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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012Some kids’ cereals have more sugar than Twinkies
Monday, December 12th, 2011Did you know some cereals have more sugar per serving than a Twinkie?
Dr. Nicole Omann, a pediatrician at Children’s, spoke on KSTP this weekend about the importance of watching your child’s weight, and the shocking amounts of sugar found in some cereals.
Two studies about kids’ health were released last week. The first study revealed that not enough doctors are telling parents their children are overweight. The Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine surveyed 4,985 parents of children ages 2 to 15 who had a body mass index in the 85th percentile or higher, asking them if they had ever been told by a physician or health professional that their child was overweight. Only 22.4 percent of parents reported they had.
Your child’s weight is something you should monitor closely year-round, Dr. Omann said, not just during annual check-ups.
As for the cereal, Dr. Omann urges parents to have breakfast options like oatmeal, fruits and eggs for their kids instead of sugary cereals. The Environmental Group study listed the best and worst cereals for kids, with Kellogg’s Honey Smacks and Post Golden Crisp topping the list of worst cereals for kids. Read the full report on the sugar in children’s cereals.
Our cancer and blood disorders program
Friday, December 9th, 2011When a child is diagnosed with cancer or a blood disease, it impacts the entire family. At Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, we not only treat the child, we care for the whole family. It’s this unique treatment philosophy — combined with world-class facilities, clinical expertise, leading technologies and remarkable outcomes — that makes Children’s the best place for pediatric cancer and blood disorder treatment.
Santa makes virtual visits to kids at Children’s
Friday, December 9th, 2011Santa made virtual visits to bring holiday cheer from the North Pole right to kids’ rooms at Children’s – Minneapolis yesterday. Santa used Cisco TelePresence to video chat with kids who can’t leave their rooms or have visitors, and he even shared a big secret with one of our patients!
Pediatric Intensive Care Units at Children’s
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota has new Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) on both our Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. The PICU is where we care for the most critically ill children and provide the highest level of expertise with 24-hour in-house coverage by pediatric intensivists and primarily one-to-one pediatric nursing care by nurses skilled in high-intensity therapies and interventions, medication administration, and the latest technology. Learn more about our pediatric intensive care program and see what we offer to patients and families in our new units featuring all private patient rooms.
Therapy dogs help child with autism
Friday, September 23rd, 2011Kadin, who was diagnosed with autism, struggled to communicate, would often have breakdowns and had trouble paying attention during his therapy sessions at Children’s. That’s where Sasha came in.
Sasha is one of our therapy dogs in our Pets Assisting With Healing program. At the suggestion of Nicole Linstrom, Kadin’s occupational therapist, Sasha began attending Kadin’s therapy sessions. Kadin immediately bonded with Sasha, and having her there helped him pay more attention during his sessions.
Therapy dogs worked so well for Kadin that his family even adopted a therapy dog of their own, Truman, from Can Do Canines.
Our Pets Assisting With Healing volunteers help patients with development and rehabilitation and brighten their stay in the hospital.
Learn more about our Pets Assisting With Healing program, and see Sasha and others in action working with patients here:
The winners of the Children’s/Kohl’s Flu Prevention video contest
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011This video from Bloomington Jefferson High School students won our video contest! The students will be awarded $3,000 for their school.
St. Mary’s School in Owatonna won second-place with its animated LEGO video.
Dassel-Cokato Middle School won third-place with its “Germinator” video.
The furry friends who help at Children’s
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Children’s Pets Assisting With Healing (PAWH) programs help bring smiles to our patients’ faces thanks to our wonderful volunteers and their furry friends. Registered therapy dogs and volunteers are able to visit children in their rooms and also help during rehabilitation therapy sessions.
Video: Sports Concussions
Friday, December 17th, 2010Mark Schnellinger, MD, of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota’s emergency department, speaks about the symptoms of, and ways to treat, sports concussions.
Our Hematology/Oncology Research
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Laura Gilchrist, a clinical research scientist with Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, discusses the hematology/oncology research she does to help our patients.
