News for Families
Winter 2009
2 Sippy cup dangers
4 A child’s steps toward recovery
6 Booster seat helped save Destiny
Vol. 33, No. 1
Help for the most common childhood disease: Tooth decay “ Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, yet 90 percent of all tooth decay is preventable,” says Gordon Womack, DDS, medical director of Dayton Pediatric Dentistry at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. The Kohl’s A Minute for Kids campaign focuses on dental health during January and February. “It is well A Healthy known that Minute cavities in primary teeth – or baby teeth – increase the risk of the permanent teeth also developing a disease,” he explains. Dr. Womack points out that when children are in pain from tooth problems, that pain can directly or indirectly affect their ability to speak, eat, sleep or pay attention. Preventing problems starts with early dental care. When should you introduce toothbrushing to your child? When should you schedule the first visit to the dentist? “Parents should begin oral hygiene with their child when the first tooth erupts,” Dr. Womack says. Shortly
after that first tooth breaks through, make an appointment with a pediatric dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first dental visit occur shortly after the first tooth erupts and no later than the child’s first birthday. Parents can begin brushing their child’s teeth and gums with a small soft-bristle brush anytime. This helps children get used to having their mouths examined. Pediatric dentists have special training and experience in caring for infants, children and adolescents. Their offices feature child-sized equipment and furniture, which helps make children more comfortable and facilitates treatment. Four ways to make toothbrushing fun 1. Brush teeth during bath time, which is usually fun for children. 2. Decorate an egg timer or sand
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Sippy cup dangers The innocent-looking sippy cup dangerous? You bet! The improper use of sippy cups and baby bottles is a leading cause of tooth decay in children. While many parents are aware that brushing and flossing are important, many don’t realize the dangers of bottles and sippy cups. “Letting children sip on sugary drinks for hours or putting children to bed with a bottle of milk or juice can be harmful,” says Dr. Womack. He explains that these habits expose teeth to sugar for extended periods of time. “The problem is the frequency at which the sippy cup or bottle con-
tents touch the teeth,” he says. “Each sip equals one hour of acid, which increases the risk of tooth decay.” In 2007, Dr. Womack treated nearly 900 cases of abscessed teeth in children.
● Fill the sippy cup with water only,
Using sippy cups correctly ● Use as a training tool to move your child from a bottle to a cup. Do not use sippy cups for long periods of time.
at naptime or bedtime unless they contain water only.
unless it is being used at mealtime. Drinking any other liquid from a sippy cup – even if it is diluted – should be avoided. ● Sippy cups should not be used
Learn more about sippy cups at kohlsminutes.childrensdayton.org.
Protecting children from burns Fire is just one cause of burn injuries – children can also be seriously injured by hot liquids, heating appliances, hot pots and pans, electrical currents and chemicals. Among all accidental injuries, fire and burns are the fifth cause of death in children ages 14 and younger – in part because young children cannot recognize heat-related hazards quickly enough to react appropriately. A child will suffer a full-thickness burn (thirddegree burn) after just three seconds of exposure to 140-degree water, and will need surgery and skin grafts. Protect your children ● Set water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Consider
putting an antiscald device
(about $30) on each water tap and shower head, and check the temperature of a baby’s bathwater before putting the baby in. ● Prevent spills. If possible, cook on a back burner. Don’t let pot handles stick out where they can snag loose clothing, and avoid wearing long sleeves or baggy clothes in the kitchen. Don’t place containers of hot food or liquid near the edge of a counter, and don’t pick up anything hot while holding a baby. ● Keep electrical cords out of reach – especially extension cords and cords connected to heating appliances. Make sure electrical cords can’t be pulled or snagged
into a bathtub or sink. Don’t leave a hot iron sitting on an ironing board unattended. ● Childproof your home. Cover unused electrical outlets. Lock matches, lighters and flammable materials out of a child’s reach. The basics go a long way toward preventing burns and other injuries. ● Actively supervise. Simply being in the same room with a child is not necessarily supervising. Safety precautions are important, but there is no substitute for active supervision. ● Don’t let kids play with fireworks. Fireworks are intended for use by adults in open spaces with plenty of active supervision for every child present. February 1-7 is Burn Awareness Week. Take some time that week – or anytime – to teach your children about burns. An education curriculum on burn safety to use with young children is available on our website – childrensdayton.org – Safety Tips – Education Curriculums.
Are you up-to-date on immunizations? Updated immunization schedules
Six common immunization myths Sherman Alter, MD, director of infectious disease at Dayton Children’s, addresses these common immunization myths: 1. Vaccines don’t work. False. The occurrences of many diseases such as polio, diphtheria, tetanus, measles
2. Vaccines aren’t necessary.
Diseases that can be prevented by vaccines still occur in the US. High immunization levels explain this dramatic decrease. 3. Vaccines aren’t safe. Vaccines
are tested for years before they are approved and all recommended vaccines are completely safe. In addition, vaccines and their effects on children are studied after they are in use. immunized. Many diseases that are
preventable with vaccines strike children younger than age 2. 5. Vaccines weaken the immune system. Viruses in vaccines are
different from “wild” viruses that cause natural infection. Viruses in vaccines have been altered to the point where they will not weaken the immune system. 6. Vaccines cause autism. This claim
is based on studies of children who
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two parents who are knee to knee. One parent can hold the baby, while the other brushes baby’s teeth. 4. Have a consistent routine that
kids look forward to. Encourage children to brush two to three times a day. Always brush after breakfast and before bed. “When children brush their teeth, make sure it is quality brushing,” says Dr. Womack. “Supervise toothbrushing until children are 8 years old. Make sure they brush the full two minutes, use fluoridated toothpaste with a soft-bristle brush,
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Because of the many questions parents have about the safety of vaccines, a new website – www.vaccinateyourbaby.org – was developed to help ease fears and answer questions.
4. Infants are too young to be
The most common childhood disease: Tooth decay 3. Small children can sit between
received the MMR vaccine and were diagnosed with autism. The studies showed no difference in the occurrence of autism between children born before the vaccine was introduced and those born after the MMR was introduced. Because the MMR vaccine is scheduled for children at around the same age that autism is typically diagnosed, it may appear the two events are linked, but they are not.
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are released in January each year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The latest schedule and information on immunizations can be found on the CDC website (www.cdc.gov). To protect your child from many common and sometimes serious childhood diseases, make sure he or she is up-to-date on immunizations. Ask your child’s doctor about the latest immunization schedule to make sure your child is protected. He or she can also answer any questions you have about immunizations.
and whooping cough decreased since vaccines for these diseases have been used.
and brush in circles. Less than 40 percent of children follow these proper brushing techniques.” Start early teaching your child about dental health. Many health problems have been linked to poor tooth and gum health. Make your child’s dentist a partner in starting your child on a lifetime of healthy dental habits. This information is brought to you by Dayton Children’s and Kohl’s Department Stores. Visit kohlsminutes.childrensdayton. org to reprint Parenting Clips and download a podcast on key child health and safety topics.
ASK AN EXPERT If you’ve ever thought “I wonder if that’s normal?” or just needed another opinion on a parenting dilemma, “Ask an Expert” on Dayton Children’s website can help. Here’s a recent question for Greg Ramey, PhD:
Question: My 11-year-old daughter asked if she could go on the internet and look at the Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana photos that all her friends were talking about. I told my daughter she was too young to look at that junk. Am I too protective? Answer: I suspect your daughter routinely sees much more sexually suggestive pictures in teen magazines or on the internet. You missed a great opportunity to review the pictures together and talk about some important issues. Tell your daughter you made a mistake and look at the pictures together. This gives you an opportunity to get your daughter’s views on whether this teenage performer made a mistake, what might have motivated her and how she is now viewed by her fans. Looking at the pictures together is not to convince your daughter that you are right, but to engage in a discussion of issues meaningful to her. To ask your question of Dr. Ramey or one of Dayton Children’s other experts, go to childrens dayton.org – Education and Support – Ask an Expert.
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After suffering a devastating infection, Dayton Children’s helped Carson with his
Steps toward recovery
Septic shock 101 About 4,000 children in the United States die every year from uncontrolled infections of the body known as septic shock. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is one of the most deadly types with a 25-75 percent mortality rate. Key points • STSS can happen after a streptococcus infection, most often from a skin infection or infected wound.
• Signs of infection may include: flu-like symptoms (fever, pain, muscle pain, chills), blotchy rash, swollen and infected wounds, low blood pressure, weak and rapid pulse. Abrupt pain is commonly one of the first symptoms. • Thorough hand
washing is extremely important to prevent staph infections. Be sure to clean and bandage all skin wounds as quickly as possible and keep them bandaged until they heal.
• Call your child’s doctor if a wound becomes red, swollen or tender.
• Half of all children who get STSS have another health problem.
Carson and Patricia Abboud, MD, in the PICU room where Carson spent six weeks.
The auditorium at Dayton Children’s was full on November 19, 2008. The topic: Pediatric Shock – An Update. What made this educational program special was the presence of 4-year-old Carson Bruner and his parents Carrie and John. The three were on stage to share their story with a room full of doctors, medical students, nurses and others.
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hey and Patricia Abboud, MD, a pediatric intensivist in Dayton Children’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), were presenting Carson’s story and information on septic shock. Dr. Abboud was Carson’s primary doctor during a frightening six weeks when Carson fought for his life in the PICU. “Hopefully by telling our story, we can help prevent this from happening to other children,” says John. The Bruners’ journey began January 17, 2008 when Carson came home from preschool with a fever of 103 degrees F. “I thought it was just another cold with a fever, so I started him on
Tylenol,” says Carrie. That evening Carson complained that his leg hurt, but Carrie and John couldn’t see anything wrong and thought he may have hurt it while roughhousing with his sister Gabrielle. By morning, Carson’s fever, instead of going down had gone up. It was now 104.5 degrees F and Carson couldn’t walk. Carrie called their pediatrician Robert Myers, DO, who told Carrie to take Carson to Dayton Children’s Regional Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center. It was 8:00 am on January 18. The doctors in the emergency department (ED) ordered “every lab test under the sun,” Carrie remembers. Carson also had an x-ray and
ultrasound of his right hip, since he still complained of leg pain. The lab tests, x-ray and ultrasound were inconclusive, so Carson was sent home with a diagnosis of toxic synovitis, or swelling of the lining of the hip joint. This is the most common cause of hip pain in children and usually gets better on its own. The Bruners went home with instructions for follow-up care. That evening – Friday – Carson’s leg pain worsened. He had difficulty sleeping. At 4:00 am on Saturday, January 19, the Bruners received a call from Dayton Children’s. “They told us Carson’s blood culture had come back. He had gram-positive cocci or bacteria in the blood,” Carrie remembers. Carrie and John both knew how serious this was. “Everything went very fast after that. John stayed home with our daughter Gabrielle while I drove Carson to the hospital from our home south of Dayton.”
prematurity and SIDS. STSS, however, is a very deadly form of sepsis, especially when there are multiple organ failures. Carson had respiratory, hemodynamic, renal and hematologic failure. In the PICU, the Bruners were at Carson’s side through every step forward and two steps backward. He had numerous blood transfusions, was sedated and on a ventilator for weeks and received dialysis for acute renal failure. Carson also received medication to keep his blood pressure stable. Dressing changes on both legs required a tremendous amount of delicate work. When the time came for Carson to begin eating, he had problems with his gastrointestinal tract, which made it difficult to keep food down. James T. Lehner, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Dayton Children’s, became involved in Carson’s care soon after he arrived. “I credit Dr. Lehner with saving Carson’s legs. As soon as he walked into the room and examined Carson, he knew immediately what he had to do. He was very honest and very direct,” Carrie remembers. “I’m not a hero,” says Dr. Lehner. “I did what needed to be done.” Dr. Lehner performed more than a dozen surgeries to debride (remove dead skin and muscle) Carson’s right
thigh, foot and ankle, and his left calf. This was done to stop the infection from spreading and damaging other parts of the body. “While still in the PICU, Carson had multiple debridements of both legs almost daily for one week, then weekly for two months,” says Dr. Abboud. Carson left the PICU on February 13. In the general pediatrics unit, he continued to receive treatment for the wounds on his legs from Charles Goodwin, MD, a pediatric surgeon at Dayton Children’s. Dr. Goodwin performed numerous skin grafts to treat a side effect of septic shock called purpura fulminans, a condition that is treated in the same way as a serious burn. Dead tissue must be removed and healthy skin grafted to take its place. These procedures were effective in saving Carson’s legs, which was a concern early on. Eventually Carson lost most of the muscles in his left calf and his right foot. In July, he underwent additional reconstructive surgery on his left leg at Shriners Burns Hospital in Cincinnati. He was fitted with a prosthesis at Shriners Hospital for Children in Lexington, Kentucky and took the first steps with his new foot on November 10, 2008. The following excerpt from the Bruners’ CaringBridge site describes
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By the time he got to Dayton Children’s, Carson had a rash on his face, and his arms and legs were mottled. He was examined by Susan Henry, MD, a physician in the emergency department. Carrie remembers the “severe concern” on Dr. Henry’s face and the ED moving rapidly to get Carson into the trauma room and begin treatment. According to the ED records, Carson’s right thigh was “swollen, tender and tense.” All lab tests were repeated and Carson was quickly moved to the PICU. The diagnosis: streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). Dr. Abboud saw him for the first time at 7:00 am on January 19. She and Mark Rowin, MD, another pediatric intensivist, intubated Carson to help him breathe, administered antibiotics and dobutamine (a drug used to treat shock), and completed an MRI of his pelvis and right leg. “Streptococcus can cause deep tissue infection (necrotizing fasciitis) and bacteremia (bacteria in the blood). Carson had them both and all the complications associated with a severe bacterial infection of the blood,” says Dr. Abboud. She explains that sepsis is the fourth leading cause of death in US children, behind congenital anomalies,
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Just a few of the people involved in Carson’s care. (LR) Andrea Scruggs, RN; Robert Myers, DO; Carrie, John and Carson Bruner; Patricia Abboud, MD; Kim Williams, RN, and Tina Adkins, RN.
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It’s the law: Booster seats protect kids House Bill 320 requiring the use of booster seats in Ohio was signed into law in December 2008; effective January 2009. Dayton Children’s is a proud supporter of this legislation, which will help protect children in motor vehicle crashes – the number-one killer of children older than 4 years of age. Key points: • Children older than 4 years and weighing 40 pounds, and children younger than 8 years and less than 4’9” tall are required to be in booster seats.
• Ohio law already
states that children younger than 4 years and 40 pounds are required to be in appropriate child safety seats.
• The driver of the
vehicle is responsible for safe transportation of any child in his or her car. Visit us on the web at childrensdayton. org – Health – Child Health Information – Car Safety. Go to Kohl’s A Minute for Kids for booster seat information – kohlsminutes. childrensdayton. org.
Pediatric surgery and trauma service
Destiny saved by surgical care and booster seat At 7:10 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2008, Howard and Carolyn Lee of Dayton were taking their granddaughter home after church. In the car were Carolyn, Howard, daughter Destiny, 7, son Demetrius, 10, and granddaughter Kayla, 3. A car ran a STOP sign at the intersection of Stanley and Helena streets, hitting the Lee’s van.
Dr. Meagher, director of pediatric surgery, will be caring for Destiny for several years.
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hey were pushed into a pole and then flipped over. Destiny was asleep in her booster seat. She was in the back on the right side of the van. Because she was on the side that suffered the most damage, Destiny was seriously injured. Howard and Carolyn recall that their first thoughts were about the children. “It was a relief to hear them screaming,” says Howard. Carolyn, however, was trapped by her seatbelt and could not get to her screaming children. “I never want to hear screaming like that again. It was horrific.” All the children and Howard came to Dayton Children’s. Carolyn was transported to Miami Valley Hospital where she was treated and released. At Dayton Children’s Regional Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center, it was determined that Destiny had numerous broken bones – one in her right knee, her ankle, and left femur. Her right arm was broken above and below the elbow, which was dislocated.
The skin on her right forearm was severely damaged. She was admitted to the trauma service under the care of Jeffrey Christian, MD, pediatric surgeon. Around midnight, Destiny went into surgery, where Jeffrey Mikutis, DO, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, placed multiple rods in her broken bones and cleaned up a large laceration of her right arm. From October 18-22 Destiny was cared for in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Vipul Patel, MD, was one of the pediatric intensivists involved in her care. On October 30, David Meagher, MD, medical director of pediatric surgery and trauma at Dayton Children’s, began treating Destiny, who was now out of the PICU. “Her right forearm was ‘degloved’ in the
accident. The skin on her arm was so badly damaged it eventually died, which resulted in the need for skin grafts,” he explains. Dr. Meagher performed surgery to treat the wound on her arm. He removed all the dead tissue and put in a Wound VAC (negative pressure wound therapy) to promote the development of healthy tissue. A few days later, skin was removed from her left thigh and grafted onto her right forearm. Destiny and her parents return to Dayton Children’s regularly for follow-up appointments with Dr. Meagher, Dr. Mikutis and for physical therapy to build strength and improve mobility. Destiny wears a pressure sleeve over the skin grafts on her right
Read more at www.childrensdayton.org.
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their joy at seeing Carson walk after nearly 10 months of immobility. By John Bruner: “296. Why is that number important? Carson was admitted to Children’s Medical Center 296 days ago from yesterday, November 10. He was admitted on January 19, 2008. Why is the number 296 no longer important and the number 1 is? Because it was one day ago that Carson took his FIRST steps with his new foot.” Carson’s care involved specialists from many areas of the hospital including critical care, surgery, orthopedics, nephrology, gastroenterology and nutrition. The unwavering compassion and expertise of the nursing staff made a lasting impression on the Bruners. One incident in particular is typical of the dedication shown by Dayton Children’s nurses in all areas of the hospital. On a snowy day in February, one of Carson’s nurses Karen Davis, along with Pam Baker and one of the PICU’s unit clerks, brought in a washbasin of snow so Carson could build a snowman in his PICU room. From their CaringBridge site (by John Bruner): “They built a snowman and dressed it with Coban [elastic, self-adhesive dressing put
over IVs] for a scarf, medicine cup for a hat and an assortment of medical odds and ends for a face and arms. He was delighted and it was a joy to see him giggling with them.” Carson left Dayton Children’s on March 25, 2008, almost 10 weeks after he was admitted. Since leaving, Carson and his family have celebrated many milestones in his recovery and look forward to the future. Anyone familiar with Carson’s situation knows that the boy who defied the odds will continue to overcome obstacles and remain an inspiration to all who come in contact with him. On November 11, 2008 John wrote: “Carson is proving everyone wrong. His spirit is stronger than mine ever could be. I feed off of him and his awesome sister (Gabrielle) who has been amazing in her own way. 296 days since Carson was able to walk. It no longer matters. Carson has risen again.” Dr. Abboud and the many other staff members who cared for Carson Bruner will never forget the harrowing journey they all shared. “Now when people ask me why I want to work with the very sickest kids, all I have to say is ‘Look at Carson Bruner.’”
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forearm to help minimize scarring. Dr. Meagher will continue to see Destiny for several years because of her skin grafts. “Because she is still growing, we need to watch the scars closely to make sure no further reconstructive surgery is needed as she grows.” According to Carolyn, Destiny will see Dr. Mikutis a few more times to make sure her bones are healing properly. “Destiny is doing well with physical therapy here in orthopedics and the prognosis for bone healing is excellent,” says Dr. Mikutis. “Dr. Meagher and I are working together on her follow-up care and Ann Smith is her physical therapist.” The goal is for Destiny to return to school in January 2009. Despite her injuries, Destiny was lucky. “Fortunately, she was restrained in a booster seat. Her injuries could have been much worse,” Dr. Meagher says. Carolyn is no stranger to Dayton Children’s. Over the years, she has brought all of her children here for care. “I have always been impressed by the care provided, but since Destiny’s accident, I have been even more impressed. Everyone who has been involved in Destiny’s care has been wonderful.” Destiny looks forward to returning to Patterson-Kennedy School in Dayton sometime in January. According to Carolyn “She’s a ‘little mother’ to all the kids. The children and the teachers miss her.”
SU RGIC A L S E RVIC ES AT DAY TO N C H I LD R E N ’S In the advanced surgical center at Dayton Children’s 12,079 surgeries were performed last year. Of those, 2,420 were performed by the pediatric surgeons, such as Dr. Meagher, who is medical director of pediatric surgery. He is joined by Victor Nanagas, MD, Jeffrey Christian, MD, and Jeffrey Pence, MD. All the pediatric surgeons at Dayton Children’s have received special training in pediatric surgery and are board certified. The trauma service staffed by pediatric surgery is certified by the American College of Surgeons as a level II pediatric trauma service.
Surgeons from other specialty areas also use the advanced surgical center for treating infants, children and teens. These specialties include ear, nose and throat, dental, orthopedics, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, urology, neurosurgery, pulmonary and plastic surgery. Dayton Children’s advanced surgical center has set the standard for pediatric surgical care in the region. The area offers the following benefits for patients and families: • The only surgery center in our region devoted to the care of infants, children and teens with pediatric anesthesiologists.
• Private rooms before and after surgery with DVD
and PlayStation 2. • Advanced technology, which includes capabilities for minimally invasive surgery. • Nine operating rooms, two treatment rooms and 44 private rooms for families. • Pet therapy Monday through Friday to help children relax. This busy area consistently receives high customer satisfaction scores, reflecting Dayton Children’s commitment to excellent care and customer service.
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Growing Together is published quarterly for parents and families in the Miami Valley area by The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. The purpose of Growing Together is to show how Dayton Children’s and families are working together to keep all children healthy and safe. Additional copies of Growing Together are available by writing to Dayton Children’s, c/o Marketing Communications, One Children’s Plaza, Dayton, Ohio, 454041815 or by calling 937-641-3666. Your suggestions and comments are also appreciated. David Kinsaul, FACHE President and Chief Executive Officer Vicki Giambrone Vice President, Marketing and External Relations Susan A. Brockman Editor Tom Suttman Photographer
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New CT scanner improves patient care Dayton Children’s
New specialists join Dayton Children’s
medical imaging department now offers the most advanced CT (computed tomography) scanner available. The 64-slice CT scanner obtains precise diagnostic pictures in five to 10 seconds. That’s important when you need children to stay still for a scan. This ability to obtain more accurate images means that in some cases there is no need for certain procedures such as angioplasties. “We are now able to see the carotid artery without doing an angioplasty – a procedure where a catheter is inserted from the groin to the heart,” says Elizabeth Ey, MD, director of medical imaging at Dayton Children’s. For more information, go to www.childrensdayton.org – Services – Medical Imaging.
Pramodha Muniyappa, MD, has joined the department of gastroenterology at Dayton Children’s. Dr. Muniyappa joins us after completing a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She is board certified in pediatrics and has special interest in feeding disorders, celiac disease and formula intolerances. Jeffrey Pence, MD, has joined the
department of pediatric surgery at Dayton Children’s. Dr. Pence completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in pediatric surgery at The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. The surgeons at Dayton Children’s perform more than 12,000 surgeries every year on infants, children and teens. No other facility in our region offers that level of pediatric expertise. Help for chronic pain Dayton Children’s neurology department now offers a chronic pain clinic for children. The clinic offers consultation, evaluation and advanced treatment for a range of chronic pain conditions. If your child suffers from chronic pain, talk to your pediatrician or family doctor about a referral to Dayton Children’s chronic pain clinic.
Mark your calendars for CHA-CHA CHA-CHA 2009 will be
held at Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center on May 9, 2009 to benefit Dayton Children’s Regional Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center renovation and expansion. This fun-filled dinner event features dream packages with trips, jewelry and exquisite home decorating items for both silent and live auctions. CHA-CHA is a fundraiser hosted every other year by the Women’s Board, 36 women selected to raise funds for Dayton Children’s. The Women’s Board has raised nearly $2.3 million to benefit Dayton Children’s. For more information or to make a donation, call 937-641-3405.
Now open in your neighborhood Dayton Children’s has opened new locations in Springboro and Vandalia.
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Outpatient Care Center – Springboro opened in November 2008. The center is located just off the future Austin Road exit from I-75 on West Tech near the Dayton General Airport. Urgent care, lab, medical imaging and rehabilitative services are available. The hospital is seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for this building. This is one more way we are working to promote the health and well-being of children and families. Learn more – visit www.childrensdayton.org/springboro. Outpatient Testing Center – Vandalia opened December 15, 2008 for the convenience of families north of Dayton. This center offers lab and medical imaging services and is located just off I-75 at the Northwoods Boulevard exit.