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Fall 2005
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Table of Contents
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 Pediatric Rounds CME program
The Pediatric Rounds CME program is free of charge to participants. Read the Pediatric Rounds CME articles and answer all of the questions on the CME Quiz to receive credit. read the article
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Urinary incontinence and bed-wetting - Cynthia Pan, MD
A recent survey conducted showed that parents are reluctant to discuss the problem of bed-wetting with their health care provider. This issue can be remedied by physicians providing opportunities for parents to ask questions and receive information. read the article
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Congenital heart disease and pregnancy - Michael Earing, MD
The incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in the United States is estimated to be 0.5-0.8 percent, or 32,000 new cases per year. As a result of medical and surgical advances, 85 percent of children born with CHD now are surviving into adulthood. read the article
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment update - James Jenson, MD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition affecting 3-7 percent of children. It affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. It usually is first diagnosed by 6 years of age. read the article
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Marks that matter: Early detection of child abuse - Lynn K. Sheets, MD
Subtle presentations of child abuse pose diagnostic challenges for pediatricians and emergency room physicians. Early detection and appropriate intervention are critical in these settings. read the article
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Pediatric Rounds CME Quiz
Participants must answer all questions and complete all registration information. To receive CME Category 1 credit, you must score at least 75 percent. Unanswered questions are counted as incorrect. read the article
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Madison physician helps patient families decipher medical information and stay involved in decisions
Like many primary care physicians, Rebecca Charles, MD, is seeing a trend toward patients and families researching their own health issues and becoming more involved in decisions about their medical care. read the article
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New Tone Management and Mobility program director named
Elizabeth Moberg-Wolff, MD, has been named program director for Tone Management and Mobility at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. read the article
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New Pathology program director named
Paula E. North, MD, PhD, has been named medical director of Pathology at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. read the article
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Children's Specialty Group new hires
Children's Specialty Group (CSG) continues to recruit staff to meet the needs of the physicians and families we serve. read the article
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Departures
Children's Specialty Group thanks the following individuals for their contributions and wishes them success in their future endeavors. read the article
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Children's Specialty Group chairman resigns
Kevin Kelly, MD, chairman of Children's Specialty Group, has accepted a position at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. read the article
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Radiology medical director retires
John (Jack) Sty, MD, medical director of Radiology at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, has retired. Robert Wells, MD, is serving as the interim medical director of Radiology. read the article
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Sign up today for Best Practices in Pediatrics conference in March
The Best Practices in Pediatrics Winter 2006 Conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Kalahari Resort, 1305 Kalahari Drive in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. read the article
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It's not too late to register for Timely Topics in Pediatrics conference Nov. 12
Space still is available at Timely Topics in Pediatrics: The Starkey Davis Conference, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. read the article
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Save the date for the 2006 Editor's Choice Pediatric Conference
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is hosting "Editor's Choice," a national pediatric conference, Thursday, June 1, through Friday, June 2, 2006 at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. read the article
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Upcoming CME events
CME events are held several times a month throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois. read the article
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Important phone numbers
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Appointments with Pediatric Specialists
(414) 607-5280 or toll-free (877) 607-5280
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Physician Call Center (Consultations · Referrals · Transports)
(414) 266-2460 or toll-free (800) 266-0366
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (414) 266-2000
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Fox Valley (920) 969-7900
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Kenosha (262) 656-2261
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-Fox Valley (920) 969-7970
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-Kenosha (262) 653-2260
Children's Physician Group-Gurnee (Illinois) (847) 662-4380
Family Accommodations Program (assistance for families in making travel arrangements to Milwaukee) (800) 556-8090
Children's Specialty Group (414) 266-3456
Wisconsin Poison Center (800) 222-1222
Child Advocacy Center, Fox Valley (920) 969-7930
Child Advocacy Center, Kenosha (262) 653-2260
Child Protection Center, Wausau (715) 848-8600
Child Protection Center, Milwaukee (414) 277-8980
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Physician Liaisons
Fox Valley and Northern Region: Nancy Pontius (414) 266-4749
Green Bay and Brown County: Don Roehm (414) 266-6375
Metro Milwaukee: Mary Walker (414) 266-4743
Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois: Larry Stanley (414) 266-6175
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