In 2011, CDF donated veinlites for pediatric use to hospitals throughout the Hudson Valley Region. Veinlites take the guesswork out of finding a child's vein. When a child needs to have an intravenous line placed or blood taken, finding a vein can be difficult and painful. A device called Veinlite … [Read more...] about Veinlites For Our Area Hospitals
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Meet our 2012 Honorees
The Children’s Dream Foundation is pleased to honor Monsignor John J. Brinn, Pastor Emeritus of St. Mary's Parish in downtown Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Monsignor Brinn has served the greater Poughkeepsie community for forty seven years since arriving at the newly established parish of St. Martin de Porres … [Read more...] about Meet our 2012 Honorees
2011 Grants Announced
CDF recently announced their 2011 grants to area hospitals and healthcare centers. This year’s recipients included: Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center under construction in Yonkers. Our grant will provide funding for two pediatric treatment rooms. Each treatment room will have an exam bed and … [Read more...] about 2011 Grants Announced
2011 Event Honorees
The Children’s Dream Foundation is pleased to honor Stephen Paletta, Founder and Chairman of Give Back.Org and winner of ABC TV’s reality game show Oprah's Big Give, where each contestant is given a large sum of money as they compete in finding “the most powerful, sensational, emotional and dramatic … [Read more...] about 2011 Event Honorees
Dehydration – Not Just a Summer Problem
The dog days of summer have passed us by and with it the fear of overheating, excessive sweating, and dehydration. However, the colder weather brings a return of the flu and the swine flu last year caused a lot of vomiting. Dehydration is caused by an imbalance between fluid going in and fluid … [Read more...] about Dehydration – Not Just a Summer Problem
Concussions: A Serious Threat
Concussions have been a hot item in the news recently due to the abrupt reversal of the NFL in its approach to the seriousness of the problem. Numerous players have had their seasons interrupted due to concussions and some have even had their careers ended. Even more frightening has been the … [Read more...] about Concussions: A Serious Threat
Neopuff Infant Resuscitator Initiative
The Children’s Dream Foundation is undertaking a major project to place Neopuff Infant Resuscitators in hospitals throughout the Hudson Valley. Neopuffs control the amount of pressure used to inflate a baby’s lungs and the amount of oxygen used. The device is particularly useful with premature … [Read more...] about Neopuff Infant Resuscitator Initiative
It’s Easy to Eat Right
Let’s look at the facts: 1 out of every 3 kids in America is now considered either overweight or obese. Serious health conditions like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are affecting children as young as 8 years old. Start with Whole Foods: Take stock of the number of … [Read more...] about It’s Easy to Eat Right
Watch out for Lyme Disease!
Spring is right around the corner and soon children will be playing outdoors. In the Lower Hudson River Valley, spring also brings back ticks and tick-borne diseases, the best known of which is Lyme Disease. The very best way “treatment” for Lyme is not to get it all. That means avoiding tick … [Read more...] about Watch out for Lyme Disease!
Trampolines: Fun, but Dangerous
A drive through the neighborhood suggests that many people have not heard the news. Trampolines have become a familiar fixture of the suburban landscape. In 1999 the American Academy of Pediatrics sounded the alarm, and an updated policy was released in May 2006. Over 80,000 trampoline related … [Read more...] about Trampolines: Fun, but Dangerous