Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital NICU Ranks #2 in Country; Rainbow Ranked as a Top 5 Children’s Hospital
Friday, May 30, 2008 (920 reads)
CLEVELAND – Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital at University Hospitals Case Medical Center is once again ranked as a top five children’s hospital (#5) by U.S. News & World Report. This year, the first time the publication ranked pediatric subspecialties, Rainbow ranked #2 in neonatal care/NICU and among the top 10 in the country for neurology/neurosurgery and respiratory disorders. Rainbow is in the top 25 for all six subspecialties.
“We are so pleased and proud to be ranked so highly among our peer pediatric institutions,” said Michael Farrell, president of Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and MacDonald Women’s Hospital. “This year, U.S. News evolved their methodology to look at subspecialties, in an effort to show where parents should turn for the best care for their children. These rankings are really an honor and tribute to the dedication of our talented and caring staff, and the NICU ranking is especially exciting for our team.”
“Rainbow’s division of neonatology has long been revered as the pioneers of the specialty, and with some of the best outcomes in the country for decades and a new state-of-the-future art NICU under construction, we are thrilled to be near the top of this prestigious list,” said Avroy A. Fanaroff, M.D., neonatologist and chairman of pediatrics at Rainbow.
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Chief of Oncologic Surgery Appointed at Ireland Cancer Center New Position Unifies Cancer Surgery Services
Friday, May 16, 2008 (1168 reads)
CLEVELAND – In a major step towards the opening of the new Cancer Hospital, Julian A. Kim, MD, has been appointed Chief of Oncologic Surgery at the Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospitals Case Medical Center (UHCMC). In this newly-created position, Dr. Kim, who is currently Chief of Surgical Oncology at UHCMC, will unify all cancer surgery capabilities to prepare for a seamless transition to the Cancer Hospital, which will house the Ireland Cancer Center and is scheduled to be completed in December 2010 on the UHCMC campus. This innovative approach to surgical care is being adopted at top cancer hospitals throughout the country.
An accomplished cancer surgeon, Dr. Kim will oversee and align the various surgical services throughout UHCMC, UH community hospitals and the Ireland Cancer Center regional network. His programmatic oversight links surgical oncology with all surgical specialties involved with cancer care, including urology, neurosurgery, gynecologic oncology, thoracic surgery, dermatology, colorectal surgery and pediatrics. His team will be fully integrated with the Ireland Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary care teams.
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University Hospitals Case Medical Center, and Cardialysis BV, enter strategic alliance to found Cardialysis Cleveland
Friday, May 09, 2008 (979 reads)
CLEVELAND – University Hospitals Case Medical Center (UHCMC) and Cardialysis BV, based out of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, today announced that the companies have the intention to found Cardialysis Cleveland to provide combined clinical drug development and medical imaging services to clients that are developing therapeutics or medical devices for cardiovascular indications in world wide studies.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center’s Heart & Vascular Institute is dedicated to breakthrough medical advancements and practices to deliver superior cardiac and vascular clinical outcomes. A world renowned team of physician investigators has been assembled to capitalize on the basic science and biotechnology tradition of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The Cardiovascular Imaging Core Lab is leading the development of novel imaging technologies, such as OCT (optical coherence tomography) and cardiac MRI, and applied methodologies for clinical trials.
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President Bush Appoints UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Physician to National Commission on Children & Disasters
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 (1102 reads)
CLEVELAND – President George W. Bush announced the appointment of Michael R. Anderson, M.D., pediatric critical care specialist at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, as a member of the National Commission on Children and Disasters.
The Commission, established in 2007, will be comprised of 10 members and is charged with conducting a comprehensive study to examine and assess the needs of children in preparation for, response to and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies. A final report will be submitted to the President and Congress with specific recommendations to address the needs of children.
“It is imperative that we take a closer look and become more adequately prepared to handle the unique needs of children in future disasters, and I am honored and thrilled to be named by the President to this Commission,” said Dr. Anderson. “This crucial initiative by the Bush Administration and Congress will help insure the safety and future of our nation’s most important asset – our children.”
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University Hospitals Physician Authors Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book
Monday, May 05, 2008 (730 reads)
CLEVELAND – Marjorie Greenfield, M.D., obstetrician-gynecologist at University Hospitals MacDonald Women’s Hospital, is hitting bookstores next week with The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book.
From pre-conception planning, infertility issues, and the physical and emotional changes of each trimester, to labor and birth, breastfeeding and adjusting to parenthood, this up-to-date guide discusses in a warm and engaging tone all subjects facing new mothers. This unique 500+ page book also covers issues of special concern to those women who hold jobs during their pregnancies, such as:
- • Is my workplace safe for my developing baby?
- • When should I tell my employer that I am expecting?
- • How can I handle the discomforts of pregnancy when I need to work?
- • What laws will protect me when I take medical leave?
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