Research to Help Preemies
Cincinnati Children’s is playing a lead role in an unprecedented research effort in Ohio focused on preventing premature births – the leading cause of infant deaths.
The March of Dimes is investing $10 million for five years of collaborative research that will include medical experts and scientists at hospitals and universities in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland. The program will bring together scientific disciplines that haven’t been used before in the study of preterm birth.
Infant deaths are a particular problem in Hamilton County, which has the highest infant mortality rate in Ohio. …
Sharefax Raises Money for Children’s Hospital
Sharefax Credit Union, Inc. raised more than $7,800 for Cincinnati Children’s during the 2013 Marching Miles for Miracle Kids. Marching Miles is a year-long, state-wide credit union fund-raising campaign that culminates with group walks throughout Ohio.
During the past 12 months, Sharefax members and employees have contributed to Marching Miles for Miracle Kids through a number of different events.
Read more about the effort in The Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Teen’s Heart Stopped, but Never her Spirit
When 19-year-old Lydia Clark was awarded the “Heart Failure is for Life Award” at Cincinnati Children’s this week, it was a symbol of her resilience and resolve to live a full life beyond her diagnosis.
At age 16, when Lydia was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy – a condition that can lead to heart failure – she had to be shocked back to life by doctors at Cincinnati Children’s. Lydia received a pacemaker and was placed on the heart transplant list.
Lydia developed a strong friendship with her doctors who nominated her for …
Cincinnati Children’s Cuts Ribbon at New Outpatient Center
After years of planning and construction, Cincinnati Children’s new Green Township outpatient facility opens its doors to patients next week.
Hospital staff, area political officials, construction partners and township residents celebrated the completion of the building during a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday.
“Today marks the beginning of a new era of pediatric services on the West Side,” said Michael Fisher, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s. “We are excited to open the doors and proud to bring this to the community.”
The new 80,000-square-feet pediatric center improves access to the …
Price Hill Girl on National TV
Kailey Ray’s dedication to brightening the lives of girls being treated at Cincinnati Children’s has earned her national recognition.
The 9-year-old was featured on the “Steve Harvey” show April 9, where the host named her one of his “Harvey’s Heroes.”
“It’s really amazing,” Ray said. “It’s really an honor, and I’m very, very proud. It’s awesome.”
Kailey is the founder of Kai’s Love Hats, a philanthropic venture supporting her goal of donating 100 American Girl dolls to girls at the hospital.
With help from her grandmother, Debbie Kayse, and other friends and family members, …
