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News

CHoR's Executive Director named Woman of the Year by YWCA.Congratulations to the 2012 YWCA Outstanding Women honorees! A special congrats to health and science award winner, Leslie G. Wyatt, MS, RN, Vice President of Children's Services and Executive Director of Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Wyatt was honored for her dedication to ensuring that pediatric patients and their families have access to the most comprehensive medical care possible.
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Happy New Year!Check out the 2012 CHoR Tid*Bits Calendar for tips to help keep your family happy and healthy this year!
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Fall Issue of Tid*Bits Family NewsletterCheck out the fall issue of Tid*Bits for school tips, ways to promote positive body image, nutritious school lunch ideas, and more!
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CHoR welcomes Dr. Elena Kwon to the Division of Pediatric Cardiology
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Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death in children.Learn more about the "golden hour" and the importance of a designated Level 1 Trauma Center.
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CHoR is excited to welcome Dr. Alison Chapman to the Division of Neonatal Medicine.
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CHoR is excited to welcome Dr. Larissa Saldana to the Division of General Pediatrics.
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Join Children's Hospital of Richmond at the JDRF Walk
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2011-2012 CHoR Services Guide Now AvailableThe 2011-2012 CHoR Services Guide is now available! The guide features a CHoR first year in review, provider guide, map of locations, service descriptions and hospital news. 
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Play Ball! Free Sports-Related Health for Children SeminarJoin us for a special seminar about children's sports-related ailments and how to prevent and treat serious injuries.
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CHoR Recognized by ADA for Diabetes EducationThe diabetes self-management education program at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) has been awarded the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for offering high-quality education services to its patients and families.
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Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism is moving Summer 2011!
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CHoR Welcomes Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Lauren Barnhart, to the Pediatric Nephrology Team
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CHoR Welcomes Dr. Norma Maxvold to the Critical Care Team
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Infant from Belize Receives Transformative Care at Children’s Hospital of Richmond When 1-month-old Devaan Casimiro arrived at Children's Hospital of Richmond on Dec.1, he was malnourished and battling multiple infections. Upon his arrival, Casimiro was admitted to the NICU where he immediately received care from multiple specialists in areas such as neonatology, cardiology, infectious disease, hematology, anesthesia and surgery.

Casimiro ultimately received months of medical care and nutritional support, and he underwent several operations to repair his intestinal obstruction and anorectal malformation.  According to his mother, Elvira Lino, Casimiro is now thriving.

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VCU Medical Center, CHoR's parent organization, is ranked #1 hospital in Richmond by U.S. News and World Report
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News, knowledge and healthy fun!Check out the spring issue of Tid*Bits - CHoR's family newsletter full of news, knowledge and healthy fun!
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Is There a Cure for Children with Diabetes?Tuesday, March 22, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Join Dr. Gary Francis, CHoR's Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology, as he discusses current diabetes management and novel treatments designed to prevent or reverse diabetes in children. Light refreshments are provided. The seminar is free, however registration is required. To register or for more information, call 804-828-0123.

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Sign up now for Camp WannaCure!CHoR's Camp WannaCure 2011 is now open for enrollment--space is limited so sign up soon! The week long summer camp is for children ages 6-11 with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Attending diabetes camp improves diabetes education, self-management skills, and blood sugar control. It is also one of the best ways for children to meet other kids their age with diabetes. 
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New Issue of Early Edition!The winter issue of Early Edition is now available on-line! This issue includes information on CHoR's new Concussion/TBI clinic, a memorial to Dr. David Draper, photos of CHoR's new pediatric ER and more!
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Radiation Oncology Clinic Now More Family-Friendly
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Join CHoR at the Healthy Lifestyle ExpoJoin Children's Hospital of Richmond and VCU Medical Center at the Healthy Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, Febraury 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The FREE event offers screenings and tons of information to help keep you and your family healthy! Special guests include Dr. Oz and Herb Mesa, a finalist on last season's The Next Food Network Star.
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CHoR Designates Traumatic Brain Injury ClinicCHoR has a long history of treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and recently designated a comprehensive TBI clinic to address the needs of patients suffering from head injuries. The clinic will also address the needs of local students as Virginia works to implement new legislation around concussions in the student athlete and medical clearance to return to play.
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CHoR Opens New Pediatric Emergency RoomIt's a new day for pediatric emergency care!  On December 8, 2010, CHoR opened its new pediatric emergency room, the only one in Central Virginia to offer 24-hour access to all pediatric specialists for the care of critically ill and injured children.
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CHoR's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Recognized for Excellence
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New Pediatric Emergency Room to Open in DecemberCHoR will open the new 10,000 square-foot pediatric emergency room on the MCV Campus in the Critical Care Hospital. The new rainforest-themed ER will have its own entrance, waiting room, treatment rooms and dedicated pediatric radiology suite.
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Save the Date for Connections 2011!April 2, 2011, Children's Museum of Richmond
Connections is a FREE resource fair for parents, family, caregivers and community members interested in making a difference in the lives of children with special needs.

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Children's Miracle Network RadiothonSeptember 23-25
Tune in to 98.9 Liberty and Big Oldies 107.3 as we celebrate life and the miracles that happen at Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

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Explore the Fall Issue of Tid*BitsTid*Bits is a CHoR family friendly newsletter full of news, knowledge and healthy fun! The fall issue features healthy eating tips, child passenger safety tips and information on minimizing distracted driving.
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Spirit of Advocacy DayJoin us to hear the latest on health care reform and what it means for children.  Wednesday October 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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CHoR Welcomes Dr. Melinda Penn to the Division of Endocrinology
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CHoR Welcomes Dr. Angela Maxwell-Horn to the Division of General Pediatrics
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Preventative Pediatric Cardiology Clinic CHoR develops Preventative Pediatric Cardiology Clinic in an effort to combat the progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease into adulthood.  Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the adult population.
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CHoR welcomes Dr. Madhu Gowda to the Division of Hematology and Oncology
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CHoR Welcomes Dr. Santhosh Kumar to the Division of Allergy and Immunology
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CHoR Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Crewe to the Division of Adolescent Medicine
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Pediatric Researchers Show Reduced Functioning of Gene May Contribute to Genetic Form of ObesityVCU Pediatric Researchers at Children's Hospital of Richmond Show Reduced Functioning of Gene May Contribute to Genetic Form of Obesity in Children with Smith-Magenis Syndrome.
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Combining Strengths Brings Better Care for Children
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A New Day! Discover the CHoR logo.The first tool created to capture the spirit of this New Day is the Children’s Hospital of Richmond logo.

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UVA and VCU to expand congenital cardiac surgical care for pediatric and adult patients
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New CHoR Directory of ServicesExplore the new CHoR service directory! CHoR offers 35 medical/surgical services, 9 therapy services and 7 support services...
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Anthem Moonlight Ride to Benefit Pediatric CardiologyHowl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the Anthem Moonlight Ride! Proceeds benefit VCU Pauley Heart Center.
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Children's Hospital of Richmond CelebrationIt's a New Day! View video from the Children's Hospital of Richmond celebration. 
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VCU Health System and Children's Hospital Join to Form Children's Hospital of RichmondThe new hospital will provide a unified source of comprehensive, coordinated specialty pediatric care to children and their families at 10 locations throughout the greater Richmond area and in Fredericksburg.
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Graduation held for cancer survivorsPatients, families, hospital personnel and school officials gathered to honor 20 Richmond-area students who have battled childhood cancer and sickle cell anemia while attending school.
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11th Annual Summer Safety FairJoin in the fun June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chimborazo Park. Learn about water safety, bike safety, injury prevention, DARE, tour a fire truck and event bounce on the moon!
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Richmond Magazine Top Docs Issue Recognizes 23 VCU Children's Medical Center physicians
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Treating the Whole Child--Not Just the IllnessCelebrate National Child Life Month and learn how our five certified child life specialists treat the whole child--not just the illness.
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Children's Hospital and VCU Health System in Formal TalksOfficials from Children’s Hospital and VCU Health System announced today that they are in formal talks to explore opportunities to jointly address the critical need for advancing the full range of specialty pediatric care in the greater Richmond area.
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VCU TEENS PPOGRAM: A JOURNEY TOWARD HAPPINESSTeens who struggle with obesity fight a battle every day.  Lending their strength to the battle are the YMCA of Greater Richmond and T.E.E.N.S. (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support) weight management program. 
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Camp Wanna Cure: Diabetes Summer Camp Registration OpenSave the date! Diabetes summer camp: July 12-16 at the JCC. Attending diabetes camp improves diabetes education, self-management skills, blood sugar control, and it's FUN! 
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Connections Fair for Children With Special NeedsSave the date! April 24, 2010 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Children's Museum of Richmond.
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Peds at the Beach 2010Save the date for the 32nd Annual Peds at the Beach Conference! July 23-25, Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  
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Childhood Cancer Survivors ConferenceNovember 19, 2009. This 1st annual statewide childhood cancer survivor's conference is for teen and young adult survivors, parents of survivors, as well as professionals who care for them. 
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H1N1 "Swine Flu" Vaccine StudyDr. Linda Meloy and the VCU Pediatric Clinical Research Office are conducting a research study for healthy volunteers ages 3 to <9 years of age to participate in a H1N1 vaccine study.
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Moonlight ride to benefit children's heart health.Howl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the inaugural Anthem Moonlight Ride...
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NICU receives 2009 "Imagination at Work" award from GE Healthcare
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Dr. Bruce K. Rubin Named Chair of VCU Pediatrics DepartmentPediatric pulmonary expert, Dr. Bruce K. Rubin, has been named chair of the Department of Pediatrics... 
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Psychologist Joins Endocrinology TeamJoin us in welcoming Melanie K Bean, PhD, LCP to the Endocrinology Team at VCU Children's Stony Point Clinic.  Dr. Bean has an avid interest in health psychology, pediatric obesity prevention, behavior change for disease prevention...
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Register now!2009 Camp Wanna Cure for Children with Diabetes. Monday – Friday, July 20– 24, 2009
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New Nurse Practitioner Joins GI TeamJoin us in welcoming Jenny L. Brady, MSN, RN, CPNP to the Gastroenterology and Nutrition Team at VCU Children's St. Mary's Clinic.  
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