Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Blog http://blog.chw.org Featuring pediatric knowledge leaders and health care professionals. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:12:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Once again, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is included in Top Workplaces list http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/once-again-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-is-included-in-top-workplaces-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=once-again-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-is-included-in-top-workplaces-list http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/once-again-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-is-included-in-top-workplaces-list/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:12:26 +0000 Peggy Troy http://blog.chw.org/?p=11281 I’m pleased to share the news that we are once again included in the list of Top Workplaces in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel annual survey. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recognizes outstanding Milwaukee-area businesses based on employee surveys. Companies are measured on several qualities including company leadership, career opportunities, workplace flexibility, … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/once-again-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-is-included-in-top-workplaces-list/feed/ 0 Why you should listen to the Dave & Carole Miracle Marathon for Children’s Hospital http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/why-you-should-listen-to-the-dave-carole-miracle-marathon-for-childrens-hospital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-you-should-listen-to-the-dave-carole-miracle-marathon-for-childrens-hospital http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/why-you-should-listen-to-the-dave-carole-miracle-marathon-for-childrens-hospital/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:40:42 +0000 Emily Venteicher http://blog.chw.org/?p=11193 Hello, my name is Emily Venteicher. I’m 12 years old. On Feb. 13, 2013, I was taken by Flight for Life to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. I had gone skiing earlier that day. I went off a jump and fell on my head while not wearing a helmet. I had … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/why-you-should-listen-to-the-dave-carole-miracle-marathon-for-childrens-hospital/feed/ 0 Is your teen too worried to sleep? http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/is-your-teen-too-worried-to-sleep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-teen-too-worried-to-sleep http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/is-your-teen-too-worried-to-sleep/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:48:52 +0000 Dawn Zahrt, PhD http://blog.chw.org/?p=11190 With all the things teens have to worry about — tests, peer relationships, competing in sports and performing in concerts and plays — it’s not unusual for them to have anxiety from time to time. Anxiety can be a good thing when it helps you to deal with a tense situation. … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/is-your-teen-too-worried-to-sleep/feed/ 0 5 steps for dining out with food allergies http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/five-steps-for-dining-out-with-food-allergies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-steps-for-dining-out-with-food-allergies http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/five-steps-for-dining-out-with-food-allergies/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:39:09 +0000 Cassandra Sova, MS, RD, CD, CNSC http://blog.chw.org/?p=10846 Dining out has become an important part of daily life for many busy families. When you have a child with food allergies, dining out can become difficult and even scary. However, with enough preparation and an emergency action plan, children with food allergies can dine out safely. Follow these five … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/five-steps-for-dining-out-with-food-allergies/feed/ 0 Learn the myths and facts about teens with acne http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/learn-the-myths-and-facts-about-teens-with-acne/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learn-the-myths-and-facts-about-teens-with-acne http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/learn-the-myths-and-facts-about-teens-with-acne/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 18:57:54 +0000 Dawn Siegel, MD http://blog.chw.org/?p=11146 As a pediatric dermatologist, I see a lot of teens with acne. Many teens and parents have questions about the myths and facts about acne. One myth I often hear is that acne is caused by not washing your face. Acne is caused by multiple factors, including oil in the … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/learn-the-myths-and-facts-about-teens-with-acne/feed/ 0 Nurses share why they love working at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/nurses-share-why-they-love-working-at-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nurses-share-why-they-love-working-at-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/nurses-share-why-they-love-working-at-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 13:11:15 +0000 Nancy Korom, MSN, RN, NEA-BC http://blog.chw.org/?p=11115 At Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, we are celebrating the tremendous care our nurses provide for children and families and their professional accomplishments as a part of our Nurses’ Week celebrations. We are recognizing our nurses for their demonstration of excellence, quality and innovation in all they do. As chief nursing … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-nurse-receives-nurse-of-the-year-award/feed/ 0 Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin employees speak out at WHA Advocacy Day http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-employees-speak-out-at-wha-advocacy-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-employees-speak-out-at-wha-advocacy-day http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-employees-speak-out-at-wha-advocacy-day/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 11:44:37 +0000 Michelle Mettner http://blog.chw.org/?p=11025 Last week, I had the pleasure of accompanying a group from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin as we joined more than 800 hospital leaders and volunteers at Wisconsin Hospital Association’s (WHA) Advocacy Day in Madison. After hearing from keynote speakers U.S. Representative Paul Ryan, David Rehr of the Graduate School of … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin-employees-speak-out-at-wha-advocacy-day/feed/ 0 How helmets can help prevent tragedies during “trauma season” http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/how-helmets-can-help-prevent-tragedies-during-trauma-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-helmets-can-help-prevent-tragedies-during-trauma-season http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/how-helmets-can-help-prevent-tragedies-during-trauma-season/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 23:59:30 +0000 Bridget Clementi http://blog.chw.org/?p=11072 At Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, summer is “trauma season.” Birds are chirping, flowers are sprouting and kids are falling — off their bikes, scooters and while on their in-line skates. Last weekend, our Emergency Department admitted 12 kids with injuries related to summer activities. Half of them were bicycle injuries. As … ...Continue reading →

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]]> http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/how-helmets-can-help-prevent-tragedies-during-trauma-season/feed/ 0 Routine to lifesaving care: Why three brothers depend on Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/routine-to-lifesaving-care-why-three-brothers-depend-on-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=routine-to-lifesaving-care-why-three-brothers-depend-on-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin http://blog.chw.org/2013/05/routine-to-lifesaving-care-why-three-brothers-depend-on-childrens-hospital-of-wisconsin/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 18:10:42 +0000 David Lautz, MD http://blog.chw.org/?p=10987 I’ve been a pediatrician for nearly 30 years. I decided I wanted to be a pediatrician when I was in high school and never wavered from my goal. I love what I do because it’s both rewarding and challenging. It’s rewarding because I know I’m helping kids stay healthy. During … ...Continue reading →

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