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February 10, 2009
Pediatric Anesthesia
Save the Date! 4th Annual Providence Fall Pediatric Conference: October 1, 2010
Providence Helps Kids Get Healthy ‘N Fit
Providence Festival of Trees – Another
Please take advantage of our "Important Pediatric Links" section. It has been updated to include important neonatal and pediatric documents. You will now find admission policies and contact information for pediatric patient admission; general information about our pediatric unit and pediatric hospitalists; a list of our subspecialists and their contact information; pediatric admission order sets; a calendar of educational offerings in pediatrics and neonatology; and a calendar of PALS and NRP classes. We hope that this section provides a central repository of information for those who are interested in and refer patients to Children at Providence St. Vincent services.
David Goodwin, M.D., Stefanie Rogers, M.D., and Kara Stirling, M.D., are the newest neonatologists to join Northwest Newborn Specialists, P.C. The group specializes in the unique needs of the newborn and practices in state-of-the art NICUs at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, The Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, Salem Hospital and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.
David Goodwin, M.D., was born and raised in Tacoma, Wash. He completed his medical training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Md., and his pediatric residency at Keesler USAF Medical Center in Biloxi, Miss. He went on to complete his neonatal fellowship training at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, San Antonio. His areas of clinical interest include newborn respiratory care, family-centered care and neonatal ethics. Goodwin will assume the medical director position for the NICU at Salem Hospital.
Stefanie Rogers, M.D., was born and raised in Oregon. She completed her medical school training at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and her pediatric residency and neonatal fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Dr. Rogers' areas of clinical interest include neonatal nutrition and human milk, as well as developmental outcomes.Rogers assumes a primary clinical position at The Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
Welcome to Dr. Borke
Welcome New Medical Director for Pediatric Anesthesia
Welcome to Dr. Pham
Certified Pediatric Nurses at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Only 250 hospitals nationwide have more than five
certified pediatric nurses on staff. At Providence St. Vincent, we have
16 certified pediatric nurses! This shows our commitment to
excellent care for children and their families.
Pediatric Nurses in the Spotlight
Fran Simmons, one of our pediatric pre-op and recovery
room nurses, has worked at Providence St. Vincent for more than five
years. Having been involved with pediatric nursing for 39 years, Fran
states "I have wanted to be a pediatric nurse since I was a young child,
playing nurse with my dolls. My love for this population grows each year
with all the new challenges this wonderful age provides me. I have been
married for 33 years, have four children, the youngest of whom is also a
pediatric nurse (I guess my love for this type of nursing was passed
on.) I am a grandmother of five wonderful children ages 5 months to 17
years. I plan to continue working in this area of nursing until I
retire."
Lee Ball, M.D., and Maureen Baxter, M.D., graciously provided continuing medical education for staff who were fortunate enough to attend the Nov. 20, 2009, pediatric in-service session. In a team-teaching format, they provided a stimulating review of common pediatric problems involving radiologic diagnostic procedures. The mixture of interesting X-rays and accompanying commentary were much appreciated by those in attendance.
Of note, ongoing plans are being made for the 2010 pediatric in-service series and pediPulse readers who have requests for specific speakers or topics are encouraged to communicate them to Matthew Gadbaw, M.D., or Cindy Cristofani, M.D.
Planning is underway for this year's 4th annual fall pediatric conference to be held on Friday, October 1st, 2010. We have an outstanding schedule planned; with a continued focus on updates for the outpatient, emergency and inpatient pediatric provider. Please save the date and look for more information in our next online newsletter.
Registration for Providence Health & Service's winter 2010 Healthy 'n Fit class is now open. This successful 10-week pediatric weight management program for children 8 to 15 years old is led by a certified dietitian and an exercise specialist. It includes nutrition counseling, physical activity and behavioral support. Its aim is to teach families how to develop healthy lifestyle habits to be sustained long-term. At least one parent is required to attend. .
Physician referral is required, and lab work must be done before a child can register. Lab work results help staff assess the child's current nutritional status, develop a specific weight management program and measure the child's progress. Lab work includes lipid and thyroid panels, fasting glucose and insulin levels, and a current blood pressure. A pre-class nutritional assessment is also required to determine the child's individual nutrition needs and goals.
The class fee of $250 does not include required lab work or the nutrition assessment. Parents can contact their child's insurance provider for specific coverage information. NOTE: beginning January 2010, Providence Health Plan will subsidize $125 of the class fee for PHP members.
To register, call 503-215-2509.
Please see attached flyer.
"Believe" was the theme of the 27th annual Providence Festival of Trees. As one of Portland's premier holiday events, the festival proved once again that it can work magic to support some of our most pressing health needs. Beneficiaries this year were Providence Gately Academy for students with learning disorders, Providence Cancer Center research and support services, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute programs, and medication assistance for uninsured patients. The gala auction with 800 patrons in attendance raised more than $725,000, including $375,000 from the special appeal for charity care and medically fragile children at Providence Child Center. Thanks go to the donors who purchased trees, Christmas crates and other items, and to the hundreds of staff members and volunteers who worked at the festival.
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