http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/ Articles from the Riley Media Center 100 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=502 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=502 Indiana's first comprehensive robotic center opens for children with movement disorders Indianapolis - Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have poor relationships with others during their childhood and throughout their adult lives due to lack of social skills development. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, impaired social interaction is ... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=503 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=503 Riley's program is the only one of its kind in the state Indianapolis - Riley Hospital for Children is pleased to announce the debut of its first sports medicine program: Riley Hospital for Children Sports Medicine. The program, also known as Riley Sports Medicine, is the only pediatric/adolescent program of its kind in the state exclusively designed for young athletes. Riley Sports Medicine is ... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=501 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=501 Indiana's first comprehensive robotic center opens for children with movement disorders Indianapolis - Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other movement disorders will now have access to innovative treatment as Riley Hospital for Children debuts its new Robotic Rehabilitation Center. To be unveiled Thursday, the Robotic Rehabilitation Center at Riley Hospital is the first of its kind in the st ... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=500 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=500 Indianapolis - Riley Hospital for Children is celebrating a childhood cancer research grant from Hyundai Hope on WheelsTM. Riley oncologist Dr. Chie-Schin Shih has been selected as a 2010 Hyundai Scholar and the donation will support his research. WHAT: A Hyundai Hope on WheelsTM check presentation and handprint ceremony with Riley cancer patients.The symbol of the Hope on Wheels Tour is a ... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=499 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=499 Riley ranked among the nation's top 30 hospitals in Heart & Heart Surgery Indianapolis - With statewide heat index values reaching record-breaking highs, many Hoosiers are finding relief by retreating to the nearest body of water. Whether it is a pool, river, or lake, water always poses an inevitable risk for drowning, especially for children. According to the Centers for Disease Control ... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=496 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=496 The Riley Safety Store Celebrates Five Years of Service Milestone illustrates Riley’s leadership role in child safety and injury prevention The Riley Safety Store at Riley Hospital for Children has been celebrating its fifth birthday this week by highlighting the five most common childhood home injuries nationwide. The anniversary also highlights the growth and lead role the Riley Safe ... Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=498 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=498 “There is No Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Firework” Fourth of July fun does not have to include a trip to the emergency room – that’s the message from Riley Hospital for Children. And yet, every year, across the nation and here at home, serious injuries and sometimes deaths result from fireworks. "There is no such thing as a ‘safe&a ... Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=491 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=491 Indianapolis - With the majority of schools out for the summer and the temperatures heating up, kids are spending more time outdoors. But for those who intend to spend some fun in the sun on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Riley Hospital for Children is urging safety. "Every year, we see children who suffer trauma due to ATV accidents and the sad part is these injuries are usually preventable," said ... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=492 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=492 Riley Champions translate their courage in overcoming injury or illness into philanthropic action in their communities 2009 Riley Champion Tatum Parker, 9, Indianapolis, iscongratulated by Indianapolis Colts’ owner Jim Irsayduring the Riley Children’s Foundation Annual Luncheonheld last November. Tatum was one of six Riley Championsselected for the honor. Indianapolis - The ... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=493 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=493 Weeklong celebration to raise awareness of most common childhood home injuries Indianapolis - The Riley Safety Store at Riley Hospital for Children is celebrating its fifth birthday this week. Dedicated to child safety and injury prevention, the Riley Safety Store is marking the occasion by highlighting the five most common childhood home injuries nationwide. WHAT: Riley Safety Store Bi ... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=494 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=494 Riley ranked among the nation's top 30 hospitals in Heart & Heart Surgery Indianapolis - Not only has Riley Hospital for Children been ranked again as one of the nation's top children's hospitals in U.S.News & World Report's 2010-11 edition of Best Children's Hospitals, but it is also the only hospital in the state of Indiana ranked in Heart & Heart Surgery. "We are extre ... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=495 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=495 Indianapolis - Riley Hospital for Children has been honored for its efforts to promote highway safety. Riley's Automotive Safety Program has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Award for Public Service. While 19 individuals were honored, Riley Hospital was the only organization in the country to receive this award. "This is quite an honor for us since the Award f ... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=489 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=489 Princess Presto and Super Why visit in preparation for "Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park" family festival Indianapolis - The popular PBS KIDS television characters, Princess Presto and Super Why, will pay a goodwill visit to Riley Hospital for Children and Riley Hospital for Children at Clarian North tomorrow to interact with patients and spread excitement for WFYI Public Broadcasting's "Let's Mee ... Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=490 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=490 Spikes Beach Grill to host Riley event featuring Jimmy Buffett's lead guitarist Indianapolis - Peter Mayer, lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett for 20 years, will be performing with his band in Warsaw on June 24. The event featuring the Peter Mayer Group will be held at Spikes Beach Grill (310 Eastlake Drive, Warsaw) and will raise funds for Riley Hospital for Children. Scott Woods, event organizer ... Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=488 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=488 Indianapolis - Thanks to a team effort, hundreds of Indianapolis children now have the opportunity to play on a brand new playground and community asset designed by kids and built by Clarian Health and community volunteers. On Tuesday, June 8, Clarian Health will partner with the Bob Sanders Chasing Dreams Foundation and Shepherd Community Center to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the ... Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=486 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=486 Employee volunteers across the state will participate in service opportunities designed to impact Indiana's closely-related diabetes and obesity epidemics INDIANAPOLIS – More than a quarter of adults in Indiana are obese, leaving thousands of Hoosiers at risk for developing diabetes and other chronic diseases. Clarian Health, Indiana's largest health care provider, is committed to addre ... Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=487 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=487 Teaming up to build a new playground in just one day WHAT: More than 200 volunteers from Clarian Health, Bob Sanders Chasing Dreams Foundation, Shepherd Community Center, KaBOOM! and the Indianapolis community will join forces to build a new playground at Jireh Sports on Saturday, June 5. The new playground’s design is based on drawings created by children who participated in a ... Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=483 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=483 Riley Hospital is Indiana's only ranked children's hospital INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Hospital for Children has been ranked in 8 out of 10 categories in the 2010-11 edition of Best Children's Hospitals, published online at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals and featured in the August issue of U.S.News & World Report, available on newsstands starting Tuesday, July 27. "Riley ... Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=480 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=480 INDIANAPOLIS – The Riley Child Development Center (RCDC) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a reception and poster session at 2 pm Thursday, June 17, in the Riley Outpatient Center (ROC) Auditorium. An awards program will begin at 4 pm. The RCDC is a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (LEND) interdisciplinary training program which has enjoyed support from the Ma ... Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=482 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=482 INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Hospital for Children once again is a co-presenter of WFYI Public Broadcasting's "Let's Meet PBS Kids in the Park" family festival. This free family event takes place on Saturday, June 12, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Military Park in White River State Park. At the Riley Hospital tents, children will learn about health care basics by making homemade stethoscopes and con ... Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=479 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=479 INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Hospital for Children has been honored for its efforts to promote highway safety. Riley's Automotive Safety Program has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Award for Public Service. While 19 individuals were honored, Riley Hospital was the only organization in the country to receive this award. "This is quite an honor for u ... Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=478 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=478 View a Streaming Windows Media Video of This Announcement INDIANAPOLIS – A new research facility at Riley Hospital for Children will dramatically improve the process of turning the results of laboratory research into new treatments for sick children, federal and local officials said Friday May 14, 2009. A grant of nearly $8.5 million to the Indiana University School of Medicine will en ... Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=477 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=477 INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Hospital for Children today was presented with the top national award for positive and effective partnering in pursuit of improved patient safety by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). The 2010 Socius Award was given to Riley at the NPSF Annual Congress in Florida. Socius is the Latin word for "partner," and NPSF presents the annual award to one organizat ... Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=476 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=476 INDIANAPOLIS – The month of May signals the return of a popular race tradition at Riley Hospital for Children and Riley Hospital for Children at Methodist Hospital. WHAT: Indy 500 parties for Riley patients and their families. IndyCar and Indy Lights drivers will be on hand along with pit crew members and team mascots. The special race-themed parties give children who are being t ... Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=475 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=475 INDIANAPOLIS - After launching the most significant customer and market research in the history of Clarian Health - which included gaining insight from nearly 1,400 patients and their families, referring physicians and staff members throughout the state - Clarian is announcing an historic change to more clearly define its mission and statewide focus. Clarian will change ... Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=474 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=474 INDIANAPOLIS – To optimize the delivery of care to those who are critically ill or injured, air medical transport is the preferred mode of transportation. In LifeLine Critical Care Transport's continued commitment to provide comprehensive quality care during the transport process, it has purchased new aircraft to replace its aging fleet. LifeLine's new EC 145 will be the only medical ai ... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=473 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=473 INDIANAPOLIS - Brett Daniel Lee will join Clarian Health as chief operating officer for Riley Hospital for Children on Monday, April 26. Lee comes to Riley from Children's Medical Center Dallas, where he served as vice president of Operations and Clinical Services. Prior to Lee's time in Dallas, he served as vice president of Operations for Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Te ... Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=472 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=472 Riley Hospital for Children Urges Lawn Mower Safety INDIANAPOLIS – It's springtime in Indiana and that means Hoosiers are eager to get outside, enjoy the warmer weather and work in their yards. The change in seasons however poses an inevitable risk to children working or playing outside. "Every year, we see children admitted to Riley due to carelessness when operating lawn equipment," ... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=470 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=470 Top Indiana Chefs Participate; Proceeds Benefit Riley Children's Foundation INDIANAPOLIS – For the sixth consecutive year, Ryan Nelson and The Oceanaire Seafood Room will host the "Chef's Alliance," an unparalleled event with the finest chefs from top restaurants in Indiana. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 25, at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite ... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=471 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=471 Children's drawings to create blueprint for new community playground WHAT: Clarian Health, the Bob Sanders Chasing Dreams Foundation and organizers from KaBOOM! will host a Design Day for children at Jireh Sports Center on Monday, April 12. Children from Indianapolis will put crayon to paper and draw their dream playground, which will ultimately become a reality. WHEN:: Monday, April ... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=469 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=469 INDIANAPOLIS – Parents know how hard it can be to find a good babysitter. Add in a child with a disability or a special health care need and the search to find someone with the necessary skills is an even bigger challenge. In an effort to develop a group of babysitters trained to care for children with disabilities, Riley Hospital for Children's Community Education and Child Advocacy De ... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=468 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=468 INDIANAPOLIS - Organizations throughout central Indiana are receiving handmade birdhouses courtesy of a Riley Hospital for Children service project. The project, Riley Hospital for Children Birdhouses, aims to build confidence in young girls and beautify our local communities. Riley's Community Education and Child Advocacy Department is distributing 50 birdhouses created last fall during Girl P ... Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=467 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=467 LifeLine will be based in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie, Columbus, Kokomo and Terre Haute INDIANAPOLIS – In a continuing effort to provide premier critical care transport services to communities throughout Indiana, and to better align with Clarian Health regionally, LifeLine Critical Care Transport will soon expand service to Lafayette and Muncie. Beginning July 2010, LifeLine, which ... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=466 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=466 WHAT: Approximately 20 special needs children will receive free AmTryke therapeutic tricycles. WHEN: Saturday, March 13, 2-5 pmAmTrykes will be given away every 30 minutes between 2-5 pm WHERE: Riley Hospital for Children 702 Barnhill Dr. Atrium Details The children receiving AmTrykes at this event are all from the greater Indianapolis area and the majority of them are R ... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=465 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=465 Statewide initiative will provide safe and environmentally-friendly way to get rid of expired and leftover prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines WHAT: Statewide collection of expired and unwanted medications—all in the hopes of reducing the risk of medication confusion and accidental poisoning WHEN: Saturday, March 13 from 9am to 5pm Sunday, March 14 from 11am to 5pm ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=464 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=464 Carmel High School Dance Marathon raises nearly $175,000 for Riley Hospital for Children INDIANAPOLIS – Approximately 1,100 students participated in the fifth annual Carmel High School Dance Marathon on Saturday, February 20, and celebrated a record $174,545.72 contribution for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley Hospital for Children. The event is the nation’s l ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=463 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=463 Team will leave from Indianapolis International Airport tonight at 5:30 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, Feb. 17, six members of the Riley Hospital for Children cardiovascular surgery team (also known as the Riley Heart Team) will leave on a medical mission trip to the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan – marking the team's sixth trip to the country within the past three years. ... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=461 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=461 INDIANAPOLIS – Sometimes it can be confusing, or even difficult, having a child with special needs. What do you do if kids at school laugh at your child with special needs? Do your other children at home feel left out because your special needs child requires more attention? In an effort to help parents, caretakers and health care professionals understand the importance of supportive re ... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=462 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=462 One-quarter of student population attends; former CHS students becoming collegiate leaders INDIANAPOLIS – Students in Carmel are gearing up for the fifth annual Carmel High School Dance Marathon on February 20 to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. The event is the nation’s largest high school dance marathon according to Children’s Miracle Network. Nearly one-quart ... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=460 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=460 INDIANAPOLIS - Officials at Riley Hospital for Children applaud today's unanimous vote by House committee members on House Bill 1279 making it illegal to text or email while driving. Since 2007, Riley Hospital has reminded motorists to slow down, stay alert and remain focused while driving through its Kids dart. Drive smart. grassroots, child safety campaign.The 2009 Kids dart. Drive smart. ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=459 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=459 Riley is Indiana’s first and only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center INDIANAPOLIS – For the fifth time, Riley Hospital for Children - one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals and Indiana’s only comprehensive children’s hospital – has once again been verified a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons ... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=458 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=458 INDIANAPOLIS – The American Nurses Association (ANA) today honored Riley Hospital for Children with a national award for outstanding nursing quality -- the 2009 National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality in the pediatric hospital category. The award was presented this morning at an ANA conference in New Orleans. The award recognizes Ril ... Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=457 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=457 Discovery May Lead to New Treatments for Late Stage Cancers Indianapolis – Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children along with colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern and Case Western University have determined how the protein Mdm2, which is elevated in late-stage cancers, disables genes that suppress the growth of tumors. The ... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=456 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=456 Medals4Mettle recognizes and rewards courageous children and individuals who show "mettle" as they face their own personal challenges INDIANAPOLIS - Approximately 30 patients from Riley Hospital for Children will be the guests of Disney On Ice at a special Medals4Mettle award ceremony to take place December 4 at Conseco Fieldhouse. The children will enter the Disney On Ice wonderland via a red ca ... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=454 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=454 "One Test, Two Lives - Prevent HIV Indiana" campaign is designed for OBs, nurse-midwives and others to ensure all women are tested for HIV early in pregnancy INDIANAPOLIS – In the past 2 ½ years, missed opportunities have changed the lives of eight babies in the state of Indiana. Eight families received the news that their newborn tested positive for the human immunodeficienc ... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=455 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=455 Holiday cards offer a philanthropic twist; patients honored for artistic talents INDIANAPOLIS - With the holidays swiftly arriving many are in need of holiday cards. Now available for purchase, Riley Holiday Cards do more than send season’s greetings to friends and family. They also give hope to thousands of Indiana kids who receive care at Riley Hospital for Children as proceeds from t ... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=453 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=453 Agencies collaborate to announce pediatric HIV prevention campaign INDIANAPOLIS – Please join Riley Hospital for Children, the Indiana State Department of Health and others as they announce "One Test Two Lives – Prevent HIV Indiana" - a statewide campaign designed to reduce the mother-to-baby HIV transmission rate, which has increased 400 percent compared to the past 2 &fr ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=452 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=452 Riley Champion Honors Travel Statewide INDIANAPOLIS – Advocate, fighter, hero and victor are words often associated with a champion. They also describe many of the children who visit Riley Hospital for Children and its regional clinics throughout the state more than 220,000 times each year. Riley patients distinguish themselves through courage, strength, spirit and heart. They're figh ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=450 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=450 Dancers motivated by student stories of tragedy and survival INDIANAPOLIS – Nineteen years ago the Indiana University Dance Marathon (IUDM) was born thanks to Bloomington students taking initiative in honor of AIDS activist and Riley Hospital for Children patient, Ryan White. This weekend at Indiana University nearly 1,000 participants celebrated a record $1,520,418.21 in procee ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=451 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=451 Gift Establishes Pediatric Cancer Research Fund INDIANAPOLIS – The Jeff Gordon Foundation recently commemorated A Decade of Caring – its tenth anniversary – with a pledge of $1.5 million to Riley Children's Foundation. The gift establishes the Jeff Gordon Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Fund. This fund will provide vital resources for Riley Hospital/Indiana Univ ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=448 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=448 Student stories of tragedy and survival lend extra motivation for this year's event INDIANAPOLIS - Nineteen years ago the Indiana University Dance Marathon (IUDM) was born thanks to Bloomington students taking initiative in honor of AIDS activist and Riley Hospital for Children patient, Ryan White. Since its inception, the event has generated more than $7 million for the Ryan White Infectious D ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=447 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=447 INDIANAPOLIS - Riley Hospital for Children was represented at the Target Free Familiy Night First Thursday at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis on November 5, 2009 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Riley Community Education and Child Advocacy Outreach Educators Sandy Loper and Megan Fager distributed 50 free gun locks provided to the Riley Safety Store courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff's Department ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=446 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=446 INDIANAPOLIS - Imagine 500 girls, ages 7-14, all working together to create a community art project in one day and that's what you will see when you view the Girl Power! Community Art Project now on display at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis from October 17 to November 13. The Community Art Project is the result of last year's Girl Power! event which was attended by 1,100 girls, parents, ... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=444 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=444 INDIANAPOLIS – As children, we anticipate Halloween - the night of candy, costumes and trick or treating - with great excitement. These are all part of the magic that makes this a fun holiday for children, but Riley Hospital for Children wants to ensure Halloween is both fun AND safe. "Parents and children can follow some very simple rules that will help keep them safe," said Tres Scher ... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=443 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=443 INDIANAPOLIS – Donna Suttles, BSW, Education Associate for the Riley Safety Store, led the effort recently to assemble 11 customized Safe Start Baskets from the Riley Safety Store that were donated to 11 families being presented with new homes in November by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis. “The Riley Safety Store Team felt this was the right thing to do ... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=439 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=439 INDIANAPOLIS – In honor of the Riley Hospital for Children's Pediatric OverWeight Education and Research (POWER) program's one year anniversary, Riley Hospital is hosting 'The POWER for a Healthier Tomorrow' 5K Walk and Celebration sponsored by U.S. Kids magazine and The Saturday Evening Post. There will be plenty of fun for the entire family including a non-competitive 5K walk, pumpkin ... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=445 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=445 A partnership and shared commitment continues between Riley Community Education and Child Advocacy and Easter Seals Crossroads to support family centered care and the special role in families of brothers and sisters with health care needs or disabilities. On October 17, Erica O'Neil, MSW, LSW, Medical Social Worker for Easter Seals Crossroads, led the Sibshop at Easter Seals Crossroads from 10 am ... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=438 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=438 It's OK for kids to worry. Riley Hospital for Children clinical psychologist Michele Thorne, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, says parents need to teach their children that it's okay to worry and that when they are worried they should turn to a parent for advice. The frontal lobe, the part of the brain that handles planning ... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=437 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=437 INDIANAPOLIS – There are only 6 days left to enter the Riley Hospital for Children Halloween costume contest on the Kids dart. Drive smart. Facebook® page. The winning child and costume will be the face of children's Halloween safety in an ad to run in the Indianapolis Star on October 31. Riley Hospital has also offered valuable Halloween safety tips on the Kids dart. Drive sm ... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=441 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=441 INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Hospital for Children is "Racing for Safety" with a new web-based bike safety program featuring Vision Racing Driver, Ed Carpenter, designed to help community safety advocates prevent and reduce injuries and deaths to children and teens as a result of riding bikes, scooters, skateboards and skates. Development of the program was fueled by Centers for Disease Control ... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=449 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=449 Margaret "Maggie" Blythe, MD, a professor of pediatrics and adjunct professor of gynecology, was recently awarded the “Founders of Adolescent Health Award for Community Leadership Award” by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Blythe founded and serves as the medical director of the Teen Health and Wellness Program of Wishard Hospital. She has established a network ... Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=442 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=442 INDIANAPOLIS – Three Riley Hospital for Children programs presented information booths on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the 12th Annual Down Syndrome Buddy Walk 2009, a 2.6 mile no fee walk along the canal beginning at Celebration Plaza in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. The walk is presented each year to help fund Down Syndrome Indiana programs and services that serve ... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=436 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=436 INDIANAPOLIS – The Riley Hospital for Children Cystic Fibrosis Center is the first site in the nation to enroll patients ages 6-11 for the first part of a 48-week clinical trial of a promising investigational treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF). Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United St ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=435 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=435 INDIANAPOLIS – Members of the media are invited to participate in a question and answer session to discuss the 2009 H1N1 virus, the flu season outlook and Riley Hospital for Children’s seasonal flu and H1N1 preparations. John C. Christenson, MD, will facilitate this discussion. Dr. Christenson is director of the Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Disease and medical di ... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=440 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=440 INDIANAPOLIS – The Riley Safety Store received a generous donation of 2,000 gun locks on September 29 from the Marion County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Frank Anderson made the official presentation to Cara Fast, MSW, Riley Safety Store Manager. Dr. Jeff Sperring, Chief Medical Officer for Riley Hospital, also was present and conveyed his appreciation to the Marion County Sheriff's Dep ... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=433 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=433 INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Hospital for Children is among a growing number of health care facilities offering a very special form of treatment therapy - a form of therapy proven effective in helping to fight a wide range of ailments ranging from broken bones to terminal illness. This uniquely effective form of therapy is known as music therapy. Music therapy is an interpersonal process in whi ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=434 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=434 The Riley Safety Store participated in Fiesta Indianapolis on Saturday, September 19, from 12 noon to 5 pm at the American Legion Mall and Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. Rosy Sandoval, Education Associate, represented the Riley Safety Store at this event where Rosy carried out education on proper use along with the distribution of 100 Voice Activated Smoke alarms and 75 Carbon M ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=432 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=432 The Riley Hospital for Children Pediatric OverWeight Education and Research (POWER) program takes a proactive role in the prevention and treatment of youth obesity through structured lifestyle modification. It is a multi-level program which includes continuing education for physicians and community programming, as well as the P.O.W.E.R. Clinic located at Riley Hospital. WHO: The POWER for ... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=431 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=431 INDIANAPOLIS - Pediatric cardiology experts from around the world will gather at the Indiana University School of Medicine for the second Riley Heart Center Symposium on Cardiac Development Sept. 14-15 at Riley Hospital for Children. The symposium, organized by faculty of the Riley Heart Center, Anthony B. Firulli, Ph.D; Simon J. Conway, Ph.D, and Randall L. Caldwell, MD, is targeted to basic sci ... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=429 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=429 INDIANAPOLIS -- Today, Mayor Greg Ballard joined Dr. Jeff Sperring, Riley Hospital for Children’s chief medical officer, community members and Rochelle Clark, the mother of 7 year-old Trevonte Clark, who was critically injured by a passing motorist while attempting to cross the street, in an effort to spark a community discussion about child pedestrian safety. Although the number of chi ... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=430 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=430 INDIANAPOLIS - Brown bag or lunchbox lunches don’t have to be unhealthy and can even be fun says Heather Cupp, R.D., a dietician with Riley Hospital for Children's POWER program which works with kids, their parents and their doctors to help children ages 2 to 18 years adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid obesity. Ms. Cupp suggests the following lunch choices which should appeal to kids in ... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=428 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=428 INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN-5th) will tour the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center (CSATC) at Riley Hospital for Children to learn more about the HANDS in Autism program - the education and outreach portion of the Center. The CSATC is the only pediatric academic and research program on autism in the state, and is one of the largest autism centers in the United Stat ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=426 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=426 Another school year and endless lunches to pack for your children? Heather Cupp, R.D., a registered dietician with Riley Hospital for Children's POWER program, suggests that kids will have fun if you vary the bread type you use for their bag lunch. Whole grain slices, pitas, tortillas, focaccia or bagels are all good choices, she says and variety may encourage them to eat rather than trade what yo ... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=427 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=427 The Riley Safety Store will be participating at the El Gran Escape community event at the Indianapolis Fire Department Survive Alive House. What: Riley Safety Store Where: 748 Massachusetts AvenueIndianapolis, IN When: Saturday, August 2211:00am to 4:00pm Rosy Sandoval, Education Associate with the Riley Safety Store, will represent the Riley Safety Store at this communi ... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=422 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=422 INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana is embracing the Kids dart. Drive smart. child safety campaign! This year, Riley Hospital for Children is partnering with Kohl's, AAA Hoosier Motor Club, the Indiana Transportation Museum, 16 hospitals and referring physicians statewide in the unique, popular grassroots campaign designed to remind adults to slow down, stay alert and remain focused whil ... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=424 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=424 Signage, designed to engage community and raise awareness of child pedestrian injuries, will be distributed at more than 70 locations in 25 cities throughout Indiana INDIANAPOLIS - On Monday, August 10, Riley Hospital for Children, Kohl's, AAA Hoosier Motor Club, the Indiana Transportation Museum and 16 hospitals will launch Kids dart. Drive smart. – the unique, popular grassroots campa ... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=423 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=423 At what age should children begin swimming lessons? "Water acclimation is great beginning at about six months of age, although a child that young doesn't have the ability to swim," says Riley Hospital for Children pediatrician Michael McKenna, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine assistant professor of clinical pediatrics. "While swimming lessons are a good idea beginning after age two, eve ... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=425 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=425 INDIANAPOLIS - D. Wade Clapp, M.D., a pediatrician and scientist at the Indiana University School of Medicine at IUPUI, has been named chairman of the school's Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Clapp, 54, Freida and Albrecht Kipp Professor of Pediatrics and a professor of microbiology and immunology, joined the school in 1991 as a physician and researcher at the Herman B Wells Center for P ... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=421 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=421 Online applications accepted through August 14 INDIANAPOLIS - They face adversity. They fight. They conquer. They hope. They look disease in the face and decide that sickness will not define the way they live. They use their experience to encourage and inspire others. They are Riley Champions. Riley Champions are Riley Hospital for Children patients who have translated their courage in ... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=420 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=420 INDIANAPOLIS – Teachers, teaching assistants, autism consultants, school administrators, psychologists and other school-based personnel are spending their summer indoors working alongside Riley Hospital for Children autism professionals and learning how to work more effectively with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by shadowing and being coached while working directly with AS ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=419 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=419 Study Finds Parents Are Doing Well but Need Help INDIANAPOLIS - A new study by researchers from the Automotive Safety Program at Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Medicine published online July 13, 2009 in the journal Pediatrics reports that the parents of children with special health care needs are doing a good job with the selection of the appropriate child car seat b ... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=418 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=418 INDIANAPOLIS – Structural cardiovascular abnormalities present at birth are the leading cause of heart failure in children. Nearly half a million children in the United States have structural heart problems ranging in severity from relatively simple issues, such as small holes between chambers of the heart, to very severe malformations, including complete absence of one or more chambers ... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=417 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=417 Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. It's insect season! There are many products for sale such as wristbands soaked in chemical repellants or backyard bug zappers that won't protect your child from pesky bugs, according to Riley Hospital pediatric dermatologist Patricia Treadwell, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine professor of pediatrics. What does work? A chemical called DEET does repel insects but she no ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=416 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=416 INDIANAPOLIS – A multi-center clinical trial led by a Riley Hospital for Children endocrinologist has found that inhaled growth hormone (GH) is well tolerated by children with GH deficiency and that this easy-to-use method can, over a one-week period, safely deliver GH to the blood stream. In addition to having implications for those who need GH, this first pediatric study of administeri ... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=415 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=415 Riley Hospital's Safety Store was first in the nation to offer low-cost products and education to help prevent injuries to all children, including those with disabilities or special health care needs. INDIANAPOLIS – The Riley Safety Store at Riley Hospital for Children, the first of its kind in the nation and a unique niche hospital-based safety store, is expanding due to popular demand ... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=414 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=414 Riley Hospital for Children ranked among the best in U.S. News Media Group's 2009 edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals Riley Hospital – the only Indiana hospital - ranked in seven specialties, with one specialty ranked third in nation INDIANAPOLIS – Seven specialty programs at Riley Hospital for Children ranked among the top 30 children's hospitals in the nation, ... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=412 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=412 Join Riley Hospital for Children and WFYI for the Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park on Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at American Legion Mall and Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. Admission is free. Children and their parents will have the opportunity to visit with more than a dozen PBS KIDS characters, receive free vision and dental screenings and participate in f ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=413 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=413 Riley Hospital among nation's top healthcare institutions collaborating to address traumatic brain injury Riley Hospital for Children named State Lead Center for Indiana - One Lead Center named for each state plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Hospital for Children has been named the State Lead Center for the state of Indiana by the Sarah Jane Brain Proj ... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=410 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=410 IUPUI Road Clousers PDF ... Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=409 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=409 Daniel L. Fink has been named president and chief executive officer of Riley Hospital for Children, one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation as recognized by U.S.News & World Report and Parents magazine. Mr. Fink has served as Riley’s chief operating officer since 2005, and also has served as interim president and CEO since Ora H. Pescovitz, MD, left Riley ea ... Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=411 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=411 Swimming is the Second Leading Cause of Death in Children Outdoor pools are now open and Clarian Health and the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis are encouraging parents, lifeguards and swimmers to educate themselves about water safety. Clarian Health is sponsoring the YMCA Splash Program, a partner of Operation Water Safety, to children ages 6-12 from June 1 through June 5 from 5:15 to 6 p.m. or 6:15 ... Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=408 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=408 Riley Hospital and Indianapolis Zoo partner to promote nutrition and physical activity INDIANAPOLIS - What do giraffes, zebras, rhinos and humans all have in common? They all need daily physical activity to stay healthy. Join the experts of Riley Hospital for Children and the animals of the Indianapolis Zoo in the Plains Biome to experience the excitement! WHAT: The Riley Fitness ... Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=406 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=406 Annually, more than 9,000 children injured nationwide INDIANAPOLIS – Lawn mowers are often associated with the scent of fresh cut grass and thoughts of a beautiful summer day, but few associate lawn mowers with facial injuries, amputations or even fatalities. "Now that the grass has turned green, it's inevitable we'll see a child seriously harmed by mowing equipment, an injury that cou ... Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=405 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=405 While child booster car seat use has increased across the United States, many seats are improperly installed, leading to greater risk of serious injury for their little passengers. Researchers from the Automotive Safety Program at Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Medicine have found that an alarming two-thirds of the booster seats observed in a study conducted ... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=407 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=407 INDIANAPOLIS – On Friday, May 1, Clarian Health took the precautionary measure of restricting patient visitors in its downtown Indianapolis hospitals to only essential adult visitors because of the rapidly evolving situation regarding the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. Throughout this time, Clarian Health has continued to closely monitor the virus’ progress, and now believes visitor r ... Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=403 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=403 INDIANAPOLIS – Children and teens need their parents help in coping with fear and uncertainty as 2009 H1NI virus (swine influenza A) spreads amid intense media coverage and school closings. Michele C. Thorne, Ph.D., Riley Hospital for Children clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, advises parents to dis ... Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=402 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=402 What is swine flu? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, H1N1 (swine flu) virus is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that cause regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections, varying from mild to severe, can and do happen. Is the H1N1 virus contagious? The CDC has determined that the H1N1 virus is cont ... Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=400 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=400 INDIANAPOLIS – Ora H. Pescovitz, MD – president and CEO, Riley Hospital for Children; executive associate dean for Research Affairs, Indiana University School of Medicine; interim vice president for Research Administration, Indiana University; and pediatric endocrinologist – was named among the 'Top 25 Women in Healthcare (2009)' by Modern Healthcare magazine. The 'T ... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=401 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=401 This summer, Dr. Jeff Sperring will assume the position of CMO at Riley Hospital, where he currently serves as the associate CMO and director of the Hospitalist Program. As CMO, Dr. Sperring will be a core member of Riley's executive team, whose goal is to ensure Riley Hospital is providing the best possible care to the patients it serves. Dr. Sperring will be a tireless advocate for medical st ... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=404 http://rileychildrenshospital.com/information-desk/media-center/article.jsp?id=404 Riley family home after recent visit with President Obama, speaks at donor event INDIANAPOLIS – Miss America 2009 Katie Stam visited Indianapolis Wednesday (April 1) in support of Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana's only Children's Miracle Network hospital. Since being crowned in January, Miss Stam has frequently referred to her role as National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Mir ... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST