New Children's Hospital Pediatric Center Will Mean Better Care for Children and Their Families

The Detroit Medical Center announced that it will expand care for patients served by the Children's Hospital of Michigan with the construction of a new 75,000 square foot outpatient pediatric center directly across from the hospital at 3900 Beaubien.

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Children's Hospital awarded prestigious Magnet status for Excellence in Nursing

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan the Magnet designation for excellence in nursing. Recognized as one of the highest distinctions a hospital can receive, only 288 or less than five percent of all U.S. hospitals have achieved this status. The designation is valid for four years.

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Play Ball for Children's

Let’s play ball! Last year’s Children’s Health Night was a major success. We sold over 2,000 tickets and enjoyed a wonderful, hot summer night at Comerica Park. Guess what? It’s time to get ready for this year’s game and tickets are on sale now!

This year’s fun-filled event will be held Wednesday, August 13 at Comerica Park, when the Tigers face the Toronto Blue Jays. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $22 each with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Social Work Department. Children (14 & under) will receive a free ride on the Fly Ball Ferris Wheel or the Comerica Carousel (with voucher) at the ballpark.

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Children's Hospital ranked among America's best by U.S. News & World Report

The Children's Hospital of Michigan ranked among the nation's top 30 hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report's 2008 edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals. This publication ranked each pediatric hospital in cancer, digestive disorders, heart and heart surgery, neonatal care, neurology and neurosurgery, respiratory disorders, and general pediatrics. Children's Hospital of Michigan was recognized for cancer, neurology and neurosurgery.

U.S. News uses several factors in determining the rankings. The specialty rankings of this year's America's Best Children's Hospitals were based on new and improved methodology that weighed a three-part blend of reputation, outcome, and care-related measures such as nursing care, advanced technology, credentialing and other factors.

"We are proud of this national recognition," said Children's Hospital of Michigan President Herman B. Gray, M.D. "It reflects the expertise of our pediatric specialists and commitment to innovated technology such as PET CT imaging and our state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant unit.

In addition, Children's Hospital is Michigan's only free standing pediatric hospital and recently received Magnet designation for excellence in nursing and is ranked a top hospital for safety and quality practices by The Leapfrog Group.

U.S. News & World Report's 2008 edition of American Best Children's Hospitals will be published in the June 9 issue of the magazine.

Join Us for the "Greening of Brush Mall" June 4

Brush Mall is getting a makeover. The "Greening of Brush Mall" will develop the grassy area located behind Children’s Hospital in the heart of our medical center’s campus into more of a park-like setting. It will be transformed into an oasis of nature and serenity for employees, patients, families and the community.

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