PEDIATRIC ROUNDS - A newsletter from the physicians of Children's Specialty Group
VOL 12 ISSUE 1
Table of Contents
PointerConnect with us
We have made it easy for you and your patient family to connect with us.read the article
PointerDiagnosis and treatment of pediatric kidney stones
The lifetime prevalence of developing kidney stones in the U.S. has been reported at between 10-15 percent1, 2. Recent studies have suggested that the incidence of urinary stones in the pediatric population is increasing3.read the article
PointerAmbulatory blood pressure monitoring: Improving the evaluation of hypertension in children
Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death in adults throughout the world. Previously, pediatric hypertension was thought to be rare and mostly secondary in origin.read the article
PointerCommon metabolic liver disorders
Metabolic liver disease can range from the very obscure to the fairly common. This article focuses on two common pediatric metabolic liver disorders – Wilson's disease and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.read the article
PointerAdults with congenital heart disease: Patched but not cured
Congenital heart defects are the most common group of birth defects, occurring in approximately 9 in 1,000 live births. Without treatment, the majority of patients would die in infancy or childhood, with only 5-15 percent surviving into adulthood.read the article
PointerProgram notes
Blood and Marrow Transplant, Dermatology, Fetal Concerns, Gynecologyread the article
PointerSpecialty Spotlight: Concussion Clinic
Offers the only Concussion Clinic in the state for young athletes, up to age 22. Our pediatric sports medicine specialists evaluate children's injuries and offer guidance and education to ensure it's safe to return to regular activities.read the article
PointerPractical Pediatrics CME webcasts
Tune in to Practical Pediatrics webcasts to view lectures on recent advances and current knowledge in pediatrics and pediatric specialties. Easy to access, interactive and available when you are.read the article
PointerBest Practices in Pediatrics Winter 2012
Best Practices in Pediatrics Winter 2012 conference will provide the latest information about common problems encountered in pediatric practice and will benefit all health care providers who work with children.read the article
PointerChildren'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
PointerOne of the Best
Nursing excellence, ECMO Program designated a Center of Excellence, Best Doctors in America.read the article
Important phone numbers
Clinic appointments with pediatric specialists (414) 607-5280 or toll-free (877) 607-5280
Children's Transport (414) 266-2460 or toll-free (800) 266-0366
Physician Referral and Consultation (414) 266-2460 or toll-free (800) 266-0366
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Area (414) 266-2000
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Toll-free (877) 266-8989
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Fox Valley (920) 969-7900
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-Fox Valley (920) 969-7970
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-Greenway (414) 604-7500
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-Kenosha (262) 653-2260
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-New Berlin (262) 432-7702
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 Protection Center, Milwaukee (414) 277-8980
Child Advocacy Center of North-Central Wisconsin, Wausau (715) 848-8600
Chippewa Valley Child Advocacy Center, Eau Claire (715) 835-5915
Fox Valley Child Advocacy Center, Neenah (920) 969-7930
Kenosha Child Advocacy Center (262) 653-2266
Racine County Child Advocacy Center, Racine (262) 898-7970
Walworth County Child Advocacy Center, Elkhorn (262) 741-3262
The C.A.R.E. Center, Waukesha (262) 522-3680
Physician Liaisons
Metro Milwaukee: Mary Walker (414) 266-4743
Northeast Wisconsin: Nancy Pontius (920) 750-8975
Southeast Wisconsin and northern Illinois: Kelly Broughton (414) 208-9952

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