Conversations with physicians, clinicians and families about Shriners Children's life-changing care.
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Astigmatism is a defect in the shape of your eye’s lens or cornea, which is the transparent dome that sits atop your iris and pupil. In healthy eyes, both your cornea and lens possess a smooth and equal curvature, like a ping pong ball. This condition, which fosters normal eyesight, is referred to as astigmatism. Cover art photo provided by Erol Ahmed on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@erol
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Contact Address: 51 East 25th Street, Ste 441 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-389-1892 Website URL: http://www.obgynecologistnyc.com/ About US Dr. Zelmanovich completed her undergraduate education at Binghamton University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychobiology. Dr.Zelmanovich then went on to earn her medical doctorate from Sackler School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center with distinction . ...
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Thuan Dang, M.D., MPH, pediatric neurologist, discussed children and sleep, and pediatric sleep medical care at Shriners Children's Chicago for current patients.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Peter's journey to a Paralympics alternate for Team USA. Shriners Children's helped him navigate tough times and introduced him to wheelchair basketball.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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This podcast brings together experienced staff at Shriners Children's Chicago's craniofacial program and prosthetics/orthotics team to talk about head shape concerns in newborn babies and the advanced evaluation and treatment available at Shriners Children'sShriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Navigating the holidays and vacations may be more challenging for families of children with the juvenile idiopathic arthritis and other rheumatology conditions. This podcast provides suggestions from pediatric rheumatologist Linda Wagner-Weiner, MD, and Cathy Schroeder, BN, RSN, longtime nurse in the rheumatology and orthopedics clinics at Shriners…
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When your child is fitted with a spine brace, you want to know what to expect moving forward and how to best support your child. Dr. John Ghazi and Bill Craggs discuss what parents and patients should know about spine braces for children.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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If your child has an abnormal spine curve physicians at Shriners Children's can help. Younger patients may receive serial casting. Others may benefit from halo traction. Spine Surgeon Michal Szczodry explains the condition, these treatments and what to expect.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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When a child has an injury, a break, or needs casting to correct a deformity, it can be a lot for families to take in. Gerald Cotton offers cast care tips and what families can expect when getting a cast at Shriners Hospital for Children-Chicago.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Clinical dietician Pamela Patt shares nutrition advice to help children before and after surgery, injuries, and with complex medical conditions.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Shriners Chicago Hospital has a new genomics and precision medicine project that may provide breakthrough medical care for specific conditions in the years ahead. Learn about this program and how your child and family can participate.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Pillai shares what families need to know about chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. He also discusses other services pediatric surgeons can provide patients at Shriners Hospitals such as feeding tubes and vein access.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Chad Purnell discusses what craniofacial microsomia is, how its diagnosed, treatment options, and why Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago is the right place for care.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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La Dra. Gabriela Martínez habla sobre la parálisis cerebral y la gestión de la espasticidad.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Gabriela Marintez discusses Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Management.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Terri Cappello discusses normal variations in the legs of growing children.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Karen Montiel analiza los diferentes tipos de servicios médicos disponibles en los Hospitales Shriners.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Kathy Zebracki explains how to help your children understand and cope with changes during the pandemic.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom Carrie Berkich discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriner's Hospitals-Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Felicity Fishman explains nerve transfer surgery, when a child would need this type of procedure, and post-operative care.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nicole Viverito PT, DPT discusses what Pediatric Scoliosis is, what a Scoliosis-Specific Exercise program based on Schroth principles is, and current research and outcomes associated with this method.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Kathy Zebracki explains QOL and HRQOL specifically in pediatrics, why it's important to measure both, how they are both measured, and how this information is helpful to patients and families.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Jennifer Schottler, MPT discusses highlights from two studies; Pediatric Spine Registry and A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of EXPAREL for Postsurgical Analgesia in Pediatric Subjects that focused on the pediatric spine.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Analysis of Foot and Ankle Deformity Using the Milwaukee Foot Model and Biplane Fluoroscopy - Research and Translation to Clinical Care
Dr. Karen Kruger discusses the development of the Milwaukee Foot Model and how it helps analyze foot and ankle deformities.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Alicia January explains how a spinal cord injury might affect sleep, and if there are any ways to improve sleep behaviors in young adults with a spinal cord injury.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Lydia Barhight discusses the severe negative consequences associated with bullying, how to address bullying in schools, shares advice for parents on what to do if your child might be experiencing bullying and how to help restore self-confidence in your child if they've been bullied or teased.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Tracy O'Brien explains what radiology is and how it's used to help diagnose and treat injuries and diseases.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Meredith Albert shares the correlation of a diagnosis of cleft palate or another craniofacial condition and a learning disability, how early a learning disability can be identified, how a learning disability is diagnosed and the services available to help children in school.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Contact Address: 51 East 25th Street, Ste 441 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-389-1892 Website URL: http://www.obgynecologistnyc.com/ About US Dr. Zelmanovich completed her undergraduate education at Binghamton University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychobiology. Dr.Zelmanovich then went on to earn her medical doctorate from Sackler Scho…
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Astigmatism is a defect in the shape of your eye’s lens or cornea, which is the transparent dome that sits atop your iris and pupil. In healthy eyes, both your cornea and lens possess a smooth and equal curvature, like a ping pong ball. This condition, which fosters normal eyesight, is referred to as astigmatism.…
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In this powerful patient story, Linda & Tim Bannon, a mother and son, both born without arms, share their journey through rehab, and why Linda wanted the same care for her son that she experienced at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Dr. Purnendu Gupta discusses the extensive spine care available at Shriners Hospitals for Children- Chicago, for patients who suffer from scoliosis; specifically Mehta Cotrel casting.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Joann Harano, AuD shares what BAHA(S) stands for, how it works, and who would be a candidate for this device.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this panel interview, Marissa Foss and Patricia Engebretson discuss ear anomalies in children and positional plagiocephaly (brachycephaly). They explain ways to help prevent them, how they're diagnosed, and the treatment options available at Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Kim Romberg, MSN, RN, CIC discusses antibiotic resistance. She explains the many theories of what's causing the resistance, and how good antibiotic stewardship and other infection prevention strategies may be the best way to decrease the resistance to super bugs.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious disease that has polio-like symptoms where muscles and refluxes in the body become weak. According to the CDC, in 2018 alone there were 193 cases in 39 states. Dr. Sue Mukherjee explains the AFM virus, what may cause it and the intensive rehabilitation care and services available at Shriners Hospit…
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Listen in as a mother of two children shares her powerful story alongside her children's doctor of her children's unexpected diagnosis of cleft lip and palate. April and Dr. Morris are hoping to help families dealing with this diagnosis.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Clubfoot may look like the foot is lying on its side with the bottom of the foot facing in towards the middle and the feet are usually stiff and difficult to get out of this position. Dr. Peter Smith discusses how clubfoot is a specialty of the hospital's team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, why the team approach at Shriners provides the best ca…
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Bill Craggs, CPO and Jeffrey Ackman, MD discuss the types of orthopaedic conditions children may need braces for. In this panel discussion, they will also share what prosthetics and orthothic devices for children are offered and how the specialists at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago has the largest clinic in Chicago for children with limb…
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Kelsey Elaine Davidson, MD discusses the most common sports injuries she sees, how sports medicine differs from orthopedics, and how to treat those injuries in growing children.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this panel interview, Sarah Richards, MS, CCC-SLP and Kathyrn Hess, MS, CCC-SLP discuss why certain children need speech therapy, what an appointment is like, and how Shriners Hospitals for Children uses the latest technology in speech therapy for Cleft palate and craniofacial conditions.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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The pediatric plastic surgery service provides reconstructive procedures for children and young adults with congenital, developmental and acquired deformities. Lee, Alkureishi, M.D. discusses why a child might need plastic surgery and the many plastic surgery options for children at Shriners Hospital for Children- Chicago.…
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Arthrogryposis is a congenital condition of joint contracture. A joint is stuck in a position due to thin, weak or missing muscles surrounding the joint. Dr. Sue Mukhurjee and Dr. Haluk Altiok explain Arthrogryphosis and treatment options available at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago.Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago tarafından oluşturuldu
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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago has an extensive cerebral palsy program comprised of physicians, nurses; physical, occupational and speech therapists; social worker care managers and RN care managers. Our pediatric specialists offer a combined 75 years of expertise in caring for the child with mild to complex cases of cerebral palsy. Nanc…
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In this patient centered segment, Alec Cabacungan, national patient spokesperson for Shriners Hospitals for Children and Dr. Peter Smith, MD, Director of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, join the show to share Alec's story of inspiration, determination and how Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago…
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Nursing at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
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It is the mission of the nurses at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago to demonstrate excellence by applying knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care. The nursing team embraces the responsibility to preserve integrity and strives to provide a safe and respectful environment, through maintaining competency and promoting professional …
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Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Provided at Shriners Chicago
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The rehabilitation department at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago provides evidence-based, individualized physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy by expert, compassionate professionals in a collaborative, positive and supportive environment. Ann Flanagan, PT PCS, and Rachel Galant, MSNM, OTR/L share an overview of the multi…
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Neuromuscular disorders can weaken the nerves that control your body's muscles and movements. Gradually these diseases can cause twitches, aches, cramping, and often times the inability to use those muscles again. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, is an MDA affiliated clinic. We offer multidisciplinary team care for children with various f…
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Recreational Therapy / Child Life at Shriners Hospitals
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Hospitalization can be a stressful time for your child and your family. By helping your child prepare, you can make the hospital experience more comfortable and positive Amanda Hogle, CTRS Recreational Therapist, and Allison Goldstein, B.S., CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist, share tips for parents to prepare their child for a hospital visit and…
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A Team-Based Approach to Spina Bifida at Shriners-Chicago
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The designated spina bifida team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, provides care for all types of spina bifida. Haluk Altiok, MD, discusses the multidisciplinary, team-based approach to help children with spina bifida reach the highest level of health and independence in their homes, schools and communities.…
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Hand Conditions in Children & Brachial Plexus
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Hand disorders in children are more common than people realize, and there are many new treatments to help children with hand conditions such as syndactyly and polydactyly. Pediatric hand surgery is a growing field that takes extra precise skills plus the caring nature of working with children. In this podcast, Felicity Fishman, M.D, discusses hand …
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Specialty Orthopaedics: a Patient Experience at Shriners
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The pediatric orthopaedic surgery service at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago includes board-certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons from the faculty of first-class teaching institutions in the Chicagoland area. Our Chicago pediatric orthopaedic staff works collaboratively with primary care physicians, parents and the pa…
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