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Safe@Home is a symbiotic relationship among Children's Hospital, NBC13 and the Birmingham Association of Realtors that promotes home safety tips to families throughout Central Alabama. Safe@Home has augmented the hospital's earned media and strengthened community partnerships while underscoring the hospital as the number one choice for pediatric health and safety information. Learn More.

Join us for “A Night of Dancing with Diabetes" Friday, May 16, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at WorkPlay. The event benefits Southeastern Diabetes Education Services and The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Exhibition dancing begins at 6:45 p.m. Learn More about the event. Print the reply card.

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In June of 2007, school was out and summer fun had just begun when 15-year-old Lance Cook fell ill. First diagnosed with a sinus infection, Lance grew sicker and sicker. Within days, the big, strong, healthy Ashford High School student lost control of his lower body and the ability to walk. His parents took him to the emergency room of the local hospital, where physicians immediately prepared him for transport to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Full Story

Danielle was recently chosen as Alabama's 2008 Champion Child.
No one could have imagined how much Danielle Johnson’s life would change from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Danielle was celebrating at Smith Lake when a personal watercraft accident severely damaged her left foot. She was transported by helicopter to Children’s. There Dr. Scott Doyle attempted to reattach the foot. Despite 77 hours of Intensive Care Unit circulation therapy, the foot had to be amputated. By Labor Day weekend she used her prosthesis to ride a bike at Point Mallard Park. Full Story

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