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 By William Nichoalds
Reported March 5, 2009 Independence at Any Age CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are more than five million kids living with disabilities in the United States. Many times, their unique physical challenges keep them from competing with their peers in the classroom, but what if kids could master a wheelchair before they even learned to read? Therapists are trying to teach independence to kids as young as one year old. Little Owen Chaidez can't walk on his own, but that doesn't mean he can't get around. Owen was born with arthrogryposis, a congenital disorder that limits movement of his joints and the function of his muscles. "His right leg was on his left shoulder, left leg was twisted behind," Owen's mom Margaret recalled to Ivanhoe. Typically, two-year-olds like Owen aren't introduced to wheelchairs until years later. Owen's mom margaret wanted to change that. "That's what he started telling us, 'I'm not a baby. I'm a big kid now.'" Margaret Chaidez She enrolled him in a study at Shriners Hospitals that's testing if toddlers as young as one can control powered wheelchairs. "Normally developing children start walking around a year of age, and if you look at a child with a disability or a spinal cord injury who may not have that ability, they're kind of behind from the get-go," Timothy Caruso, P.T., M.B.A., M.S., a physical therapist at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago, explained. Therapists teach kids the basics. Then they're scored on a series of driving tests. They've learned kids who suddenly become mobile improve their behavior and make higher intellectual gains compared to kids who depend on others to move. The goal for Owen is to be an ace in the wheelchair by the time he starts school "I was so happy, I wanted to cry just to see his face change as soon as he did it," Margaret said. Owen is a little boy who won't let anything get in the way of his independence. Minneapolis Orthopaedics Advanced Skills and Experience For the Results You Deserve www.mplsortho.com Menopause Hormone Therapy Minneapolis Physician Specializing in Natural Bioidentical Hormones. www.BodyLogicMD.com orthopedic spine doctors St. Paul's Orthopedic Care Leader. 10 Locations. Set Your Appt Today! www.SummitOrtho.com Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Independence at Any Age Page 1 of 2 search ivanhoe 2/16/2009 PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 pdf4free If the study proves toddlers can safely operate powered wheelchairs, insurance companies are more likely,br> to cover the cost of the equipment for young children. The Chicago Shriners Hospital study includes 36 children all between the ages of 12 and 30 months.
News from SHC - St. Louis Ronald Risher Elected Board Chairman New leadership and members of the Shriners Hospital - St Louis Board of Governors for 2008 have been announced. Ronald R. Risher of Manchester, MO was elected chairman of the Board of Governors. Appointed to the board in 2002, he was first elected to the executive committee in 2003, and has served as vice chairman for the past three years. "I am humbled by the honor and privilege of being elected chairman of the Board of Governors," Risher said. "Being associated with such a talented, professional and caring staff is an experience that stays dear to your heart; after all, it's truly about the children we serve, providing opportunities for children beyond what others thought was possible." In addition to Risher, elected to the executive committee were: " Ray A. Rohr, O'Fallon, IL - vice chairman " Mark W. Ringenberg, Springfield, MO - treasurer " Theodore D. "Ted" Dearing, St. Louis - secretary New members-at-large appointed for 2008 include: " G. Gregory Foster, Poseyville, IN " John J. Schloot, Hallsville, MO Risher was raised a Master Mason by his father in Walnut Lodge #588, Mystic, IA holding a dual membership in Kirkwood Lodge #484, Kirkwood, MO. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1972, presented with the Honorary Legion of Honor Degree from the DeMolay Supreme Council in 1989, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 1989, Venerable Master in 1991, and honored with the Inspector General Honorary, rank and dignity of the 33rd degree in 2003. Risher currently serves on the Scottish Rite Foundation. He has been a Moolah Shriner since 1972. Active in the Moolah Shrine throughout the years, Risher is a member of the Ceremonial Cast, past president of the South County Shrine Club, captain of the South County Motor Patrol, a Moolah Temple ambassador and Potentate's aide, a member of ROJ Ct. 81, and has handled the patient applications for treatment at the St. Louis hospital for the Moolah Shrine since 1993. Risher has worked in the Automotive Manufacturing and Transportation business for the past 43 years. He has been with Cassens Transport Company for 39 years, currently serving as vice president of operations and industrial relations. Cassens Transport Company, headquartered in Edwardsville, IL, is a family business believing in giving back to the community, thus allowing Risher the opportunity and privilege to serve as part of the Board of Governors. Risher is a Vietnam Veteran and a "life member" of the VFW. He and his wife, Cathy, are members of Manchester Methodist Church. He has been blessed with a supportive family allowing for his active involvement in the Masonic fraternity. Ron and Cathy have three daughters - Suzanne (husband, Brian) Cox and grandchildren Samuel, Lydia, and Logan; Dyan (husband, Doug) Grooms and grandchildren Morgan, Jacob, and Emalee; and Robin (husband, John) Mohler and grandson Weston. Kevin Miller named Development Director Kevin Miller, a native of Belleville, IL, has joined Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis as director of development. Kevin brings more than 20 years of nonprofit operational and management experience -- including fundraising, legislative and community relations -- to his new position. At the University of Maryland, Kevin led a capital campaign that raised more than $25 million for new research facilities, and was also responsible for the start-up and ongoing operations of a University- affiliated, grant-making foundation. At the University of Indianapolis, he was part of a team that raised more than $75 million for a successful capital campaign, and led reporting and stewardship for a successfully met $4.5 million challenge grant. Kevin is a graduate of McKendree University, St. Louis University, and the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a former Washington Journalism Fellow from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a former United States Senate Appropriations Fellow for retired Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD). For more information, contact the Community & Public Relations Department at 314-432-3600, ext. 1195. January 2008 Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis • 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63131 • www.shrinershospitals.org
SHRINERS HOSPITAL RECEIVES MAGNET™ RECOGNITION First Pediatric Hospital in Cincinnati to Receive Award The Cincinnati was notified today they received Magnet™ Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The pediatric burn hospital has been working towards Magnet™ designation for several years. We are the first within the Shriners Hospitals for Children healthcare system to receive this prestigious award and the first pediatric hospital in the greater Cincinnati area to receive the honor. Recognizing quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice, the Magnet™ Recognition Program provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care that they can expect to receive. Out of more than 5,000 hospitals in the United States, only 275 have been awarded this recognition. “For many years, we have felt that our nursing care is truly exceptional,” states Angie Allen-Jackson, RN, MHA, director of patient care services at the Cincinnati hospital. “Receiving this award verifies that we deliver state of the art, quality nursing care to our patients everyday. While this is a nursing award, it is a collaborative effort by all staff that brought us to this recognition.” Members of the Magnet Team pictured here (l to r): Debbie Harrell, Kathy Zaeske, Deb Taylor, Jean Merz, Jaronda Mills, Judy Lyons, Angie Allen-Jackson, and Angie Hardy. Not pictured: Mary Rieman, Donna Mertens, Sue Saylors, and Sue Lloyd.
Hello friend! Hope your new year is off to a good start. Here at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago, we are looking forward to another great year of caring for kids as we remain dedicated to providing the highest quality specialty care to patients and families, at no charge. Attached you fill find a story about Jake, a Shriners patient who is raising money ‘like a rock star’ to help his community! Stay tuned for more great stories from Chicago Kally Schneider Director of Public and Community Relations Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 North Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 p (773) 385-5846 f (773) 385-5453
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