http://www.chhsblog.com CHW Blog Central Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:02:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Children’s Hospital and Health System was recognized by Training magazine as one of the top 125 providers of employer-sponsored training programs. Each year, the magazine ranks companies around the world for their workforce training and development. This is the first year we have applied. It is a special honor for everyone ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/03/committed-to-learning/ A new exhibit opened last weekend at Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee. Kohl’s Healthy Kids: It’s Your Move! was developed in partnership with Children’s Hospital and Health System and brought to you by Kohl’s Department Stores. Check out photos from the grand opening event! [caption id="attachment_1616" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Kids sit ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/03/making-the-right-choices/ It sounds simple, but talking to your kids about eating healthy works. A recent poll found that 82 percent of Milwaukee kids who talk with their families on a monthly basis about eating healthy eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water. Overall, they’re more likely to eat healthy ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/03/the-choice-is-yours/ Many crashes that involve teens have common factors. Wisconsin’s Graduated Drivers Licensing law aims to help reduce the factors associated with teen driving crashes, but research shows that talking with a parent can have far more impact on changing a teen’s behavior. As parents, we can do a lot to make ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/give-your-teen-driver-the-keys-to-success/ How do you get everyone in a family exercising together regularly? Busy schedules, varying ages of family members and weather all can be barriers to getting enough physical activity for the day. Exercise needs to be easy to access and enjoyable for everyone in the family. One of the best ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/get-your-groove-on-2/ Concussion has been a hot topic in the news lately. In youth sports, several states recently passed laws requiring coaches to be educated about concussions and kids with suspected concussions to be stopped from practice or playing until they receive medical clearance. In football alone, there are 100,000 concussions per year. ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/tlc-for-your-brain-wear-a-helmet/ The 2010 Winter Olympics are taking place close to home this year in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. While enjoying the Olympics, my thoughts will naturally turn to the 2010 U.S. Transplant Games. The games take place July 30 through Aug. 4 in Madison, Wis. The U.S. Transplant Games are Olympic-style events ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/going-for-gold-close-to-home/ Our state’s Legislature is considering legislation that can help save lives in our schools. Can you help us? Assembly Bill 725 will require all schools in Wisconsin to offer enrolled high school students instruction in lifesaving skills. In situations when an emergency happens, time is of the essence. Many lives can be ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/lifesavinginstruction/ This February, use Olympic athletes as your motivation to move more. Aerobic activity makes our hearts stronger and more efficient at pumping blood. Including year-round aerobic activity not only keeps our hearts healthy but our minds and bodies as well. Even during the cold winter months, it's possible to exercise both ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/keep-moving-this-winter/ Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14, and join us for the Great American Soccer Marrowthon! As someone who sees children – from infants to young adults – with cancer and other blood disorders such as aplastic anemia and sickle cell anemia every day, I ... http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/kickin-it-around-the-clock-to-save-lives/