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Trade in a Crib Bumper Pad for a Sleep Sack

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent, St.Vincent Women’s Services and The Children’s Museum have joined forces as community partners “4 Kids Health” promoting various kid’s health issues. Each year, approximately 2,500 infants die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the … Continue reading

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Lauryn’s Story: A 2013 Cancer Walk Ambassador

It’s what causes parents heartache – seeing their child in pain and not feeling well. That’s what Dea Walls faced in 2008. Her daughter, Lauryn, then age 4, cried simply by being picked up. The Walls’ family physician told Walls … Continue reading

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Wish TV Honors the Hero Project

Heroes may come in all shapes, sizes and colors, but the one thing they all have is that extra, undeniable “something special.” And Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent and The Hero Project believes that all of our heroes fighting the good fight, well, they deserve their cape. Continue reading

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The Hero Project launches ‘Capes for Kids’, turns pediatric patients into superheroes

We know heroes come in all shapes, sizes and colors, but the one thing they all have in common is that extra “something special” that launches them to superhero status. The Hero Project – a group of eight local women who … Continue reading

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Safety Tips for Ghouls and Goblins

Make this Halloween one to remember for fun and creativity—not a trip to the emergency department. Simple precautions can make for a fun and safe Halloween. The approach of Halloween presents a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to have … Continue reading

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What is it?

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common virus generally affecting children between the ages of six months and four years of age and that usually surfaces in the summer and early fall as it spreads between these children in … Continue reading

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Two opportunities to take a walk for Juvenile Diabetes this October

2012 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent is a supporting-level sponsor for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) walk this October! Join team St.Vincent Health and raise funds to deliver better treatments and, ultimately, a … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat for Kids Off Their Feet

It’s back! The annual Trick-or-Treat for Kids off Their Feet benefiting the children at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent is underway. This community service event allows student and adult organizations or individuals to collect “treats” for children who are … Continue reading

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Yoga for kids

Yoga has benefits beyond the physical alone and if you’re a yoga enthusiast, you’re likely to be in the fittest of both physical and mental health. But, what about the benefits that this ancient eastern art holds for kids? When … Continue reading

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New fathers can protect their newborns with whooping cough vaccine

New Moms and Dads…start your kids off right by protecting them from whooping cough! At St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, new fathers now get the Tdap vaccine (available right in the room) to protect the new family from pertussis (whooping cough). … Continue reading

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