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August/September 2007
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In this issue
President of medical staff welcomes new fellows and residents
Advisors
Ralph D. Feigin, M.D.
Physician-in-Chief
Texas Children's Hospital
Professor and Chairman
Department of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Arnold G. Kagan, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
ZoAnn E. Dreyer, M.D.
Medical Director,
Long-term Survivor Program
Texas Children's Hospital
Associate Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
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For members of the Texas Children's Hospital medical staff
From the medical staff president
As the weather heats up, we offer a hearty welcome to
the new fellows and residents
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Dr. Arnold G. Kagan |
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By Arnold G. Kagan, M.D.
Well, we
dodged the first couple of storms of the season, but
temperatures of 100 degrees are sufficiently taxing and
require at least some caution when spending time outside
– even when simply moving from one place to another. So
please be careful of excessive exposure and drink a lot
– and high school football players, be careful of
“two-a-day” practices. It is our responsibility to
advise our patients on the “hazards of the heat.”
Echoing Dr. Feigin’s sentiments in this issue of
Progress Notes, we offer good luck to all the graduates
of the Baylor Pediatric Training Program. I know you will do well
– whether general pediatrics or your chosen fields of
fellowship study. And hopefully you will look back and
realize what a wonderful training you received at Texas
Children’s and Baylor College of Medicine. We hope you
continue your association with us for many years to
come.
To the new residents and fellows: a happy welcome. I
want you to know that this is Texas, and bigger is
better! I say this as one who came from South Africa and
trained at Texas Children’s and Baylor. In this day and
age of communication, whether e-mail, text messaging or
instant messaging, I want to emphasize that there are
many situations where a short phone call and discussion
can help resolve complex issues. Never hesitate to use
the phone if you feel it is necessary, independent of
the time of day or night. You will not criticized for
making an extra phone call, but you may be criticized
for not making a necessary phone call. Err on the side
of prudence and caution.
Also in this issue of Progress Notes, you’ll find an
important article about hand hygiene. To paraphrase Dr.
Jeff Starke’s article, I say – without fear of
contradiction – wash your hands all the time!
It's
wonderful to learn of "good news" for children with
cancer. As Dr. Dreyer explains, cancer remains the
top cause of non-accidental death in children, but there
through partnerships with other institutions and the
testing of innovative therapies, Texas Children's is
improving outcomes for these kids and their families.
I note with interest the development of a CME program at
Texas Children’s. I know it will grow over time, and I
am sure Dr. Stuart Abramson will take suggestions for
future topics from interested participants.
Please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by calling me at 281-484-9332 if I can be of assistance.
Arnold G. Kagan is the 2007 president of the medical staff and a clinical associate professor of Pediatrics with his own private practice.
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Grand Rounds calendar
8:30 a.m., Fridays,
Texas Children's Hospital,
lower-level Auditorium
unless otherwise listed.
Oct. 5
Depression in Children and
Adolescents
Ayesha I. Mian, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavorial
Sciences
Oct. 12
Advocating for Children's
Health
Denise V. Rose
Lydia R. Valadez-McStay
Texas Children's Health Plan
Oct. 19
Health Literacy
Terry Connally Davis,
Ph.D., Professor, Louisiana State Univeristy Health
Science Center
Oct. 26
New Developments in Organ Donation and
Transplantation for Children
George B.
Mallory, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics;
Carmen C.
Cosio, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics (December 2007)
Nov. 2
Reba Michels Hill Memorial Lecture
Saroj Saigal, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics,
McMaster University - (Ann Stark, M.D.)
Nov. 9
Epidemiology and Care of Children with Special Needs
Carol Nicholson, M.D., Program Director for
Pediatric Critical Care and Rehabilitation Research,
National Institute of Child Health Development
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