Children's Hospital of Michigan

Hyundai Partners with Children's Hospital of Michigan for Car Seat Safety Program

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

This donation will allow the hospital to purchase car seats for its car seat safety program, which helps ensure the safety and well-being of children while on the road.

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  • This donation will allow the hospital to purchase car seats for its car seat safety program, which helps ensure the safety and well-being of children while on the road.
  • "Hyundai is proud to partner with the Children's Hospital of Michigan in support of its car seat safety program," said Benjamin Michajlyszyn, director, Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL), Hyundai Motor America.
  • To kick off this partnership, Hyundai and Children's Hospital of Michigan hosted a car seat safety check event for the community at the Children's Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center.
  • "We see the effects of improper child safety seat usage in the Children's Hospital of Michigan emergency department, as do all emergency departments and first responders," said Renee Zarr, injury prevention coordinator, Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Terray Therapeutics Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Sudha Parasuraman, MD to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Terray Therapeutics, a biotechnology company accelerating drug discovery through the application of computational approaches to precisely generated chemical data at scale, today announced the appointment of Sudha Parasuraman, MD, as an Independent Director.

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  • "We are tremendously excited to have Sudha join our Board of Directors," said Jacob Berlin, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Terray.
  • "As Terray's internal and partnered programs move towards the clinic, we are fortunate to be able to draw on Sudha's deep clinical and strategic expertise."
  • "I am thrilled to join the Terray Board of Directors and work with the talented team of scientists they have assembled," said Dr. Parasuraman.
  • I look forward to bringing my strategic perspective on translational science, clinical development, and company-building to Terray."

Starr Commonwealth Celebrates 110th Anniversary of Offering Hope, Healing to Children

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Today, Starr Commonwealth has expanded its support to reach children, families, professionals and communities around the globe by working to heal trauma and build resilience in new and innovative ways.

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  • Today, Starr Commonwealth has expanded its support to reach children, families, professionals and communities around the globe by working to heal trauma and build resilience in new and innovative ways.
  • Direct behavioral health services : Community-based and in-home programs serve as preventative and early interventional measures designed to help children and families flourish.
  • "Our country is facing an unparalleled crisis when it comes to the mental health of our children and teens," Starr President and CEO Elizabeth Carey said.
  • We dedicate this special anniversary year to sharing the century-plus expertise we have gained from supporting children and families through some of their darkest hours.

Vaica to announce a collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation (CHM) as the technology partner for a new clinical trial.

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The goal is to implement a new and effective digital clinical care workflow to improve patient outcomes.

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  • The goal is to implement a new and effective digital clinical care workflow to improve patient outcomes.
  • Target population include pediatric heart transplant recipients at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
  • The monitored medications including immunosuppressants are essential in the post-transplant regimen and are crucial to prevent post-transplant graft loss.
  • Established in 2003, Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of the children of Michigan.

Nancy M. Mannisto, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, June 13, 2022

HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy M. Mannisto, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Healthcare Professional for her excellence in Pediatric Medicine and her work with Royal Oak Pediatrics.

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  • HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy M. Mannisto, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Healthcare Professional for her excellence in Pediatric Medicine and her work with Royal Oak Pediatrics.
  • A compassionate, dedicated physician, Dr. Mannisto strives to take time with each patient, listening intently and addressing any concerns that may arise during an exam.
  • She closely follows the growth and development of her patients, providing preventative care and addressing any acute medical needs that may occur.
  • On a personal note, Dr. Mannisto enjoys baking, beaded jewelry making, walking, and reading Scandinavian mystery novels in her spare time.

Infusion Associates Opens Infusion Center in Troy as First of Three Locations to Treat Chronic Disease Patients in Detroit

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

TROY, Mich., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infusion Associates (IA), a leading provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion and injection therapies in the Midwest, today announced the opening of their infusion center in Troy as the first of three new locations to serve Metro Detroit.

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  • TROY, Mich., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infusion Associates (IA), a leading provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion and injection therapies in the Midwest, today announced the opening of their infusion center in Troy as the first of three new locations to serve Metro Detroit.
  • The new infusion center at 363 West Big Beaver Road is IA's newest location in Michigan located close to I-75 across from Children's Hospital of Michigan.
  • Infusion Associates centers provide cost-effective infusion and injection therapies while prioritizing comfort and convenience for both pediatric and adult patients.
  • Infusion Associates provides both a patient and provider-friendly service that delivers high-quality patient care while also being the lowest cost provider of infusion therapy.

Access Telehealth Partners with Respiri to Bring Remote Patient Monitoring to Children's Hospital of Michigan

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Access Telehealth is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Respiri Limited (ASX:RSH) to launch a novel Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) pilot program at Children's Hospital of Michigan. The program provides an RPM solution for children living with asthma by introducing the use of Respiri's wheezo ® device to facilitate wheeze detection.

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  • CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Access Telehealth is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Respiri Limited (ASX:RSH) to launch a novel Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) pilot program at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
  • Access Telehealth offers an innovative, HIPAA-compliant connected care platform and expert clinical staff to support Remote Patient Monitoring and Digital Medicine.
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan, an affiliate of Central Michigan university, is one of the largest children's hospitals in America.
  • Focusing on Remote Physiologic Monitoring and virtual care initiatives, the Access Telehealth clinical team delivers patient-centric remote monitoring services to support disease specific chronic care programs for health systems, payors and providers, to enhance care delivery.

Jeffrey R. Johnson, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 28, 2022

Outside of his clinical role, Dr. Johnson teaches annual courses at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

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  • Outside of his clinical role, Dr. Johnson teaches annual courses at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.
  • He has received teaching awards at Tufts University School of Medicine, and Beth Israel Deaconess Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology/Harvard Medical School.
  • Dr. Johnson first attended Boston University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in English.
  • Dr. Johnson would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to his Mentor and Fellowship Director at Ohio State University, Philip Samuels, MD.

A Tale of Two Families: Night of a Million Lights Marks a Magical Homecoming for Wish Families on a Collision Course with Love

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

In December 1996, Kristine Barann's two-and-a-half-year-old son, Alex, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when a tumor was discovered in his sinus cavity.

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  • In December 1996, Kristine Barann's two-and-a-half-year-old son, Alex, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when a tumor was discovered in his sinus cavity.
  • Fast forward 20 years, and Kristine, now divorced, connected online with a man named Jim Fleszar who shared a passion for travel and a fierce love of family.
  • Christie's health journey began in March 1997 when what appeared to be a clogged saliva gland was diagnosed as rhabdomyosarcoma.
  • In September, however, the tumor growth slowed, enabling the family to enjoy a memorable visit to Give Kids The World.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan and Detroit Tigers bring fans and community together to raise awareness for childhood cancer at Comerica Park on September 1

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 1, 2021

In addition, the pediatric hematology/oncology lobby at Children's Hospital of Michigan will be decorated by the Detroit Tigers for Childhood Cancer Awareness month and all hematology/oncology patients will receive special gifts, courtesy of the Tigers.

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  • In addition, the pediatric hematology/oncology lobby at Children's Hospital of Michigan will be decorated by the Detroit Tigers for Childhood Cancer Awareness month and all hematology/oncology patients will receive special gifts, courtesy of the Tigers.
  • "Together with Karmanos Cancer Institute, Children's Hospital of Michigan and McLaren Health Care, we're honored to unite our Tigers community in supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month."
  • September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to highlighting the importance of supporting research on these devastating conditions.
  • Childhood cancer (also called pediatric cancer) typically means a cancer that is found in children and teens, and sometimes young adults.