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(CINCINNATI; July 8, 2016) – Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati and Portrait of a Soul welcomes everyone to take part in the latest portrait unveiling on July 22 at 6:30 pm.
The unveiling consists of four beautiful paintings of children with craniofacial conditions and burn injuries. The children are patients at Cincinnati Shriners Hospital and the paintings were completed by elite local artists.
Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati, which specializes in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery and burn care, hosts their 27th Annual Camp Ytiliba from June 6th to 10th. The camp gives patients a chance to be around kids just like them, make new friends, share stories and create a connection with hospital staff unlike any other.
(CINCINNATI; April 5, 2016) – Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati, which specializes in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery and burn care, announces the appointment of John A. van Aalst, MD, as the Director of Research.
Dr. van Aalst has practiced in the Cincinnati area since 2014. He began working with Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati in July 2015. “I’m very passionate about research and look forward to having a sense of team. Good research comes out of collaboration,” said Dr. van Aalst.
(CINCINNATI; Feb. 29) – Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati, which specializes in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery and burn care, announces that it has appointed Donald Gorbandt as Director of Development.
“Donald has a proven track record in fundraising, planned giving and strategic capital campaigns. His expertise will help Cincinnati Shriners Hospital raise funds that support our mission to provide the highest quality care to children within a compassionate and family-centered environment without regard to race, color, creed, sex or ability of a family to pay,” said Mark Shugarman, Cincinnati Shriners Hospital Administrator.
(CINCINNATI; January 29, 2016) – After serving as interim Chief of Staff since February, Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati has appointed Petra Warner, MD, FACS, Chief of Staff.
Dr. Warner has worked for Cincinnati Shriners Hospital since 2000. She completed her surgical residency Loyola University in Chicago and her burn fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American College of Surgeons.
(CINCINNATI; December 24, 2015) – Santa made an early visit to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati that brought joy and smiles to patients and their families on Christmas Eve.
Santa surprised patients and families alike when he suddenly appeared during a special Christmas Eve lunch at the hospital. All of the children (including patients and their siblings) received gifts, including toys and games. Families also received special gift bags.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the risk of house fires and burn injuries increases drastically during the month of December. However, there are ways you can protect your home and family.
(CINCINNATI; December 4, 2015) – Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati announces the appointment of David A. Billmire, MD, FACS, FAAP as the new Chief of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Billmire has practiced plastic surgery in Cincinnati area since 1983. He has worked with Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati for 31 years. “I hope to help the hospital continue to prosper which means we are helping more kids,” said Dr. Billmire. “We are the best burn reconstructive plastic surgery center in the country.”
(CINCINNATI; December 3, 2015) – Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati receives renewed burn center verification by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons American Burn Association.
(CINCINNATI; November 10, 2015) – The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association recently recognized Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati’s Director, General Services, Safety & Risk, Jo Ellen McCarthy, CHEP, with the Emerging Regional Leader Award.
