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News & Events
There's a lot happening at MUSC Children's Hospital and we designed this section of our Web site
to help keep you informed about all of our exciting stories and events. Whether you want to join
the fun by participating in our special events that benefit our kids or you're interested in learning
more about support groups and/or parenting classes, we provide all the information you need within a
click of your mouse.
Camp Can Do
Female volunteers are needed, June 28-July 3, to be camp counselors on Seabrook Island for the MUSC
Burned Children's Fund sponsored Camp Can Do. This camp is for children ages 6-17 that have
experienced a severe burn injury. As a counselor, you would participate in all camp events with campers
in a beach environment. Must be a minimum of 19 years of age. Experience not necessary. For more information
or to apply, please contact Betsy McMillan at (843) 792-7065 or mcmillbm@musc.edu or
visit www.burnedchildrensfund.org.
Child-Size Heart Treatment Saves 5-Year-Old's Life
Doctors at MUSC used a new German-built heart pump called the Berlin Heart to keep 5-year-old Joseph
Greenwood alive as he awaited a heart transplant. Although the Berlin Heart has been approved for use
throughout Europe, it has yet to be cleared for use in the United States. The FDA does allow the Berlin
Heart to be used in extreme emergencies, for what it calls "compassionate release." It was what Joseph's
doctors and family hoped for. Click here
to learn more.
Ongoing
MUSC Lactation Clinic
Clinics will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons on the 3rd floor of Rutledge Tower.
Expert breastfeeding assistance will be provided by certified nurse midwives and pediatric nurse practitioners
who are also board certified as lactation consultants. Topics include: difficulty with infant latch and feeding,
breastfeeding near term and preterm infants, slow infant weight gain, low milk supply, breast/nipple pain and
infections, induced lactation, and reliable information on medications and lactation. To make an appointment or for
more information, call (843) 876-0444.
Please note: Our practioners have prescriptive authority for medications used in the treatment of lactation problems.
Childbirth Education Class
This two night per week series is $50 for general public and $30 for MUSC patients. Classes will be held in 2 West classroom, located
on the 2nd floor in main Hospital, 7-9 p.m. Please call (843) 792-5300 to sign up or for more information.
Breastfeeding Class
This free class meets every other month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in 2 West classroom located on
the 2nd floor of the the main hospital. 2007 classes are Feb. 27, Apr. 28, June 23. Aug. 25, Oct. 27 and Dec. 22.
Please call (843) 792-5300 to register.
Family Movie Night
Come join us for "Family Movie Night" on the second and fourth
Tuesday of every month at 6:30 in room 100 of the Basic Science Building (Dental Medicine Building).
Pizza will be served and a movie that the whole family can enjoy will be shown. Please call (843) 792-8525
for a list of upcoming movies and to reserve your seat. MUSC will simulcast the movies within the hospital on channel 37 for
anyone who is unable to attend.
Treatment for Adolescents/Young Adults with Alcohol use Problems Research Study
A Behavioral Therapy/medication treatment research study is being conducted at the Institute of
Psychiatry for adolescents/young adults between the ages of 15-25 with alcohol use problems. Participants
will receive therapy and medication at no cost. Participants will be compensated. Please contact Natalie
Johnson at (843) 876-5070 for more information.
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Research Study
If your child is between the ages of 10-17 and is experiencing any of the symptoms listed below,
he/she may be eligible for a treatment research study at the Institute of Psychiatry.
- Periods of feeling overly high and/or irritable and restless followed by periods of feeling sad or depressed
- Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
- Not needing to sleep very much
Research study participants will receive study medication (or placebo) and monitoring by
a psychiatrist at no cost. All information is strictly confidential. Compensation is available
for time and travel. For more information contact Natalie Johnson at (843) 876-5070.
Adolescent Smoking Cessation Study
The Institute of Psychiatry at MUSC is recruiting smokers, ages 12-21, for a smoking cessation research study.
Participants will receive psychiatric and medical assessments and may receive investigational medication at no
charge. This study involves 15 visits and compensation is provided. Please call Erin at 792-8514 or e-mail
eudalyee@musc.edu.
Car Seat Safety Check
Held on the first Tuesday of every month, except on holidays.
Did you know that an estimated 85 percent of children who are placed in car seats and
booster seats are improperly restrained? Trident Area Safe Kids will host its monthly car seat check
at Babies 'R Us (Rivers Ave. in N. Charleston) from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (843) 740-9133 to make an appointment.
Boot Camp for Kids
A program of exercise, anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, grocery store tours, behavior modification, games and activities for boys and girls ages 9-15. Learn more
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