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NewsChildren's docs avoid rural, low income areas
Despite ample pediatricians or family doctors in the U.S., many kids continue to go without care due to lack of an available doctor in their region, according to a study published this week in the Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Hopkins tries text messaging to reach teens
A number of pediatricians are excited about harnessing the power of text messaging to improve medication adherence, even among younger patients. In fact, Johns Hopkins Children's Center is Read more...
Religion impacts parents' health decisions for seriously ill children
Religion pays a significant role in shaping the medical decisions parents make regarding seriously ill children, especially when those parents must make hard choices, according to a new survey by Read more...
Pediatricians reluctant to admit error
A new study suggests that pediatricians are not likely to be forthcoming if they make a mistake. It concludes that only about half of U.S. pediatricians surveyed said they'd disclose a medical error Read more...
| Press ReleasesNorth Kern-South Tulare Hospital District Celebrates 20 Years of Service with Gloria Nelson Center for Women and ChildrenNew 9,800-square-foot rural health clinic will provide health care services for women and children in Kern and Tulare counties, serving more than 30,000 annuallyUnitedHealthcare provided nearly $5.2 Read more >> ZocDoc Launches Free App for AndroidAndroid Users Able to Instantly Book Doctor Appointments from their PhoneNEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ZocDoc, a free online service for patients to instantly book doctor appointments, Read more >> White-Wilson Medical Center Pediatrician's formalize arrangements with Sacred Heart Children's Hospital to admit pediatric patieFORT WALTON BEACH, Florida – October 7, 2010—For over 50 years, White-Wilson has been committed to providing its patients with the highest level of care available. To that end, Read more >> Pediatricians Need Training about Car Booster Seats, Says StudyCINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Only one of three pediatricians is confident about counseling parents appropriately regarding car booster seats, according to a new study. The study shows that few Read more >> WakeMed Offers Real-Time Clinical Information to Area Pediatricians Using Axial Exchange Solution in its New Children's HospitalAxial Exchange delivers clinical information safely and securely where and when patients and providers need it.RALEIGH, N.C. , Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Axial Exchange, Inc. announced today the launch Read more >> |
