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Fall 2009
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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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Register today for upcoming CME events
Tune in to Practical Pediatrics webcasts or sign up for Best Practices in Pediatrics conferences. read the article
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Acute painful events in children with sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting about 72,000 Americans and 1 in 400 African-Americans. Sickle cell disease is caused by inheritance of the sickle beta globin gene. read the article
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Congenital head and neck masses: What is growing on my child's neck?
One of the most distressing things for any parent is to find a head or neck mass on their child. While infections remain the most common etiology for any pediatric head and neck mass, congenital lesions also make up a large proportion of these masses. read the article
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Case Study: Fever and abdominal pain
A 12-year-old, previously healthy male presented to the emergency room with fever, abdominal pain and emesis. Seven days before the patient had temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit and complained of lethargy. read the article
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Community acquired pneumonia with effusion: One approach
Community acquired pneumonia is a common pediatric infection with increased severity and mortality when complicated by parapneumonic effusion or empyema. 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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Case Study: Infant with poor feeding
C.W. is an 8-month-old male who presented to a pediatrician's office with a two-month history of feeding difficulties. His mother first noticed a problem during transition from exclusive breastfeeding to formula and solids, when he began refusing food. read the article
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Specialty spotlight: Imaging (Radiology)
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has one of the nation's leading imaging programs for children. The department's expertise, advanced technology and commitment to teaching and research have helped lead to dramatic advances in diagnostic imaging. 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 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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Cardiology services available in Glenview and Gurnee, ILL
A pediatric cardiologist board certified in Pediatrics, has joined Children's Physician Group. Services offered in Illinois at 2401 Ravine Way, Suite 101, in Glenview and at Greenleaf Professional Campus, Suite 201, 310 S. Greenleaf Ave. in Gurnee. read the article
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Meet the Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery team
The Pediatric Surgical Program at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is among the largest in the United States and includes board-certified pediatric surgeons, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses. read the article
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New clinic offers multitude of services in New Berlin, Wis.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-New Berlin opened earlier this year at 4855 S. Moorland Road in New Berlin, 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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