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Summer 2005
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Table of Contents
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 Childhood immunodeficiencies: Referral, diagnosis and innovative treatments
With more than 125 currently classified immunodeficiencies, there are an estimated 500,000 people with primary immunodeficiencies in the United States, with approximately 50,000 new diagnoses per year. read the article
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Decreasing the pain of awake procedures with use of topical anesthetic agents
There is no doubt that children are happier with office visits when there is less pain involved. There are a number of techniques to minimize pain associated with procedures – one of these is proper use of a topically applied anesthetic agent. read the article
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First unprovoked seizure in childhood: Evaluation and treatment
An estimated 25,000 to 40,000 children per year in the United States have a first unprovoked seizure. "Unprovoked" seizures can be symptomatic (due to preexisting encephalopathy), cryptogenic (no identifiable cause) or idiopathic (presumed genetic). read the article
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Diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia advances
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, continues to be a fertile area for research at both basic science and clinical levels. read the article
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Care of the childhood cancer survivor: Collaboration with primary care and the cancer survivor
In the 1960s and 1970s survival rates for childhood cancers were poor, with most children not surviving their cancer or its treatment. Since then, cure rates have dramatically increased. read the article
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Meurer named Wisconsin Pediatrician of the Year
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) recently honored John Meurer, MD, MBA, as Pediatrician of the Year. read the article
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Endocrine Clinic changes processes, adds staff to better meet patient needs
In an effort to streamline appointments for new patients, the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Endocrine Clinic has implemented a new scheduling process. For read the article
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Children's Hospital appoints new vice president and chief medical officer
Michael Gutzeit, MD, has been named vice president and chief medical officer (CMO) of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Gutzeit is an assistant clinical professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. read the article
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Alumni feature: Chief resident looks forward to the challenges of primary care
As Daniel Dorrington, MD, prepares for a career in general pediatrics he is keenly aware of the challenges facing today's primary care physicians. read the article
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Four pediatric dermatologists now available to see patients
Pediatric dermatology services at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin are growing to meet demand. A new physician begins in July, bringing the program to a total of four board-certified dermatologists. Time to next appointment is about two weeks. read the article
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Voiding Improvement Program takes holistic approach to address lack of bladder control in children a
Urinary incontinence in children is a common problem. It is estimated that more than 19,000 Wisconsin children and teens ages 5-15 wet the bed and/or have poor bladder control during the day. read the article
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Sleep Center offers board-certified specialists
The Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Sleep Center is a comprehensive program that helps children with sleep disorders throughout the Midwest. read the article
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Poison Center receives national certification, undergoes name change
The Wisconsin Poison Center has received full certification by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, the organization that sets standards and collects exposure data for poison centers across the country. 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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