“EPA Standards Aimed at Reducing Smog Levels”
June 21, 2007
CBS Evening News and
KPIX-TV, San Francisco, CA

Our hospital was featured in a national television report on the CBS Evening about tougher Environmental Protection Agency standards aimed at reducing ozone/smog levels. The report included our staff in Primary Care and our Emergency Department. Mindy Benson, PNP of Primary Care was interviewed about our asthma program and the high volume of asthma patients we see each year who live near freeways.

“Video Game Addiction”
June 21, 2007
KTVU-TV, Oakland, CA

Jeff Sammis, an intern studying with Herb Schreier, MD of Psychiatry, was interviewed about video game addiction for a KTVU-TV news report. The American Medical Association is recommending that video game addiction be classified as a psychiatric disorder. Jeff recently completed research on the topic for his doctor of psychology degree.

“Trauma Services and Orthopaedics”
June 12, 2007
KTVU-TV, Oakland, CA

Stacey Hanover, RN, of Trauma Services was featured in a KTVU news report about how children can stay safe during the hot summer season. Health & Science Editor, John Fowler, explains the number of drownings and children falling out of windows rises when the weather heats up.

“NICU Reunion”
June 10, 2007
KGO-TV, San Francisco, CA

One year old Ariel Lawrence of Antioch was featured in a news report about the hospital’s reunion of critically ill babies and our doctors and nurses. Ariel’s mother praised our hospital for saving her child’s life. Ariel was born prematurely and needed a very specialized type of open-heart surgery to survive. Ariel’s mom said our hospital was the only medical facility that offered this type of surgery in the region.

“FACES program”
June 10, 2007
KNTV-TV, NBC 11, San Jose/San Francisco, CA

Rene Macias and Andres Martinez of our FACES program were featured on the Sunday morning community program, Bay Area Vista, discussing the FACES program and how it inspires underserved minority students to pursue jobs in healthcare.

“Brave New World of Stem Cells”
June 5, 2007
WUSF Radio, 98.7 News, Public Broadcasting, Tampa, Florida

Bert Lubin, MD, Senior Vice President of Research at our research institute, CHORI, discussed the research institute's sibling donor cord blood program. Dr. Lubin advises parents to bank their newborn's cord blood if they already have an existing child that might be helped by their sibling's cord blood. In addition, he encourages public banking of cord blood.

“Little People, Big World”
June 4, 18 & 25, 2007
The Learning Channel Network(National Television)

Children's Hospital Oakland is appearing on a national television show called Little People, Big World. The program's stars are the Roloffs, a family with both little and average sized people. Scott Hoffinger, MD, of Orthopaedics and our staff are featured in several episodes about 16-year-old Zachary Roloff's surgery to straighten his leg.

“Wheel Tennis shoes”
June 4, 2007
KTVU-TV, Oakland, CA

Scott Hoffinger, MD, of Orthopedics was interviewed by KTVU for a news report about the latest fad in children’s shoes with wheels. The American Academy of Pediatrics published recommendations advising parents of the risks associated with these shoes. Some children have fallen and broken their wrists. Dr. Hoffinger said parents should be aware of the risks, but added that skateboards and trampolines can cause greater injuries.

“Contra Costa Explores Tactics to Cut Asthma Attacks”
June 2, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, CA
Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA
West County Times, Pinole, CA
Pleasanton, Pleasanton, CA
Times Star, Alameda, CA

Mindy Benson of Primary Care's Asthma Program was quoted about what Bay Area health organizations are doing to manage asthma in the region. In 2006, Children's Hospital Oakland treated 4,755 children for asthma and 1,800 were hospitalized. We have several asthma outreach programs that help educate parents and pediatricians in the community.

“Pediatric HIV/AIDS Research Funds Cuts”
May 21, 2007
Tri-Valley Herald, Pleasanton, CA
Times, San Mateo, CA
Daily Review, Hayward, CA
Times Star, Alameda, CA

Ann Petru, MD and social worker Peggy Macy of our Infectious Disease and Pediatric HIV/AIDS Program were featured in the Oakland Tribune and several other Media News Group newspapers. The front-page article discussed the recent cuts in NIH research funding and the need to continue clinical trials and drug treatment for pediatric HIV patients.

“ADHD: Enhancing Focus Through Action”
April 2, 2007
Today in PT, national magazine for physical therapists

Michelle Cappello, manager of our Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes was featured in this article about several techniques she uses to help adolescents with ADHD complete their physical therapy sessions. Michelle tries to limit the number of distractions within the clinic.