Stronger Graduated Driver's Licensing Program Would Save Lives, Prevent Injuries Nov 18, 2009
A team of researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin's Injury Research Center in Milwaukee and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin studied GDL policies and five years of vehicle crash data from six states -- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin -- and found that more than 300 deaths could have been prevented if each of these states had included evidence-based modifications to their GDL programs. In addition, nearly 21,400 injuries could have been avoided if they had... (Science Daily)
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Launches H1N1 Prevention Campaign Geared Toward Children Sep 17, 2009
The Children's Flu Fighters campaign, by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, focuses on four key steps for preventing the spread of viruses and common winter illnesses: 1 ... (PRNewsFoto/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin today announced the launch of an H1N1 influenza prevention campaign geared toward informing educators, parents, caregivers and children of all ages on the importance of practicing... (PR Newswire)
Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms Aug 20, 2009
She and her colleagues studied 336 children, ages 4 to 18, who were treated for simple arm fractures and discharged from the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin emergency department between August 2003 and September 2007 ... "The majority of children with simple arm fractures have pain at home significant enough to result in analgesic administration, and our study helps clinicians make an informed decision about what medication will work best for children with these injuries once they are sent... (MEDLINEplus)
Ibuprofen best for kids with broken arms Aug 19, 2009
Researchers randomly assigned 336 children ages 4 to 18 to go home with liquid versions of either ibuprofen or the acetaminophen-codeine combo after being treated for a broken arm at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Neither the children, parents nor the doctors knew who received what treatment until the study ended. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ibuprofen is as effective as acetaminophen with codeine to treat pain in children with arm fractures Aug 18, 2009
Dr. Drendel also is a pediatric emergency medicine specialist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin ... The clinical trial evaluated, treated and discharged 336 children from the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin emergency department between August 2003 and September 2007. (EurekAlert!)
10-year-old WI girl dies days after found in pool Aug 3, 2009
The Milwaukee County medical examiner says Sunday that Querriyana Gooding died Saturday at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Officials say the girl and her 12-year-old brother went swimming in an outdoor, in-ground pool at an apartment complex on the evening of July 23. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Mother, Children Rescued From Burning SUV Jul 21, 2009
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin identified the boy as David Harper, who was in critical condition Monday; officials there set up a news conference Tuesday with his father, James "Chris" Harper. Police have said the boy has burns on 30 percent of his body. (Fox News)
Child injured in lawn mower accident May 21, 2009
CALEDONIA - A 5-year-old boy was in stable condition at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa late Thursday after being run over by a riding lawn mower and suffering serious injuries. Police reports said the boy, whose name was not released, was struck by the mower just before 5 p.m. at his home on Highway 38 in the town of Caledonia. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Advocates warn of increase in shaken baby cases May 14, 2009
The Shaken Baby Association says 30 children treated at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for shaken baby syndrome were killed or disabled in 2008. That's up from 17 in 2007. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Milwaukee PGA Tour stop needs new sponsor May 12, 2009
Croak says the tournament's commitment to raising money for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin makes it more attractive to companies. "It's much easier to say the primary beneficiary of this tournament is Children's Hospital," Croak said. (ESPN -- Golf)
Two children hurt in car accident May 7, 2009
Deputies said both were taken to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Wauwatosa following the accident and were reported to be in stable but critical condition late Thursday night. The children's 36-year-old father, who was driving the minivan at the time of the collision received minor injuries in the accident. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Frazier to play in all-star charity football game Mar 12, 2009
The Shrine Bowl benefits the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and raises money for children who are receiving treatment there. The game will be held July 18 at the J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium on the UW-Oshkosh campus. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Around Town: Little people with big hearts Feb 15, 2009
The Racine toddler is in desperate need of a liver transplant and on the transplant list at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the Milwaukee area. The story about the ill girl told of the family's financial struggles and the creation of a donation fund. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
