Children's Hospital New Orleans

We are excited to share the future of Children’s Hospital's ThriveKids Program partnership with NOLA Public Schools has been secured with the commitment of $30M in City funding over the next 10 years, which will directly contribute to providing health services directly to kids in schools to enhance the mental and physical well-being of students. In New Orleans, children face unprecedented levels of trauma, with New Orleans youth experiencing four times the national average for rates of PTSD and 54% having experienced the murder of someone close to them. Additionally, less than half of youth who experience trauma receive any form of mental health services. Together, ThriveKids and NOLA Public Schools have been working to change that with our nationally-leading model. “ThriveKids is working with NOLA Public Schools to proactively help identify needs, and get kids connected to the support and resources they need before they reach a crisis point,” said Children’s Hospital President and CEO Lucio A. Fragoso “This significant commitment to continue this work for the next decade will be nothing short of transformational for child wellbeing here in New Orleans.” Find more details about our initiative and impact at https://bit.ly/4fCRTnI

Kudos to our extraordinary team members who participated in the Breakthrough T1D Walk last weekend! The Breakthrough T1D Walk is an event focused on taking action for the entire type 1 diabetes community through raising funds to find a cure, prevent, and better treat T1D. We are #CHNOLAproud of you! Each November, we honor #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth - one of the most common, chronic incurable diseases of childhood. Most children and adolescents with diabetes require daily treatment with injected insulin for their survival. Research has shown that keeping blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible can help prevent long term complications of diabetes such as eye, kidney and nerve damage as well as cardiovascular disease. However achieving ideal control of diabetes in childhood is challenging and can be frustrating for patients and their families. The mission of the Children’s Hospital Diabetes Center is to help our patients achieve optimal management of diabetes while they participate fully in normal activities of childhood and adolescence. Learn more about our Diabetes Center at https://bit.ly/3Z20QQb.

We just had to take a celebratory photo to end Dr. Amy Glick's and Dr. Tanya Busenlener's first day at CHNOLA! ??? Dr. Glick and Dr. Busenlener officially accepting patients, so visit our website to schedule a well visit, sick visit, or prenatal consult! Schedule with Dr. Glick or learn more about her journey at https://lnkd.in/g3r4G7sv. Schedule with Dr. Busenlener or learn more about her experience at https://lnkd.in/gt27VG67.

Calling all Perfusionist! Children's Hospitals wants YOU to join our Perfusion Krewe! Apply Now! https://lnkd.in/gV7AkHQY

Fall off the monkey bars? The Children’s Hospital New Orleans’ Orthopedics department is here to keep kids in play! With same day appointments available at multiple locations, our team of multidisciplinary providers treat the full spectrum of orthopedic injuries, from simple fractures and sprains to broken bones and trauma injuries, and everything in between. To make an appointment at any of our locations, call 504.899.3496 or learn more at chnola.org/ortho.

Meet Elizabeth Milligan, an outreach liaison here at Children's Hospital New Orleans! Her little extra is that she loves to dance! ?? #lagniappe

Hey NOLA, we are so excited to celebrate the holidays with you again! Our family-centered Holiday Parade is back, and will be even bigger and better this year with a longer route, signature throws, and more - and we want to see you there! ? The 3rd annual Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade, presented by Louisiana Feed Your Soul, will take place in downtown New Orleans Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, starting at 11 am. The parade will feature local and national television coverage, 30 holiday-themed floats, high flying helium balloons, more than a dozen dancing groups and marching bands to kick off the holiday season in New Orleans. You won’t want to miss it! A special thank you to Louisiana Feed Your Soul, Kern Studios, neworleans.com, the FRENCH MARKET CORPORATION, WDSU-TV, Audacy, Inc., and all of our other supporters who make this cherished tradition possible. ?? Get all the details at nolaholidayparade.com

Happy Genetic Counselor Awareness Day - meet our extraordinary genetic counselors here at CHNOLA! ?? Join us on November 14, 2024, as we shine a spotlight on the incredible work they do. From guiding patients through genetic testing to uncovering key insights in family health history, these professionals are key members of our care teams, empowering patients and patient families to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Department of Genetics at https://bit.ly/4eyk3il #IAmAGeneticCounselor #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay

Children's Hospital is seeking a RN Clinical Director for the Cardiac ICU. Apply with the link below!

In the summer of 2023, 15-year-old Robinay Ulmer was getting ready to go back to school with aspirations to land a spot on her school’s volleyball team. The only thing standing between her and tryouts was a physical exam and a thumbs up from her doctor. However, that regular physical exam quickly turned into a shocking revelation: Robinay had a hole in her heart which required surgery to correct. After surgery and her March 15 discharge, Robinay had to sit on the sidelines of all her activities, but as soon as she got word from Dr. Krulisky, she was back in the game. Robinay has been cleared to play volleyball this season as she returns to school sophomore year. She is also planning on running track, and going out for flag twirling! Read Robinay's entire story from diagnosis to getting back on the volleyball court at https://bit.ly/3YG4f7n.