March 4, 2019
Heart of The Matter
For a child on the heart transplant list, the wait can be from several weeks, to several months. The Pediatric Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant...
What's Really in Your Skincare Products?
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Regional Poison Control Center Celebrates 60 Years
When in doubt, check it out! The Regional Poison Control Center (RPCC) in Alabama is celebrating its 60th anniversary. As one of the oldest operating...
October 13, 2018
Vaping and E-cigarettes: What Every Parent Should Know
Vape shops selling electronic cigarettes are popping up in strip malls all over the U.S. The colorful, flavored liquid is being marketing to tweens and...
September 12, 2018
September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is National Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Dr. Kim Whelan talks about the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, and...
June 27, 2018
Suicide and Depression – Let’s Talk About It!
Contrary to popular belief, talking about suicide doesn’t make teenagers more apt to attempt suicide. An open dialogue can help tweens and teens work through...
January 8, 2018
Restoring Balance: Improving Treatment for Vestibular Disorders
When a child complains about words “swimming” on the page of a book or feeling dizzy when they stand up or walk down the stairs,...
December 29, 2017
Heart Month Highlights Advancements in Technology & Family-Centered Care
During the month of February, we celebrate Heart Month at Children’s of Alabama by highlighting advancements in care and technology at the Pediatric and Congenital...
November 20, 2017
CBIT Program Led by Occupational Therapists Helps Patients Control Their Tics
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is a non-drug treatment administered by occupational therapists at Children’s of Alabama. CBIT consists of three components – training...
November 17, 2017
Oncolytic Virotherapy Ushers in New Era of Cancer Treatment
Oncolytic Virotherapy is a form of immunotherapy that is now being tested on malignant brain tumors in children. Dr. Gregory Friedman is the principal investigator...
