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Little Giraffe Foundation Names 2023 NICU Support Grant Recipients

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星期三, 十一月 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Little Giraffe Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding neonatal research and supporting families and premature babies in the NICU, announced the 15 recipients of the foundation's 2023 NICU Support Grants. Since 2011, the Little Giraffe Foundation has delivered hospital bags to more than 26,000 families, provided $139,000 toward 148 separate NICU support grants, and provided more than $300,000 in medical grants to 34 different research initiatives. From direct family contact through the gift bags to the upleveling of research and care the support and medical grants provide—every dollar that goes to the Little Giraffe Foundation goes to ensuring the immediate and future care of NICU patients.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Little Giraffe Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding neonatal research and supporting families and premature babies in the NICU, announced the 15 recipients of the foundation's 2023 NICU Support Grants.
  • Since 2011, the Little Giraffe Foundation has delivered hospital bags to more than 26,000 families, provided $139,000 toward 148 separate NICU support grants, and provided more than $300,000 in medical grants to 34 different research initiatives.
  • Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we've been able to allocate 15 grants towards vital NICU programs," said Amanda Santoro, the co-founder and president of the Little Giraffe Foundation.
  • This year's Little Giraffe Foundation's NICU Support Grant recipients are as follows:
    UPMC Carlisle, Carlisle, Pennsylvania — to receive $1,000 for food for mothers of breast-feeding infants, food for the immediate families of NICU infants, gas vouchers for rural families, and direct transportation vouchers for those who live in Carlisle.

American Cancer Society Announces New Funding for Hospital Therapy Dogs to Support Children with Cancer and their Families

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) expanded its impact on pediatric patients with cancer through the launch of ACS PAWS (Pups Assisting with Support), a pilot grant program that aims to improve the quality of life for hospitalized children with cancer through support from specially trained therapy dogs. The program awarded the following six children's hospitals $8,000 to support existing therapy dog programs.

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  • Collectively, the projects are estimated to impact more than 10,000 children and families impacted by cancer.
  • From birth, therapy dogs who work full-time in children's hospitals receive extensive, specialized training to provide goal-orientated, therapeutic interventions and emotional support.
  • "We're excited that this new initiative allows us to focus on the unique needs of children with cancer and their families," said Dr. Arif Kamal , chief patient officer of the American Cancer Society.
  • "By supporting children during a challenging time, therapy dogs and their handlers play a supportive role in improving the hospital environment during cancer treatment and reducing suffering.

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Announces Pediatric Certified Duchenne Care Center, Norton Children's Hospital

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星期二, 六月 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), announced the expansion of its renowned Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC) Program with the certification of the clinic at Norton Children's in Louisville, KY. This is an exciting step for the CDCC Program as it brings standardized Duchenne care to a new region of the country with the first certification in the state of Kentucky.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) , a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) , announced the expansion of its renowned Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC) Program with the certification of the clinic at Norton Children's in Louisville, KY.
  • PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program supports standardized, comprehensive care and services for all people living with Duchenne.
  • Mena Scavina, DO, PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program Advisor is delighted to add Norton Children's to the growing network of Certified Duchenne Care Centers and to expand the program to include its first center in the state of Kentucky.
  • Click here to learn more about the history of PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program and to access PPMD's first published article on the program.

UofL experts ask public to be on the lookout for sex trafficking and report it

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星期三, 五月 3, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Human trafficking occurs everywhere and at all times of the year, but certainly there is an uptick in the Louisville area during Kentucky Derby time, according to Naomi Warnick, a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at the University of Louisville.

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  • "We typically think of human trafficking as sex trafficking, which is certainly more common, especially during Derby time," Warnick said.
  • Warnick suggests members of the public keep an eye out for any suspicious activity.
  • Currie said that parents and other adults can and should watch for signs of sex trafficking of children.
  • To report signs of adult or child sex trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888, or contact a local police department.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Vanessa Gibson, MD as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Thoracic Surgery

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星期五, 三月 10, 2023
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LYNBROOK, N.Y., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Vanessa Gibson, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Thoracic Surgery.

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  • LYNBROOK, N.Y., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Vanessa Gibson, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Thoracic Surgery.
  • She completed her internship at the University of Missouri in 2004 and finished a residency at the University of Kentucky in 2007.
  • According to Dr. Gibson, she provides personalized care to patients with chest and lung issues as a thoracic surgeon.
  • Dr. Gibson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and is also affiliated with Upstate University Hospital Community Campus.

Vanessa Gibson, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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星期二, 十一月 15, 2022
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LYNBROOK, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanessa Gibson, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Surgeon for her outstanding career in Thoracic Surgery and in acknowledgment of her exemplary service with Long Island Thoracic Surgery PC.

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  • LYNBROOK, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanessa Gibson, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Surgeon for her outstanding career in Thoracic Surgery and in acknowledgment of her exemplary service with Long Island Thoracic Surgery PC.
  • As a Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Dr. Gibson provides personalized care to patients with chest and lung issues.
  • An active member of her field, Dr. Gibson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
  • As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Gibson was recognized as a CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2012.

The Toy Foundation and Children's Hospital Association Announce 2022 Children's Hospital Grantees

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星期四, 十月 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Foundation (TTF), the charitable organization for the North American toy industry, and Children's Hospital Association, which represents over 200 children's hospitals in the nation, announced the Children's Hospital Play Grants program will fund more than $385,000 in play therapy projects and activities at 19 children's hospitals in the United States. The projects selected are designed to improve pediatric care through the healing power of play at hospitals that serve communities of the greatest need. For the second year, TTF is partnering with Children's Hospital Association to carry out the program.

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  • For the second year, TTF is partnering with Children's Hospital Association to carry out the program.
  • "Congratulations to the children's hospital recipients of this year's TTF's Children's Hospital Play Grants," said Amy Wimpey Knight, president of Children's Hospital Association.
  • Recipients of TTF's Children's Hospital Play Grants 2022/2023 program include:
    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Chicago, IL
    Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple, TX
    Children's Hospital at Montefiore - Bronx, NY
    Children's Specialized Hospital - Mountainside, NJ
    Children's Hospital of Orange County - Orange, CA
    Elizabeth Seton Children's Center - Yonkers, NY
    Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital - Orlando, FL
    La Rabida Children's Hospital - Chicago, IL
    Loma Linda University Children's Hospital - Loma Linda, CA
    Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Network - Tacoma, WA
    MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital - Charleston, SC
    Norton Children's Hospital - Louisville, KY
    Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital - Maryland Heights, MO
    Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital - Memphis, TN
    St. Louis Children's Hospital - St. Louis, MO
    The Children's Hospital at Saint Francis - Tulsa, OK
    University of New Mexico Children's Hospital - Albuquerque, NM
    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center - Worcester, MA
    For more information about The Toy Foundation's Children's Hospital Play Grants program, visit ToyFoundation.org .
  • The Children's Hospital Association is the national voice of more than 200 children's hospitals, advancing child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care.

$15 million gift to create the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

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星期二, 十月 4, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton Children's Hospital, Norton Healthcare and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. A $15 million gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is the starting point of a $60 million vision to expand diabetes care for children and adults.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton Children's Hospital , Norton Healthcare and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute .
  • A $15 million gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is the starting point of a $60 million vision to expand diabetes care for children and adults.
  • $15 million gift launches diabetes institute in Louisville.
  • The goal of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute is to become a national center of excellence by elevating diabetes care services across the region while helping children and adults with diabetes manage their conditions.

Vanessa Gibson, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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星期二, 七月 19, 2022
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LYNBROOK, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanessa Gibson, MD is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Surgeon for her distinguished career in Thoracic Surgery and in acknowledgment of her exemplary service with Long Island Thoracic Surgery PC.

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  • LYNBROOK, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanessa Gibson, MD is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Surgeon for her distinguished career in Thoracic Surgery and in acknowledgment of her exemplary service with Long Island Thoracic Surgery PC.
  • As a Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Dr. Gibson provides personalized care to patients with chest and lung issues.
  • An active member of her field, Dr. Gibson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
  • As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Gibson was recognized as a CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2012.

Potential Risk for Methadone Treatment in Pregnancy

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星期三, 七月 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recently published article in Experimental Biology and Medicine ( Volume 247, Issue 12, June, 2022 ) identifies a potential risk to using Methadone treatment for opioid dependency in pregnancy.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recently published article in Experimental Biology and Medicine ( Volume 247, Issue 12, June, 2022 ) identifies a potential risk to using Methadone treatment for opioid dependency in pregnancy.
  • Methadone (MTD) is commonly prescribed to treat opioid dependency in pregnancy.
  • Animal studies suggest a link between in-utero MTD exposure and impaired brain white matter development.
  • This, and prior studies by others, provides support for the idea that methadone treatment for opioid use disorder leads to impaired myelination in the developing brain.