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2012

• A Chicago teen uses laughter as the best medicine—February 1, CBS 2 Chicago

2011

• Delivering Christmas cheer- Mark Staehely 11th Annual Toy Drive—December 19, AP Newswire
• A special report on how adults who are legally required to report abuse don't —December 16, USA Today
• Recently published study on injury prevention in female athletes draws broad news interest—November 22, The Wall Street Journal’s Health blog
• Patient undergoes proton therapy for brain tumor treatment at CDH Proton Center, A ProCure Center—August 17, WGN-TV
• Chicago Parent names top kids docs—August 1, Chicago Parent
• Mentoring program at Children's Memorial —July 31, Chicago Tribune
• Heart transplant patient gets a special visitor—July 25, WGN-TV
• Pediatrician addresses the myths of catching a summer cold—July 19, WGN-TV
• A little girl's fight to beat rare childhood disease—June 18, Newsday
• An inside look at the plans to move to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago—June 10, WGN-TV
• Study finds too many children prescribed antibiotics to treat asthma —May 31, Chicago Sun-Times
• Families at the heart of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: An interview with Ann Lurie—May 18, WGN-TV
• Leukemia survivor meets his stem cell donor—April 22, WGN-TV
• Children's Memorial neurologist comments on phantom tumors—April 21, ABC 7
• CT scans for kids' emergencies raise concerns —April 5, MSNBC.com
• Study finds newborn hearing test no guarantee against deafness—March 23, Chicago Tribune
• Cardiologist warns of energy drinks' health risks to children—February 14, WGN-TV
• YouTube star Keenan Cahill's battle with rare genetic disorder MPS 6—February 8, WGN-TV
• Melody valve - A new, less invasive way to repair hearts—January 6, ABC 7
• Discovering Health Care Careers- Summer internship program exposes Latino youth to health care careers—January 5, Chicago Sun-Times

2010

• Physician warns that lead is a poison at all levels—December 23, NBC 5
• Patient returns as Santa to give thanks—December 21, Chicago Tribune
• Making his mark- Mark Staehely Toy Drive celebrates 10th year—December 21, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
• Cochlear implant patient defies the odds—December 17, FOX Chicago News
• Healthcare providers can give preservative-free seasonal flu vaccines if parents ask—December 16, WGN-TV
• Bigger and better ER - The Kenneth and Anne Griffin Emergency Care Center—December 15, WGN-TV
• Patients inspire construction of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago—December 9, CBS News
• Skylight TV helps kids forget about illness with laughter—November 17, Chicago Tribune
• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is a community project—November 17, WGN-TV
• Violence can trigger asthma in children—November 1, CBS 2
• Patient honored as Glamour magazine 2010 Readers' Choice Woman of the Year Award—November 1, Glamour magazine
• Treats, no tricks - Pediatrician gives Halloween safety tips—October 27, Fox Chicago
• More children and teens are being diagnosed with kidney stones—October 26, Chicago Sun-Times
• Crown Sky Garden at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago o be a healing space—September 29, WGN-TV
• How do broken bones heal?—September 22, Daily Herald
• Pediatric sleep center opens at Outpatient Center in Westchester—September 8, Chicago Tribune
• Leukemia survivor holds art workshops for those battling cancer—August 6, Chicago Tribune
• Children’s Memorial experts aim to reduce radiation doses for young, growing bodies—July 31, Chicago Tribune
• Home medical devices cause for emergency room visits—July 26, CBS News
• Knee Injury Prevention Program helps keep girls in the game—July 21, WGN-TV
• Pro Am Golf Championship celebrates 50 years—July 8, Pioneer Local
• Art therapy - a holistic approach to patient care—June 30, Make It Better
• Comfort for chronically ill students knowing their doctors are next door—June 8, Chicago Tribune
• The New York Times features a story about the hospital's Kid's Advisory Board—June 4, The New York Times
• Explaining to kids how the heart works—May 12, Daily Herald
• New report suggests food allergies often misdiagnosed—May 12, NBC Nightly News
• Car crashes leading cause of death among U.S. teens—May 7, MSN.com
• HPV vaccine now being recommended for boys as young as 9 —May 7, Chicago Tribune
• Children’s Memorial physician comments on chocolate-flavored formula—May 5, Chicago Tribune
• Those products include Tylenol®, Motrin®, Zytrec® and Benadryl® products—May 3, Chicago Tribune
• Research links asthma rates to violence—May 3, Chicago Public Radio- WBEZ 91.5 FM
• Patient living without kidneys receives a kidney transplant—April 28, WGN-TV
• Pediatric neurosurgeon explains how the brain works to help us move—April 28, Daily Herald
• Teething signs, symptoms and soothers—April 15, Parents.com
• Children's Memorial psychologist gives advice for bullying—April 9, WGN-TV
• Sports Medicine physician offers tips to prevent sports-related injuries in children—April 8, CNN.com
• First twins in North America to be diagnosed with biliary atresia—April 2, Chicago Sun-Times
• Is your child suffering from allergies or a cold?—March 25, Chicago Parent
• Idriss Cardiac Registry- a worldwide educational resource—February 7, Chicago Tribune
• Advocate for Berlin Heart—February 1, Chicago Parent
• Kohl's Step up for Kids—January 31, WGN-TV
• Children's Memorial physician welcomes home her Haitian adopted daughter—January 22, Chicago Tribune
• Treatment for Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder, helps a boy become stronger—January 21, ABC 7
• Children's Memorial nurses return from Haiti—January 19, Sun Times
• Intensive behavior treatment and counseling could transform how doctors treat obese children—January 18, MSNBC.com

2009

• Sarah Neumann started to create jewelry while waiting for a heart—December 30, WGN-TV
• Children's Memorial surgeons transplant two boys with parts of the same liver at the same time—December 23, ABC 7
• Chicago family gives thanks for their daughter's recovery—November 26, ABC7
• Illinois PIRG releases its annual toy safety report—November 24, Chicago Tribune
• Peer-to-peer nurse mentoring proves to be a powerful tool in employee development—November 11, Human Resource Executive Online
• Is it food allergy of food intolerance?—November 8, MSNBC.com
• Children's Memorial and other U.S. hospitals weathering flu pandemic—November 5, ABC News
• Children's Memorial has emergency planning prepared for H1N1 influx—November 2, Chicago Tribune
• Cancer survivor leads construction workers in stretching exercises—October 30, ABC7
• Pediatric intensive care units prepare for wave of H1N1 patients—October 22, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
• Snow City Arts —October 14, Chicago Tribune
• Infectious disease specialist urges H1N1 vaccines for children —October 14, ABC 7
• Children's Memorial's resale shop, the White Elephant, celebrates 90 years—October 7, ABC's 190 North
• Tillman's courage: Chicago Bear Charles Tillman recounts his daughter's heroic fight—October 7, NFL Network
• Hospital caregivers to receive the H1N1 vaccine first—October 6, USA Today
• Patient suffering from epilepsy continues to make strides—October 5, Chicago Tribune
• Caring for the caregiver: Night-shift cook, Ms. Bettye, serves up a side of love with her meals—October 5, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
• Children's Memorial uses a vitural world for emergency preparedness—October 1, InformationWeek
• Study finds antidepressant does not help with children's belly aches—October 1, MSN.com
• Researchers say that emergency departments should be better prepared to treat children—September 23, MedPage Today
• Children's Memorial employee serves up more than just a good meal to hospital staff and patient-families—September 20, Chicago Tribune
• Rare disease has family scrambling for time—September 16, Chicago Tribune
• Free training to prevent knee injuries—September 1, Chicago Sun-Times
• Pre-surgery program helps ease patients' anxieties—August 26, Chicago Tribune
• Carrying your infant by bike: How young is too young? Pediatric neurologist comments.—August 24, BikePortland.org
• Infectious Diseases physician weighs in on the H1N1 vaccine—August 19, WGN-TV
• Study finds there needs to be more public awareness of food allergy—August 6, MSN.com
• Parents of saved child support proposed heliport—July 24, CBS 2
• Pediatric neurologist discusses migraines in children—July 23, ABC7
• Emergency Room physician gives safety tips on how to prevent window falls —June 30, ABC7
• Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster talks about his 3-month-old daughter's rare genetic disorder DiGeorge syndrome—June 29, NBC 5
• A patient beats the odds and celebrates with a trip to Disney World—June 21, Northwest Indiana Times
• Cerebral palsy patient will lead a running team in Race for the Kids 5K Run/Walk—June 15, Daily Herald
• Heart transplant patient dubbed "the miracle baby" graduates from high school—June 5, Northwest Herald
• Children's Memorial physicians help confront childhood diabetes—May 31, Daily Herald
• Frequent fevers? Children's Memorial physician explains periodic fever syndrome—May 28, ABC7
• Spina bifida patient takes on her next challenge - medical school—May 27, Chicago Tribune
• Kidney stones in children on the rise—May 23, Los Angeles Times
• Sleep medicine physician discusses pediatric sleep centers for children—May 10, Chicago Tribune
• Children's Memorial physician explains how calories keep the body working—May 6, Daily Herald
• Dr. McColley comments on the promising news about advances in the treatment of cystic fibrosis—May 5, The New Yorker
• Trauma coordinator nurse discusses the lingering effects of concussions —April 15, ADVANCE for Nurses
• Sports Medicine physician says kids need to take a sports timeout—March 20, Chicago Parent
• Children's Memorial Research Center reacts to the lift on embryonic stem cell research—March 10, WGN-TV
• Chicago Bears' Charles Tillman and his wife relive their family's toughest challenge—March 3, NBC5
• Scientists are inching closer to a cure for the common cold—February 13, Chicago Tribune
• Speech pathologist comments on a recent language development study—February 13, Chicago Tribune
• Children's Memorial nurse treats patients with creativity and empathy to ease anxieties—February 4, Chicago Tribune
• Sports medicine physician explains why bones are the framework of the human body—January 28, Daily Herald
• Clean hands keep the staff bug away—January 20, Chicago Sun-Times
• Kidney disease specialist Craig Langman, MD, underscores the importance of Vitamin D for children—January 16, ABC7

2008

• Toy drive at Children's Memorial is in its eighth year—December 19, ABC7
• An 11-year-old finds hope for an unusual chronic pain condition—December 19, Elmwood Park-Leaves
• Dr. Morris Kletzel helps a mother demystify cord blood decisions—December 19, Pioneer Local
• Children's Memorial food allergy study featured in The New York Times—December 9, The New York Times
• Children’s Memorial psychologist discusses how to raise a friendly baby—December 1, Parents magazine
• Children’s Memorial psychologist gives tips for a fearless and happy visit with Santa—November 30, Chicago Tribune
• Children’s Memorial ophthalmologist answers a question about eyes and cold weather—November 26, Daily Herald
• Cardiologist talks about a mysterious syndrome affecting some teens—November 13, ABC 7
• Kids and kidney stones—November 12, WGN TV
• Nursing survey ranks Children's Memorial as one of the top hospitals in organizational culture—November 10, ADVANCE for Nurses
• Children's Memorial cardiologist comments on FDA warnings that many ADHD medications may adversely affect the heart—November 2, Health Corner Television on Lifetime
• Physician gives parents Halloween safety tips —October 30, ABC 7
• Injury prevention and research physician warns about a potential burn hazard for children—October 10, U.S.News & World Report
• More young athletes are sidelined by overuse injuries—October 6, Daily Herald
• Children’s Memorial nutritionist comments on the amount of sugar found in kids’ cereals—October 2, TODAY Show
• Children's Memorial responds to the expanded definition of hospital charity care in a letter to the editor —September 29, Crain's Chicago Business
• A virtual training tool helps Children’s Memorial prepare for real-life emergency response—September 15, Chicago Sun-Times
• Former brain tumor patient to wed at Children’s Memorial—September 11, Chicago Sun-Times
• Children’s Memorial physicians explain Asperger syndrome—September 4, Chicago Parent
• A thankful Chicago Bear, Charles Tillman, praised doctors for going the extra mile and helping save the life of his daughter—August 30, ABC7
• Children’s Memorial physician discusses ear tube surgery for kids—August 25, Chicago Parent
• Miraculous recovery for toddler who fell into Lake Michigan—August 14, Chicago Sun-Times
• Children’s Memorial cardiologist comments on cholesterol-lowering medicine for kids—August 4, USA TODAY.com
• Emergency medicine physician demonstrates items that help prevent window falls—July 30, NBC5.com
• Children’s Memorial psychologist comments on the “little white lies” parents often tell their children—July 28, MSNBC
• Help your kids cope with nightmares—July 28, Chicago Parent
• Speech-language pathologist gives tips for spotting speech problems in older babies and toddlers—July 21, iParenting
• Children’s Memorial child psychiatrist gives parenting tips—July 21, Chicago Tribune
• Children’s Memorial dermatologist discusses a specific type of baby birthmark—July 18, ABC 7
• Young boy who suffered a skull fracture from a foul ball at a Cubs’ game leaves Children’s Memorial—July 17, Good Morning America
• Boy going home after suffering a skull fracture—July 16, Chicago Tribune
• Children’s Memorial physician comments on EPA’s rule changes on smog—July 1, Chicago Parent
• New children's vaccine means fewer shots—June 26, WebMD
• Former Children’s Memorial patient and leukemia survivor becomes a cancer nurse—June 18, Daily Herald
• Serious food allergies on the rise, study shows—June 17, NBC5
• Weighty issues for parents: Suggestions on reinforcing healthy lifestyles in their kids—June 17, TIME Magazine
• Children’s Memorial physician discusses a growing cause of permanent hearing loss among children—June 11, Chicago Parent
• Safe summer fun — Children’s Memorial dermatologist offers sun protection tips—May 29, Chicago Parent
• Patients at Children's Memorial and Snow City Arts celebrate superheroes—May 23, Chicago Public Radio
• Children’s Memorial has acquired the Archdiocese property in Streeterville—May 21, Chicago Tribune
• Going green — Children’s Memorial physician comments on the new green requirement for Illinois schools—May 20, Chicago Tribune
• An orthopaedic surgeon at Children's Memorial comments on scoliosis—May 20, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Growing up with HIV — Babies with the AIDS virus are now reaching adulthood—May 12, Chicago Tribune
• Children’s Memorial physician addresses the fear of vaccinations—May 5, Austin Weekly News
• WGN Radio's three-part series on the growing problem of food allergies —May 2, WGN Radio
• Children’s Memorial professionals discuss the invisible wounds inflicted on youth who witness violence—April 29, Chicago Tribune
• A boy whose heart was a "barely ticking time bomb” finally gets a heart transplant—April 21, Chicago Sun-Times
• Heart transplant patient, baby Fintan, on his way home—April 15, FOX News
• Be prepared: Find a good child-friendly emergency room before you need it—April 11, CNN.com
• Children’s Memorial nurses teach local school nurses special-needs skills through the Project School Care program—April 8, Nurse.com
• Researchers use controlled doses of arsenic in a rare leukemia treatment—April 7, wgntv.com
• A study shows that pediatric liver transplants do not set off long-term disruptions in family life—March 28, MedPage Today
• A music therapist at Children's Memorial discusses music as medicine—March 24, U.S. News & World Report
• Working with young children to develop good posture and strengthen core muscles—March 24, Chicago Tribune
• Healthcare professionals say that kids’ diets need less salt—March 19, USA Today
• Playing it safe with food allergies—March 19, Chicago Parent
• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago receives approval from the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board—February 27, Crain's Chicago Business
• Kids and caffeine: How much is too much?—February 19, NBC5
• A child with a rare disorder finds hope at Children's Memorial—February 13, Detroit Free Press
• New asthma research hints geography may play bigger role than ethnicity—February 12, Chicago Sun Times
• The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago receives city approval—February 7, Chicago Tribune
• Children's Memorial professionals say that a lack of "tummy time" may be a problem for some infants—January 27, Chicago Tribune
• Zoning committee approves new hospital and heliport—January 19, Chicago Sun-Times
• Brrrrrrrr! What you need to know about frostbite—January 18, Chicago Tribune
• Fintan Schiltz is a fighter—January 18, Chicago Sun-Times
• A study headed by dermatologist Amy Paller, MD, finds an effective treatment for psoriasis in children under 17—January 17, U.S. News and World Report
• Children's Memorial and its integrative medicine program are featured in U.S.News & World Report—January 10, U.S.News & World Report
• Physicians are finding more and more severe food allergies in kids—January 10, CBS2
• An associate newspaper editor is treated at Children's Memorial for a rare disease —January 9, Morris Daily Herald
• Nancy Young, MD, is highlighted in the January 2008 Chicago Magazine "Top Docs" feature story—January 8, Chicago Magazine

2007

• An infant receives a transplanted heart the day after Christmas—December 27, NBC5
• City planners OK the hospital's new site with a heliport—December 17, Chicago Tribune
• Feinberg medical students sing for children and families at Children's Memorial—December 16, Chicago Tribune
• TODAY show presents a video on the twins girls with transplanted kidneys—December 10, TODAY show
• Identical twins are doing well after each receives a transplanted kidney—December 7, Chicago Sun Times
• Increasing childhood obesity contributing to an upsurge in diabetes—November 30, NBC5
• Family gives back to Children's Memorial—November 21, ABC7
• Railroad safety messages are key—October 20, WGN-TV
• A mother's worldwide search for the best epilepsy care for her son brings her to Children's Memorial—September 29, Chicago Tribune
• Reducing the risk of knee injuries in teen girls—September 24, CBS 2
• Controversy on genetic screening—September 19, Chicago Tribune
• Night chaplain brings compassion to bedside—September 13, Chicago Tribune
• $100 million gift largest by an individual to a children's hospital nationally—September 5, Chicago Sun-Times
• Young adults with spina bifida live independent lives—September 2, Chicago Tribune
• Kawasaki disease: The race for an accurate diagnosis—July 17, Patient Power
• Bone marrow transplants—July 5, CBS News
• Children's Memorial nurses featured on the Oprah Show—May 9, ABC 7
• Miracle for Naperville boy—April 15, Chicago Sun-Times
• First time ever look inside a 90 million-year-old shark fossil—March 14, ABC 7
• EpiPen use encouraged by allergy specialists—February 26, Reuters
• Toddler weighs 95 pounds—February 9, Nightline
• Research links Alzheimer's gene with cerebral palsy risk—February 5, Newswire
• Difficult decisions for parents of hearing-impaired—February 1, Chicago Parent
• Boy walks 520 steps for Children's Memorial—January 29, Chicago Sun-Times
• New study for treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents—January 12, CBS 2
• Indiana family finds answers at Children's Memorial—January 8, The News-Sentinel
• Child Magazine recognizes Children's Memorial—January 4, Child Magazine

2006

• Heart transplant patient a year later—December 25, Chicago Sun-Times
• Sports injuries and teenage girls—December 25, Chicago Tribune
• Another link to ADHD—December 22, UPI
• New anesthesia guidelines for children—December 5, Chicago Tribune
• Youngest patient receives bilateral cochlear implant—November 29, ABC 7 Chicago
• How fast food is making our kids fatter—November 15, NBC 5
• "Picky eaters"—October 29, Chicago Tribune
• Pain management—October 16, Post-Tribune
• CarePages.com connects families via the Web—September 30, NBC 5
• Hope for Hunter syndrome—September 27, ABC 7
• Procedure saves teen wounded by pellet gun—September 19, ABC 7
• Checkup guide for children—August 15, MSNBC/Newsweek
• More teens are using steroids—August 10, Pioneer Press
• Fanning twins - 12 years later—August 8, CBS 2
• More kids with athletic injuries—July 30, Chicago Tribune
• Families in the E.R.—July 24, Chicago Tribune
• Pitching injuries—July 24, Pioneer Press
• Steps all parents should take to be prepared—July 17, USA Today
• Survivor alert event, June 25—June 19, WTTW11
• Teacher visits student at Children’s Memorial Hospital for first time following kidney transplant—May 3, Chicago Tribune
• A new site for Children's Memorial—April 6, Chicago Tribune
• Spina bifida patients to get their own places—March 29, Chicago Tribune

2005

• Boy gets new heart for Christmas—December 27, Chicago Sun Times
• Chicago's Dr. Feelgood—December 24, Chicago Tribune
• 25 Children's Memorial Hospital physicians make top docs list—December 15, Chicago Magazine
• Cancer patient collects 12,000 toys for Children's Memorial patients—December 14, ABC 7
• He wanted to help other children—December 13, Chicago Sun Times
• Special visa makes way for Polish girl's new life—December 13, NBC 5
• Overweight moms more likely to have overweight kids—December 5, Forbes
• Polish infant comes to Children's Memorial for surgery—November 26, Chicago Tribune
• Dangerous toys—November 22, ABC 7 News
• Researchers zero in on the possible cause of Kawasaki disease—November 18, Northwestern University News Release
• Children's Memorial researcher helps identify genes that lead to melanoma—November 17, Northwestern University News Release
• Teens and steroids—October 27, ABC 7
• Pacifier use may help prevent SIDS—October 10, Forbes.com
• Rocking the baby products cradle—September 27, Detroit News
• Group claims lunchboxes have high lead counts—September 20, NBC 5
• Children's Memorial recognized for pediatric critical care—August 25, Illinois Department of Public Health
• Fast-food heaven just past school—August 24, Chicago Tribune
• Prevent ACL Injuries...on FOX 32—August 16, FOX 32
• Dramatic surgery fixes rare skull defect—August 15, Washington Post
• Innovative hospital programs benefit nurses—August 2, NurseZone.com
• Getting children ready for school—July 20, Chicago Parent magazine
• Stem cell research—July 12, Chicago Tribune
• Sign language for babies—June 29, NBC5
• Grateful dad raises funds for Children's Memorial—June 22, Daily Southtown

2004

• Top 25 best places to work—October 1, Chicago magazine
• Reading at Uptown Pediatrics—August 12, ABC 7 "Good Morning America"
• Sounding the allergy alarm—May 12, Chicago Tribune
• Confidential teen health services—April 25, Chicago Tribune
• Reducing obesity in Chicago's kids—April 25, Chicago Tribune
• Curbing obesity—March 9, Chicago Tribune
• Antibiotic resistance—February 18, Post-Gazette.com
• Overweight kids' heart problems—February 16, HealthCentral.com
• Iraqi doctors watch and learn—February 11, Chicago Tribune
• Sleep: The young and the restless—February 2, United Press International
• Newborn tests and procedures—January 23, Dads Today
• Rare Vitamin B6 deficiency diagnosed—January 12, WGN-TV
• Deaf baby gets an implant—January 6, Chicago Tribune

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