2010
Dr.Joel Berg of Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington has been named vice president of the American... cont.
- Seattle Children’s Among Local Organizations to Receive Funding to Increase Healthy Choices for King County Residents
-
07.21.2010
Seattle Children's receives a healthy eating/active living grant as part of the CPPW initiative.
- A Look Into The Future: The First Phase of Seattle Children’s Hospital Expansion
-
07.19.2010
Today, Seattle Children’s released a rendering showing what the hospital campus may look like in 2013. - Childhood Obesity Linked to Neighborhood Social and Economic Status
-
06.11.2010
Seattle Children’s, University of Washington, and Group Health study 8,000 King County children - Seattle Children’s Ranked Among Best Children's Hospitals According to U.S. News & World Report
-
06.02.2010
Children’s Kidney, cont.
- Bruder Stapleton, MD, Voted American Pediatric Society’s President-Elect
-
05.10.2010
Bruder Stapleton, MD, chief academic officer and senior vice president at Seattle Children’s and professor and chair,... cont.
- Drowning Causes More Than 25% Of Unintentional Injury Deaths Among Children Throughout The World
-
05.03.2010
International task force announces new guidelines for open water safety - Green programs at Seattle Children’s have diverted 30 tons of pharma waste from landfills, saved more than $350,000 and 200,000 gallons of gasoline in 2009
-
04.19.2010
Expanded sustainable waste management program helps reduce impact on landfills.
- University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Ranked 8th in Nation
-
04.16.2010
Seattle Children's Hospital is among the sites that train UW's pediatric physicians - Seattle City Council Approves Seattle Children's Hospital Expansion Plans
-
04.05.2010
First phase of new beds expected in 2013
- National Football League Names Seattle Children's Neurosurgeon New Co-Chair of NFL Head, Neck and Spine Medical Committee
-
03.17.2010
Dr. Richard G. Ellenbogen of Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview Medical Center and the University of Washington School... cont.
- Pediatric ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) Patients Had Similar Outcomes Regardless of Participation in Clinical Trials at Seattle Children’s
-
03.01.2010
Findings do not apply to high-risk ALL or other cancers
- One Big KISS for Seattle Children’s Hospital Radiothon Raises Nearly $937,000
-
02.26.2010
KISS 106.1 raised $936,990.39 for Seattle Children’s Hospital during its 9th annual “Jackie & Bender’s One Big KISS for... cont.
- Reducing 13 million preterm births, 3.2 million stillbirths critical to meeting global maternal and child health goals
-
02.22.2010
A new report led by the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS) identifies the enormous global impact... cont.
- New Study Possibly Links Cognitive and Motor Delays with 'Flat Head Syndrome' in Young Babies
-
02.15.2010
In a new study, infants averaging six months of age who exhibited positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) had lower... cont.
- Seattle Children’s and Laurelhurst Community Club Find Balance on Hospital Master Plan
-
02.10.2010
Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Laurelhurst Community Club (LCC) announced that they have reached a settlement... cont.
- Consumer Reports Blood Infections and Patient Safety
-
02.03.2010
At Children’s, we take central line infections seriously and have a goal to reduce central line associated blood stream... cont.
- Patient Safety - Protecting patients from errors and infections
-
02.02.2010
Patient safety is at the core of our mission at Seattle Children’s Hospital and we continually strive to improve on all... cont.
- Fast Food Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Lower Calorie Selections for Young Children
-
01.25.2010
In a new study, the amount of calories selected by parents for their child’s hypothetical meal at McDonald’s restaurants... cont.
- A Tale of Two Lives: Pediatrician Mom Blogs About Parenthood, Child Health Issues and Breaking Health News
-
01.11.2010
Seattle Children’s Hospital today announced the launch of “Seattle Mama Doc”, a new pediatric health blog geared towards... cont.
- H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic for Children and Adolescents
-
12.10.2009
Children’s will offer H1N1 flu vaccines to all children between the ages of six months and 18 years. If able, parents should... cont.
- Day Care May Double TV Time For Young Children, Study Finds
-
11.23.2009
In a new study, the amount of television viewed by many young children in child care settings doubles the previous estimates... cont.
- Common Childhood Nausea and Diarrhea Lead to Wide Treatment and Cost Disparities Across U.S.
-
11.02.2009
In a new study publishing in the December issue of Pediatrics, the common childhood condition of acute... cont.
- Children’s Hospital Shares Inside Look at Capacity Woes; 79 Children Diverted this Year
-
10.21.2009
Children's CEO urges swift action by City Council on hospital expansion
- One World 2011 Medical Conference
-
10.13.2009
One significant event scheduled as part of One World 2011 is a medical conference organized by Seattle Children's Hospital,... cont.
- Mobile ‘Science Adventure Lab’ Brings Science Education to Washington Schools and 5,000 Students
-
09.23.2009
With microscopes aligned, pipettes poised and centrifuges ready to spin, Seattle Children's... cont.
- Children's Views Hearing Examiner Denial as Unreasonable
-
08.12.2009
Today Seattle’s Hearing Examiner recommended in a cont.
- First Day of School Health Checklist: What every parent should know
-
07.27.2009
Experts at Seattle Children’s Hospital have put together a Healthy Child Checklist to ensure that children - and parents -... cont.
- Seattle Researchers to Test H1N1 Flu Vaccine
-
07.23.2009
-07-23
Research
Group Health Cooperative is collaborating with the University of Washington (UW) Department of... cont.
- Children's Hospital Among Nation's Best According to U.S. News & World Report
-
06.18.2009
U.S.News & World Report magazine placed Seattle Children’s Hospital among the... cont.
- Common Autism Medication is Ineffective for Repetitive Behaviors, Study Finds
-
06.01.2009
Citalopram (Celexa), a medication commonly prescribed to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), was no more... cont.
- Language Use Decreases in Young Children and Caregivers When Television is On, Study Finds
-
06.01.2009
In a new study, young children and their adult caregivers uttered fewer vocalizations, used fewer words and engaged in fewer... cont.
- Language Use Decreases in Young Children and Caregivers When Television is On, Study Finds
-
06.01.2009
In a new study, young children and their adult caregivers uttered fewer vocalizations, used fewer words and engaged in fewer... cont.
- Update from Public Health - Seattle & King County
-
05.21.2009
As Public Health - Seattle & King County continues to monitor H1N1 influenza (swine flu) in... cont.
- Harborview and Seattle Children's Hospital Launch Sports Concussion Program
-
05.14.2009
UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s are launching a sports concussion program for children, teen and adult athletes to... cont.
- Doctors Perform Breakthrough Non-Surgical Heart Valve Replacement in Children with Congenital Heart Defects
-
10.13.2008
One of only five pediatric hospitals in the U.S. to offer this alternative to open-heart surgery.
- Mouse Study Shows Fetal Heart Can Grow Healthy Cells to Compensate for Disease Damage
-
10.13.2008
Some heart disease in humans may originate from damage in the womb, study suggests.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Selects Microsoft Amalga to Help Drive Improvements in Operations, Research and Pediatric Care
-
09.30.2008
Seattle Children’s Hospital has selected Microsoft Amalga, the unified intelligence system, as its data platform to provide... cont.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Awarded Highest Recognition for Nursing Excellence
-
09.16.2008
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Magnet status to Seattle Children’s Hospital in recognition for... cont.
- Older Antipsychotic Drugs as Effective as Newer Ones in Children with Schizophrenia
-
09.16.2008
Nearly every child who receives an antipsychotic medicine is first prescribed one of the second-generation, or “atypical”... cont.
- Researchers Associate Aberrations in Chromosome with Broad Range of Disorders and Levels of Impairment in Children
-
09.11.2008
Researchers have discovered a submicroscopic aberration in a particular region of human chromosome 1q21.1 that appears to be... cont.
- Children's Hospital Concludes Successful Seven-Year Capital and Story Campaign
-
09.08.2008
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center announced today the conclusion of its seven-year capital campaign, The... cont.
- Bioethicists Grade Genetic Testing in Children and Adolescents
-
08.01.2008
A Pandora’s box of genetic information exploded wide open when the human genome was mapped in 2003.
- Genetic Testing in Newborns and Children: Ethical Issues Affecting Families and Physicians
-
06.03.2008
The Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Seattle Children’s... cont.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Developing PET-CT Imaging Protocols to Lower Radiation Exposure for Children
-
06.02.2008
Seattle Children’s Hospital has deployed a 64-slice GE Discovery VCT PET/CT, one of the most advanced medical imaging... cont.
- U.S.News & World Report Ranks Children's Hospital 8th in the Nation
-
05.30.2008
Today U.S.News & World Report magazine placed Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center among the nation’s... cont.
- Children's Hospital Opens Tri-Cities Clinic
-
05.15.2008
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center opened its newest specialty clinic, Children’s Tri-Cities Clinic, located at... cont.
- U.S. Hospitals Lack Standards for Treating Apparent Life-Threatening Symptoms in Newborns
-
05.13.2008
It’s every new parent’s nightmare: Their baby suddenly turns blue, appears to stop breathing, chokes or gags, or seems to... cont.
- Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center Wins Commuter Challenge Diamond Award for Second Year in a Row
-
05.08.2008
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center has once again been recognized for its outstanding efforts to ease its... cont.
- Seattle Girl Survives on Heart-Lung Machine Longer Than Any Child in the Northwest
-
03.11.2008
A 4-year-old girl suffering from respiratory failure becomes the first patient in the Northwest to survive on an artificial... cont.
- Researchers Aim to Prevent Global Prematurity and Stillbirths
-
02.18.2008
Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute announced today that it has received a $1 million grant from the Bill &... cont.
- New Hospital Standards Needed for Pediatric Flu Vaccines
-
02.04.2008
A new study published in the February 2008 issue of Pediatrics finds that many children hospitalized for influenza... cont.
- Use of Baby Personal Care Products Associated with Higher Levels of Phthalates in Children
-
02.04.2008
Babies recently treated with infant personal care products such as lotion, shampoo and powder were more likely to have... cont.
- Murray Leads Delegation in Securing $2.1 Million for Proton Therapy Center
-
12.21.2007
Steadfast support by Washington Sen. Patty Murray and the western Washington state congressional delegation has resulted in... cont.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Purchases Third Downtown Property for Research Campus
-
12.19.2007
Seattle Children’s Hospital has purchased a 252,000 square-foot, mid-rise office tower in Seattle, Washington for $35.9... cont.
- Healthcare Needs Higher for Children of Abused Mothers
-
12.14.2007
Children whose mothers have a history of abuse by intimate partners have more healthcare needs than children whose mothers... cont.
- Study Calls for New Standards in Pediatric Trauma Care
-
12.13.2007
Trauma is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality among children and adolescents, accounting for nearly 16,000... cont.
- Children's Hospital Nurses Are Among Best in the State
-
12.11.2007
The local March of Dimes chapter honored three Children’s Hospital nurses at its 5th annual Nurse of the Year awards banquet... cont.
- Research Finds Link Between Asthma and Depressive Disorders in Children
-
12.10.2007
Young people with asthma are twice as likely to suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders as children without asthma,... cont.
- Hospital Tries New Approach to Prevent Flu Transmission
-
11.19.2007
In an effort to protect patients, one hospital is trying to prevent the spread of influenza by offering free flu shots to a... cont.
- $5M Gift Boosts Childhood Oral Healthcare Offered by UW, Children's Hospital
-
11.16.2007
The University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center today announced... cont.
- Watching Violent TV at Pre-School Age Linked to Aggression in Young Boys
-
11.05.2007
Watching violent television programs between the ages of 2 and 5 years of age is clearly linked to aggressive and... cont.
- Winter Colds Increase Asthma Difficulties for Children
-
10.25.2007
The onset of winter cold and flu season combined with colder, short days unfortunately all contribute to increased asthma... cont.
- New Study Finds Serious Gaps in Healthcare Quality for America's Children
-
10.10.2007
Children in the United States fail to get recommended health care more than half of the time, according to a new study from... cont.
- Unified Front Cheers Gregoire's Decision
-
10.02.2007
Seattle — Today, individuals and organizations in the trenches of Washington state’s fight to insure all children applauded... cont.
- Photo Available for Download:
-
10.01.2007
-10-01 Research Members of the Media: please click to download photo of Dr. Dimitri Christakis.
Photo caption:... cont.
- Playing with Blocks May Improve Language Development in Toddlers, New Study Finds
-
10.01.2007
Playing with toy blocks may lead to improved language development in young children, according to a new study reported in... cont.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Leads $23.7 Million NIH Grant to Study Gene Repair
-
09.06.2007
Seattle Children’s Hospital will receive the largest research grant in its 100-year history for a new five-year, 11-part... cont.
- U.S.News & World Report Ranks Children's Hospital in Top 10
-
08.24.2007
Today U.S.News & World Report magazine placed Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center among the nation’s top... cont.
- New Study Finds Baby DVDs and Videos May Hinder Infant Language Development
-
08.07.2007
Despite marketing claims, parents who want to give their infants a boost in learning language probably should limit the... cont.
- New Study Finds Infant Hearing Test Results May Predict Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
-
07.26.2007
One of the greatest medical mysteries of our time has taken a leap forward in medical understanding with new study results... cont.
- Children's to Study Lithium for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
-
07.20.2007
The Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute will participate in a multi-site trial to study the use of lithium for... cont.
- The Semantics of Morality in Pediatrics: How Do Physicians and Parents Come to Terms in Our Ambiguous Medical Climate?
-
07.16.2007
Complexities of language framed controversial medical debate at Seattle’s third annual bioethics conference, presented by... cont.
- Tumor Painting Revolutionizes Fight Against Cancer
-
07.15.2007
A tumor paint developed by researchers at Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research... cont.
- Using the ''F'' Word - When Parents and Doctors Disagree
-
07.14.2007
The Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Seattle Children’s Hospital kicked off its third annual conference today... cont.
- Water Safety Can Prevent Thousands of Summer Childhood Tragedies
-
07.10.2007
Everyone knows it’s important to learn to swim and be careful around water.
- Researchers Identify Fifth Gene Responsible for Joubert Syndrome
-
06.11.2007
An international study by researchers at Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the University of Washington School... cont.
- Seattle Children's Hospital to Manage Kadlec ICU for Critically Ill Newborns
-
05.30.2007
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle and Kadlec Medical Center in the Tri-Cities have announced a new... cont.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Buys Downtown City Block to Complete Research Campus
-
05.17.2007
In another bold move underscoring its mission to eliminate pediatric disease, Seattle’s Children’s Hospital and Regional... cont.
- Research Provides Clue About How Bacteria and Infection Spread
-
05.09.2007
A new study by researchers at Children’s and the University of Washington School of Medicine finds Staphylococcus aureus... cont.
- Growth Attenuation Press Conference
-
05.08.2007
Statement from Children’s Hospital Medical Director, Dr. David Fisher
- Forty Percent of 3-Month-Old Infants Are Regularly Watching TV, DVDs or Videos
-
05.07.2007
A large number of parents are ignoring warnings from the American Academy of Pediatrics and are allowing their very young... cont.
- Seattle's Children's Hospital Contributes to International Research Examining Bracing Treatment Protocols for Adolescent Scoliosis
-
05.07.2007
A multi-center study by orthopedic researchers hopes to discover if torso bracing is actually effective in treating... cont.
- Celebrating 100 Years of Caring for Children
-
04.25.2007
Children’s is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
- Seattle Children's Hospital Surgeon to Team Up with Astronauts on NASA Mission
-
04.18.2007
This week, Raven, the mobile surgical robot developed by the University of Washington, leaves for the Atlantic Ocean.
- ''April Pools Day'' Highlights Water Safety
-
04.16.2007
The American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties, in partnership with the Drowning Prevention Network of Washington... cont.
- Researchers at Children's Discover Connection Between Allergic Diseases and Autoimmune Diseases
-
04.03.2007
A new study by researchers at Children’s and the University of Washington (UW) identifies a connection between allergic... cont.