PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS CARGO May 2, 2011

 

The Children’sHospital ofSouthwest Florida Kohl’s Center for Safety Program will be providing free car seat safety inspections on

Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hendry County Health Department,

1100 S. Olympia Avenue

, Clewiston.

Research shows that an estimated 30 percent of children still continue to ride unrestrained and 80 percent of all car seats are used incorrectly.  More than 1,700 children have been saved since 1996 just because they were riding in a properly fitted car seat and in the back seat.

Education and information to improve these numbers is of critical need in our community.  According to Safe Kids and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a correctly used safety seat reduces fatality risk by 71 percent and serious injury risk by 67 percent. 

Car seats will be available at a reduced price if your car seat is part of a recall, out dated or not the appropriate car seat for the child.

Bilingual fitting technicians will be available. Appointments are strongly encouraged and may be made by calling 239-343-5224 or visit www.leememorial.org/prevention/kohls.asp for a time that’s convenient for you.

Free Autism Screening for Young Children April 25, 2011

The Children’s Hospital of SouthwestFlorida, in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities^® ofSouthwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age.

The next screening will be held May 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theSanctuaryOutpatientBuilding,

8960 Colonial Center Drive,Fort Myers

It is estimated that one in every 150 children is diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined.

Medical consultants for the project stress that an early diagnosis can make a vast difference for toddlers and their families. They say early intensive behavioral intervention can make an immense difference not just in the development of the child, but in their families as well.

The ASD screening is conducted by theNeurosciencesCenterat The Children’s Hospital, under the guidance of pediatric neurologist Jose Colon, MD, MPH, and pediatric psychiatrist Marianne Krouk, DO. The screenings are administered by an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.

A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, please call 239-343-6838.

8THAnnual Easter Bunny Toy Run April 15, 2011

On Saturday, April 23, Harley Davidson of Fort Myers and the Harley Owner Group Southwest Florida Chapter will host the 8^th Annual Easter Bunny Toy Run to help provide toys to patients at The Children’sHospital of SouthwestFlorida.

The event includes an escorted route, entertainment, giveaways and a free post-run meal. Don’t ride a bike, but want to help? No problem! Just bring your items for donation, such as arts and craft supplies, toys and games, to Harley Davidson ofFort Myersthe week preceding the event and riders will deliver them for you. No stuffed animals, please.

WHO:              TheSouthwest FloridaChapter of the Harley Owners Group (HOG)

WHEN:           Pre-Registration at Bike Night on April 22

                        6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Harley Davidson ofFort Myers

– or –

Register from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Harley Davidson of Fort

Myers on Saturday, April 23

Registration fee $5

WHERE:        17 mile ride from the point of registration (Harley Davidson ofFort Myers,

2160 Colonial Boulevard

) to The Children’sHospital of SWFlorida, a part of the Lee Memorial Health System, located atHealthParkMedicalCenter(corner of Summerlin and Bass Roads).

The Children’sHospital of SouthwestFlorida, located withinHealthParkMedicalCenter, is part of the Lee Memorial Health System inLeeCounty,Florida.  As the only facility of its kind between Tampa and Miami, The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is dedicated to giving children and teenagers the highest level of medical and surgical care available anywhere.  Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, through its role as the primary fund raising entity for The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, is proud to be affiliated with Together For Kids – The National Support Network for Children’s Hospitals

DROWNING PREVENTION FAIR! April 4, 2011

DROWNING PREVENTION FAIR!

 

 

 

 

Join The Children’s Hospital of SouthwestFlorida’s Kohl’s Center for Safety Program for a free water safety event on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HealthParkMedicalCenter,

9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers

. Come learn ways to help your family stay safe while having fun in and around swimming pools this summer.

 

“In the state of Florida, we lose the equivalent of three classrooms of preschoolers to drowning each year”, said Michele King, Director of the Child Advocacy Program at The Children’s Hospital. “We must keep our children safe with layers of protection and constant adult supervision when they are in or near water.”

 

 

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age 5 in the state of Florida and is 100% preventable. Just follow the safety tips below:

 

 

• Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he or she is in or near water. 

• Teach children basic water safety tips. 

• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapments. 

• Have a telephone close by when your or your family is using a pool or spa. 

• If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first. 

• Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors. 

 

Free admission and refreshments.  Plus lots of free activities for children, including The Game Guys, bounce house, face painting, and much more!  For more information, call the Kohl’s Center for Safety Program at 239-343-5224. or visit www.leememorial.org/prevention/kohls.asap.

 

 

 

 

Free Autism Screening for Young Children March 31, 2011

 

 

 

 

The Children’s Hospital of SouthwestFlorida, in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age.

 

The next screening will be held April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Lee County Library,

881 Gunnery Road North

, Lehigh Acres.

 

It is estimated that one in every 150 children is diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined.

 

Medical consultants for the project stress that an early diagnosis can make a vast difference for toddlers and their families. They say early intensive behavioral intervention can make an immense difference not just in the development of the child, but in their families as well.

 

The ASD screening is conducted by the NeurosciencesCenter at The Children’s Hospital, under the guidance of pediatric neurologist Jose Colon, MD, MPH, and pediatric psychiatrist Marianne Krouk, DO. The screenings are administered by an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.

 

A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, please call 239-343-6838.

PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS CARGO March 28, 2011

 

 

 

 

The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Kohl’s Center for Safety Program will be providing free car seat safety inspections on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the FamilyHealthCenter, , Lehigh Acres.

3400 Lee Boulevard, #102

 

Research shows that an estimated 30 percent of children still continue to ride unrestrained and 80 percent of all car seats are used incorrectly.  More than 1,700 children have been saved since 1996 just because they were riding in a properly fitted car seat and in the back seat.

 

Education and information to improve these numbers is of critical need in our community.  According to Safe Kids and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a correctly used safety seat reduces fatality risk by 71 percent and serious injury risk by 67 percent. 

 

Car seats will be available at a reduced price if your car seat is part of a recall, out dated or not the appropriate car seat for the child.

 

Bilingual fitting technicians will be available. Appointments are strongly encouraged and may be made by calling 239-343-5224 or visit www.leememorial.org/prevention/kohls.asp for a time that’s convenient for you.

Free Autism Screening for Young Children March 15, 2011

 

 

 

The Children’s Hospital of SouthwestFlorida, in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to 5 years of age.

 

The next screening will be held Mar. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McDonald’s located at

12990 S. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers

 

 

It is estimated that one in every 150 children is diagnosed with some form of ASD, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined.

 

Medical consultants for the project stress that an early diagnosis can make a vast difference for toddlers and their families. They say early intensive behavioral intervention can make an immense difference not just in the development of the child, but in their families as well.

 

The ASD screening is conducted by the NeurosciencesCenter at The Children’s Hospital, under the guidance of pediatric neurologist Jose Colon, MD, MPH, and pediatric psychiatrist Marianne Krouk, DO. The screenings are administered by an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.

 

A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, please call 239-343-6838.

PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS CARGO February 22, 2011

 

 

 

The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Kohl’s Center for Safety Program will be providing free car seat safety inspections on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hendry County Health Department located at , LaBelle.

 

1140 Pratt Boulevard

 

 

 

 

Research shows that an estimated 30 percent of children still continue to ride unrestrained and 80 percent of all car seats are used incorrectly.  More than 1,700 children have been saved since 1996 just because they were riding in a properly fitted car seat and in the back seat.

 

 

 

Education and information to improve these numbers is of critical need in our community.  According to Safe Kids and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a correctly used safety seat reduces fatality risk by 71 percent and serious injury risk by 67 percent. 

 

 

 

Car seats will be available at a reduced price if your car seat is part of a recall, out dated or not the appropriate car seat for the child.

 

 

 

Bilingual fitting technicians will be available. Appointments are strongly encouraged and may be made by calling 239-343-5224 for a time that’s convenient for you.

PIZZA! February 18, 2011

WHO:

                         Pizza Chefs at Grimaldi’s in BellTower Shops

 

 

WHERE: 

                 Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at the BellTower Shops in Fort Myers

 

 

 

WHEN:

                      Monday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.

 

 

 

WHAT:          

            Kids with Cancer Pizza Party

 

 

WHY:                         As a kick-off to the Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Celebrity Golf Classic (taking place on Feb. 25 at The Forest Country Club)      and the Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Diamond Dinner (taking place on March 7 at City of Palms Park), the team at Grimaldi’s will be showing their support of local Children’s Hospital patients by throwing them a pizza making party. All proceeds from the Boston Red Sox events on Feb. 25 and March 7 will benefit an expansion of The Children’s Hospital of SouthwestFlorida

Calling All Pediatric Cancer Patients & Survivors for The Wells Fargo Kids Cup Tennis Challenge February 15, 2011

Calling All Pediatric Cancer Patients & Survivors for The Wells Fargo Kids Cup Tennis Challenge – March 4 at BonitaBay

 

 

Wells Fargo Private Bank is sponsoring a Kids Cup Tennis Challenge on Friday, Mar. 4, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the BonitaBayClubTennisCenter. 

 

The Challenge is part of the Bonita Bay Celebrity Tennis Event benefiting Barbara’s Friends – the cancer fund at The Children’s Hospital of SouthwestFlorida. Pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and siblings are invited to play with some of the 17 Tennis Pros who will be in town for the event.  Chad Oliver, anchor for ABC7 Morning News, is also scheduled to attend. 

 

Kids ages 5 to 17, of any level are welcome to participate, but must register for one of the 25 spaces by contacting Denise Markovits at 239-343-6950 or denise.markovits@leememorial.org