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May 2012
Most aren't protecting their skin from the sun adequately
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (5/14/2012)

Batteries' risk to kids on rise
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (5/14/2012)

Sounds, smells, sights, tastes are all important in helping a 2-year-old catch up on speaking skills
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (5/14/2012)

McKeesport man passes $100K mark in fundraising for Free Care Fund
McKeesport Daily News (5/10/2012)

State rarely prosecutes for failing to report child abuse
WTAE-TV (5/10/2012)

The West Squad Triumphs Over East in All-Star Football Game Benefiting Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Reuters (5/9/2012)

Experts hope laws will revive decline in teen driving deaths
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (5/8/2012)

“Mr. High School Sports” – Pass-Happy West Wins Charity Football Game
KDKA-TV (5/7/2012)

Young baseball player raises thousands of dollars for Children's Hospital
WJAC-TV (5/7/2012)

West gets help from area players
Altoona Mirror (5/7/2012)

Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
U.S. News & World Report (Healthday) (5/4/2012)

PA East West All-Star Football Benefits Children's Hospitals
Patch.com (5/4/2012)

Local Oceans Seven Swimmer Swims Strait of Gibraltar
KDKA Radio (5/2/2012)

U.S. Ranks 131st in World for Premature Birth Rate
U.S. News & World Report (Healthday) (5/2/2012)

April 2012
Erie Shriners becomes outpatient center
Erie Times-News (4/30/2012)

Erie’s Shriners Hospital Now An Out-Patient Facility
WSEE-TV and WICU-TV (4/30/2012)

Shriners To Unveil New Name
WJET-TV (4/30/2012)

Black Children Less Likely to Get Pain Meds in ER
ABCNews.com (4/30/2012)

Boys into men: One doctor’s effort to help young people have respectful relationships without violence
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/30/2012)

Running for charity motivates hundreds
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/30/2012)

Tia comes home after lengthy hospital stay
Steubenville Herald-Star (4/29/2012)

Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER: Study
MSN.com Health (4/28/2012)

Candy Land comes to life at Children's Hospital
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/27/2012)

Children's Hospital Holds 7th Annual Conference on Child Maltreatment
Essential Public Radio (4/26/2012)

Societal norms for drugs a bad mix
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (4/25/2012)

Experimental Vaccine Shrinks Brain Tumor
Pittsburgh Magazine (Top Docs Issue)

Donor Heart Gives New Life
Pittsburgh Magazine (Top Docs Issue)

Stylebook: 2 groups seek prom gowns to help girls on the big day
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/24/2012)

Delmont swimmer prepares to conquer Gibraltar Strait
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/23/2012)

In the age of Internet porn, teaching boys to be good men
The Globe and Mail (4/21/2012)

'Make Room For Kids' Effort Brings Gaming to Children's Hospital
WTAE-TV (4/19/2012)

Isaiah Hostak of Berlin gets transplant
Oshkosh Northwestern (4/18/2012)

Happy meals: Chefs create 'food memories' for kids at Children's
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (4/17/2012)

Cool Caregivers
Cool Kids Connection Newspaper (Spring Issue)

Most interviews taped in child abuse cases
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/15/2012)

Dealing with a devastating diagnosis
CTV Edmonton (4/13/2012)

'Worst Nightmare'
Southern Maryland News (4/13/2012)

Monroeville man to travel entire Appalachian Trail to raise funds for hospital
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/12/2012)

Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
MSN (Healthday) (4/3/2012)

Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
U.S. News & World Report (Healthday) (4/3/2012)

Injured Rider Supports New Bicycle Traffic Law
WTAE-TV (4/2/2012)

Brain Tumor Vaccine for Children
WTAJ-TV (4/2/2012)

Connections Abound in Quantum Play
The Bulletin (April Issue)

March 2012
Children's Hospital to build new outpatient center near I-79
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/29/2012)

Stage preview: Play's plot close to real life for 'Electric Baby' writer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/28/2012)

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Quantum Theatre presents the world premiere of The Electric Baby
Pop City Media (3/28/2012)

High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Kids' Asthma Drugs Could Pose Dangers
U.S. News & World Report (Healthday) (3/27/2012)

Local couple take greyhound rescue mission abroad
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/27/2012)

Can young men’s athletic coaches help stem dating violence?
Washington Post "The Checkup" Blog (3/26/2012)

Sharing bed with baby elicits mixed reactions
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/26/2012)

Sacramento-area study indicates you can coach young men to respect their girlfriends
Sacramento Bee (3/25/2012)

Children's Hospital prepares for groundbreaking
Pittsburgh Business Times (3/22/2012)

Children's wins South Fayette bid
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/22/2012)

UPMC Children's wins land bid in South Fayette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/22/2012)

Cancer-drug shortage affects hospitals in Mahoning Valley
Youngstown Vindicator (3/19/2012)

Seventh-grader Megan Antoon of Connesville captures spelling bee title
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/18/2012)

Mt. Pleasant golden retriever to appear on area billboards
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/17/2012)

Rescued Greyhounds Cheer Up Patients At Children’s Hospital
KDKA-TV (3/16/2012)

DQ Delivers $100K to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
QSR Magazine (3/16/2012)

Newsmaker: Dr. Steven A. Webber
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/16/2012)

Dairy Queen donates $100,000 to Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/15/2012)

UPMC Children's top bidder for property in South Fayette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/15/2012)

Penguins players mingle with patients at Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/13/2012)

‘Healthy Happy Meal’ doesn’t have to be an oxymoron
TODAY Health (3/9/2012)

Local nurse receives excellence award
Your Cranberry (3/8/2012)

Dentists Report Spike In Children With Cavities
WTAE-TV (3/6/2012)

Parents wrestle with baby-bottle choice
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/5/2012)

Hospital workers wearing germs on their scrubs
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/3/2012)

Newsmaker: Dr. Lee Beerman
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/2/2012)

Caring Hearts
WQED-TV "Pittsburgh 360" (3/1/2012)

Pressure to excel can create too much tension for teens
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/1/2012)

February 2012
Local mom worries about shortage of leukemia drug
WTAJ-TV (2/29/2012)

New Zealand Girl Who Couldn't Eat Finds Appetite in Pittsburgh
WTAE-TV (2/28/2012)

Free Pancake Day At IHOP Benefits Children’s Hospital
KDKA-TV (2/28/2012)

Children's Hospital lauds Maihle, Beerman
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (2/27/2012)

Mardi Gras at Children's Hospital
WTAE-TV (2/21/2012)

Local Hospitals Concerned About Cancer Drug Shortage
KDKA-TV (2/21/2012)

AHS Pilot Program Tackles Teen Dating Abuse
Alameda News (2/20/2012)

Newsmaker: Dr. Ann Thompson
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (2/19/2012)

A Sweet Gesture hosted by Family Life Auxiliary
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (2/19/2012)

Make children's play activities their exercise
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (2/17/2012)

UPMC Children's, commercial developer bid on South Fayette land
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/16/2012)

Girl, 8, Hospitalized After Choking on Hot Dog
WTAE-TV (2/15/2012)

Monster Truck Driver Makes Pit Stop At Children’s Hospital
WTAE-TV (2/15/2012)

Monster truck driver visits patients at Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/15/2012)

Seton Hill University honors philanthropist Catherine Murray Ryan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/14/2012)

Family Devastated By Beating Death Of 11-Year-Old Boy
KDKA-TV (2/13/2012)

Police: 11-Year-Old Endured Hours of Abuse Before Death
WTAE-TV (2/13/2012)

Steelers' Keisel shaves his beard
WPXI-TV (2/10/2012)

Steelers star shaves off NFL's greatest beard
Yahoo! Sports (2/10/2012)

See Brett Keisel…Without His Beard
WTAE-TV (2/10/2012)

Steeler Brett Keisel Sheds His Beard
KDKA-TV (2/9/2012)

Keisel shaves off his beard for charity
Steelers.com (2/9/2012)

Brett Keisel Shaves Beard
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (2/9/2012)

The Beard has been sheared
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/9/2012)

Valentine's Day 5K Run at North Park to Benefit Remi Savioz Foundation
Sewickley Patch (2/9/2012)

Having "The Talk" With Your Kids
Huffington Post (2/8/2012)

Forest Hills Dog Offers Unconditional Love to Children in Need
Forest Hills- Regent Square Patch (2/7/2012)

Lyme Disease Cases Increase Locally
KDKA-TV (2/7/2012)

Steelers Deliver Baskets of Hope at Children’s Hospital
KDKA-TV (2/6/2012)

Steelers deliver a basket full of smiles
Steelers.com (2/6/2012)

Keisel's "Shear Da Beard" event benefits cancer programs at Children's Hospital
Beaver County Times (2/6/2012)

Volunteers rally for cause in reducing heart disease  
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (2/4/2012)

'We had to fix all these things'
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (2/4/2012)

General anesthesia in infancy linked to higher risk of ADHD
CNN.com (2/2/2012)

Ronald McDonald House helps families with sick children
MirrorMoms.com (Altoona Mirror) (2/1/2012)

Pediatricians recommend HPV vaccine for boys
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/1/2012)

January 2012
Keisel to shear beard for charity
NFL Network (1/30/2012)

Children's Hospital Family Life fundraiser
KDKA-TV "Pittsburgh Today Live" (1/26/2012)

Congenital Heart Disease Patients of all Ages Cared for by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Western Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health (1/26/2012)

Kids' brain injuries can cause lingering problems for years, study finds
MSNBC.com (1/23/2012)

Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects
U.S. News & World Report (Healthday) (1/23/2012)

New Study Reveals Sun’s Potential Harmful Effects On Kids
KDKA-TV (1/23/2012)

Newsmaker: Dr. Rachel Berger
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/23/2012)

Should Children With ADHD Get EKGs Before Starting Medication?
KDKA-TV (1/17/2012)

Two locals tapped for child abuse panel
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1/16/2012)

'My liver was dying'
Roanoke Times (1/15/2012)

Hampton siblings fight brutal health conditions together
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/12/2012)

College students warned about loading up on caffeine boosters
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/9/2012)

Panel Wants Lead Threshold Raised For Children
KDKA-TV (1/5/2012)

Adopted Boy Receives New Small Intestine
KDKA-TV (1/4/2012)

Kohls's Safety Center Opens
Western Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health (1/4/2012)

Diabetes during pregnancy may raise ADHD risk
CNN.com (Health.com) (1/3/2012)

Newsmaker: Dr. Edward Prochownik
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/3/2012)

 
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