D. Brent Polk leaving Vandy for job at USC Nov 20, 2009
"Brent is one of our premier physicians and has served Vanderbilt with distinction for nearly two decades, said Dr. Jeffrey Balser, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine at . Under Brent's leadership, his division has experienced significant growth in terms of faculty, programs and grant awards from the (National Institutes of Health). His talents will be missed, but we are proud he will be occupying this important leadership role with USC and Childrens Hospital... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Antioch tot falls 30 feet, lives to cry about it Oct 20, 2009
He said the boy's mother was at home when he fell about 30 feet from a window on the 600 block of Wilbur Avenue at 11:45 a.m. She comforted her crying child as authorities arrived and rushed him to Childrens Hospital in Oakland in a helicopter. The child apparently fell after climbing on furniture and leaning on a window screen that gave way, Thomas said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
USC To Host 4th Annual Dribble For The Cure Oct 3, 2009
Half of the net proceeds from the event will go to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, which grants money to researchers working on finding a cure for children's cancer, and half will go to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles for the treatment of children with cancer. These two charities are at the forefront of the fight against children's cancer, a disease that takes the lives of more kids than any other. (Usctrojans.com)
Multicultural Festival highlights local diversity Sep 13, 2009
Proceeds from the annual event will benefit Childrens Hospital of Central California. The reporter can be reached at 583-2432. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
No comments posted. Sep 6, 2009
To date, USC faculty members working at the USC Health Sciences Campus and its affiliate Childrens Hospital Los Angeles have secured more than $60 million in funding. More information on USCs stem cell programs is at. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
New specialty spurs hopes for helping abused kids Aug 18, 2009
Experts at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Share Best Practices in Disaster Preparedness Training. Today experts from Childrens Hospital Los Angeles released best practices in the area of pediatric disaster preparedness training ... The recommendations, which focused specifically on pediatrics and handling the special needs of children, w 00004000 ere developed by program director Jeffrey Upperman, MD, and the team of physicians, nurses, technology experts and management professionals at the... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
General Releases Aug 6, 2009
com Announce Launch Of Photo Store - 39 Trojans To Compete In 2008 Beijing Olympics - Erdelyi And Sluiter Named USC's Wells Fargo Student-Athletes Of The Week - Fink, Mozo, Farah And Van't Hof Named USC's Wells Fargo Student-Athletes Of The Week - Ex-Trojan Greats Lenny Krayzelburg, Ron Mix Inducted To Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame - Clarke, Hie And Vasquez Named USC's Wells Fargo Student-Athletes Of The Week - "Scully n: For The Kids" Benefits USC's Childrens Hospital - The Lexus Gauntlet Trophy... (Usctrojans.com)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Named to the National "Honor Roll" by U.S. News & World Report Magazine Jun 26, 2009
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Named to the National "Honor Roll" by U.S. News & World Report Magazine - Yahoo ... Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Named to the National "Honor Roll" by U.S. News & World Report Magazine ... Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is One of Only 10 Children's Hospitals in the Nation -- and the Only Pediatric Medical Center On the West Coast -- Ranked in All 10 Pediatric Specialties in the Current Magazine Rankings. (Primezone Releases)
New Strategies To Prevent Childhood Obesity Jun 24, 2009
Francine Kaufman, M.D., professor of pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine, head of the division of endocrinology and metabolism at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and author of the popular book "Diabesity," also participated in a discussion that will address prevention as well as treatment of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and lipid disorders in children and teens who are overweight or obese. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Review of Stanford projects falls behind Jun 20, 2009
and major revisions to the Childrens Hospital plans. Shame on the Weekly. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Mexico Fire Victims Brought To Sacramento Jun 6, 2009
KCRA 3 has just confirmed many of the badly hurt kids will be transported to Shriner's Childrens Hospital of Northern California in Sacramento as well as to a Shriner's facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are due to arrive Saturday morning. (KCRA 3, CA)
Ten-Year-Old Bravely Battles Breast Cancer May 20, 2009
For YEARS we have watched the news and we know about St. Judes Childrens hospital, St. judes is one of the best ways to teach us about what diseases children are having, how we can help those children, and educate ourselves to save the children to come. This child, HANNAH POWELL-AUSLAM has contradicted the claim, of having beast screenings at 40. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Hanford man in fatal accident Saturday May 20, 2009
They were treated at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The driver of the big rig did not stop and is being sought by the CHP. Anyone who can identify the truck is asked to contact the Fort Tejon CHP at (661) 248-6655 or (661) 864-4400. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Jennifer Lopez May 13, 2009
YES says: That's lukewarm. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images). (AZCentral -- Style)
Success pressure takes a toll, psychologist says May 12, 2009
" Comments Posted by anonymous, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 10 hours agoFor perspective, it helps if you have lived elsewhere or have an international family, etc. I got news for ya: the world does not revolve around Palo Alto. Some here sure think it does, though. In our experience, people are generally not modest here. For those who ARE modest and use good taste (don't brag about their grades, money, keep personal things whether favorable or not to themselves)it can be... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Jimmy Fallon, Trent Reznor among Webby winners May 7, 2009
The Information you need. Thursday, May 07, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
How Some Immune Cells Improve Cancer Outcome May 6, 2009
However, Leonid Metelitsa and colleagues, at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, and The Saban Research Institute of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, have now shown, in vitro and in mice, that human V-alpha-24-invariant NKT cells indirectly affect neuroblastoma growth by killing tumor-associated cells that promote the growth of neuroblastoma cells. In the study, human tumor-associated cells known as monocytes/macrophages were found to produce the soluble... (Science Daily)
Celebrities, Horses, Music and History Will Unite for 2009 'Fiesta of the Spanish Horse' Cancer Research Benefit May 1, 2009
Fiesta, a revered Southern California equestrian tradition that raises funds for cancer research organizations, this year benefits the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. It also plays an important role in integrating communities by honoring horses and people steeped in rich tradition. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
City pushes 'urban village' for Stanford hospitals Apr 28, 2009
" Stanford should abandon this effort and simply move the entire Medical Center to Redwood City - where it will be greeted with open arms and probably even a redevelopment agency to help fund this incredible world class institution. Palo Alto's only interest in the Medical Center is as a source of extortion. Posted by Bob, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Apr 24, 2009 at 8:53 pmRemember that Larry Klein says he doesn't read the Town Square blogs because they are so... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Shopping center withdrawal 'disappoints' Simon Apr 17, 2009
If the Childrens Hospital is so short of space, why do they advertise so much in all the papers soliciting new patients. Something funny going on there. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Stanford drops plans for mall expansion Apr 16, 2009
" Not with our city council--we have members whining about "too much traffic" and others saying 50+ demands are non-negotiable. Stanford does not need this headache Posted by Kate, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Apr 14, 2009 at 12:45 pmNo,Stanford does not need this headache and Palo Alto does not need this clueless city council which should be tossed out of office individually or collectively. It has been a disaster.. Kishimoto should drop the idea of running for the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Amid nurse shortage, hospitals focus on retention Feb 16, 2009
One national program is the Versant RN Residency, which was developed at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and since 2004 has spread to 70 other hospitals nationwide. One of those, Baptist Health South Florida in the Miami area, reports cutting its turnover rate from 22 percent to 10 percent in the 18 months since it started its program. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'The ordeal is over': Senate votes 59-0 to remove Blagojevich Feb 8, 2009
Jetta wrote on Jan 30, 2009 9:13 AM:" real american :...."This guy actualy withheld funds for a childrens hospital because the hospital administrator wouldn't give him any campaign money ... real american wrote on Jan 30, 2009 8:40 AM:" bnhuman, he was an inefective Governor. He has been accused of trying to sell or trade a U.S. Senate seat that is owned by US. He told a childrens hospital they would not get any state funds unless their administrator donated to his campaign. He has closed... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
