The following articles mention MassGeneral Hospital for Children physicians, staff, research, or programs. Links were active at the time they were posted and are provided for reference only; some articles may be available via the host site's archive.
December 2007
It Makes You Sick!
12.17.07 Boston Globe Magazine
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Peter Greenspan
First-time songwriter James Melody's ode to the season in Boston has found a home on holiday radio
12.08.07 Boston Globe
A portion of the proceeds from the song, which refers to Mass General physicians Laura Riley and Jan Shifren, will benefit MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Honey cough
12.04.07 WHDH-TV, Channel 7
Quotes MGHfC Chief of Gastroenterology & Nutrition Ron Kleinman, MD
November 2007
Online video game to benefit seriously ill children
11.30.07 Boston Business Journal
Item on program benefitting pediatric patients at MGHfC and other hospitals
Matters of the mind: Childhood psychiatric disorders deserve attention
11.13.07 Lafayette (Ind.) Journal & Courier
Mentions MGH research study
MGH Receives $4M For Smoking Cessation Program
11.14.07 WCVB-TV, Ch. 5
Story focuses on work of MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Jonathan Winickoff
Coverage of study linking weight and sleep quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician James Perrin
Sleeping weight
11.07.07 WHDH-TV, Ch. 7Want Kids To Lose Weight? Make Sure They Sleep
11.07.07 WBZ-TV, Ch. 4 (choose video link)
Little Eric a big hit at Fenway
11.01.07 Stoughton Journal
Article about MassGeneral Hospital for Children heart patient Eric Boykin quotes MGHfC Chief of Cardiac Surgery Dr. Jeffrey Meyers
October 2007
Joseph Vacanti wins 2007 John Scott Medal
10.18.07 Harvard University Gazette Online
Article about Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Joseph Vacanti receiving the 2007 John Scott Medal from the City of Philadelphia
The paradox of parental controls
10.17.07 MSN.com
Quotes MGH physician Steve Schlozman
Living Well: What's best for baby: Don't eat for two Food for thought for pregnant women
10.15.07 Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Quotes Mass General Director of Labor and Delivery Laura Riley, MD
Coverage of New England Journal of Medicine editorial by MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician James Perrin
Routine health care lags for children: study
10.10.07 ReutersStudy: Kids' health care mostly incorrect
10.10.07 USA TodayStudy: Medical care for children often falls short
10.11.07 Dallas Morning News
A Look Back at the Shaken Baby Case
10.03.07 ABC News/Good Morning America
Quotes MGHfC physician Alice Newton
Homemade baby food
10.01.07 Wilmington [DE] News Journal
Quotes MGHfC Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Ron Kleinman, MD
September 2007
Jamaican boy leaves Westwood with healthy heart
09.21.07 Westwood Press
Article on child who received treatment at MGHfC
BioEngine: One Step Closer to Artificial Liver Device
09.20.07 Xconomy/Kendall Square
Article about Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Joseph Vacanti's work toward creation of artificial organs
What Causes Autism?
09.19.07 Greater Boston/WGBH-TV, Ch. 2
includes comments and panel participation from MGH physician Martha Herbert and investigator James Gusella
New research helps 1-year-old fight heart disease
09.13.07 New England Cable News
Quotes MGHfC physician Jeff Myers (click on video "New research helps 1-year-old fight heart disease")
Stoughton toddler has successful open heart surgery
09.12.07 The Patriot Ledger
Article about child having heart surgery at MGHfC, quotes physician Jeffrey Meyers
Heart of the Matter
09.07.07 Stoughton Journal
Quotes MGHfC physician Jeff Myers, mentions patient's care at MGHfC
Understanding, treating children's restless legs
09.07.07 Gloucester Daily Times
Article by MGfC physician Edward Bailey
Some Food Additives Raise Hyperactivity, Study Finds
09.06.07 New York Times
Quotes MGH physician Thomas Spencer
NIH funds local teams for daring research
09.06.07 Boston Globe
Quotes MGHfC Surgeon in Chief Joseph Vacanti
Flu Shots Can Prevent Many Visits to the Doctor During Flu Season
09.04.07 Infection Control Today
Mentions MGHfC physician Elizabeth Lewis
Bipolar Diagnosis in Kids Jumps 40-Fold in 10 Years
09.03.07 Bloomberg
Quotes Mass General physician Gary Sachs
Honoring their fallen
09.03.07 Boston Globe
Article about soldiers whose mission brought Iraqi baby to MassGeneral Hospital for Children for treatment
Burned Nigerian girl keeps faith in miracles
09.02.07 Boston Globe
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physicians Nupur Gupta and Robert Sheridan
August 2007
Absent or Delayed Puberty From Hypogonadism May Be Reversible
08.30.07 MedPage Today
Report on study led by Mass General investigator Nelly Pitteloud, MD
Preparing your child for preschool
08.27.07 FOX 25 (choose video link)
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Paula Rauch
Rescue Operation
08.15.07 Daily News Transcript (Norwood)
Article on Jamaican boy brought to MassGeneral Hospital for Children for heart surgery
Paint Problems
08.14.07 WHDH TV, Channel 7 (choose video link at top of page)
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Peter Greenspan
08.26.07 Yemen Observer
Mentions Mass General study of young people and video games
Jamaican boy on mend after surgery
08.22.07 Daily News Transcript (Norwood)
Update on Jamaican child having surgery at MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Schools Strive to Meet Needs of Autistic Students (choose audio link)
08.22.07 Talk of the Nation/National Public Radio
Program includes participation of MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Margaret Bauman
Doctors Often Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids
08.22.07 HealthDay News
Report on study led by by MGH/BWH/CH physician David Kaelber
Motorcycle ride will raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
08.22.07 Indianapolis Star
Article on event supporting work of Mass General researcher Denise Faustman
Under suspicion
08.13.07 Boston Globe
Article on potential environmental autism triggers quotes MGHfC physician Martha Herbert
How to protect kids from violent video games
08.13.07 San Jose Mercury News
Mentions Mass General research study
July 2007
Possible Link Between Autism and Pesticides
07.31.07 - WCAV- TV (Charlotteville, Va.)
Article includes comments from MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Martha Herbert
Bone Density A Problem For Teenager Girls (also choose “related” video link on right)
07.31.07 WBZ-TV, Ch. 4
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Brian Grottkau
State should mandate school breakfasts
07.27.07 Kennebec (Maine) Journal
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children researcher Michael Murphy
Family of child with cancer returns favors
07.26.07 Adirondack Daily Express (N.Y.)
Article on MassGeneral Hospital for Children proton therapy patient
Generosity brings Jamaican boy to Mass. for heart surgery
07.21.07 MetroWest Daily News
Article on Jamaican child having surgery at MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Transplant patient faces another test
07.17.07 Boston Globe
Article on young athlete and MassGeneral Hospital for Children patient needing kidney transplant
With rise in autism, programs strained
07.05.07 Boston Globe
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Margaret Bauman
Increase in autism cases in Bay State (scroll down to "Health," click first title)
07.05.07 New England Cable News
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Margaret Bauman
Study links computer denial to Columbine
07.04.07 Denver Post
Quotes Mass General investigator Cheryl Olson
Reports on study led by Mass General investigator Cheryl Olson
Teens using M-rated games to vent anger
07.07.07 ElectricNews.net (Ireland)Video Games Cut Into Teens' Reading, Studying
07.06.07 HealthDay NewsM-rated violent video games most popular among young teens
07.03.07 Asian News InternationalVideo games
07.03.07 WHDH-TV, Ch. 7New survey shows that kids like games rated M for mature
07.03.07 ArsTechnica.comKids Prefer Violent Games
07.03.07 SPOnG.com (U.K.)
June 2007
Explosive Display: State fire marshal demonstrates why fireworks should be left to the pros
06.29.07 Brockton Enterprise
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Colleen Ryan
Fireworks safety demonstration
06.29.07 New England Cable News
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Colleen Ryan
A good night's sleep for baby
06.27.07 The Daily News of Newburyport
Article by MassGeneral for Children physician Edward Bailey
MGH doctor lobbies for childhood cancer research
06.26.07 White Coat Notes/Boston.com
quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Howard Weinstein
Manhunt 2 Update
06.25.07 Child Caring weblog/Boston.com
Blog post about video games quotes Mass General investigator Cheryl K. Olson
Kids Sports
06.21.07 - WHDH-TV, Channel 7 (choose video link at top of page)
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Brian Grottkau
Coverage of journal article co-written by MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician James Perrin
Rise in Child Chronic Illness Could Swamp Health Care
06.27.07 HealthDay NewsNew study shows more children with chronic illnesses
06.26.07 Newark Star-LedgerChildren Sicker Now Than in Past, Harvard Report Says
06.26.07 Bloomberg NewsMore U.S. children suffer chronic health problems
06.26.07 ReutersIf Children are our Future, the Future is not Healthy
06.27.07 Ivanhoe Newswire
Bipolar Disorder: A Mistaken Diagnosis
06.01.07 - Psychology Today
Article mentions study led by Mass General physician Gary Sachs
May 2007
Teens' illegal 'pill popping' on the rise
05.18.07 Lawrence Eagle-Tribune
Quotes Mass General physician Jeff Bostic
Helping Overbooked Kids Cut Back
05.17.07 Wall Street Journal (subscribers only)
Quotes Mass General physician Alvin Rosenfeld
Gear up for Granite State Quest
05.15.07 Exeter (NH) News-Letter
Article on ride to raise funds for MassGeneral Hospital for Children Cancer Center, quotes Howard Weinstein, MD, Chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
Art Therapy Can Help Children
05.10.07 The Boston Channel
News video about art therapy program run by MassGeneral Hospital for Children artist-in-residence Joan Drescher
Science disputes autism's diet link
05.08.07 Toronto Globe and Mail
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Timothy Buie, MD
Flutie takes to court to benefit autism services
05.02.07 Globe West Update/Boston.com
Item on event raising funds for MassGeneral Hospital for Children LADDERS program
Bipolar Disorder Plagues a Child's Life (choose video link)
05.02.07 The Early Show, CBS News
Quotes Janet Wozniak, MD, of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Child Psychiatry service
April 2007
Girls get the royal treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital
04.24.07 Boston Herald
Article on “Queen for a Day” event at MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Marathoner Roba thanks local doc for saving her son's life
04.12.07 MetroWest Daily News
Article about MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Peter Masiakos, MD
Coverage of marathoners raising funds for MassGeneral Hospital for Children programs
Manning completes marathon for her young son
04.17.07 Newburyport Daily NewsStepping it up
04.17.07 Boston GlobeRunning for a good cause
04.12.07 North Andover CitizenForecast hasn't clouded plans to proceed
04.12.07 Boston Globe
Mentions MassGeneral Marathon Team Fighting Kids’ Cancer . . . One Step at a TimeHats 'on' at Mason Rice
04.11.07 Newton Tab
Mentions MassGeneral Marathon Team and Howard Weinstein, MD, MassGeneral Hospital for Children Chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, who is running the Marathon in honor of Mason Rice Elementary School Principal Mark Springer.
Potential treatment for infant lung disease
04.04.07 United Press International
Report on study led by Jesse Roberts, Jr., MD, FAAP, MassGeneral Hospital for Children Pediatric Anesthesia service
Gastric bypass alternative could change lives of obese teens
04.01.07 Delaware News Journal
Quotes Alison Hoppin, MD, of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Gastroenterology & Nutrition service
March 2007
Girl's overdose death raises questions
03.23.07 Associated Press
Quotes Janet Wozniak, MD, of Mass General Child Psychiatry service
Chicken pox outbreak in Berkley
03.22.07 FOX 25
Quotes Mark Pasternack, MD, Chief of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Infectious Disease & Immunodeficiencies service
Is sedation safe for children undergoing dental procedures or medical tests like MRIs?
03.12.07 Boston Globe
Quotes Charles Coté, MD, FAAP, Director of Clinical Research, Pediatric Anesthesia service. Dr. Coté is the primary author of new pediatric sedation guidelines for the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
February 2007
Case Spotlights Bipolar Disorder in Children (choose audio link)
02.16.07 Here and Now/WBUR Radio
Interview with Janet Wozniak, MD, of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Child Psychiatry service
Dressed as princesses, teens visit cancer patient
02.16.07 Bellingham (Mass.) Country Gazette
Article about visit to patient at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, quotes nurse Mary Rae Smith
Bipolar labels for children stir concern
02.15.07 Boston Globe
Quotes Janet Wozniak, MD, of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Child Psychiatry service
Researchers identify genes linked to diabetes
02.12.07 Boston Globe
Quotes Mass General physician-researchers Jose Flores, MD; David Nathan, MD; and David Altshuler, MD
Community needs more psychiatric services for children
02.12.07 Lafayette (Ind.) Journal & Courier
Cites statistics from Mass General study
When Families Don't Work
02.13.07 The Patriot Ledger
Quotes Gene Beresin, MD, of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Child Psychiatry service
Toting trouble
02.13.07 WHDH-TV, Ch. 7
Quotes Mark Pasternack, MD, Chief of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Infectious Disease & Immunodeficiencies service
Radiation Therapy: New Rays Of Hope
02.07.07 BusinessWeek Online
Mentions Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for Children and benefits of proton therapy in treating pediatric cancers
Toddler Death Prompts Questions About Kids & Meds
02.07.07 CBS 4 News
Quotes Jefferson Prince, MD, of MassGeneral for Children Child Psychiatry service
Beads of hope: Necklace helps local girl and her peers understand her road to recovery from cancer
02.06.07 Lawrence Eagle Tribune
Article about MassGeneral Hospital for Children patient, mentions care of whole team, physician Kevin Raskin, MD
The match of his life: Reed Eckert, 8, battles cancer like he wrestles - head on
02.01.07 Boston Herald
Mentions patient's treatment at Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for Children
January 2007
Loss of child turns dad into an author
01.31.07 Springfield Republican
Mentions care child received at MassGeneral Hospital for Children
'We're a strong family' Decades of surgery await Livermore girl
01.28.07 Lewiston (Me.) Sun-Journal
Article about patient of MassGeneral Hospital for Children surgeon Leonard Kaban, DMD, MD
Parent to Parent: Sex Talk
01.22.07 WHDH-TV, Channel 7 (click link at top of page for video)
Quotes Gene Beresin, MD, of MassGeneral Hospital for ChildrenChild Psychiatry service
Nationwide Study Targets Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
01.09.07 CBS4-TV
Report on MassGeneral Hospital for Children study of prevention of type 2 diabetes in children
Hospital opens ER ward
01.09.07 The Daily News Tribune
Mentions pediatric section of Newton-Wellesley's ER having camera access to MassGeneral Hospital for Children for remote consultation
Coverage of study led by MGH researcher Daniel Haber, MD
Gene May Help Trigger Children's Kidney Cancer
01.05.07 HealthDay NewsGene linked to childhood kidney cancer identified
01.05.07 ReutersGene error causes kidney cancer in kids
01.05.07 United Press International
Reading Weight Loss Articles Unhealthy for Teens
01.02.07 CBS, Channel 4
Quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children nutritionist Stacey Nelson
