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March 2003 Press Releases

Study Finds Surgical Technique May Reduce Pain After Tonsillectomy

12.17.2003

Seattle, Wash.: Researchers from Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center and the Albany Medical Center have found... cont.

Patient Madeline Hunt Released from Children's

12.17.2003

Seattle, Wash.: Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center announced that patient Madeline Hunt was released from the... cont.

NIH Awards $1.7 Million Grant to Children's Center for Children with Special Needs and UW School of Nursing

12.16.2003

Seattle, Wash.: December 16, 2003 – Children's Hospital's Center for Children with Special Needs, in collaboration with the... cont.

Miracle Season Rings in the Holidays for Children's Patients

12.15.2003

Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center and KOMO television raised over $120,000 in pledges and sponsorships during... cont.

Children's Appoints Vice President of Research

12.08.2003

New leadership position signals increased focus on research at Children's Hospital.

Public Health and Children's Emphasize Importance of Flu Shots for Infants and Children

12.04.2003

Early flu season highlights importance of flu vaccination.

Echinacea Not Effective in Treating Colds in Children

12.02.2003

Echinacea is not effective in shortening the duration or decreasing the severity of upper respiratory tract infections in... cont.

Leading British Medical Journal Publishes Article by Children's Physicians

09.17.2003

Physicians from Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle were recently invited to submit a Seminar article... cont.

Auction of Washington Wines Sets Fundraising Record - $1.8 Million

08.24.2003

The Washington wine community and its supporters gathered this weekend at Chateau Ste. Michelle raising $1.8 million, a... cont.

Researchers Discover Magnesium Transport Protein Is Linked to Immune Cell Growth

07.25.2003

Children's and UW researchers hope protein may advance treatments for cancer and immunologic disorders.

U.S. News & World Report Magazine Names Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center One of Nation's Top Children's Hospitals

07.17.2003

Board-certified physicians recognize Children's as the best pediatric hospital in the Northwest.

Children's Hospital Honors the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with Pennington Award

07.10.2003

Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center recently presented the 2003 W.J. "Jerry" Pennington Award to the Cystic... cont.

Miracle Makers Broadcast Raises Record $6.8 Million for Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center

06.04.2003

On May 31st, this year's Miracle Makers broadcast, co-sponsored by Costco and KOMO 4 television, raised a record $6.8... cont.

Seattle Demonstrates Pediatric Leadership at Annual Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting

05.05.2003

Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center and UW School of Medicine physicians are presenting more than 160... cont.

Mock Garage Sale Calls Attention to Recalled Product Safety

04.29.2003

Healthcare officials remind secondhand shoppers about the dangers of recalled products for children

Children's Pediatrician-in-Chief Named President-Elect of the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs

04.10.2003

Seattle, Wash.: April 10, 2003 – Dr. Bruder Stapleton, Children's pediatrician-in-chief and chair of the Department of... cont.

Children's Hospital Receives Gift of Collectible Dolls from Employee

04.07.2003

Seattle, Wash.: A Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center employee has donated a collection of more than 40 vintage... cont.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Featured Topic at Children's Conference

04.04.2003

Olympia - A keynote presentation and panel discussion on Shaken Baby Syndrome will be featured at the 11th Annual Children's... cont.

One Big Kiss for Children's Radiothon Exceeds Last Year's Donations, Raises $808,106 for Children's Hospital

02.08.2003

KISS 106.1 FM, an Infinity broadcasting station, raised more than $808,106 for Children's Hospital and Regional Medical... cont.

Child Passenger Safety Week Highlights Need for Childcare Providers to Safely Transport Children

02.07.2003

As part of Child Passenger Safety Week (February 9-15), Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center and the Washington... cont.

Children's Hospital Opens New Building at 70th and Sand Point Way

01.27.2003

New two-story, 100,000 square foot building to house administrative departments

Child Magazine Names Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center One of Nation's Top Ten Children's Hospitals

01.08.2003

Extensive research reveals best pediatric hospitals in the country.

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Videos

Blythe Thomson Discusses Study Outcomes for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) 00:03:12Expand
3.1.10

Blythe Thomson, MD, pediatric oncologist, discusses findings from a Seattle Children’s study that looked at outcomes for youth who participated in a clinical trial for ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia), compared with those who did not participate in trials. For more information, please see the associated press release.

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Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and Developmental DelayExpand
2.14.10

Matt Speltz, PhD, discusses study findings about how positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in young babies may be associated with some level of developmental delay, and provides helpful information for parents.

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New Research: Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Better Food Choices for ChildrenExpand
1.24.10

Dr. Pooja Tandon discusses study findings about how nutritional menu labeling in fast-food restaurants helps parents to make healthier meal choices for young children. Food selection tips are also provided.

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Latest News

Baby Wordsworth Babies: Not Exactly Wordy
3.2.10 — TIME Magazine

Dr. Dimitri Christakis comments on a new study that examined the impact of educational DVDs on babies’ language ... cont.

Rethinking car seat safety
2.25.10 — Bend Bulletin

 Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson comments on the latest guidelines for car seat safety.

The Buzz on BPA
2.24.10 — Northwest Cable News

 Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana offers tips on bisphenol A (BPA).