Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Meet the #RadyChildrens ?NICU Team? Our 60-bed NICU provides level 4 care, the highest designation available from the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides care to our region's most critically ill newborns. ?? Join us in celebrating our amazing team this #NICUAwarenessMonth! ??

Big news! ?? During #ChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth, #RadyChildrens Obesity Specialist, Dr. Jeffrey Schwimmer, has been recognized by County of San Diego leaders, Nora E Vargas & Terra Lawson-Remer, with a special proclamation for his work in combating childhood obesity in San Diego & beyond! With 1 in 3 children & teens in the US considered overweight or obese, Dr. Schwimmer's dedication is making a significant impact in promoting healthier futures for our youth. ??

Our patients had a fantastic time at the #SickleCell Family Day! ?? The event, hosted by the #RadyChildrens Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, brought our patients & families together to share their stories & gain a deeper understanding of sickle cell disease. The day was filled with engaging activities for families, including "Ask the Doctor," a teddy bear clinic, music therapy & more. ?? This #SickleCellAwarenessMonth & beyond, we are honored to provide care for children with sickle cell disease.

During #NICUAwarenessMonth, meet Amir.?? Born at just 24 weeks, Amir was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds up in the brain, causing increased pressure & potentially severe complications. After a four-month hospital stay & a successful surgery to implant a thin tube from his brain to his stomach, Amir's family finally received the news that they could take him home. Their transition back home was made smoother with the support of the Little Heroes League, a dedicated program designed to assist families of premature infants during their critical time in the hospital & their transition home. From helping with paperwork to coordinating follow-up appointments & offering companionship during medical visits, this program is a lifeline for families navigating the complexities of caring for their fragile newborns. ?? Read Amir's full success story: https://rchsd.co/37ef72

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Vincent Wang as the new Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) at #RadyChildrens & clinical professor of Pediatrics & Emergency Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine. ???? Dr. Wang's extensive experience, leadership, passion for education, & enthusiasm for this new chapter in #SanDiego with his family make us incredibly proud to welcome him to #TeamRady.

Every role at #RadyChildrens is vital to our mission. Today, we celebrate Dan, a true #TeamRady legend, who has spent 35 years supplying our hospital with the tools needed to provide the best possible care to our patients & families. ???? For half of our #70YearsofRadyChildrens, Dan's dedication has been a cornerstone of our success, benefiting both our hospital & the countless patients who come through our doors. Thank you, Dan, for bringing your passion & positivity to work every day. Your commitment to our mission inspires us all! ??

Last week, our staff & kiddos honored & celebrated the lives of cancer patients with a moving #HandprintCeremony! ??? We are deeply grateful that Hyundai Hope On Wheels & our local Hyundai dealers joined forces to support #RadyChildrens Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. ??? Thank you for always supporting the families, researchers, doctors & children impacted by childhood cancer. ??

Exciting news! ?? We're thrilled to welcome Dr. John Vossler to #RadyChildrens as a congenital heart surgeon & Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Vossler, who joins us from Michigan with his family of four, will lead surgeries & assist the Heart Institute in developing & implementing state-of-the-art methods to combat congenital heart disease. ?? Learn more: https://rchsd.co/drvossler

As we look ?? on #70YearsofRadyChildrens, we proudly celebrate the remarkable dedication of our #TeamRady staff. Leading the way is Alexa Kratze, who has reached an incredible 50-year milestone, starting as a speech pathology intern & finishing as the Director of Developmental Services Clinical Programs. Over the last 50 years, Alexa has touched the lives of countless patients, families & colleagues with her kindness, expertise & wisdom. Reflecting on her career here, Alexa shared, "This is truly a family. It doesn’t matter if you're the CEO or an intern; everybody is accessible and here for one another." Thank you, Alexa, for your unwavering dedication to the #RadyChildrens mission. ?? Learn more about joining Team Rady: https://jobs.rchsd.org/

Exciting news! ? The inpatient hematology/oncology unit at #RadyChildrens has been named the Panda Cares Center of Hope, thanks to the support of guests & associates at Panda Restaurant Group. ?? This Center is a source of hope, providing comprehensive care that meets the physical, emotional, mental, & spiritual needs of our patients & their families. With the contributions from Panda Express, programs like Child Life, Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, & other essential supports are available to support kids during their medical journeys. ?? Learn more about this space ?? https://rchsd.co/3MlVVUs #PandaCares