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.
MUSC Children's Hospital Chapel Underway
MUSC Children's Hospital opened and dedicated their new chapel in loving memory of Christina Joyce Akabidavis, a mother who lost her life in a tragic road accident on May 12, 2008 with one of her twin girls. The ceremony was attended by family and friends, members of the MUSC family and the Charleston, SC community of which Christina was a very active member. View full story and images.
Charleston Classic Basketball Tournament
The Charleston Classic Basketball Tournament will be held at the Carolina First Arena, November 19-22, 2009. The tournament is sponsored by ESPN and proceeds will be donated to MUSC Children's Hospital. Featured teams for this tournament are South Carolina, Tulane, UNCW, South Florida, Miami, Penn State and LaSalle. Discount tickets are available for all MUSC employees. Find out more!
19th Annual Reindeer Run
The 19th Annual Reindeer Run presented by Piggly Wiggly and Half Moon Outfitters announce 2009 t-shirt design winner. Nicole Szwes, a student at the Art Institute of Charleston, has been picked as this year's winner. The design will be featured on all participant t-shirt's and race promotional items. The race takes place Saturday, December 5. For more information or to register please visit www.ReindeerRun.org.
Francis Street Lofts benefit MUSC Children's Hospital
Charleston Development Company will donate $1000 everytime a new Francis Street Loft is sold. The company's deep sense of responsibility to and belief in the power of community is fueling this great opportunity for MUSC's children's hospital. Spread the word!
The World's Largest Egg Toss
Come set a new world record and support MUSC Children's Hospital, Sunday, August 31! The Charleston Fun Club has partnered with the Charleston RiverDogs for a fundraising SUNDAY FUNDAY! We will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the World's Largest Egg Toss! This is a family event, so bring the kids, meet Charlie T. Riverdog, get on the field, and make history!
Find out more!
BB&T Charleston's Food and Wine Festival presents MUSC Children's Hospital with a generous donation
(Pictured left to right) Dr. Lyndon Key, Dr. Ray Greenberg, Angel Postell and Laura Hewitt
With the increase in popularity and overall success of the 2009 BB&T Charleston's Food and Wine Festival came a generous donation to MUSC Children's Hospital. The check for $57,000 was presented by the festival's executive director, Angel Postell, and board chairman, Laura Hewitt. Thanks to all who supported the 2009 BB&T Charleston's Food and Wine Festival, and in so doing, continue to support MUSC Children's Hospital.
And the winner is...
Just before Barry Waldrop drew the winning ticket, Mary Porter, designer, read an email she received from a Miss South Carolina pageant contestant's assistant. The e-mail asked for the winner to consider donating this winning design to Miss Greater Mauldin, Desiree Puglia, for the upcoming Miss South Carolina pageant. Present at the function, Anna Moore of Mount Pleasant heard her name called, as the winner of the "Yvonne Dress." Mary Porter House of Couture in Charleston and Barry Waldrop, the son of the late Yvonne Waldrop, sponsored the MUSC Children's Hospital benefit.
Anna Moore and Barry Waldrop, standing next to the "Yvonne Dress"
When Anna's name was drawn, without hesitation, she offered to donate this design to Desiree as part of her wardrobe for this Miss America Preliminary pageant, held July 4th in Spartanburg. Desiree has a personal platform with the Children's Miracle Network, of which MUSC is proudly a part, and actually was a "miracle baby." As Barry Waldrop stated during this emotional announcement, "the giving just keeps on giving."
New Pediatric Emergency Department
MUSC Children's Hospital is proud to announce that our new and improved Pediatric Emergency Department
(PED) is scheduled to open in early November. The new space, located just across the main hospital
corridor from our current location with our entrance off of Jonathan Lucas Street, will allow us to
care for our patients in a larger, brighter and technologically superior environment. The new PED
will feature 12 treatment rooms (increased from 9). The improved PED will allow us to triage patients more
efficiently, reduce waiting times, streamline clinical care and sustain our excellent patient satisfaction ratings.
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, click here or 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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