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Patrick E. Brookhouser, M.D. Receives Prestigious National Awards
Dr. Patrick E. Brookhouser, Vice President and Director of Health Care, Boys Town and Founding Director of Boys Town National Research Hospital, has received two awards of distinction, recognizing his contributions and leadership in the field of medicine.
Boys Town National Research Hospital Receives Fellowship Grant
Boys Town National Research Hospital has received a $15,000 fellowship grant from the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell), to train a speech pathologist in the field of cochlear implants and auditory rehabilitation.
New Grant Supports Study of Children with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, a part of the National Institute of Health, has awarded a multi-center grant to the University of Iowa, Boys Town National Research Hospital and the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. This five-year, $8.9 million grant is designed to study mild to severe hearing loss in young children.
Boys Town National Research Hospital Receives $1.46 Million Grant for Cochlear Implant Research
Michelle Hughes, Ph.D., Coordinator of the Cochlear Implant Program at Boys Town National Research Hospital, received a $1.46 million grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to advance cochlear implant programming over the next five years.
Boys Town National Research Hospital and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Receive Grant to Investigate Tiger Hearing
Boys Town National Research Hospital, respected both nationally and internationally as the leader and hearing research, and the famous Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo are working together to help save endangered Tigers. How do these two organizations fit together? It’s in the research
Beanos Bring Christmas Early to Kids
Boys Town National Research Hospital Receives Early Christmas Gift
The Nebraska Fraternal Order of Eagles gave deaf and hard-of-hearing children an early Christmas gift at Boys Town National Research Hospital’s annual Christmas party for the Deaf and hard of hearing community December 13.
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Boys Town Pediatrics Voted Best in Pediatric Cares
The Best of the Big O—Reader’s Choice Awards, recognizes Boys Town Pediatrics as the ‘Best’ in Pediatric Care, again! With over 20,000 businesses in the Omaha area, Boys Town Pediatrics is proud to be your top pick for Pediatrics!
Taking Care of Asthma at School
Over the past five years, the Nebraska school system has taken an active role in helping families, students and schools in the treatment of life threatening asthma and allergic reactions. A protocol for the treatment of life threatening emergencies requires that three individuals in every school building be trained to respond to the treatment of symptoms of a child with life-threatening asthma or allergic reactions. Taking care of children with asthma/allergies at school has become a priority since children spend the majority of their day with peers and staff.
Medical Mission to Dominican Republic
On October 19, 2008, David Chait, M.D., Associate Director of Boys Town Ear, Nose & Throat Institute, and six additional Boys Town National Research Hospital medical staff will travel to Santiago, Dominican Republic on a medical mission. Dr. Chait, along with 2 other surgeons, will spend 7 days in an underdeveloped country, performing 80-100 surgical procedures on children who would otherwise go without proper medical care.
Boys Town National Research Hospital Welcomes New Doctors
Boys Town National Research Hospital welcomes six new physicians who will begin practice this August.
Boys Town National Research Hospital Invited to UCLA
Thomas F. Tonniges, M.D, Director of Boys Town Pediatrics and Institute for Child Improvement, presented at the Ground Rounds teaching conference at the University of California Los Angeles on June 26 – 27.
Celebrating Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: The Pony Express Rides Again in Nebraska
In a modern day equivalent of the Pony Express, hundreds of Nebraskans mounted their motorcycles and headed out the week of May 4-10, to help bring awareness to children’s mental health issues. The Pony Express stopped by the Boys Town home campus and Boys Town National Research Hospital on May 9, and was greeted by Traci Ramos, mayor of the village.
Boys Town National Research Hospital Memorial Day Run Helps Children with Hearing Loss
The 2008 Boys Town National Research Hospital Memorial Day Run was an outstanding success, with more than 2300 walkers and runners participating in the three events: Children’s 1-Mile Fun Run, 1-Mile Walk/Run and 5-Mile Walk/Run. The event took place on Monday, May 26 on the Boys Town Home Campus. The money raised from the event benefits the hospital’s Cochlear Implant Program and the Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders.
NHA names Boys Town National Research Hospital
Dr. Boosani Recognized for Cancer Research
Chandra Boosani, Ph.D., of Cell Signaling and Tumor Angiogenesis Laboratory at
Infant Development Lab Receives Editor’s Award
The Infant Development Lab Team at
Boys Town
Town National Research Hospital has opened the only International Adoption Clinic in Nebraska, located at Boys Town Medical Clinics, 14040 Hospital Road, on the campus of Girls and Boys Town.
How to Remedy a Cough or Cold Without Medication
In January 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that over-the-counter cough and cold medication should not be given to children under the age of 2 years, as they have not been shown to be safe or effective. The FDA is continuing to look into the effects of over-the-counter cough and cold medications for children 2-11 years.
Eagle Scout Donates T oys for Children at Bo ys Town National Research Hospital
Dr. Thomas Tonniges Helps Structure Pediatric Care in Kosova
In 2001, Thomas Tonniges, M.D., Director of Boys Town Pediatrics, made his first trip to Kosova to help revitalize the deteriorating medical community. Since that time, Dr. Tonniges has made 4 additional missionary trips to this traditionally Moslem society. He has spent at least one week in the hospitals training and lecturing physicians, tending to patients, and working with community leaders to develop strategic plans to improve the quality of medical care for children.
New Boys Town Pediatric Clinic in South Omaha
The tenth Boys Town Pediatric Clinic opened Saturday, December 1, extending services to more
Archived Articles
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