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| November/December 2016 |
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Leading. Pediatric. Care.
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Just for Doctors is a Children's Hospital of Michigan publication that provides information and education that is relevant to the practice of our medical staff and community physicians. To reach any member of the Children's Hospital of Michigan Executive Team,
click here.
In this issue...
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 Patient Stories
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| The Children's Hospital Thanksgiving Special Warms Holiday Hearts
The Children's Hospital of Michigan is overwhelmed with appreciation for the support surrounding the 90th Annual America's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The transplant team represented the Children's Hospital in the Big, Blue Jake & Ellie Wagon, and the 50 other Children's Hospital team members marched alongside them. Thousands of spectators cheered on the float, with many shouting "Thank you for everything you do!" It was a great reminder of why our Children's Hospital of Michigan team does what we do.
Immediately following the parade, WDIV Channel 4 aired the Children's Hospital Thanksgiving Special titled
"This is MY Year: Transplant Stories from the Children's Hospital of Michigan". The program featured four amazing children and their families and how together, they faced their illnesses with courage and tenacity. I would like to thank our families and health care teams who were involved in the production.
If you weren't able to see the show on Thanksgiving morning, take a half an hour to watch it here. It will make you proud of our hospital, our physicians, nurses, and staff...and, of course, "our" kids.
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| Amani got a new lease on life. |
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| Eli's mom gave him the birthday of a lifetime. |
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| Latest News |
Dr. Aaron Appointed to Public Health Advisory Commission by Governor
Cynthia Aaron MD, FACMT, FACEP, is the Medical Director of the Michigan Regional Poison Control Center at Children's Hospital of Michigan. This Poison Control Center is nationally known partially because of Aaron, and her dedicated staff. Many of her trainees have gone on to be leaders in the field.
The poison control center goes far beyond saving the lives of children who have ingested poisons. Examples include collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) during heavy flooding in the Detroit area in 2014, and during the 2010 Enbridge Oil spill that devastated the Kalamazoo River, caused residential evacuations and drinking water alerts. This kind of expertise and commitment keeps DMC on the Path to becoming a Top 15 academic health care system.
Aaron was recently appointed to the State of Michigan's Public Health Advisory Commission. Over the next year, the commission will complete an assessment of the public health service delivery system in Michigan at the state and local levels.
So what does this toxicologist do in her spare time - she has planted several toxic gardens and collects old poison bottles. That may sound strange, but just as an entomologist collects and studies bugs, a toxicologist studies poisons, many of which come in the form of pretty garden plants - cases in point, foxglove (digitalis), lily of the valley (convallotoxin). Oh, she also has a vegetable garden (separate from the toxic garden of course.) Aaron is avid sculptor. She works with clay and many of her pieces have been featured in art shows. Her wish list includes a cruise through Antarctica to see the wildlife.
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Save the Date: Kidney Crew Cup Golf Outing, Sponsored by The Nephrology Family Advisory Council
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Saturday, May 12, 2017
The Inn at St. Johns
44045 Five Mile Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
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| Kids HealthE Update for You and Your Patients |
Is it Time for Tonsil Removal? When to Know
The tonsils serve as "one of the entry points for the immune system," she says. "They do trap germs and have a function in terms of fighting infection." But, she adds, they can also contribute to recurrent issues, such as enlarged tonsils that cause difficulty breathing or throat infections.
For more information about Ear, Nose, and Throat Services (Otolaryngology) or to consult with a specialist at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, call the Physician Link Line at 877.99-4THEM (8436) or visit http://www.childrensdmc.org/Pediatric-ENT.
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Your patient has epilepsy: Now what?
Rest assured her or she is not alone.
According to the Epilepsy Foundation one in 26
people will develop epilepsy at sometime in their life.
Once a child has received an accurate diagnosis of having seizures,
medication is almost always the first step. There are many types of medications that are effective in treating seizures and epilepsy, but it does not work for everyone.
Approximately 20 to 34 percent of those affected may continue to have uncontrolled seizures, despite being on two or more appropriate seizure medications.
For children with uncontrolled seizures where surgical removal of the seizure focus is not possible, treatment options include corpus callosotomy, vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implantation and a ketogenic diet.
A number of surgical treatment options are available including minimally invasive options.
For the past eight years, Sandeep Sood, M.D, pediatric neurosurgeon on staff at the Children's Hospital of Michigan at the DMC, has pioneered the development of endoscopic minimally invasive surgery for hemispherectomy. "We use a 3D endoscope with an incision only an inch in length, minimizing blood loss, and thus lowering the risks involved in brain surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is intended to result in a shorter
hospital stay," says Dr. Sood.
Recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center, the Children's Hospital of Michigan provides advanced resources and treatment for children with refractory or intractable seizures, including evaluation, medical therapy and epilepsy surgery.
Watch this video to learn more about medical and surgical treatments for patients with unmanageable seizures.
To consult with a pediatric specialist on staff at the Children's Hospital of Michigan-DMC, please call our Physician Link Line (PLL) anytime, day or night, at 877.99.4THEM (8436). The PLL is also available as a free mobile app at www.childrensdmc.org/pllmobile.
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Continuing Medical Education
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Meet the November & December 2016 Physician Difference Makers
Each month, physicians on staff are recognized as Physician Difference Makers for providing great care and service to Children's Hospital of Michigan patients and families.
Richard Humes, MD, FAAP, FACC - chief of cardiology,
Alissa Martin, MD - pediatric oncologist,
Christina Shanti, MD - chief of pediatric surgery, and
Kanta Bhambhani, MD - hematologist/oncologist at the Children's Hospital of Michigan have both been awarded 'Physician Difference Maker' for the months of November and December 2016. These physicians have been recognized by colleagues, patients, and families for their uncompromising level of commitment to patient care:
"We saw Dr. Humes from my daughter's birth to 3 months (time of her surgery). During this scary time, Dr. Humes was so informative, answered all my redundant questions, made our family feel confident and supported, he helped me understand exactly what was wrong and how the surgery worked. Surgery was a success and we still continue to see Dr. Humes for check-ups. My daughter is now 3 1/2 years old and in very good health. I would recomened Dr. Humes to other families that need a heart doc. :)"
-CHM family
"Dr. Alissa Martin treated my daughter, who is now in remission for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We adore Dr. Martin!" -CHM family
"During several of our High 5 Champion trainings, various staff spoke highly of Dr. Shanti and how she exemplifies our High 5 Standards of Behavior. Staff shared that she 'Inspires with Imagination' by creating heart-shaped dressings for her patients in surgery and that patients/families are amazed and grateful for her special touch. She also 'Communicates with Compassion' by taking the time to talk with families who are anxious." -Lindsay Heering, Director of Service Excellence
"Dr. Bhambhani is a very dedicated physician and teacher to students and residents in training. She has significantly elevated the level of care for brain tumor patients treated at CHM over the years." -Dr. Jeffrey Taub, Division Chief, Oncology
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Learn More About the Children's Hospital of Michigan Premier Network
The Children's Hospital of Michigan Premier Network (CHMPN) is a clinically integrated network of highly respected pediatric physicians who, along with the Children's Hospital of Michigan, have chosen to actively collaborate and participate in ongoing clinical initiatives designed to improve the quality and efficiency of care provided to patients.
The CHMPN is a unique pediatric clinical integrated network in our area and one of only a few in the country specifically designed for pediatric patients.
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| Physician Link Line |
24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week
For the fastest, most convenient way for referring physicians to receive a consult, admit, transfer, check patient status, or make an appointment for a patient, please call our Physician Link line (PLL) anytime, day or night, at 877.99.4THEM (8436).
Try the free PLL mobile app for one-click access to all our specialists and access for direct admits, transfers (including PANDA One), consults and specialty appointments.
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| Meet the Children's Hospital of Michigan Executive Team |
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| Luanne M. Thomas Ewald, FACHE, CEO 313.745.5852 |
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Steven Lipshultz, MD, Pediatrician-in-Chief
313.745.5870
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Joseph L.
Lelli, Jr., MD, Surgeon-in-Chief
313.745.5839
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Rudolph Valentini, MD, Chief Medical Officer
313.745.6132
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| Shawn Levitt, Interim CNO 313.745.1256 |
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| Mary Lu Angelilli, MD, Chief of Staff 313.745.5393 |
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