Why play matters
5/7/2013
At Children's Hospital, Child Life Specialists ease anxiety through the power of play.
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Water safety tips for summer trips
5/7/2013
Children's Hospital wants to remind you and your family that you can never take a vacation from water safety.
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Check out our latest video!
4/23/2013
We appreciate the many businesses and individuals that continue to support Children's Hospital. Check out our latest donor video featuring country star Laura Bell Bundy.
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Get involved with the Family Advisory Council
3/28/2013
Children's Hospital is seeking new members.
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We have your number
3/27/2013
Are you looking for a way to support Children’s Hospital every day? There is a new specialty license plate you can purchase to help support and spread the word about Children’s Hospital.
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Star 102.1 Radiothon for Children’s Hospital
3/27/2013
Every year, the Star 102.1 Radiothon for Children’s Hospital gives people in East Tennessee an opportunity to help patients. This year, the live, two-day, 24-hour radiothon is April 11 and 12 at West Town Mall.
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Clean Trace
3/27/2013
New technology protects patients from infection.
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Bike safety 101
3/27/2013
April is national bike safety month, and Children’s Hospital wants to remind you and your family to consider all the ways to stay safe while you are enjoying the spring weather on your bikes.
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2013 Dancing with the Knoxville Stars Tremendous Success
3/26/2013
Star 102.1’s fifth-annual Dancing with the Knoxville Stars raised more than $119,000 for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital on March 22.
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Lawn Mower Safety Day, March 9
3/1/2013
Brush up Before You Rev up at Lawn Mower Safety Day in Newport on March 9. It's free to the public.
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Children’s Hospital Physician: “In My Own Words”
2/18/2013
East Tennessee Native Katy Stordahl, M.D., has a passion for the outdoors – and its many benefits for children.
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Cleft Palate Team Recognized Nationally
2/18/2013
Learn more about how this specially-trained team sets the standard for patient care in Tennessee.
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Star 102.1's Dancing with the Knoxville Stars, March 22
2/15/2013
The star-studded lineup is out, practice has begun, and you can now get a ticket to the hottest show in town. Don't miss Star 102.1's Dancing with the Knoxville Stars.
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IHOP National Pancake Day is Feb. 5
1/30/2013
Get a free short stack of delicious IHOP pancakes and benefit Children's Hospital on Tuesday, February 5.
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Emily
1/21/2013
Last summer, Emily Whitfield and her family headed to the beach for a relaxing week of sun and surf, but their vacation took a scary turn when Emily started having eye problems. Find out more about her situation and her treatment from Children's Hospital.
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Nursing Spotlight: Janice Mays
1/21/2013
Learn more about Janice's role as Care Coordinator for the inpatient floors at Children's Hospital and how she's making a difference.
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Color Me Rad 5K Returns to Knoxville
1/9/2013
The most colorful road race to hit the streets of Knoxville is returning for a repeat performance in 2013.
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"Jammin' in your Jammies" set for February 8-10
12/19/2012
Fun Family Event Helps Cure Winter Blues, Benefit Children’s Hospital
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Viral vs. Bacterial Infection: What is the Difference?
12/19/2012
Winter often brings with it illnesses which have symptoms like congestion, a sore throat or a cough. So, how do you tell the difference between a viral or bacterial infection?
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Heart to heart
12/19/2012
Hutton’s Hearts are colorful, textured hearts painted on canvas. But these hearts aren’t simply paintings. These hearts represent real ones, lives touched by heart complications in our region, and what people are trying to do about it.
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Life Insurance for Children: Your Questions Answered
10/30/2012
When thinking about investing in life insurance, it’s normal not to consider a policy for your children. However, by giving them a life insurance plan now, you could be protecting them in the long run.
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The Eyes Have It – Questions & Answers with Dr. Gary Gitschlag
10/29/2012
As children grow, vision can change with them. It’s important for parents to protect their child’s eyes from possible injury and have their vision checked regularly. Ophthalmologist Dr. Gary Gitschlag answered some common questions parents have about their child’s vision and medical problems that can occur.
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Kendyll
10/25/2012
The Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center helps children like Kendyll reach their full potential.
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East Tennessee from A to Z for purchase, on exhibit at KMA
10/25/2012
After months of writing and illustrating, the Books by Kids Foundation and Children’s Hospital are proud to announce the release of East Tennessee from A to Z.
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East Tennessee A to Z for purchase, on exhibit at KMA
10/25/2012
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Children's Hospital Never Purchased Drug Connected to Recent Meningitis Cases
10/19/2012
The safety and the well being of children is our number one priority at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. We want patients and their families to know that we take any safety issue very seriously.
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Healthy Kids Q&A: Immunizations
9/27/2012
As parents, guardians and other caregivers are getting medical advice from message boards, blogs and other online sources, concerns and rumors have spread regarding the safety and purpose of vaccines given to children. Dr. Lori Patterson addresses these common questions and misconceptions of immunizations.
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Kids Get Cancer Too
9/20/2012
Most of us know people wear pink in October to raise awareness about breast cancer, but did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? That's because kids get cancer too.
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eBay Auctions to Benefit Children's Hospital
9/18/2012
You know you need to clean out your closet or garage, but what will you do with all the unwanted items? Now you can list them on eBay and help East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
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Mark your calendars for the October 7 Buddy Walk Presented by the Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee
9/10/2012
16th-annual Knoxville "Buddy Walk" on October 7 to benefit Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee.
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Another birthday visit
8/31/2012
Not many children include a trip to the hospital on their birthday wish list, but two years in a row, that’s exactly how Sevier County resident Andrew Spadaro spent his big day.
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School Bus Safety Tips for Students
7/30/2012
Tips for walking to the bus stop, getting on and off the bus, riding the bus, and exiting the bus.
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Shoney’s to Sponsor KidCare ID Program
7/30/2012
Shoney's is sponsoring the 2012 KidCare ID Program August 17-19.
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Color Me Rad coming to Knoxville
7/26/2012
Over 5,000 runners are prepping to be hit with a kaleidoscope of color on Saturday, October 6 in Knoxville’s Color Me Rad event.
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“Whoadeo” Event at Dixie Stampede
7/26/2012
A fun and free prize-filled event is set for Saturday, September 29 at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge.
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Peyton Manning Golf Classic A Success
7/5/2012
More than $151,000 was raised in the 2012 Peyton Manning Golf Classic on Monday, June 18, hosted by Fox Den Country Club.
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Sick on vacation
7/5/2012
Texas boy's Gatlinburg spring break cut short by acute appendicitis surgery at Children's Hospital.
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Books By Kids contest
4/5/2012
Children's Hospital is sponsoring a young authors' contest for middle schoolers. The winner will receive an iPad!
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Kohl's merchandise promotion
5/7/2012
This summer Kohl's is offering fun new merchandise that benefits Children's Hospital.
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Items needed for fundraiser auction
5/1/2012
Community TV (CTV) is joining with Children's Hospital to host a fundraiser auction this fall, and donations are needed now!
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Peyton Manning Golf Classic
4/26/2012
Join Children's Hospital and the PeyBack Foundation at this golf tournament on June 18.
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Faith Welch Fund donations
4/26/2012
Donations are being accepted to support the patient from Belize and other children like her who need to come to the U.S. for medical care.
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75th anniversary block party
4/24/2012
Join in the fun on June 3 as Children's Hospital celebrates 75 years of caring for East Tennessee's children!
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Simoniz Car Wash fundraiser
4/24/2012
Tuesday and Wednesday only, visit an area Simoniz location to get your car cleaned and help Children's Hospital at the same time!
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Cutest Little Baby Face Contest
4/17/2012
It's time for West Town Mall's annual Cutest Little Baby Face Contest.
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75th anniversary video
4/16/2012
Watch Children's Hospital's newest video and learn about our 75-year history.
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WVLT's report on patient from Belize
4/16/2012
Story about a girl from Belize who is in Knoxville for life-saving surgery.
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WBIR's report on patient from Belize
4/16/2012
Story about a girl from Belize who is in Knoxville for life-saving surgery.
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WATE's report on patient from Belize
4/16/2012
Story about a girl from Belize who is in Knoxville for life-saving surgery.
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School nurse conference
4/10/2012
Children's Hospital is hosting the annual School Nurse Conference on June 15.
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Papa Murphy's feeds patients, helps hospital
4/2/2012
Thanks to Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza for bringing treats to patients last week and hosting an April fundraiser for Children's Hospital!
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No more falls with Humpty Dumpty helping
5/3/2012
New program is designed to prevent Children's Hospital patients from having "great falls!"
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Let's Move Event
2/20/2012
Explore a greenway of activities, learn to eat healthier and move more outdoors!
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Star 102.1 Radiothon
3/23/2012
Learn more about this fun event in our new commercial!
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Spring Flowers fundraiser
3/23/2012
Help Camp Cure for Children's Hospital diabetes patients by purchasing some beautiful spring flowers!
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Bruster's Real Ice Cream event
3/13/2012
Help Bruster's raise money for Children's Hospital.
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USDA shakes up school lunches
3/13/2012
Whole milk is out, fresh fruit is in.
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Chicago to perform in Knoxville
3/13/2012
Band's concert featured at this year's Center Stage to benefit Children's Hospital
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Cooling cap technology saves lives in NICU
3/23/2012
Helping newborns deprived of oxygen to the brain
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Dream Connection Days at Mooyah
2/28/2012
Mooyah on Kingston Pike in Knoxville is sponsoring a fundraiser for The Dream Connection, an organization that grants "wishes" to seriously ill children in East Tennessee, including many patients from Children's Hospital.
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Trideltathon
2/27/2012
UT sorority's annual triathlon to benefit Children's Hospital is April 15.
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National Pancake Day
1/30/2012
IHOP will offer free pancakes in exchange for donations to Children's Hospital on February 28.
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RunKNOX
2/23/2012
A program to help runners get faster or help novices prep for their first 5K!
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Food City Race Night
2/23/2012
Proceeds from this event on March 15 benefit Children's Hospital.
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Eat Play Live
2/21/2012
An event to help people become directly involved in local food sources and active outdoor spaces in support of their own healthy living.
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A huge success
2/20/2012
Dancing with the Knoxville stars raises more than $87,000.
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Celebrity scoop event
2/20/2012
Visit Rita's Italian Ice on Market Square in Downtown Knoxville to support CureSearch for children's cancer.
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Live stream of Dancing with the Knoxville Stars!
2/16/2012
Forgot to buy your tickets? Watch tonight's Dancing with the Knoxville Stars on our live stream!
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Jamie Satterfield preps for the big dance
2/13/2012
Crime writer feeling out of place on the dance floor to raise money for Children's Hospital.
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Children's Hospital Day at Sweet CeCe's
2/9/2012
20% of all sales on March 7 will go to the
Star 102.1 Radiothon to benefit Children’s Hospital’s Home Health Care and Emergency Departments.
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Will Bo Williams be ready?
2/9/2012
Emily Loyless has her work cut out for her in preparing Bo for this year's Dancing with the Knoxville Stars!
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Knox Walks Program
2/9/2012
Knox Walks is a nine-week fitness walking program aimed at helping participants make a healthy lifestyle change through regular walking.
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Aveeno recall
2/2/2012
Johnson & Johnson is recalling an Aveeno baby lotion product that was distributed in Tennessee.
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New Director of Pediatric Surgery
2/1/2012
Dr. Glaze Vaughan joins the East Tennessee Pediatric Surgery Group at Children's Hospital.
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Have a heart! Support Children’s Hospital & Project ADAM Tennessee
1/31/2012
To celebrate heart month in February, area businesses will donate proceeds of special sales promotions to Project ADAM Tennessee.
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Pride of the Southland Band
1/31/2012
Hospital employee pens book about the University of Tennessee's iconic marching band.
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Hospital receives $50,000 grant
1/30/2012
St. Baldricks Foundation grant will help in research on childhood cancer.
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CF Education Day
1/30/2012
Children’s Hospital's Bi-Annual Cystic Fibrosis Family Education Day is March 3.
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Get out and walk!
1/26/2012
The Knox County Health Department invites you and your neighbors to join in a spring walking program.
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Gluten Free Products Vendor Fair
1/23/2012
Information and products for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, sponsored by Celi-ACT.
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Jack and Jules Consignment Sale
1/19/2012
Shop this sale March 9 from noon to 4 to get great bargains -- AND help Children's Hospital.
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Secret Safe Place
1/16/2012
If you are pregnant and scared, don't panic. Tennessee's Safe Haven Law offers you an anonymous, confidential way to keep your baby safe.
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Hoops for the Holidays
12/19/2011
UT cheerleaders and Smokey delivered basketball tickets to Children's Hospital patients.
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Pediatric anesthesia commercial
12/19/2011
You can't choose your child's anesthesiologist, but you can choose the hospital where the specialist is pediatric-trained.
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Nursing flash mob
12/15/2011
Pediatric nurses are not made, they're just born this way!
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Road trip fun
12/13/2011
Getting ready to take a long trip for the holidays? Check out some fun things you can do in the car!
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B97.5 fundraiser to help patient families
11/16/2011
B97.5 and Children’s Hospital are helping families in need this holiday season. In return, Brixx Pizza is giving a gift to donors.
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What is Service Excellence?
12/9/2011
It's all about how we care for you and your child.
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New artwork at Children's Hospital
12/26/2011
New art by local school children is on display at Children's Hospital.
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THA honors nursing director
12/27/2011
Sheri Smith receives statewide honor for patient safety initiatives
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A hit to the chest
12/26/2011
This story of a boy who took a baseball hit to the chest has a happy ending.
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Gift giving made easy
11/29/2011
For that hard-to-buy-for friend or relative, consider a gift to Children's Hospital in his or her honor.
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New mobile website
11/29/2011
Children's Hospital now has a streamlined mobile website for those of you who depend on your smartphone!
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Thanksgiving food poisoning prevention
11/18/2011
Cooking for a large group at Thanksgiving is no easy task! Here are some poison prevention tips for holiday cooking from the Tennessee Poison Center.
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Award-winning website
11/16/2011
Children's Hospital is pleased to win an award for our website!
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Brixx November fundraiser
10/18/2011
On November 5, pizza sales at local Brixx restaurants will benefit Children's Hospital!
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"But whyyyy???"
10/18/2011
Check out our new commercial about the Emergency Department.
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Healthy Ways Clinic
10/18/2011
It's the choice for a healthier generation of East Tennessee's children.
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Pediatric stroke protocol
10/3/2011
Physicians at Children's Hospital see several potential stroke cases every year.
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Fall Fitness Festival
9/15/2011
Bring your family to this free family event at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center on September 24.
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Brixx fundraiser
9/15/2011
Enjoy some great pizza and help Children's Hospital at the same time!
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Food Safety Workshop
9/13/2011
A program to educate food service handlers on the impact that food safety has on their business.
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Remembering September 11
9/8/2011
A KidsHealth article to help children understand the nation's 10th anniversary of the terror attacks.
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The last text
9/7/2011
A critical message for teens about the dangers of texting and driving. Please watch and share!
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Family Advisory Council video
8/30/2011
A video featuring the stories of three Children's Hospital patient families. The parents are now members of our Family Advisory Council.
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Vote now!
8/29/2011
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has been selected as a finalist in the Subaru “Share the Love” Charity Event, and we need your help to win!
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CarePages
8/16/2011
A story of how CarePages supported a Children's Hospital patient family.
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A new doc
8/8/2011
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist joins Children's Hospital team.
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One patient's Children's Hospital story
8/8/2011
What happens when a neurological disorder suddenly strikes a healthy teen
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CureSearch Walk
8/2/2011
A walk to remember and honor children affected by cancer.
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Butterfly Fund 5K
8/1/2011
Second Annual Butterfly Fund 5k Walk and Run to benefit Children’s Hospital
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Butterfly Fund Golf Tournament
8/1/2011
The Butterfly Fund of East Tennessee Foundation will host its third annual golf tournament September 26 at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville.
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Froyoz 1st birthday
7/27/2011
Help Froyoz celebrate its 1st birthday and support Children's Hospital, too!
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Patients' artwork on display
7/25/2011
The Knoxville Museum of Art is featuring artworks by some Children's Hospital patients.
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Josh comforts hospital patients
7/25/2011
Josh the dog continues to provide comfort to Children's Hospital surgery patients.
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New Vice President
7/20/2011
Carlton Long joins hospital in new vice president's role
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New treatment protocol for babies with physical drug dependence
7/18/2011
In the past year alone, the Children’s Hospital NICU has seen more than 100 infants admitted for physical dependence on drugs.
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Body image and your child
7/5/2011
As children reach their pre-teen and teenage years, many become increasingly concerned about their weight and appearance.
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Shoney's KidCare ID Program
7/5/2011
The KidCare ID program offers parents the opportunity to get an official photo identification of their child in case he or she were to go missing.
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Medication collection event
7/5/2011
A place to bring your unused, expired medications for safe disposal.
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MyPlate replaces Food Guide Pyramid
6/16/2011
The new food guide icon, MyPlate, is a way to help families make smarter food choices by showing what – and how much – food should be on our plates at mealtime.
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First Day of Summer with B97.5
6/16/2011
B97.5 celebrates summer to benefit Children's Hospital
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Water Safety Expo on June 11
6/11/2011
East Tennessee Children's Hospital and Campbell's Pool & Spa team up to teach you the ins & outs of water safety!
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Water Safety
5/17/2011
You can never take a vacation from water safety! Learn more from Children's Hospital and Safe Kids of the Greater Knox Area.
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Conference for School Nurses
5/12/2011
Children's Hospital is hosting its 10th annual conference to further develop the knowledge base of the region's school nurses.
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It's About Children magazine
5/12/2011
Our Summer 2011 issue is available now.
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NICU Butterfly Room dedicated April 4
4/12/2011
Butterfly room provides peace and quiet.
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Spring 2011 Issue: It's About Children Magazine
4/12/2011
Read the latest issue of our magazine, It’s About Children.
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Children's Hospital iPhone App Tutorial
4/11/2011
Read all about the features of our new iPhone App!
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It's allergy season!
4/10/2011
Read all about causes, symptoms, and treatment for allergies.
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Dancing With the Knoxville Stars
12/8/2010
The third annual Dancing with the Knoxville Stars is February 17.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
12/8/2010
Many Knoxville area hospitals are becoming tobacco-free!
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Center Stage 2011
12/8/2010
A Celebrity Gala Benefiting East Tennessee Children's Hospital
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Need a tow? Call Lowe’s Garage
12/1/2010
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The Importance of Nutritional Lunches for Children
8/27/2010
In a time when both parents are usually working and very busy, it is important that they still take the time to prepare good lunches for their children. Making sure children get a nutritional lunch every day is important, because balanced meals promote health and growth, as well as provide energy for play and learning.
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