The current COVID-19 surge and its increase in testing has left many parents with questions. This list of common FAQs around COVID testing is designed to help families better understand the testing process. PCR vs. rapid COVID test: Which one does my child need? Currently, there are two primary tests for COVID-19: Rapid antigen tests […]
Archives for 2021
Dr. Kayli Deckert found her true calling in pediatric psychiatry
Dr. Kayli Deckert credits her stepfather for influencing her decision to follow medicine. Growing up, she admired his work as an anesthesiologist, shadowed him often and dreamed of one day taking over his group practice. But the path she envisioned for herself all changed after discovering her true calling in pediatric psychiatry during a medical […]
Momentous! Your top “In the Moment” posts for 2021
Despite the many challenges facing our patients, the hospital, and our community this past year, you chose to celebrate the triumphs in our top 2021 “In the Moment” posts. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. “I’ll Be Home […]
Public safety department receives Trilogy award
Congratulations to the hospital’s Public Safety department for receiving the FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association) Trilogy award. The Trilogy award recognizes law enforcement professionals who attend a series of 3 core education programs (Supervisor, Command and Executive Leadership Institutes) that provide mid to upper-level leaders with intensive training in the latest management concepts and […]
Narrative medicine lets Cerriana share her story
After a year of managing a brain cancer diagnosis, dozens of surgeries and relentless medical treatments, Cerriana (14) of Alliance was hopeful the worst was behind her. When she learned her cancer was back, she didn’t know if she had the strength to do it all again, but she knew she had something to say […]
Nicole Robinson honored by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Nicole Robinson, narrative medicine coordinator, was recently honored with the Humanities Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine for her work advancing the relationship between humanities and palliative care and using the discipline to improve end-of-life care through community and professional education. Nicole works under the auspices of the Haslinger Pediatric Palliative […]