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• I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

  
  July is National Ice Cream Month. The third Sunday of July is hailed Sundae Sunday or National Ice Cream Day. Here are some fun facts about ice cream and how the month of July became National Ice Cream Month.
  
   

• Celebrate a SAFE Fourth of July!

  
  Celebratiions of our country's birthday range from picnics and parades to a day at the lake ... and, of course, fireworks.  A joyful celebration can quickly turn to a painful memory if children or adults are injured while using fireworks.
  
   

• Summer Water & Bike Safety

  
  Summer just wouldn’t be the same without swimming and biking! What do you need to know to keep your child safe and happy?
  
   

• Splish, splash ... time to review swimming safety.

  
  June means getting ready for summer... and summer just wouldn’t be summer without swimming! What do you need to know to keep your child safe and happy while in the water?
  
   

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Among Nation's Top 2%

  
  Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital recently received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence, a prestigious award given by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). It is the second hospital in the country to receive this designation; the other went to Children’s Hospital of Orange County in California.
  
   

• May is National Asthma & Allergy Month

  
  In the Inland Northwest, allergic reactions to the beautiful blooming trees this season are common ... but we're not alone. More than 50 million Americans have allergies and 20 million have asthma.
  
  
   

• May is National Bike Month

  
  As the sun starts making appearances in May, it is a great time to celebrate National Bike Month.  It is also a good time to remind children about bike safety.
  
   

• Our Kids Our Business Lunch

  
  Join us for the second annual Our Kids Our Business Luncheon, Tuesday April 21 at the Spokane Convention Center.  For registration information, click Read more.
  
   

• Spokane's Women's Show

  
  Spokane's 5th annual show for women and Susan G Komen's Race for the Cure. Each day features informative presentations, exciting shows and more than 200 exhibitors offering gifts and services, shopping opportunities and free giveaways!
  
   

• Best Defense Against Viruses? Handwashing.

  
  In the case of handwashing, the age-old expression “what you see is what you get” does not apply.  On the contrary, it is what is invisible to the naked eye that can get you! 
  
   

• March is Nutrition Month

  
  Children are not just small adults. They are different and so are their nutritional needs.
  
   

• March is Child Life Specialist Month

  
  Child life specialists are trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their families overcome life’s most challenging events.
  
   

• Healthy Baby Skin

  
  Diaper rash? Dry skin? Here are some helpful hints for keeping your baby’s skin soft. According to the American Academy of Dermatology the most common problem with a baby’s skin is diaper rash.
  
   

• Children's Emergency NOW Open 24/7!

  
  We're the region's only trauma center for kids.  With 24/7 emergency care provided by skilled pediatric doctors and nurses - people who've dedicated their lives to taking care of children. 
  
   

• Are you drinking your milk?

  
  June is National Dairy Month!  Are you getting your three servings a day of dairy products?  Dairy is an important part of a healthy diet, especially for women and children. 

  
  
  
   

• June is Home Safety Month!

  
  According to The State of Home Safety in America™ (2004) conducted by the Home Safety Council, fires and burns, choking and suffocation, and drowning are the leading causes of unintentional home injury death among children.
  
   

• Where Miracles Happen Every Day.

  
  National Hospital Week, May 6–12, 2007
  The nation's most traditional health care event unites hospitals, health care workers and communities from coast to coast, building enthusiasm and pride in the giving nature of care.
  
  
  
   

• March is National Social Worker Month

  
  Social workers are a vital part of our community and provide many with the necessary tools to cope with problems facing individuals and families. Not only do social workers help families and patients in hospitals, but they can also be found in other fields helping people overcome poverty, mental illness, health problems and many other difficulties that often plague people’s lives.
  
   

• Kids at Heart Charity Lunch

  
  Please join us for our Kids at Heart Luncheon on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Spokane Convention Center.
  
   

• Keeping that Smile Healthy

  
  Curious about ways to get your child to brush their teeth? It's important to start teeth brushing habits early to keep that smile pearly white.