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Riley at IU Health Verified as Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
Riley at IU Health is once again verified as the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Indiana by the Verification Review Committee (VCR), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement recognizes the...
Continue readingRiley Kids Become Pro Wrestlers for a Day
On Monday June 22, Riley at IU Health hosted a Timmy Takedown, an event that gives children with disabilities a chance to show off their abilities in the ring. Dressed up as superheroes and pro wrestlers, they had the chance to learn some wrestling moves and take down...
Continue readingGarth Brooks Unveils New Child Life Zone at Riley at IU Health
Kids deserve to be kids – especially when they’re undergoing treatment for health issues. That’s the goal behind the brand new Child Life Zone at Riley at IU Health. The hospital was chosen by Garth Brooks and his Teammates for Kids Foundation to host the...
Continue readingEnterovirus D68: What You Need to Know
By now, you’ve probably heard about it: the rare strain of a common virus believed to be behind the spike in kids being sent to the hospital for moderate to severe respiratory infections—enterovirus D68. But there’s no need to panic. Infectious...
Continue readingAndrew Luck Helicopters into His First Indy 500 With Two Riley at IU Health Kids
Most folks attending the Indy 500 will arrive by car, bus or even shuttle service. But not MaKenzi Rooksberry, 11, of Jasonville, Ind., and Johliel Austin, 14, of Indianapolis. These Riley at IU Health kids will join Andrew Luck, quarterback of the...
Continue readingNASA Astronaut Visits Patients at Riley at IU Health
Three, two, one … blast off! Pediatric patients got a taste of outer space today when NASA embarked on its latest mission: sending an astronaut and NASA scientist to Riley at IU Health. Patients gathered in a playroom for a rare opportunity to learn what it’s...
Continue readingRiley at IU Health Expands Children’s Health Care Network
Prominent group of private pediatric practices joins Riley at IU Health Physicians From annual physicals to vaccines, a growing number of families can claim a new partner in their journey to support the everyday health care needs of...
Continue readingAndrew Luck Strengthens Commitment to the Kids at Riley at IU Health
Andrew Luck, quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, is deepening his commitment to Riley at IU Health and has agreed to donate funds and his time to support the Riley at IU Health School Program which ensures that young patients can stay on track academically while...
Continue readingRiley at IU Health Launches Bold New Program to Protect Brains of Vulnerable Infants
More than a third of all infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Riley at IU Health are either born with, or at high risk for, serious brain complications. These include seizures, brain bleeds, the effects of oxygen deprivation and the...
Continue readingRiley at IU Health Hosts 10th Annual NICU Reunion
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the 10th annual Riley at IU Health reunion for families and “graduates” of its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) tomorrow. The reunion, held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, September 14, offers families the chance to...
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