CHEAR - News
JULY 2009
Note to Parents of Hospitalized Kids
Beth Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Wall Street Journal Online
Research Round up
Divya Patel, Ph.D. and Beth Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Crain's Business Detroit
Obesity Poor Guage for High Cholesterol
Joyce Lee, M.D., M.P.H. and Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Science Daily
My child overweight?
Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Time
Consent Key to Collecting Blood Samples
Beth Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Detroit News
Helmet Laws for Cyclists are Effective
Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
The New York Times
1 in 4 Children Forgo Bike Helmets
Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
The New York Times
JUNE 2009
Good Scheduling of Vaccinations
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
American Medical News
APRIL 2009
Kids Get Health Benefits from Yoga
Dolores Mendelow, MD
Detroit Free Press
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Alternative Therapies Can Be Safe, Effective For Children
Dolores Mendelow, MD
Reuters
Science Daily
Public Links 'Alcopops' to Underage Drinking
Matt Davis, MD, MAPP
Reuters
Health Day
MARCH 2009
Children's cough and cold medicine alternatives
Esther Yoon, MD
WDIV
JANUARY 2009
Medical Needs of 6.2 Million U.S. Kids Go Unmet
Leesha Hoilette, M.D.
US News and World Report
Washington Post
Health Day
How to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids
Esther Yoon, M.D.
UPI
Science Daily
Fox News
DECEMBER 2008
Death Rates in Hospital Highest for Infants, And Children Without Insurance
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Science Daily
Michigan Daily
Washington Post
Health Day
Adult Survivors Of Childhood Leukemia Have Lower Bone Mineral Density
James G. Gurney, Ph.D.
Science Daily
Some Doctors May Give Up Vaccines Because of Cost
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
CNBC
ABC
Detroit News
Washington Post
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WDIV Detroit
Fox News
NOVEMBER 2008
Do Parents Fear Gene Tests for Kids?
Beth Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Los Angeles Times
OCTOBER 2008
Sick Kids: Keep them Home?
Gary L. Freed,M.D.,M.P.H.
ABC News
SEPTEMBER 2008
Chickenpox Vaccine Slashes Virus by 90 Percent
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
ABC News
JULY 2008
Adults rank obesity No. 1 kid health fear
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Ann Arbor News
Obesity Number 1 Health Concern For Kids
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
WWJ - AM
Medical News Today
Adults: Obesity is top kid health concern
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
UPI
Survey: Obesity Top Kids' Health Issue
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
WebMD
Kids' Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes
Joyce M. Lee, M.D. M.P.H.
U.S. News & World Report
Washington Post
Healthday
Type 2 diabetes epidemic seen looming
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Reuters Health
U of M Study: Sexual Behavior No Guide for HPV Vaccine
Amanda Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Michigan Radio (91.7FM Ann Arbor, Flint, Grand Rapids)
Early Sex Doesn't Predict HPV Infection
Amanda Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
CBS News
WebMD
Teen sex doesn't predict HPV infection
Amanda Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
UPI
Kids' Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Forbes
JUNE 2008
Are tweens safe home alone?
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Ann Arbor News
Wanted: Childhood diabetes specialists
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Reuters - USA
MARCH 2008
Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel
Stephen M. Park, M.D.
Washington Post
Healthday
FEBRUARY 2008
U-M study: HPV vaccination should be comprehensive
Amanda F. Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D.
The Ann Arbor News
HPV Vaccine for Women Aged 19-26?
Amanda F. Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D.
Web MD
Parents appreciate candor from doctors
Amanda F. Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D.
The Ann Arbor News
JANUARY 2008
Too Few U.S. Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations
Washington Post
Healthday
Newborn Screening
Beth A. Tarini, M.D.
www.reachmd.com registering, enter Promo Code: SDHost - Jan 14
Flu Vaccination Rates Lower Than Expected
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health
U.S. News & World Report
Healthday
Washington Post
Doctors alone can't solve kids' weight problems
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health
Many Parents Can't See Child's Obesity
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health
2007
'Going green' means gasping for air
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
The Detroit News
Some highlights of survey on parents' views of child obesity
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Associated Press
Parents don't realize kids are fat
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Newsweek
Survey: 'Startling' Number of Parents in Denial That Children Are Obese
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Fox News
Survey Finds Parents Don't Admit Kids Are Fat
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Healthday
Chicago Tribune
USA Today
Washington Post
Many parents don't realize children are overweight
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Detroit Free Press
Parents Don't Realize Kids Are Fat
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Time
Washington Post
Survey Finds Parents Don't Admit Kids Are Fat
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
U.S. News & World Report
Parents in denial over kids' weight
ABC 7, Dec. 26
In brief
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Baltimore Sun
Health news of note
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health
Grand Rapids Press
Parents' perceptions skewed when it comes to child's weight
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health
Philadelphia Inquirer
Growing Pains: Many Parents Fail to See Obesity in Children
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
The New York Times
Many Parents Don't See Child Obesity
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
WebMD
Silence the Sounds of Pertussis campaign
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
WDET-FM (Detroit's NPR)
High gas costs mean canceled doctor visits
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
United Press International
Vaccinated parents get kids vaccinated
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
The Ann Arbor News
Gas Prices Slowing Kids' Checkups
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
WebMD
Rising fuel prices put lid on Up North trips
National Poll on Children's Health
Detroit Free Press
Patients today want to be more involved in care
Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
American Medical News
Op-Ed Contributor Nice Shot
The New York Times
Expanding kids care won't socialize medicine
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
The Detroit News
Flu Vaccination Catching on for Kids
WebMD
Flu vaccination to reach all time high for kids
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Ann Arbor Radio (not available online)
More children to receive flu shots
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. - National Poll on Children's Health
Detroit News
Confident parents take part in medical decisions
Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Ann Arbor News (not available online)
Most Parents Have Say in Kids' Hospital Care
Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Washington Post
Most Parents Have Say in Kids' Hospital Care
Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
HealthDay
The State Children's Health Insurance Program
Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit
Chicago Tribune
The Tall and Short of it
David E. Sandberg, Ph.D.
Parents
Parents and Medical Decisions
Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
WUOM - Michigan Radio - Sept. 19
(not available online)
Data key for kids U-M pediatric researcher pushes for better tracking of outcomes for newborns
Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Ann Arbor News
SCHIP has kept children healthy, and deserves reauthorization
Sharon L. Swindell, M.D., M.P.H.
Ann Arbor News
Child vaccination season keeps doctors, schools busy
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Ann Arbor News
Most Americans Support SCHIP Says Poll
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Michigan Radio
Private insurance might not cover vaccines
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
The Ann Arbor News
Underinsurance for child & adolescent vaccines
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
NPR: All Things Considered - August 7, 2007
Toy recalls & lead poisoning
Sharon L. Swindell, M.D., M.P.H.
WWJ-950 AM - Aug. 14
Audio clip not available online
Newborn Screening: New Technology Revives Old Controversy
Related Press Release
Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
Health News Digest.com
Underinsured children fall into vaccine gap
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Boston Globe
Kids without enough insurance skip vaccines
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
USA Today
Vaccine Gap for Underinsured Children
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
WebMD
Study Says Patchwork System Leaves Some Children Unvaccinated and ..
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
ABC News
System leaves some children unvaccinated
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Associated Press
Limits on Social Contact Helped Fight Flu Pandemic
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
U.S. News & World Report
Medical teams help kids slim down
Susan J. Woolford, M.D., M.P.H.
Detroit News
More funds for more fun
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Detroit Free Press
Some specialty boards aim to raise patient awareness
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
American Medical News
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Fox 2 News At 5 PM DMA: 21
KTVI-TV CH 2 (FOX) St. Louis
05/31/2007 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
A University of Michigan study says nearly 17% of physicians who say they're pediatricians are not certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and another 12% never completed a medical residency program in pediatrics. You can check your pediatrician's status on myfoxstl.com. 00:25:55
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Action News Midday DMA: 11
WXYZ-TV CH 7 (ABC) Detroit
05/31/2007 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Researchers at the University of Michigan say as many as 17% of doctors who claim to be pediatricians have never been certified. Researchers say this happens because many state license boards will allow doctors to self-declare the areas of expertise without verifying the information. 00:26:27
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
WGN News At Noon (Rebroadcast) DMA: 3
CLTV (IND) Chicago
05/31/2007 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The University of Michigan conducting that study and found 17% of the doctors claiming to be pediatricians do not have any specialty training in childhood medicine. Many are not board certified, nor have they completed a residency program in pediatrics. The experts are urging the parents to ask questions about training, certification and re-certification, which is crucial for treating patients. 00:44:04
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
WGN News At Noon DMA: 3
WGN-TV CH 9 (CW) Chicago
05/31/2007 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
The University of Michigan conducting that study and found 17% of the doctors claiming to be pediatricians do not have any specialty training in childhood medicine. Many are not board certified, nor have they completed a residency program in pediatrics. The experts are urging the parents to ask questions about training, certification and re-certification, which is crucial for treating patients. 00:44:39
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Fox News in the Morning DMA: 3
WFLD-TV CH 32 (FOX) Chicago
05/31/2007 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
A new study from the University of Michigan also finds that 12% never completed residency training in pediatrics. It's all because some states don't require verification for licensing, so parents can check their doctors by surfing to apb.org. 00:16:26
Nation/World briefs - Study finds uncertified pediatrician
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Detroit News
U-M Study: 17% Pediatricians Not Certified
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
WXYZ-TV, Ch. 7
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
WXIX-TV CH 19 (FOX) Cincinnati
05/30/2007 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
[CC] 00:25:27 The University of Michigan found that close to 17 percent of pediatricians, are not board certified, by the American Board of Pediatrics. And another 12 percent never even completed a medical residency. You can check your doctor's status on the American Board of Pediatrics' web-site on the bottom of your screen www.ABP.com.
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
WUPW-TV CH 36 (FOX) Toledo
05/30/2007 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
[CC] 00:43:08 According to a new study out of the University of Michigan, nearly 17-percent of doctors claiming to be pediatricians certified by the board of pediatrics are not. But that's not all. The study also found 12-percent of doctors claiming to be pediatricians didn't complete a training program in pediatrics. The researchers say you should make sure your doctor is properly certified and has the proper training.
HPV Vaccine: Few Parents Back Mandate
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Web MD
CBS News - New York
United Press International
Majority of U.S. parents not in favor of HPV vaccine mandates
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Michigan Radio (WUOM)
WAAM (1600 AM)
The top ten health concerns adults have about children
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Ann Arbor News
Stubborn chickenpox fighting back
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Detroit News
High cost of HPV vaccine weighed -
Mandating drug may pinch families' budgets
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Ann Arbor News
Poll: Child Smoking Worries Adults Most
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
CBS News Online
United Press International
Chickenpox vaccine is not yet up to scratch
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Baltimore Sun
Retail Health Clinics Popular For Kids
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
CBS News
Vaccine hasn't rubbed out chickenpox entirely
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Los Angeles Times
Retail Health Clinics Popular for Kids
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
WebMD
Survey: Parents to return to retail clinics
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
United Press International
Poll: Demand for retail clinic care for children will rise
Crain's Detroit Business
Pediatricians Voice Anger Over Costs of Vaccines
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
New York Times
Study links weight gain, early puberty
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Ann Arbor News
Plump and Precocious
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
U.S. News and World Report
Heavier Girls tend to reach puberty early
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Los Angeles Times
Size May Spark Early Puberty
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
CBS News Online - aired Mar. 5
Childhood Obesity Triggers Early Puberty
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
ABC World News with Charles Gibson - aired Mar. 5
Children's Health: Overweight Girls at Risk of Early Puberty
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
U.S. News and World Report
Related Press Release
U-M study shows overweight girls enter puberty sooner
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Detroit Free Press
Also appeared in:
Washington Post
Boston Globe
Related Press Release
Obesity May Trigger Earlier Puberty for Girls
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
HealthDay
Early Puberty May Be Predestined by Age 3 for Heavier Girls
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Bloomberg News
Obesity Tied To Early Puberty
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
WDIV - Channel 4
Fat may cause girls' early puberty
Los Angeles Times
Fat toddlers 'risk early puberty'
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
BBC News
Parents Question HPV Vaccine
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Washington Post
Gardasil: Vaccine Debate
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
PBS
The Price of Health: It Pays to Shop Around for a Medicare Drug Plan
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
US News & World Report.com
Study finds cost of drugs varies widely among states
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Akron Beacon-Journal
Study: Kids' diets may fatten parents
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Newsday.com
Estrogen's history as a growth limiter
Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
Los Angeles Times
Is taller better?
David E. Sandberg, Ph.D.
Los Angeles Times (registration required)
Prescription Plan Costs Vary From State to State
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Ivanhoe Newswire
Living with kids means consuming more fat
Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
Baltimore Sun
2006
General Mills CEO Sanger speaks at UM on child health -
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Inaugural Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy sponsored by CHEAR
The Monroe Street Journal
Is being short a disability
David E. Sandberg, Ph.D., Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
USA Today
Matthew Davis appointed Senior Researcher/Physician at the Center for Studying Health System Change
Center for Studying Health System Change
General Mills has a duty, CEO says
Healthful changes like making all cereals with whole grains help address obesity
Ann Arbor News
Once Nearly Eradicated, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Return to U.S.
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
Parents: Does your hospital or health plan provide board certified pediatricians?
Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
UMHS Press Release
Obese children twice as likely to have diabetes
Joyce M. Lee, M.D. and James G. Gurney, Ph.D.
UMHS Press Release
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