Spotlight: CHKD Spine Program |
First in the Nation to Receive DNV Advanced Pediatric Spine Certification
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CHKD is proud to share that the spine program is the first in the country to be awarded the DNV Advanced Pediatric Spine Certification. This certification designates that our facilities and services meet the highest standards of care in the complex specialty of pediatric spine surgery.
In this video, Dr. Carl St. Remy explains the significance of this certification.
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Welcome, Angela Marko, MD
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Dr. Angela Marko has joined CHKD's Pulmonology department.
Specializing in pediatric pulmonology, Dr. Marko treats patients with conditions such as asthma, chronic cough, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, recurrent pneumonia, and other chronic lung diseases. Her academic interests include asthma and severe asthma management, as well as asthma quality improvement work.
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Radiology will be upgrading the current fixed 1.5T MRI scanner at the main hospital to improve reliability and image quality. The upgrade begins July 8 and is anticipated to take approximately eight weeks with completion planned for August 30.
MRI services at the hospital will be limited to one fixed 3T MRI scanner during the upgrade. Patients who are candidates and do not require sedation or anesthesia will be scheduled on the 1.5T mobile MRI units at Oyster Point and Concert Drive. We ask for your patience and support as we prioritize scheduling patients for the 3T based on clinical need.
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Congratulations to CHKD's 2024 Health Care Heroes, named by Inside Business, who work so hard to make life better for our patients and community! This year's winners are Dr. Wilson File, pediatric hematologist and oncologist, and chief of pediatrics at CHKD; Dr. Robert Obermeyer, a pediatric surgeon for more than 20 years, and chief of surgery at CHKD; and the CHKD Safer Futures Program, consisting of Kamron Blue, Program Coordinator, and Vickie Madison, Clinical Case Manager.
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Kidney Program Celebrates 100th Transplant
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CHKD’s Kidney Transplant program recently celebrated its 100th transplant! Fourteen-year-old Heaven Parker-Abner, of Newport News, received her new kidney eight months after learning she had end-stage kidney disease. The 100th milestone comes 19 years after the program began.
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Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
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Summer days are filled with splashing around at the beach, bay, or pool. However, without proper safety measures, these days can take a tragic turn for families. Help us promote a safe summer by sharing essential water safety and drowning prevention tips with patients and their families. Our Water Safety and Drowning Prevention handout and Water Safety PSA are invaluable resources for spreading this crucial information.
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Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast
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From building valuable social skills to improving physical and mental health, there are considerable benefits for children participating in youth sports. However, too much can lead to overuse injuries, overtraining, and burnout. In this podcast, Dr. Joel Brenner, medical director of CHKD's Sports Medicine program, joins experts to discuss these issues.
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In this podcast, Dr. John Harrington, CHKD vice president of quality, safety, and clinical integration and division director of General Academic Pediatrics, and Dr. Angela Hogan, an allergist and immunologist who practices at CHKD, discuss the importance of safely introducing eggs and peanuts in infants aged 4 to 6 months to help reduce their risk for developing an allergy.
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Pediatric grand rounds, sponsored by EVMS continuing medical education, are offered weekly to faculty, community faculty, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Come and learn about various topics led by local and national clinical experts. All participants receive 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit for attending.
Click here to see the list of upcoming topics.
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