Children's Archived Press Releases
December
Children's Emergency Department Seeing High Number of Patients with Seasonal Illnesses
December 21, 2012
Guidelines will help parents choose wheather to see their doctor or go to the hospital
Read MoreHospital Needs Holiday Gifts for Young Patients
December 18, 2012
Donations down from past year; infant/toddler and teen gifts most needed
Read MoreIt's Critically Important to Talk to your Child About Today's Tragic School Shootings, Children's Psychologist Says
December 14, 2012
Neuropsychologist explains how to handle horrifying news story
Read MoreInfluenza Cases on the Rise at Children's Medical Center
December 12, 2012
Families encouraged to get vaccinated soon to lessen chances of illness this flu season
Read MoreRemember Safety Tips During Holidays, Children's Medical Center Reminds Families
December 11, 2012
Careful choices can keep kids out of the doctor's office or emergency department
Read MoreMichael Frick to Oversee Critical Fundraising Efforts as President of the Children's Medical Center Foundation
December 07, 2012
New leader brings 38 years of experience in philanthropy to nationally ranked hospital
Read MoreNovember
North Texas Population Growth Outpaces Dallas
November 12, 2012
Children’s Medical Center finds five area counties straining to meet needs of children
Read MoreOctober
Children's Medical Center Provides Safety Tips During Halloween Season
October 30, 2012
Helpful info intends to keep children injury-free while trick-or-treating
Read MoreCelebrate the Season at the 25th Annual Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade
October 24, 2012
Annual holiday tradition takes a new route, kicking off at City Hall this year
Read MoreRyan Seacrest Foundation Launches New Broadcast Studio at Children's Medical Center
October 22, 2012
Ribbon-cutting for multimedia center opening will feature appearances by Ryan Seacrest, Selena Gomez and Shealeigh
Read MoreParents’ Anger, Involvement with their Children Associated with Bullying
October 18, 2012
Study: Meeting children’s friends, providing academic encouragement lessens chances of aggression
Read MoreHalloween Costumes Sought for Hospitalized Children
October 04, 2012
Children’s accepting donations of new holiday wear for patients
Read MoreInternational Walk to School Day Focuses on Safety
October 03, 2012
Children’s and the Safe Kids Greater Dallas Coalition will join local school children Thursday to raise awareness about pedestrian safety for International Walk to School Day
Read MoreSeptember
Children's Urges Extra Care at Fairs to Protect Against New Strain of Swine Flu
September 25, 2012
With the popular State Fair of Texas opening Friday, Children’s Medical Center (www.childrens.com) physicians urge that extra precautions should be taken to prevent the spread of a new strain of swine flu.
Read MoreSurgeries to be Broadcast Live on Internet
September 19, 2012
Saturday’s webinar is a training opportunity for doctors worldwide
Read MoreAugust
New Vice President to Help Lead Children's Health-Care Reform Efforts
August 29, 2012
An experienced pediatrician will lead Children’s Medical Center’s efforts to ensure all children have access to quality healthcare under the changing medical provider system.
Read MoreJuly
North Texas Family Travels to Washington, D.C., to Protect Health Care for Children
July 23, 2012
The Townes family knows the value of having access to quality pediatric care. On November 1, 2010, Carter was diagnosed with a rare case of Precursor B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, meaning he has two types of leukemic chromosomes.
Read MoreNew Technology Identifies Bacterial Infections Faster
July 11, 2012
E. Coli, staph infections, salmonella and causes of bacterial pneumonia will be identified in about a day by the new mass spectrometer, which also can positively identify and pinpoint the causes of sepsis in just 30 minutes, significantly cutting the two- to three-day wait previously required for such diagnoses.
Read MoreChildren's Medical Center Adds New Locations to it's Primary Care Clinic Network
July 09, 2012
MyChildren's offices give more patients critical access to a "medical home"
Read MoreJune
Even Mild Temperatures Can Kill Children Left in Cars
June 20, 2012
Increase in the number of children dying from heatstroke when they are left unattended in vehicles
Read MoreChildren's Expert Concerned by Possible Facebook Age Limit Change
June 13, 2012
Child psychology expert at Children’s is among those advising caution about Facebook possibly allowing kids under age 13 to have a page.
Read MoreMay
15 Spots Available at Children's Second Annual Food Allergy Camp
May 30, 2012
Children's will hold its second annual Food Allergy Camp from August 6-10 at Camp Sweeney in Gainesville
Read MoreChildren's Medical Center Begins Renovation Projects Totaling $130 Million
May 17, 2012
Improvements will add beds, improve services at nation’s 5th-largest pediatric hospital
Read MoreChildren's Launches New Magazine and Blog
May 07, 2012
To showcase that expertise, the hospital will launch a new glossy magazine and blog.
Read MoreApril
"The Real Easter Bunny" Tradition Celebrates 30th Visit to Brighten Patient's Day at Children's
April 05, 2012
Annual hospital visit has delivered 30,000 baskets to families
Read MoreMarch
Children's Medical Center Honored in Southlake
March 29, 2012
Specialty Care Center Achieves LEED® Certification Designation
Read MoreNew Pediatric Research Institute Launched by Children's Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
March 05, 2012
Renowned stem cell researcher Dr. Sean Morrison chosen to lead $150 million venture
Read MoreSecond Season of Children's Med Documentary Set to Debut
March 02, 2012
Beginning Saturday, the second season of “Children’s Med Dallas” – a seven-part TV documentary airing on WFAA Ch. 8 – will reveal more behind-the-scenes stories of life at the nation’s 5th-largest pediatric hospital
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