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Fall 2008
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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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Adrenal insufficiency in children
Adrenal insufficiency is an uncommon but potentially serious condition. It can occur at any age, and the diagnosis may be obvious in some cases and subtle in others. Adrenal insufficiency may be an isolated problem or part of a more complex syndrome. read the article
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Increases seen in frequency of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
Although once considered rare in pediatrics, inflammatory bowel disease now is being recognized with increasing frequency in children of all ages. read the article
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The primary care physician's role in suicide prevention
There is no doubt that suicide is a major public health problem for American youth. In 2004, suicide was the third leading cause of death among youth 15 to 24 years old, and 4,316 young people committed suicide in that year. 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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Meet the new editor
Erin E. Shaughnessy, MD, has assumed the role of physician editor for Pediatric Rounds. read the article
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Children's Specialty Group new hires and departures
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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New physician leaders announced
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin announces new physician leaders. read the article
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Children's Hospital and Health System names new president and CEO
Peggy Troy, RN, MSN, has been named president and chief executive officer of Children's Hospital and Health System. read the article
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Specialty spotlight - Endocrine and Diabetes
The Endocrine and Diabetes Clinics at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin provide high-quality, comprehensive care to children with common or rare endocrine conditions. read the article
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Sign up for the Best Practices in Pediatrics winter conference today
The Best Practices in Pediatrics winter CME conference will be held March 6-7, 2009 at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort and Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. 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: Kelly Broughton (414) 208-9952
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