Pediatrics: Kids Need Specialized Care in Hospital Emergency Departments
Washington, DC (Vocus) September 21, 2009 — According to a recent IOM report, only 6 percent of U.S. hospital emergency departments are fully equipped to properly care for children. With high rates of novel H1N1 (swine) flu expected this winter, the time to address these deficiencies is immediate. In a joint policy statement published in [...]
Nick Jonas Joins with Washington Nationals to Support Children with Diabetes
Washington, DC (Vocus) July 10, 2009 — Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has lent his star power to the Washington Nationals to raise awareness of diabetes and support the creation of a new Pediatric Diabetes Care Complex at Children's National Medical Center (http://www.childrensnational.org/give) in the nation's capital. In a new PSA aired at the [...]
Dr. David Sniezek to Provide Medical Acupuncture at Children's National Medical Center
Washington DC (PRWEB) June 6, 2009 — Thursday afternoon, June 4th, Dr. David P. Sniezek spent his afternoon teaching physicians and medical staff during Grand Rounds at Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) how to utilize medical acupuncture for children suffering with pain and other conditions such as nausea and vomiting. Dr. Sniezek, a 1989 graduate [...]