Dayton Children's Hospital

Dayton Children’s is lighting our patient tower green to shine a light on safety! We’re joining injury prevention organizations across the country to raise awareness on Injury Prevention Day because we know your child's safety is all that matters to you! Here’s why injury prevention matters: ?? Injuries are the #1 cause of death for ages 1–44, and kids are most at risk. ?? In 2023, over 23,000 kids came to our ER for injuries like car crashes, bike accidents, and dog bites. ?? Every year, 700+ kids visit us after accidents involving ATVs, bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Our injury prevention team spent the day spreading the word and sharing free resources at their table. They helped families learn about safety tips and provided useful information to reduce the risk of serious injuries. To check out the resources they shared and learn more about our injury prevention program, click this link: https://bit.ly/3URLigH #InjuryPreventionDay #BeInjuryFree #safekids #daytonchildrens #daytonchildrenshospital #injuryprevention

This Injury Prevention Day, we’re celebrating safety through stories like Tatum's. In April 2023, 15-year-old Tatum was in a serious ATV accident—but her helmet saved her life. Tatum's story is a powerful reminder of why we focus on injury prevention, today and every day for kids in our community! Injury Prevention Day is about raising awareness and reducing preventable injuries. Let’s protect all that matters to you by teaching our kids the importance of safety, one helmet at a time. ?? Learn more about our efforts to keep our kids safe by visiting: https://bit.ly/3URLigH * * * #MyDaytonChildrensKid #InjuryPreventionDay #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #AboveAndBeyond4Kids #traumacare #pediatrictrauma #injuryprevention #safekids

At Dayton Children’s, we’re excited to celebrate National Employee Resource Group (ERG) Day by asking our ERG members what being part of these groups means to them! Their quotes highlight the community, support, and inspiration they bring to our organization! Our six ERGs are led by dedicated employees, provide safe spaces for employees, create a sense of community, and generate ideas to help us grow and better serve each other and our patients! All six groups represent diverse identities and are open to all employees. They include: - Black Employee Resource Group (BERG) - LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (Q+ERG) - Asian American Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (AAPI ERG) - Strength in Our Stories: Support for Caregivers of Kids with Behavioral Health Needs (SOS ERG) - Next Generation Employee Resource Group (NextGen) - Wisdom in Shared Experiences ERG (WISE) Together, they are making Dayton Children’s a supportive and inclusive place to work! Interested in joining a workplace that values diversity and inclusion? Learn more about careers at Dayton Children’s by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/3Z5pPmX * * * #NationalERGDay #DiversityandInclusion #DaytonChildrens #DaytonChildrensHospital #wearedaytonchildrens

This #MeetaDocFriday, we’re excited to feature our team of incredible pediatric endocrinologists who provide expert care to kids throughout the region! Have you met any of them? Let us know in the comments! ?? Swipe to meet each doctor and learn why they love being a pediatric endocrinologist! This experienced team, led by division chief Dr. Paul Breyer, is here for your family when it matters most—providing exceptional medical care and extensive support for children with diabetes, thyroid conditions, adrenal conditions, and other endocrine disorders. We offer 3 outpatient clinics to support families: 1?? Diabetes clinic for kids with type 1 or type 2 diabetes 2?? Endocrinology clinic for kids with any other type of endocrine disorder 3?? Prediabetes clinic for kids who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes Patients and families love to see the same familiar faces each time they visit our clinic. Typically, they will have the same physician for as long as they receive care at Dayton Children’s! “Our team brings many years of experience and knowledge of the most current treatments, so your child will receive excellent care. We also truly care about our patients and families and will get to know your family personally,” said Dr. Breyer, division chief of endocrinology. ?? Learn more about endocrinology and diabetes care at Dayton Children’s and schedule an appointment online today with one of our specialists by visiting: https://bit.ly/3UReeFL #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #WeAreDaytonChildrens #AboveandBeyond4Kids #MeetTheDoc #MeetADoc #pediatricendocrinology #endocrinology #diabetes #t1d #t2d #type1diabetes

It is with heavy hearts that we share that David Kinsaul, Dayton Children’s third president and CEO, has passed away. David Kinsaul was named the third president and CEO of Dayton Children’s on April 7, 2003. He came from Children’s Health System in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for 14 years. During his nine-year tenure, Dayton Children’s completed major facilities projects such as the Outpatient Center, the Wallace Critical Care Complex, and the Soin Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center. Under his leadership, Dayton Children’s also embarked on the largest IT project in its history – a $25 million installation of the EPIC clinical information system. At the same time, the organization was working to better meet the needs of families by taking services to the outlying areas with projects such as the Springboro Outpatient Care Center and the Beavercreek testing center. We will miss David and all that he gave to the hospital and his community. Our thoughts are with his family during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in David’s memory be sent to Dayton Children’s at https://lnkd.in/gife6AnB.

Today is World Kindness Day, and On Our Sleeves is here to say that every small act of kindness counts, even if it’s as small as a button! Did you know that kindness actually improves your mental health? Being kind can: ?? Lower stress ?? Build self-esteem ?? Boost happiness How will you show kindness today? Start by sharing this post, then let us know in the comments what kind act you plan to do next! #BeKind #WorldKindnessDay #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #OnOurSleeves #operationconversation

Is your car seat ready for the holiday travel season? Don’t wait—get it checked by the experts! Our trained staff is ready to help you install it correctly and answer any of your car seat safety questions! ?? Book your free spot now for our next car seat safety check happening this Thursday, November 14 by visiting: https://bit.ly/3znPgTa * * * #daytonchildrenshospital #daytonchildrens #carseat #carseatsafety #safekids

What a difference a few months and help from a lactation consultant can make! After a traumatic birth, baby Archie found himself in the NICU at Dayton Children’s just a few days after going home. While there, Archie’s parents saw a lactation consultant to help him learn how to have a successful breastfeeding latch. But at discharge he was still struggling to do so without the help of a shield. Archie and his mom visited Katie in the outpatient lactation clinic at Dayton Children’s and began working on getting off the shield. Within a few appointments with Katie, Archie was no longer needing the nipple shield and has since been breastfeeding like a champ! Archie’s mom, Logan, says “I’ve told every mama, pregnant and postpartum, that I know about the Dayton Children’s lactation clinic so that everyone can experience the joy of the breastfeeding bond!” Do you need lactation support? Schedule an appointment online today with one of our lactation consultants: https://lnkd.in/gujheUHD

Meet Betsy Medaugh, pediatric nurse practitioner in the division of neurology at Dayton Children’s! ?? Learn more about her below and by visiting: https://bit.ly/3At4zy9 What does Betsy treat? ?? Kids with with a variety of neurologic conditions, which can include the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. ?? Specializes in chronic headaches and idiopathic intracranial hypertension, which is unexplained pressure in the brain. Why does Betsy’s patient families say about her care? ?? “We are so thankful for all the time taken. We were listened to completely, and with such care and consideration. My daughter had many intertwining symptoms that were taken seriously and thought through. We were offered multiple options of next steps. Thank you so much!” Where did Betsy train? ?? Earned her advanced practice degree at Wright State University What does Betsy like to do for fun? ?? Hiking and campin ?? Boating ?? Spending time with her husband and three children #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #WeAreDaytonChildrens #AboveandBeyond4Kids #MeetaDocFriday #MeetTheDoc #MeetADoc #pediatricneurology #neurology #headache #chronicheadaches

Meet Dayton Children’s first Health Equity Fellows, Addie and Megan! These University of Dayton students and aspiring physicians are helping us take bold steps toward making healthcare more accessible for underserved communities. As part of a cohort of eleven fellows, they begin their journey as sophomores, dedicating a combined 300 hours to community service, supporting outreach events at Dayton Children’s, and assisting with research to support our health equity efforts. As pioneers of this program, the cohort is discovering meaningful ways to give back to the community where they live and grow! “It's easy to forget just how much Dayton has shaped me, and continues to influence my path. Developing skills in community engagement and working with hospital administration has made me more confident as I prepare for medical school,” shares Addie. Dayton Children's is proud to support the education of these future healthcare leaders who are dedicated to advancing health equity by participating in this fellowship program! Click the link to learn more about this community-focused partnership: https://bit.ly/48jpOiz #WeAreDaytonChildrens #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #fellowship #healthequity #equity