American Pediatric Surgical Association

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider

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Lundi, mai 6, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the field of Pediatric Surgery.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the field of Pediatric Surgery.
  • Dr. Lassiter prepared for her vocation attending the College of William and Mary where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
  • She then attended Duke University and received a Medical Degree; completed a residency at the Medical College of Georgia; and a fellowship at Nicholas Children's Hospital.
  • Dr. Lassiter has many highlights in her career and considers becoming board certified in 2023 and finishing her fellowship as her greatest career accomplishment.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the field of Pediatric Surgery

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Vendredi, septembre 1, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the field of Pediatric Surgery.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Randi Leigh Sessoms Lassiter is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the field of Pediatric Surgery.
  • Dr. Lassiter prepared for her vocation attending the College of William and Mary where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
  • She then attended Duke University and received a Medical Degree; completed a residency at the Medical College of Georgia; and a fellowship at Nicholas Children's Hospital.
  • Among the many journals the doctor reads to stay abreast of the latest research, she most enjoys the American Pediatric Surgical Association.

Children's Minnesota launches Shine Bright for Kids fundraiser to support children fighting cancer and blood disorders

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Vendredi, septembre 1, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Children's Minnesota invites the community to make an impact on the lives of children fighting cancer and blood disorders by donating to the Shine Bright for Kids campaign. The Kid Experts® in the cancer and blood disorders program at Children's Minnesota care for more than 3,500 patients — from babies to young adults — every year. Donations of any size help support special therapies, life-saving research, as well as services that ease the care journey for kids and their families. 

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  • MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Children's Minnesota invites the community to make an impact on the lives of children fighting cancer and blood disorders by donating to the Shine Bright for Kids campaign.
  • The Kid Experts® in the cancer and blood disorders program at Children's Minnesota care for more than 3,500 patients — from babies to young adults — every year.
  • The community can support Shine Bright for Kids by donating directly to Children's Minnesota, creating their own fundraiser, or shopping at one of the participating businesses .
  • To donate or host a personal Shine Bright for Kids fundraiser, visit: childrensmn.org/shinebrightforkids .

Dr. Ari Sareli to Lead Clinical Efforts for Memorial Healthcare System as Chief Medical Officer

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Jeudi, mars 23, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Aharon (Ari) Sareli, a critical care physician and longtime clinical and executive leader, has been named chief medical officer by Memorial Healthcare System. In a related move, Memorial appointed Dr. Holly Neville its associate chief medical officer.

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  • Sareli, along with Dr. Holly Neville in an associate CMO role, bring current, front-line experience to executive leadership positions
    HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Aharon (Ari) Sareli, a critical care physician and longtime clinical and executive leader, has been named chief medical officer by Memorial Healthcare System .
  • In a related move, Memorial appointed Dr. Holly Neville its associate chief medical officer.
  • "Both Ari and Holly have worked throughout our system, earning respect and elevating patient care through collaborations with fellow physicians, nurses, and operational teams," said K. Scott Wester, Memorial Healthcare System CEO.
  • He was appointed director of Memorial Hospital West's Critical Care in 2010 and chief of critical care for the system in 2012.

Children's Minnesota launches Shine Bright for Kids fundraiser to support kids fighting cancer and blood disorders

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Jeudi, septembre 1, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Children's Minnesota invites the community to help children fighting cancer and blood disorders by donating to the Shine Bright for Kids fundraising campaign. Children's Minnesota is home to the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest – caring for more than 3,500 children and teens every year. Donations of any size help support life-saving research, as well as services that ease the care journey for kids and their families, including music therapy and financial assistance.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Children's Minnesota invites the community to help children fighting cancer and blood disorders by donating to the Shine Bright for Kids fundraising campaign.
  • Children's Minnesota is home to the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest caring for more than 3,500 children and teens every year.
  • "As a nonprofit health system, we rely on the support and generosity of the community to deliver the highly-specialized and compassionate care children fighting cancer and blood disorders deserve."
  • The community can support Shine Bright for Kids by donating directly to Children's Minnesota or shopping at one of more than 20 participating businesses.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center unveils $110M Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex

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Mardi, août 9, 2022
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Cohen Childrens Medical Center today announced the opening of the Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex, a $110 million, 24,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art home for pediatric surgery that greatly enhances the capabilities of New York States No.

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  • Cohen Childrens Medical Center today announced the opening of the Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex, a $110 million, 24,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art home for pediatric surgery that greatly enhances the capabilities of New York States No.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220809005853/en/
    Dr. Jose Prince (second from left) performs a procedure in the new Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex at Cohen Childrens Medical Center.
  • The importance of this pediatric surgical operating complex cannot be overstated.
  • The Blumenfeld Family Pavilion houses the Damaghi Family Surgical Operating Complex, the Rudolph Pediatric Emergency Center, the Childrens Medical Fund Center for Diagnostic Studies, patient floors and the Gertrude and Louis Feil Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $3 Million to Study Opioid Use in Hospitalized Infants

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Jeudi, juin 2, 2022
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Childrens Hospital Los Angeles received a significant 5-year grant to study the long-term impact of opioids on infants.

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  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles received a significant 5-year grant to study the long-term impact of opioids on infants.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220602005425/en/
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    The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) awarded the study more than $3 million.
  • Founded in 1901, Children's Hospital Los Angeles is the highest-ranked childrens hospital in California and fifth in the nation on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of Best Childrens Hospitals.
  • The hospital also operates the largest pediatric residency training program at a freestanding childrens hospital in the Western United States.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints Dr. Michael Nance as New Chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery

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Lundi, juin 6, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has appointed Michael L. Nance, MD as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has appointed Michael L. Nance, MD as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, effective July 1, 2022.
  • He is on the editorial boards of Pediatric Emergency Care and an Associate Editor for Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.
  • He has published 165 peer-reviewed papers and 44 chapters, editorials, and reviews on a variety of topics in pediatric surgery and pediatric trauma.
  • About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital.

Safely Reducing Opioid Use for Post-Surgical Pain Control in Children

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Jeudi, février 3, 2022
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Appendectomy is the most common operation for children, with approximately 80,000 children undergoing this surgery at both pediatric and non-pediatric hospitals.

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  • Appendectomy is the most common operation for children, with approximately 80,000 children undergoing this surgery at both pediatric and non-pediatric hospitals.
  • Prior to this project, five hospitals, including Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, did not routinely prescribe opioids after appendectomies.
  • Finally, the team surveyed parents after returning home on how effective post-surgical pain control was for their children.
  • The year-long project achieved a significant decrease in opioid prescriptions after appendectomies; overall prescribing dropped from 18.2% to 4.0%.

Renowned Pediatric Surgeon Appointed Director of Children's Surgical Services at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone

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Jeudi, janvier 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally renowned pediatric surgeon Jason C. Fisher, MD, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric Surgery , the William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of Children's Surgical Services at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally renowned pediatric surgeon Jason C. Fisher, MD, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric Surgery , the William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of Children's Surgical Services at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone .
  • In addition to his new positions, he will continue to serve as the surgical director of NYU Langone's Pediatric ECMO Program .
  • He will also continue to co-direct the Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Program , in which pediatric, neonatal, and surgical subspecialists collaborate with maternalfetal medicine specialists to manage prenatal conditions.
  • An accomplished surgeon and leader, Fisher uses laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques, to address a wide range of surgical conditions in the chest and abdomen.