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Viral Update: Illness and Volume Trends and Helpful Resources for the Community
Review current viral trends at the hospital and explore resources to support the community of healthcare professionals working together to care for patients facing viral illnesses.
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Preparing for Back-to-School Mental and Behavioral Health Needs
With the return to school, Seattle Children’s Emergency Department typically sees a significant increase in children and teens seeking care for a mental and behavioral health crisis. Resources are available to help intervene earlier, before a crisis develops, and to help families navigate a crisis safely.
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New Partial Hospitalization Program for Kids 11 Through 14
Seattle Children’s is opening a new Early Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for children ages 11 through 14 in the Federal Way Clinic and will soon begin accepting patient referrals for a Sept. 30 program start.
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New Sports Cardiology Clinic Provides Rapid Screening and Clearance Services for Young Athletes
Seattle Children’s Heart Center is expanding its services to better address the needs of young athletes, opening a new Sports Cardiology Clinic in Seattle that provides the only comprehensive pediatric cardiology program on the West Coast dedicated to cardiovascular care for athletes.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation at Seattle Children’s Research Institute
Twenty years ago, Seattle Children’s board announced the formation of Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Since then the institute has become one of the top 5 NIH-funded pediatric research centers in the country.
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Seattle Children’s Reception at AAP Experience in San Diego, CA
Seattle Children's, the University of Washington Department of Pediatrics and the Washington Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) invite community pediatricians and friends of Seattle Children's to attend a reception at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego this October.
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Mental and Behavioral Health Roundup
This month the roundup is highlighting two mental and behavioral health resources including the new versions of the Partnership Access Line care guides, and a suicide prevention resource for parents and caregivers.
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September New Resource Roundup
This month the roundup is highlighting new versions of the Partnership Access Line care guides, along with several recent Grand Rounds recordings.
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Review the most recent Access Dashboard to find wait times for many of Seattle Children’s ambulatory clinics and a list of conditions considered urgent for scheduling purposes.
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Continuing Medical Education, Grand Rounds and More
Learn about the latest medical advancements through upcoming continuing medical education programs, conferences and engaging Grand Rounds. These events offer valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional growth and collaborative learning within the medical community.
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Please help welcome new medical staff to Seattle Children’s!
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Early Referral Matters: From Hearing Evaluation to Cochlear Implant Care
Early intervention for hearing issues is critical to help a child’s brain learn how to identify sounds and develop spoken language, and delays in referring patients with suspected hearing loss can compromise their abilities for spoken language later.
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Navigating the Unique Needs of Adolescent Patients
While children need healthcare at all ages, the teenage years often bring their own unique developmental challenges including mental health, reproductive health, sports injuries, eating disorders and pain management.
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Expanding Seasonal Urgent Care Access for Orthopedic Injuries
To better meet the needs of patients and community providers, Seattle Children’s is opening seasonal Orthopedic Injury Urgent Care (OIUC) services at its Federal Way and Everett clinics from Aug. 29 to Oct. 17, in addition to the permanent OIUC clinic at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
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August Mental and Behavioral Health Roundup
This month the roundup is highlighting three mental and behavioral health resources including a Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair, a free video class for parents of teenagers and advice on reducing back-to-school worries.
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This month the roundup is highlighting updated regional clinic flyers, an updated radiology exam request form, a creative way to talk with kids about GI conditions and new Grand Rounds recordings.
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Access Optimization for Seattle Children’s GI Patients: Constipation and Celiac Triage Updates
Starting this month, Seattle Children’s GI team is launching process improvements to ensure patients are prioritized appropriately for scheduling constipation and celiac disease referrals. Find out what’s changing and why.
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Seattle Children’s Craniofacial Center Offers Hope, Care and Cures
During the past five years, nearly 15,000 patients have received care at Seattle Children’s Craniofacial Center, the largest craniofacial center in the country with over 50 pediatric specialists working together to provide comprehensive care with the right treatments at the right time.
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Caring for Patients With Neurodevelopmental Needs: A Q&A With Dr. Dan Doherty
Provider News sat down with Dr. Dan Doherty, Neurodevelopmental Division Head, to discuss what makes Seattle Children’s unique in its services, how it has significantly improved patient access, and how community providers can utilize its specialty expertise to care for patients with neurodevelopmental needs.
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How Seattle Children’s is Engaging Trainees in eConsult Workflows
Starting this summer, Seattle Children’s specialties may begin utilizing fellows and/or residents trained in specialty areas to respond to eConsults to hone their specialty expertise and understand how services such as eConsults can better support primary care providers.