Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati http://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:58:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.2 Cincinnati Shriners Hospital – Special Kids Summer Camp Gives Burn Survivors a Week of Normal https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/cincinnati-shriners-hospital-special-kids-summer-camp-gives-burn-survivors-week-normal/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:58:16 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1222 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. Established in 1989, Camp Ytiliba (“ability” spelled backward) is a week-long program designed for Cincinnati patients to experience summer camp. Camp Ytiliba provides activities such as fishing, horseback riding, high ropes, swimming, lake sports and games and crafts to help the kids accept new challenges and make new friends while building confidence and self-esteem – all in a safe environment. “Each year our employees volunteer their time to work the camp,” said Mark Shugarman, Hospital Administrator at Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. “It allows our young patients and our employees to share a week together outside of needles, bandages and treatments. And they don’t worry about their burn injuries. They don’t worry about their appearance. They get to hang out with other kids who’ve been through the same thing.” This year Camp YTILIBA will be held at Camp Ernst in Burlington, Kentucky. The 65 children attending camp are patients between the ages of 9 and16. There are no costs for the campers. Camp expenses are covered through charitable donations. About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American […]

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]]> 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.

Established in 1989, Camp Ytiliba (“ability” spelled backward) is a week-long program designed for Cincinnati patients to experience summer camp. Camp Ytiliba provides activities such as fishing, horseback riding, high ropes, swimming, lake sports and games and crafts to help the kids accept new challenges and make new friends while building confidence and self-esteem – all in a safe environment.

“Each year our employees volunteer their time to work the camp,” said Mark Shugarman, Hospital Administrator at Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. “It allows our young patients and our employees to share a week together outside of needles, bandages and treatments. And they don’t worry about their burn injuries. They don’t worry about their appearance. They get to hang out with other kids who’ve been through the same thing.”

This year Camp YTILIBA will be held at Camp Ernst in Burlington, Kentucky. The 65 children attending camp are patients between the ages of 9 and16. There are no costs for the campers. Camp expenses are covered through charitable donations.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati Names New Director of Research https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/shriners-hospital-children-cincinnati-names-new-director-research/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:34:54 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1214 (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. Dr. van Aalst specializes in cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, complex nasal reconstruction and secondary reconstruction of facial deformities. He is also the Director of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. van Aalst received his Medical Degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his training in General Surgery at Case Western Reserve. His plastic surgery residency was completed at Indiana University along with a fellowship in Craniofacial. He is also fellowship trained in vascular cell biology from the Cleveland Clinic. Teaching is another passion of Dr. van Aalst. A few times a year he travels to places such as Palestine, Israel, Jordon, Gaza and Lebanon to teach physicians how to do comprehensive surgery for cleft lip and palate patients. About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate […]

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]]> (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.

John van Aalst, MDDr. 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.

Dr. van Aalst specializes in cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, complex nasal reconstruction and secondary reconstruction of facial deformities. He is also the Director of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Dr. van Aalst received his Medical Degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his training in General Surgery at Case Western Reserve. His plastic surgery residency was completed at Indiana University along with a fellowship in Craniofacial. He is also fellowship trained in vascular cell biology from the Cleveland Clinic.

Teaching is another passion of Dr. van Aalst. A few times a year he travels to places such as Palestine, Israel, Jordon, Gaza and Lebanon to teach physicians how to do comprehensive surgery for cleft lip and palate patients.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati Appoints Donald Gorbandt as Director of Development https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/shriners-hospitals-for-children-cincinnati-appoints-donald-gorbandt-as-director-of-development/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:49:54 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1204 (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. Gorbandt comes to Cincinnati Shriners Hospital from Thomas More College where he served as Director of Principle Gifts since 2014. During his time he helped secure close to $2.5 million in one year of a four year $4 million challenge gift opportunity. Previously, he served as the Assistant Vice President for University Development at Northern Kentucky University. Working with the leadership team and faculty and staff, Gorbandt helped to secure over $100 million to support University priorities. Gorbandt earned his Bachelor’s degree in education from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA and his Associate degree in business from Andrew College, Cuthbert, GA. About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The […]

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]]> (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 Gorbandt“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.

Gorbandt comes to Cincinnati Shriners Hospital from Thomas More College where he served as Director of Principle Gifts since 2014. During his time he helped secure close to $2.5 million in one year of a four year $4 million challenge gift opportunity.

Previously, he served as the Assistant Vice President for University Development at Northern Kentucky University. Working with the leadership team and faculty and staff, Gorbandt helped to secure over $100 million to support University priorities.

Gorbandt earned his Bachelor’s degree in education from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA and his Associate degree in business from Andrew College, Cuthbert, GA.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati Appoints Petra Warner, MD, FACS as Chief of Staff https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/shriners-hospital-for-children-cincinnati-appoints-petra-warner-md-facs-as-chief-of-staff/ Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:35:43 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1187 (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. “We are very proud to announce Dr. Warner as the Chief of Staff,” said Mark Shugarman, Hospital Administrator. “She has proven herself as a dynamic leader and has an incredible passion to help children.” Dr. Warner has served as the assistant Chief of Staff since 2004 at Cincinnati Shriners. She has done extensive training and supervision of the country’s only pediatric burn transport team at the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. Her specialties include acute burn management, reconstructive burn care, treatment of desquamative skin disorders and complex wounds. About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> (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. Petra WarnerDr. 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.

“We are very proud to announce Dr. Warner as the Chief of Staff,” said Mark Shugarman, Hospital Administrator. “She has proven herself as a dynamic leader and has an incredible passion to help children.”

Dr. Warner has served as the assistant Chief of Staff since 2004 at Cincinnati Shriners. She has done extensive training and supervision of the country’s only pediatric burn transport team at the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. Her specialties include acute burn management, reconstructive burn care, treatment of desquamative skin disorders and complex wounds.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Santa Made a Special Stop at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/santa-made-a-special-stop-at-shriners-hospitals-for-children-cincinnati/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:28:47 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1178 (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. “It’s never a happy time to be in the hospital, especially over the holidays. We do everything we can to make our patients’ stay here the best possible and let the children be children,” said Cindy DeSerna, Manager, Care Management, Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. “We want to put smiles on everyone’s face. Thanks to our generous donors we are able to go above and beyond.” About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> (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.

Christmas 2015“It’s never a happy time to be in the hospital, especially over the holidays. We do everything we can to make our patients’ stay here the best possible and let the children be children,” said Cindy DeSerna, Manager, Care Management, Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. “We want to put smiles on everyone’s face. Thanks to our generous donors we are able to go above and beyond.”

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Cincinnati Names New Chief of Plastic Surgery https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/cincinnati-names-new-chief-of-plastic-surgery/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:34:30 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1174 (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.” One of the best kept secrets in the city, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati is one of only four freestanding hospitals in the U.S. dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The hospital manages all aspects of treatment, including surgery, rehabilitation and psychological support, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Dr. Billmire received his Medical Degree from The Ohio State University and completed his training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati.  His fellowships in pediatric and craniofacial surgery were done at the Foundation for Craniofacial Deformities at the Baylor University Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Dallas, TX. About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital […]

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]]> (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.”

One of the best kept secrets in the city, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati is one of only four freestanding hospitals in the U.S. dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The hospital manages all aspects of treatment, including surgery, rehabilitation and psychological support, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

Dr. Billmire received his Medical Degree from The Ohio State University and completed his training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati.  His fellowships in pediatric and craniofacial surgery were done at the Foundation for Craniofacial Deformities at the Baylor University Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Dallas, TX.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Cincinnati Receives Renewed Burn Center Verification https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/cincinnati-receives-renewed-burn-center-verification/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:42:51 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1159 (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. Burn center verification provides a true mark of distinction for a burn center and is an indicator to the government, patients and their families, and accreditation organizations that the center provides high quality patient care to burn patients from the time of injury through rehabilitation. “Continuing to be a verified burn center shows our on-going commitment to our patients,” said Mark Shugarman, Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati Administrator. “We have an outstanding team of people working here who provide the highest quality care available, and not just for burns. We also specialize in cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.” Burn center verification is a voluntary joint program of the American Burn Association (ABA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma. To achieve verification, Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati met rigorous standards for organizational structure, personnel qualifications, facilities resources and medical care services. The verification highlights high quality patient care for burn patients from time of injury through rehabilitation. About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial […]

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]]> (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.

Burn center verification provides a true mark of distinction for a burn center and is an indicator to the government, patients and their families, and accreditation organizations that the center provides high quality patient care to burn patients from the time of injury through rehabilitation.

“Continuing to be a verified burn center shows our on-going commitment to our patients,” said Mark Shugarman, Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati Administrator. “We have an outstanding team of people working here who provide the highest quality care available, and not just for burns. We also specialize in cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.”

Burn center verification is a voluntary joint program of the American Burn Association (ABA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma. To achieve verification, Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati met rigorous standards for organizational structure, personnel qualifications, facilities resources and medical care services. The verification highlights high quality patient care for burn patients from time of injury through rehabilitation.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Cincinnati Offers Be Burn Aware Tips To Help Keep Children Safe This Holiday Season https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/cincinnati-offers-be-burn-aware-tips-to-help-keep-children-safe-this-holiday-season-2/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:17:29 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1151 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. A Holiday Hazard During the holiday season, it is important to be aware of potential fire-related dangers. Statistics show that your Christmas tree could be a big risk, with one in every 40 Christmas tree fires resulting in death. * Simple steps like watering a Christmas tree daily can significantly minimize risk of fire. What To Do Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati offers these simple reminders to help families Be Burn Aware and stay safe this holiday season: Water trees daily. Discard when dry. Keep trees away from heaters and flames. Discard lights with bare wires, frays or kinks. Never leave lit candles unattended. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so children cannot reach them. Never leave a hot stove or oven unattended. Keep a lid or cookie sheet nearby to cover a pan if it catches on fire. Keep matches and lighters away from children and teach them that fire is dangerous. Use fireplace screens and have the chimney cleaned annually. Install and maintain smoke alarms on every floor of the home and near every bedroom. Test them monthly. Learn More For additional tips to prevent burn injuries, complimentary activity books and educational materials for the entire family, visit BeBurnAware.org. *According to the National Fire Protection Agency “Home Christmas Tree and Holiday Light Fires” nfpa.org About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, […]

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]]> 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.

A Holiday Hazard
During the holiday season, it is important to be aware of potential fire-related dangers. Statistics show that your Christmas tree could be a big risk, with one in every 40 Christmas tree fires resulting in death. * Simple steps like watering a Christmas tree daily can significantly minimize risk of fire.

What To Do
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati offers these simple reminders to help families Be Burn Aware and stay safe this holiday season:

  • Water trees daily. Discard when dry.
  • Keep trees away from heaters and flames.
  • Discard lights with bare wires, frays or kinks.
  • Never leave lit candles unattended.
  • Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so children cannot reach them.
  • Never leave a hot stove or oven unattended.
  • Keep a lid or cookie sheet nearby to cover a pan if it catches on fire.
  • Keep matches and lighters away from children and teach them that fire is dangerous.
  • Use fireplace screens and have the chimney cleaned annually.
  • Install and maintain smoke alarms on every floor of the home and near every bedroom. Test them monthly.

Learn More
For additional tips to prevent burn injuries, complimentary activity books and educational materials for the entire family, visit BeBurnAware.org.

*According to the National Fire Protection Agency “Home Christmas Tree and Holiday Light Fires” nfpa.org

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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]]> Cincinnati Director Receives Regional Engineering Award https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/cincinnati-director-receives-regional-engineering-award/ Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:19:09 +0000 https://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org/?p=1148 (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. The Emerging Regional Leader award recognizes people for their contributions to the fields of health care engineering and facilities management. Ten exceptional individuals, one from each ASHE region, are chosen for their exemplary leadership skills and their commitment to the field of health care facility management through their local and/or national involvement with ASHE. “Jo Ellen McCarthy is an exceptional person who plays an extremely important role in our hospital and our community. She is a true mentor and leader,” said Mark Shugarman, Hospital Administrator for Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati. “She deserved this award and we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments.” McCarthy has worked for Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati since 1985. During her time at Shriners she has served in many roles. In her current role she oversees Food Services, Plant and Facilities, Environment Services, Security, Biomed and Chemical Hygiene. She is also the Safety Officer and the 2015 President of Tri-State Society for Healthcare Engineers. About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American […]

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]]> (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.

The Emerging Regional Leader award recognizes people for their contributions to the fields of health care engineering and facilities management. Ten exceptional individuals, one from each ASHE region, are chosen for their exemplary leadership skills and their commitment to the field of health care facility management through their local and/or national involvement with ASHE.

Jo Ellen McCarthy

“Jo Ellen McCarthy is an exceptional person who plays an extremely important role in our hospital and our community. She is a true mentor and leader,” said Mark Shugarman, Hospital Administrator for Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati. “She deserved this award and we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments.”

McCarthy has worked for Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati since 1985. During her time at Shriners she has served in many roles. In her current role she oversees Food Services, Plant and Facilities, Environment Services, Security, Biomed and Chemical Hygiene. She is also the Safety Officer and the 2015 President of Tri-State Society for Healthcare Engineers.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati provides services for burns and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, abnormal breast development in boys and girls, hemangioma, congenital hairy nevus, hand malformations, ear deformities, complex wound and skin disorders, and trauma and reconstructive conditions. Shriners Hospital for Children – Cincinnati is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons and recognized as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation. The hospital has had Magnet™ designation since 2008 and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. All services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

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