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MUSC Children’s Hospital Ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings

Posted on June 12th, 2013

MUSC Children’s Hospital has been ranked in 3 specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. The following specialty areas were recognized as being in the top 50 in the country.

Cardiology and Heart Surgery (#21)
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (#39)
Nephrology (#31)

USNWR has also recognized 51 of MUSC physicians as Top Doctors. The . . . → Read More: MUSC Children’s Hospital Ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings

Patient’s Family Thanks MUSC After Son Suffers Rattlesnake Bite

Posted on June 10th, 2013

On November 23, 2011, 8 year old Zach Szala was playing with his family in Wannamaker Park when he stepped on a Canebrake Rattlesnake and was bitten twice in the leg. With his health quickly deteriorating, Zach was rushed to MUSC Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Room. Upon arrival Zach had been resuscitated by paramedics twice and was . . . → Read More: Patient’s Family Thanks MUSC After Son Suffers Rattlesnake Bite

Kids & Sports: Tips for Parents

Posted on September 18th, 2012

As part of the Kohl’s Take a Minute for Kids campaign, Dr. David Geier, Director of the MUSC Sports Medicine Program, offers advice on when kids should start playing sports, lifting weights and how to prevent sports-related injuries.

Listen to Dr. Geier’s tips and learn how you can help support your kids . . . → Read More: Kids & Sports: Tips for Parents

Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair

Posted on June 5th, 2012

The 5th Annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair is a fantastic family fun event centered on childhood injury prevention that partners with the North Charleston Fire Museum and MUSC Children’s Hospital. This year’s event celebrated not only the 5th year anniversary of the Fire Museum, but also hosted this year’s National Firemen’s Challenge.
The . . . → Read More: Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair