PSL Edition: Rocky Mountain Kids

Rocky Mountain kids

A Health Publication for Parents

Fall/Winter 2010

Special Deliveries

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SurvivingNeonatal Surgery page 4

Care for Mom and Baby–In One Place page 2

Going Extra Miles:AirLife Denver page 10

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When parents learn that they are expecting a new baby, the hopeis that the mother will do well during her pregnancy and that the baby will be healthy.

We know, however, that complications can occur—due either to the health of the mother or the baby, or both. In a high-risk pregnancy, there are two patients who need care: the mother and her unborn child.

That’s when high-risk obstetrical specialists, known as perinatologists, becomes a vital part of the mother’s health care team.

Doctors and hospital staff in the HealthONE system have the most experience with high-risk pregnancies in the region. These services for high-risk obstetrical patients include specialty care for the mother as well as the highest level of neonatal intensive care for premature

or ill newborns. By providing this coordinated care in our hospitals, pregnant women have the comfort of knowing that their medical needs will be closely managed by a team of physician specialists, nursing staff and all the other highly skilled medical professionals who have experience working together in the same hospital.

Sometimes high-risk obstetrical patients can continue their care at their “home hospitals,” while at other times they need the highly specialized monitor-ing, technology and services available at a regional hospital such as Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL).

Our partners in this team approach to high-risk obstetrics and neonatal intensive care are perinatologists and neonatologists who are among the most experienced and skilled in their respective fields. But more importantly, because of

their experience working together, they communicate and coordinate care rapidly and effectively for both mother and child.

Women throughout the Rocky Mountain region look to hospitals in HealthONE for superior obstetrical services and the delivery of healthy babies. When healthy pregnancies become complicated, women can also be reassured that all the services they need for themselves and their babies are immediately available in the same system.

I hope that you enjoy reading some of the heartwarming stories about the mothers and their children who have benefited from our experience and expertise.

Reginald Washington, MD

Reginald Washington, MD, FAAP, FACC, FAHA Chief Medical Officer Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

Coordinated Care for Mother and Child—In One Place

RMHC at P/SL is now open at 19th and High, with a 24/7 pediatric-staffed Emergency Department.

State-of-the-art operating room at RMHC at P/SL.

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High-risk pregnancies require special care. Fortunately, moms and babies with special needs in the Denver-metro area can turn to Richard Porreco, MD, an internationally recognized perinatologist (maternal-fetal specialist) and director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Presbyterian/ St. Luke’s Medical Center, who has delivered more than 10,000 babies over the years—many of them involving high-risk pregnancies.

Experienced Teams, Latest TechnologyCommon complications, such as gesta-tional diabetes, often can be managed by traditional providers and hospitals, but high-risk pregnancies—including early labor pregnancies where the mother is carrying more than one fetus and where either the mother’s or the infant’s health is threatened—require specialists with experienced teams who have access to the latest medical technology.

“Over the last two decades, our ability to identify high-risk mothers and infants has improved dramatically,” Dr. Porreco explains. “It’s imperative we identify medical problems ahead of time so we can provide the care that’s needed.”

In this regard, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) at Presbyterian/ St. Luke's Medical Center (P/SL) is the only facility for mothers and children in the region that has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) staffed 24 hours a day. The board-certified neonatologists specialize in: • Resuscitation • Assisted breathing• Surgery for newborns requiring

advanced medical care

In addition, RMHC at P/SL has 300 affiliated physicians practicing in 40 pediatric specialties, including pediatric cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and surgery.

The maternal-fetal team can offer high-risk mothers the following services: • Reproductive genetic counseling • Comprehensive fetal evaluations• Targeted ultrasound evaluation,

including Doppler velocity studies, fetal echocardiography and 4-D imaging

Maternal-Neonatal Care CrucialDr. Porreco also insists RMHC at P/SL ’s unique ability to care for and closely monitor two at-risk patients—the mom and

the baby—in the same facility is something the hospital and staff are really good at.

“At RMHC at P/SL, we are a team—the doctors, the specialists, the nurses, the imaging technicians—everyone contributes, everyone has a role to play in the safety and well-being of the mothers and infants we care for,” he explains. “As a result of the high level of our multidisciplinary capabilities, we are able to manage virtually any condition or health issue that arises for a mother, fetus or newborn.”

Special DeliveriesColorado’s leading maternal-fetal specialist is dedicated to caring for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.

”RMHC at P/SL’s unique ability to care for and closely monitor two at-risk patients—the mom and the baby—in the same facility is something the hospital and staff are really good at.”

—Richard Porreco, MD

Dr. Porreco with one of his many “special deliveries.”


Surviving Neonatal SurgeryJust the beginning for a Highlands Ranch bouncing baby boy

After their first child, Evan, was born following a normal pregnancy, Jennifer and Jon Badding of Highlands Ranch expected more of the same when Jennifer’s second pregnancy came around.

That dream came to an end when a routine ultrasound at Jennifer’s 13-week checkup picked up an abnormality.

RMHC at P/SL the Place to GoUpset by the news, Jennifer was referred to maternal-fetal specialist Richard Porreco, MD, director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center.

“He saw me right away and immediately knew what was going on,” Jennifer explains. “He said the baby had an obstructed bladder that needed immediate attention. Right there in the office, he inserted a needle into my belly and extracted the urine.”

As crucial as the extraction was, it was only the first step in Ian’s treatment for a bladder obstruction that would be life threatening if left untreated. Dr. Porreco told the Baddings the baby was a good candidate for the insertion of a small shunt into his bladder while he was in the womb.

In Good Hands“When it all started, it was pretty disheartening not knowing what was going on, but once we met Dr. Porreco, we immediately felt like we were in good hands,” Jon says. “We were so grateful to have someone of his knowledge and experience.”

Jennifer’s water broke at 18 weeks, and at 24 weeks she checked into Presbyterian/St. Luke’s, where she spent the rest of her pregnancy on complete bed rest.

”We knew Ian would be born early, and I wanted to be where both he and I would have the best care available.”

—Jennifer Badding

“The biggest factor that led us to P/SL was the high-level NICU [Neonatal Intensive Care Unit]. We knew Ian would be born early, and I wanted to be where both he and I would have the best care available,” Jennifer explains.

After five weeks in the hospital, Jennifer went into labor on April 29, 2009. Weighing just 2.5 pounds at birth, Ian was rushed from the delivery room to the NICU, where he stayed for a little more than three months. On July 4, having reached a sound 5.5 pounds, he went home.

Growing and ThrivingSince then, Ian has had two follow-up surgeries and is currently wearing a cast to treat hip dysplasia that occurred in the womb.

Even so, his prognosis is excellent. “Ian is doing great—he’s a healthy 19-pound baby who is growing and thriving and moving forward,” Jennifer says. “And despite all he’s going through, he’s happy and peaceful.”

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center


Four medical groups say children should be screened at school for scoliosis, an abnormal curve of the spine that can cause problems if severe cases go untreated.

The sideways S- and C-shaped spines that mark scoliosis occur in both girls and boys. The most common form of the problem appears after age 10.

Girls reach adolescence about two years earlier than boys. Girls also need treatment for scoliosis three to four times more often than boys. So the medical groups suggest girls should be screened twice, at ages 10 and 12, and boys once, at age 13 or 14.

Untreated scoliosis can lead to physical deformity and, in severe cases, can cause breathing trouble and other problems.

“Traditional teaching is that scoliosis does not cause pain; however, recent research indicates that children with scoliosis have higher pain scores than children who do not have scoliosis,” says Shay Bess, MD, scoliosis surgeon with Rocky Mountain Scoliosis and Spine. Scoliosis does run in families, but the cause is not known.

A trained professional screens children with a quick visual back test to see whether a child’s spine shows any signs of sideways curves. A normal spine should look like a straight “I” and the child should have level shoulders. A screener who sees a curve refers the child to a doctor for more tests.

Experts have been split on whether screening at school is effective from medical and cost viewpoints. A task force of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Acad-emy of Pediatrics, the Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America has provided recommendations.

Screening Sought to Spot Curved Spines

Dr. Bess recommends these scoliosis treatments:• Observation is appropriate when

the curve is mild or the child is near skeletal maturity.

• Bracing prevents worsening of scoliosis. Doctors consider bracing when a growing child has a spinal curvature greater than 25 to 30 degrees.

X-ray showing significant scoliosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine.

• Surgery is an option when the curva-ture is more than 40 degrees and the child is still growing. Surgery may also be suggested if the patient’s skeleton has matured but the curvature of the spine is more than 50 degrees. “Curves greater than 50 degrees are likely to increase in size by one degree per year,” says Dr. Bess.

Did You Know?Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s has board-certified pediatric specialists treating the most complex patients and ensuring the highest quality emergency, inpatient and outpatient care for children. It’s not just us who know that. This year, 5280 magazine recognized 26 physicians at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL among Denver’s top docs. Go to our website, www.RockyMountainHospitalForChildren.com/PSL, to see the complete list.

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Presents and Happiness Are Not the Same ThingForget the sugarplums. As the holidays approach, today’s kids are more likely to have visions of heavily advertised toys, MP3 players and video gaming systems dancing in their heads. Most parents, on the other hand, are wishing for a budget-friendly holiday season—with less shopping and more sharing.

Fewer Presents, More Presence• Give “gifts from the heart.” Help your children

bake and decorate cookies, create a photo collage, or make and frame special artwork.

• Start family traditions. Plan an evening or two of board games, popcorn, storytelling, caroling or watching a favorite holiday movie. Put together jigsaw puzzles that you can then glue in position and preserve, to serve as decorations for years to come.

• Teach shopping savvy. Explain to older kids how much money you have to spend on their gifts. Have them prioritize their wish lists and search for the best buys.

• Give to others. Donate gently used toys, games and clothing to those in need. Volunteer your time at a food bank or homeless shelter. Adopt a family from a local shelter or food bank and have your children help you shop, wrap and deliver gifts for that family.

If you want to squelch the “holiday gimmes,” now is the time to begin. Changing old habits and expectations takes thought, planning and communication. The key is setting limits on spending and shifting your focus to meaningful activities.

Try enjoying unhurried time together or “teaching children the pleasure and responsibility of giving,” says Anita Gurian, PhD, clinical assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry with the New York University Child Study Center.

You might feel guilty saying no to expensive, trendy toys. But limiting holiday spending is healthy—not only for your family’s budget, but for your child’s emotional well-being.


Andrue and Kara Hellums, child life specialist, spend quality time in the playroom in Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL.

Set aside a weekend ahead of the holiday shopping season to go through toys and games and do a little preseason “spring cleaning.” This will serve several purposes:• It may help you avoid doubling up on items already purchased but

long forgotten.• It gives you and your children the opportunity to realize how much

they already have.• It may be an opportunity for children to learn about giving by

donating their gently used toys to other kids. Talk with your children about years past and see what they remember

of previous holiday seasons. Learn from your children what stands out in their memories, and try to focus on the activities rather than the things.

Most important is to be patient with this process. Your family is seeking to change its approach in a culture that encourages greed and spending, confuses needs versus wants, and is very focused on immediate and self-gratification. Expect some disappointment and counter it with patience, good cheer and a long winter’s evening spent in a rousing game of Sorry®. When the bills start arriving in mid-January, you’ll be happier, more relaxed, and closer to your children without the clutter and excess of holidays gone by.

Planning Ahead

“There is a danger in buying kids everything they ask for,” Dr. Gurian says. Children whose every wish is granted grow up expecting immediate gratification. They may lack emotional skills in coping with disappointment. “Children need to learn the difference between things they want and things they truly need.”

Especially challenging is the Santa equation: Young children assume that ask-ing Santa for something equals getting it. “I always let my children know that Santa clears all requests through us, their mom and dad,” says Kara Hellums, child life specialist at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s. This helps clear the way for items requested but not received and gives children an understanding of who is in control of the gifts received. There are no “givens” when it comes to gifts.

Still feeling pressured? Keep in mind that piles of presents do not bring your child long-term happiness. “When children are deluged with material things, those things come to have little value,” notes Dr. Gurian. “Studies show that kids want more time with parents, not more things.”

With that in mind, try to focus on gifts that facilitate interaction between you and your child. For instance, Hellums suggests board or card games or arts-and-crafts projects you can work on together. Ensure that you will be fully engaged in the project or game by selecting items you know you will like and will have fun with, too.

Children read our emotional cues very well. If they sense you are doing something you are less than enthusiastic about, they will not be as engaged and the project may end up serving as a dust collector, not something that will bring you together.

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Get Kids in the KitchenDon’t shoo your children away when they take an interest in what you’re doing in the kitchen. Boys and girls who help cook have better eating habits and enjoy a wider range of healthy foods, according to a landmark study from the Teachers College of Columbia University in New York.

“The more kids are involved and the more empowered they are, the better their eating habits,” says Elisa Zied, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. The earlier you start, the better, adds Zied, who has two elementary school-age sons.

“Cooking not only encourages creativity by combining flavors, textures and colors, but also gives children skills to last them a lifetime,” says Jenny Gorman, RD, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s. You can ask a 2-year-old girl to separate vegetables and fruits by color, putting green vegetables in one pile and red fruits in another. You can teach food safety when you show your toddler how to wash his or her hands before handling the produce.

Introduce young children to the different touchable sensations food provides. What fruit feels smooth? What’s fuzzy? Give your child a piece of dough to play with when you’re making pizza.

“Children really enjoy it,” says Zied, author of Feed Your Family Right!

To make the experience fun, schedule culinary activities when you and your junior chef aren’t tired or rushed. As your child becomes older and more self-confident, add more responsibilities. You can use the following timetable as a guide. • Ages 3 to 5: Pour liquids using small

cups. Show how to wash fruits and vegetables.

• Age 5: Crack raw eggs. Talk aboutpreventing food spoilage.

• Ages 6 to 7: Shred vegetables and cheese with a grater—under your watchful eye. Stir batters. Measure ingredients. Your child can see what a tablespoon of oil looks like, and you can explain that it’s healthy and has the same amount of calories as an apple, says Zied.

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/ St. Luke’s has a staff of registered dietitians who work directly with patients to ensure that they receive proper nutrition and education during their hospital stays.

Volunteer Services at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical CenterWhat we do here is special!Looking for a way to get involved, give back to the community or learn about a career in health care? Volunteering is a great way to make a difference.

At Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, our goal is to provide our volunteers with an enriching experience. We do this by individually matching your interest and availability to our hospital’s needs. Whether you enjoy working with people or paper, being seated or active, we have many ways you can help. Get to know us and learn about the many different and rewarding ways you can volunteer with us.

Our Volunteer AccomplishmentsIn 2009, P/SL volunteers:• Worked in more than 15 departments/units• Prepared 13,917 packets for areas such as pre-op and surgery• Prepared 3,940 letters for mailings• Provided nonmedical aid to patients, such as warm blankets

and friendly visits• Welcomed and directed thousands of patients and visitors

to areas throughout the hospital• Played with, comforted and cuddled hundreds of babies

and children• Waylaid hundreds of nervous families, while providing

support in the surgery and ICU waiting rooms• Warmed the hearts of thousands of patients, families and

visitors through pet visitation, music and pastoral care• Provided nonbudgeted items to units, such as the new

iPod system in cardiac rehab

For more information on volunteer opportunities at P/SL, contact Lorie Bohm Klumb, MSW, MPA, manager of Volunteer Services, at 303-839-6619 or www.pslmc.com/careers/volunteers/index.htm.

• Ages 8 to 10: Introduce simple cooking steps, such as stirring a soup or sauce—with close adult supervision. Children should avoid wearing tops

with wide sleeves while cooking. They should stand at the level of the pot, using a stool if necessary. You should have just one pot cooking on a burner.

Experiment with preparing one food in a variety of ways. “Children who sample different forms of a vegetable, such as raw, steamed and stir-fried broccoli, are more likely to find a version they’ll eat,” Zied says.

All kids who suffer concussions need the support of a multidisciplinary team that includes the athletes, their parents, school personnel, coaches and medical professionals.

“Kids should not resume sports until their symptoms are gone completely, and then their participation should increase gradually,” says Karen McAvoy, PsyD, director of the Center for Concussion at the Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Medicine Institute, a program of Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/ St. Luke's Medical Center. “Those who have one concussion are three to six times more likely to suffer a second concussion.”

Dr. McAvoy has written a REAP (Reduce, Educate, Accommodate, Pace) Manual outlining a six-step plan to manage concussions in children, adolescents and teens. To download the manual, visit www.youthsportsmed.com.


Caring for Your Child’s Concussion

A concussion is a change in the way the brain functions that results from an injury to the head.

What to Look ForSome of the immediate signs of a concussion include:• Blank stare• Responding slowly to questions• Confusion• Slurred speech• Stumbling when walking

• Ringing in the ears• Loss of consciousness, even

if only for a few seconds

What to DoParents should contact a hospital or doctor immediately if their child has lost consciousness for any amount of time or if any other symptoms get worse or start up days or weeks later. Otherwise, rest is the only way to care for a mild concussion.

Be Cautious With Concussions

Ski, Sled, Skate and Snowboard SafelyYoung athletes should take steps to stay safe on theslopes or the ice this winter:• Strap on a well-fitting helmet

and wear other safety gear. • Take lessons to learn proper

form and how to fall safely. • Use the right equipment and

make sure it’s working properly. • Quit when you’re tired. • Wear sunscreen.

Specialists at the new Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Medicine Institute provide an unparalleled level of care to young athletes suffering with sports-related injuries.

“Kids don’t always bounce back from injuries as quickly as many people think, and they often require a different type of care than adults do,” says K. Brooke Pengel, MD, medical director. “Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping kids heal so they can continue to enjoy sports safely.”

“The Institute is one of only a handful of facilities across the nation with a comprehensive pediatric sports medicine program,” says John Polousky, MD, surgical director. “We not only treat kids’ injuries, we also focus on injury prevention, community education and research.”

For more information, visit www.youthsportsmed.com.

Getting Young Athletes Back in the Game


Expectant moms don’t have to live in Denver to have access to some of the best specialty care available. AirLife Denver—HealthONE’s medical transport service—has the only dedicated obstetrical (OB) flight team in the Denver area. The team transports patients with pregnancy-related complications to the Center for Maternal-Fetal Care at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center.

“We’re available around the clock to help women who have preeclampsia, preterm labor, gestational diabetes or other medical conditions that affect their pregnancies,” says Susan Tishendorf, RN, high-risk OB flight nurse/coordinator. She has been a member of AirLife for 14 years.

Air and Land TransportationAirLife has three helicopters, two Learjets and two ambulances that travel within a 500-mile radius of Denver to patients who live in remote areas or are in hospitals that don’t offer services for high-risk pregnancies.

“Many facilities don’t have the staff, facilities or technology to treat expectant moms coping with medical conditions,” Tishendorf says. “I grew up in a small town of 900 people, so I relate to patients in rural communities. I treat them as if they

Going Extra Miles to Get Patients the Care They Need

”Our goal is to get pregnant women to Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL before they deliver.”

—Susan Tishendorf, RNHigh-Risk OB Flight Nurse/Coordinator

are part of my own family and do everything I can to get them the right medical services. I know that without proper treatment, the lives of the moms and their babies are at risk.”

Expert OB Care The team for each trip includes one of AirLife’s seven OB nurses and another registered nurse (RN) who specializes in emergency or critical care. Richard Porreco, MD, the center’s medical director, is available for consultations as needed.

“It’s important to have OB nurses caring for pregnant patients,” Tishendorf says. “Safety is our first consideration. Babies have better outcomes when they’re delivered at the hospital, where they’ll receive care after birth. But we have to make sure patients are stable enough to travel. Our goal is to get pregnant women to Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL before they deliver.”

Helping Children ThriveIf a mother delivers before she’s transferred, the OB flight team helps stabilize the newborn until an AirLife neonatal flight team arrives to take the infant to the hospital. AirLife’s 12-member neonatal team is comprised of neonatal nurse practitioners, RNs and respiratory therapists. Team members travel within the coverage area to provide care to very sick infants, toddlers, children and adolescents during their trip to Denver.

The AirLife Denver Team

AirLife Denver was recently selected by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) as “Air Medical Program of the Year.” AirLife Denver outshined hundreds of other medical flight programs around the world for this prestigious honor.

The AAMS Air Medical Program of the Year award recog-nizes an emergency medical program that demonstrates the highest caliber of patient care, management expertise, strong leadership, exceptional customer service, supreme quality and safety, marketing ingenuity, service to the community, and commitment to the medical transport community.

With bases at Swedish, P/SL, Sky Ridge, The Medical Center of Aurora North and the Frederick-Firestone fire station, AirLife Denver is the Emergency Medical/Critical Care Transport Service of HealthONE and provides air and

AirLife Denver:ground critical care transport for both adult and pediatric medical/trauma patients.

HealthONE and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children extend congratula-tions to the 120 AirLife Denver Team members and thank them for all their hard work. And we encourage you to look up and look around—you’ll undoubtedly see the blue and sonic green flight suits, helicopters, critical care ambulances, Learjets, and all the wonderful people that make up AirLife Denver.

Best in the World!


Sky Ridge Medical CenterDr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Essentials Workshop Two hours—$20 (includes workbook). For parents and caregivers with children ages 3 to 12 years old. This one-time, two-hour interactive workshop provides simple, effective, practical and fun tools and information that will help you create and maintain a healthy lifestyle for your entire family that they will enjoy.

Classes are held in the Sky Ridge Medical Center Board Room, Garden Level, 10101 Ridge Gate Parkway in Lone Tree. For class dates and times, more information, or to register, call 720-225-5362 or visit www.skyridgemedcenter.com.

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical CenterParent Education Classes To register for classes, call 87-PSL-Cares(877-752-2737)• Baby 101: Understanding Your Newborn

One three-hour session, $40 Thursday, December 9, 2010, 6 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, 9 a.m.

• Infant SafetyOne three-hour session Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 6 p.m., $50 (includes CPR book) Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 6 p.m., $55 (includes CPR book)

• Boot Camp for New DadsOne three-hour session, $40 Thursday, January 13, 2011, 6 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, 6 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SLExceptional Images Mean Outstanding CareRocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s is the first facility in Colorado equipped with the Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., Aquilion® ONE—the only 320-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner available. CT scanners use special X-rays to create detailed 3-D pictures of structures inside the body.

“The Aquilion ONE takes CT scanning to a new level,” says David Fanning, director of Radiology. “We’re able to take high-resolution images of one organ or an entire anatomical area in a child with just one rotation of the scanner.”

The new system was designed to meet the special needs of kids who are more sensitive to radiation exposure and have smaller blood vessels, less body fat and lower body density than adult

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patients do. It includes Toshiba’s SUREExposure™ Pediatric software, which tailors the radiation dose based on the child’s size and age and the type of exam. Children receive the lowest radiation dose needed to produce high-quality images.

Rose Medical CenterRose Medical Center proudly announces the arrival of the newest “Rose Baby”—the new Rose Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Opening in late November, this new NICU features private rooms for each family, state-of-the art design and brand new, cutting-edge equipment, allowing for the best care for our most precious Rose Babies. To learn more, go to www.rosebabies.com.

Introducing HypnoBirthing® Preparation Classes at Rose Medical Center. This program teaches new mothers how to call upon their bodies’ own natural relaxants and thus lessen, or even eliminate, discomfort and the need for medication. Through self-hypnosis, special breathing and visualization, HypnoBirthing teaches mothers how to trust their bodies and work with them. To learn more, go to www.rosebabies.com.

North Suburban Medical CenterCongratulations to North Suburban Medical Center Celebrating 25 Years of MedicineAt the heart of all that matters are people—connected in purpose. North Suburban Medical Center’s doctors, nurses and employees are committed to changing lives. For 25 years, they have been providing excellent care to patients when they are most at risk.

The Medical Center of AuroraThe Medical Center of Aurora recently received two prestigious awards: the GWTG Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award for quality stroke care and the GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for quality cardiac care.

These awards recognize hospitals that have excellent— 85 percent or better—performance rates in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

Rocky Mountain Kids is published by Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children’s family of hospitals from HealthONE. The information is intended to educate the public about subjects pertinent to their heath, not as a substitute for consultation with a personal physician.

Beverly Petry Editor

Rocky Mountain Kids welcomes feedback from our readers. To offer feedback, please go to www.RockyMountainHospitalForChildren.com and click on "Contact Us."

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