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 Children's Hospital Receives NAEC Accreditation
The Children's Hospital of Michigan is pleased to be recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 epilepsy center. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. For more information about the Pediatric Epilepsy and Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, click here.
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Mom Receives Ultimate Birthday Gift - A New Heart For Her Baby Boy
 By all accounts, Carden Franklin of Pontiac, was a typical healthy and active baby boy. When Carden was around 10 months old, his parents became concerned when he was not acting like his normal self. Carden was eventually diagnosed with myocarditis, and was placed on a waiting list to receive a heart transplant.
While awaiting a heart to become available, Carden required mechanical support to keep him alive. After support from a Berlin Heart, Carden's mom, Danniqua, received news that a heart was available for Carden...just one day before her birthday.
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| Continuing Medical Education |
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Children's Hospital of Michigan 59th Annual Clinic Days
Friday, May 13, 2016
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Troy Marriott
200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084
Topics
: Diabetes, Newborn Vomiting, Constipation Management, Newborn Jaundice, Common Lower Extremity Congenital Anomalies in Children, Nocturnal Enuresis in Children: Facts and Myths, Obesity, Chest Pain in Children and Adolescents.
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Kids HealthE Update for You and Your Patients
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Tips to Help Your Patient Adjust After an Organ Transplant
According to
Gift of Life Michigan, more than 9,000 Michigan patients have received a life-saving organ transplant within the past 10 years.
Dean Kim, M.D., Chief, Transplant Services at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, says it can be especially challenging for parents to manage all of the issues related to a child who has received a transplant.
April is designated as National Donate Life Month, a good time to review tips that parents and children should be aware of to increase the chances of a successful transplant. Dr. Kim and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) offer several tips.
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Detroit Pediatrician Awarded Seat on National Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee
 After nearly 30 years of leadership in the battle against the chronic disease in Michigan,
Wanda Whitten-Shurney, M.D., Director of Newborn Sickle Cell Screening at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, will now play an expanded national role in shaping federal policy and guidelines aimed at lessening the impact of the genetically triggered blood disorder.
"I am greatly encouraged and energized by this appointment to the NHLBI advisory committee," Dr. Whitten-Shurney said. "Thanks to that appointment, I will now have a seat at the [policy-making] table - and a voice in helping to shape research goals for my patients."
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Pediatric Ophthalmologist Awarded High Honor by AAPOS
John D. Baker, M.D., pediatric ophthalmologist and past Chief of Ophthalmology at the Children's Hospital of Michigan received the High Honor award from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), one of the most prestigious honors for a pediatric ophthalmologist.
Dr. Baker is a member of the Children's Hospital of Michigan Board of Trustees and served as Board Chair from 2004 to 2010. He also served on the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation Board of Trustees and as a past Foundation Board Chair. He is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He served as President of AAPOS from 1995-1996.
April Physician Difference Makers
Congratulations to the following Physician Difference Maker Awardees for April 2016! This recognition honors members of Children's Hospital of Michigan's medical staff for their relentless commitment to providing excellent care to patients and families. Physician Difference Makers are selected based on the positive comments they receive from patients and families.
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Appointments with Experts Right Away
When a child needs to see a specialist, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has Call Today. No Delay. appointments in virtually all of our specialty clinics.
Whether its surgery, help for a symptom that's just not getting better, or a consultation with a pediatric specialist, call (313) 745-KIDS, and the Children's Hospital of Michigan will do its best to accommodate an appointment right away at a time that meets your need.
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The Experts are Now in Troy!
Children's Hospital of Michigan-Troy is now open and offering the following services and specialties:
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Allergy
Cardiology
CT Scan
Echo
EEG Testing
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology/Diabetes
Fluoroscopy
Gastroenterology
Hematology/Oncology
Lab (draw station)
MRI
Nephrology
Neurology
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Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology of Troy
Pediatric Surgery
Rehabilitation Services (PT, OT and Speech)
Ultrasound
Urology
X-ray
Coming Soon
Genetics and Metabolic Disorders
Neurosurgery
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Center
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for more information on Children's Hospital of Michigan-Troy.
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| Executive Team |
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Luanne M.
Thomas Ewald, Interim CEO 313.745.5852 |
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| Eric Hess, COO 313.745.6132 |
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| Mary Lu Angelilli, MD 313.745.5393 |
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| Shawn Levitt, Interim CNO 313.745.1256 |
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Lisa Hutchings,
CFO
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Joseph L. Lelli, Jr., MD, Surgeon-in-Chief
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Steven Lipshultz, MD, Pediatrician-in-Chief
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| Lori Mouton, VP, Marketing, Communications & Community Relations 313.745.5445 |
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Rudolph Valentini, MD, Chief Medical Officer
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