Cardiologist Howard Rosenfeld, MD, is interviewed by KGO-TV about the advances of cardiology in the past decade. Cardiologists, like Dr. Rosenfeld, are now able to detect and diagnose a baby's heart condition while still in the womb.
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"Children's Hospital Oakland Plans Cutbacks to Stem Millions of Dollars in Losses"
(Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, CA © 3/25/2010)
Bertram Lubin, MD, Children's president and CEO was featured in this article about the medical center's financial challenges and three year plan to restructure outpatient services.
"Oakland Police go Bald to Raise Money for Young Cancer Patients"
(Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA © 3/14/2010)
Children's third annual St. Baldrick's head shaving fundraiser for pediatric cancer research was featured in the Sunday Tribune and Contra Costa Times. More than 60 Oakland Police officers joined friends and family members of cancer patients and Children's own doctors, nurses and staff for the shave.
Children's Third Annual St. Baldrick's Head Shave
(KTVU, Oakland, CA © 3/12/2010)
Children's 2010 St. Baldrick's event was a huge success. More than 200 volunteers--men, women and children--stepped up to have their heads shaved and the event raised $150,000 for childhood cancer research.
Government Warns Baby Sling Dangerous
(KTVU, Oakland, CA © 3/12/2010)
Emergency Department physician Alan Johnson, MD, is interviewed in a report about the dangers of a baby sling carrier. Dr. Johnson advises parents with infants less than 4 months against using the popular baby sling because a small baby can easily suffer from a blocked airway and suffocate. The government recently released a warning against the sling carrier due to 3 infant deaths in the past year.
"Study: EKG's for Young Athletes Cost-Effective"
(San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, CA © 3/2/2010)
Kishor Avasarala, MD, is featured in this report about a Stanford University study that suggests it would be cost-effective to do routine electrocardiograms (EKGs) in student athletes. Dr. Avasarala says that EKG's often give false positive results that could lead to a delayed athletic career, and that the true efficacy of screening is still questionable.
"Blanket Donation Continues Boy Scout's Effort"
(KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA © 3/1/2010)
Cardiologists Howard Rosenfeld, MD, and Gregg Helton, MD, are featured in this report about a major blanket donation from former heart patient, Trevor Tonsing. The Eagle Scout spear-headed the project before his passing. Handmade fleece blankets will be donated to heart surgery patients and others at our hospital. His family and peers delivered the blankets yesterday in his honor. Dr. Rosenfeld is interviewed about the medical advances in cardiology since Trevor's birth 16 years ago. His parents are grateful for the care they received at Children's.
KNTV Reports on Amazing Hockey-Playing Cardiology Patient
(KNTV, San Jose, CA © 2/26/2010)
Howard Rosenfeld, MD, of Cardiology, is featured in this story about heart patient, Sam Tageson. Born with half a heart, Sam amazingly plays competitively on a hockey team and dreams of going to the Olympics some day.
"Early Identification of Social and Emotional Problems"
(KISS-FM, San Francisco, CA © 2/18/2010)
Gena Lewis, MD, of Primary Care, is a featured guest on "Childhood Matters." Dr. Lewis discusses the importance of early intervention for children with social and emotional developmental issues. Dr. Lewis notes that parents play a key role in advocating for their young children and advised parents to communicate with their pediatrician about their child's development.
"Teen Health: Coming of Age"
(KQED-FM, San Francisco, CA © 2/18/2010)
Barbara Staggers, MD, of Adolescent Medicine, is featured on the special series "Health Dialogues," part of "The California Report." Dr. Staggers discusses the health issues teens face today and what it means to come of age in 2010. Dr. Staggers advises parents to establish healthy and appropriate relationships with their teens and protect them from the dangers of the Internet.
"Community Report: Childhood Obesity"
(KISS-FM, San Francisco, CA © 2/18/2010)
Lydia Tinajero-Deck, MD, of Healthy Hearts and Primary Care, is featured on "Childhood Matters" in a special report on childhood obesity. Dr. Tinajero-Deck advises parents to keep their families healthy by avoiding sugary beverages, eating fruits and vegetables, sharing home-cooked meals, and encouraging at least 60 minutes of activity each day.
"Study Fails to Link Saturated Fat, Heart Disease"
(Reuters (on line) © 2/4/2010)
CHORI scientists Ronald Krauss, MD, and Patti Siri-Tarino, PhD, are featured in this report about their review of studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with heart disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed 21 previous studies and found that there is no significant association of saturated fat and heart disease.
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