Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Meet Maverick, aka "Mavey"! 👋 This 1-year-old champ has battled health challenges since birth, including RSV infections and a heart defect. But his mom, Catherine, wouldn't give up! She found Rady Children's Hospital's #3-ranked Heart Institute and Dr. Howaida El-Said, a top pediatric cardiologist. Dr. El-Said used cutting-edge technology to fix Mavey's heart defect with minimal radiation exposure at the first-of-its-kind Dickinson Image-Guided Intervention Center. Today, Mavey is thriving. 👏 “Mavey’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit & the power of exceptional pediatric care,” reflects Dr. El-Said. “His case highlights the importance of timely intervention and collaborative teamwork in overcoming complex cardiac conditions.” 🫀 Learn more about Mavey's journey ➡️ https://rchsd.co/4bl7C8E

Happening next week! 📣⏰ Will you be in #Denver for the AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) #NTI2024? Visit us at Booth 2179 to meet our team, learn about the care critical nurses at #RadyChildrens provide, enter a raffle & win fun prizes! 👋 There is still time to sign up if you haven't already: https://rchsd.co/4bFbeCh

At #RadyChildrens, our "Top Docs" are a key reason we consistently rank among the nation's leading children's hospitals. 🌟 But what truly defines an excellent doctor? We asked our very own Dr. Michael Kelly, Director of Scoliosis & Spinal Deformities & Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UC San Diego, to share his insights. ⬇️ "As a surgeon, it is assumed that technical excellence has been achieved. A truly excellent doctor understands the patient's preferences & fears and can help with decision-making for this profoundly important choice, combining empathy with their education & experience." Learn more about our top-ranked Orthopedics & Scoliosis Center: https://rchsd.co/3yt90rb

Our patients leveled up yesterday with a brand new Nintendo Switch Gaming Station & surprise visits from musician & gamer Chrissy Costanza & actor Luke Eisner! Thank you, Chrissy, & the Starlight Children's Foundation for providing an outlet for our kiddos to play during their stay at #RadyChildrens.💙🎮

Breakthrough alert! Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine & Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine have uncovered groundbreaking insights into the most common structural disorder of the human nervous system, spina bifida. 🧬📝 Their study, published in Science Magazine, identifies a significant link between spina bifida & a common chromosomal microdeletion, while also illuminating the potential of folic acid in mitigating its risk and severity. These findings pave the way for enhanced understanding, improved prenatal care & healthier outcomes for children. Read more: https://rchsd.co/44JmefR

Thank you to our community partner @kendrascott for making #MothersDay special for our patients, parents & caregivers at #RadyChildrens!📿🎒.

Happy #NursesWeek to our incredible #TeamRady #nurses! Thank you for always going above & beyond to provide world-class care for our patients & their families. Your hard work & commitment light up our community. 💙🌟

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek to all of our teachers at #RadyChildrens preschool, Alexa's PLAYC, with locations in #Murrieta & #SanDiego! 🍎✏️ Alexa's PLAYC offers a unique learning environment that embraces all children, including typically developing children & children at risk for or diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program is distinguished by its play-based curriculum, and is enhanced with ASD-specific techniques. Discover more about the program: https://rchsd.co/3y7qTvz

We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Vijay Patel as the Director of Pediatric Complex Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Program here at #RadyChildrens & assistant professor of Otolaryngology at UC San Diego School of Medicine! 👏 Dr. Patel is set to spearhead a multidisciplinary team of physicians committed to providing comprehensive care for pediatric patients with complex sinonasal & skull base lesions. “With this new program, we’re providing children with sinus and skull base conditions with new, minimally invasive options and excellent, long-term outcomes. It’s imperative that we increase access to these treatments and train the next generation of clinicians and I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead these efforts at Rady Children’s,” says Dr. Patel. Keep reading: https://rchsd.co/3UZSBUl

An unforgettable event celebrating 50 years of our Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship Program here at #RadyChildrens! 🌟 We had the pleasure of welcoming back Fellows from previous years, including international alumni. The event was enriched with past Fellows' insights about how the program has impacted their professional lives, as well as current Fellows' research projects and innovations. These individuals have significantly contributed to the quality of care we provide at Rady Children's. 💙