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Child abuse has been the leading cause of all trauma deaths at The Children’s Hospital every year since 2003. The hospital typically admits serveral children each month with signs of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). SBS is a serious head injury that occurs when an infant or toddler is severely or violently shaken. This shaking often leads to brain damage, hearing loss, blindness, speech or learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities, or even death.The good news though, is that abuse is preventable. That’s where we come in. The Children's Hospital, The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect and Kohl's Department Stores have partnered together to bring you The Kohl's Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Campaign in Colorado.
We believe that in order to dramatically impact this issue and reduce the problem, we must better educate the citizens and leaders of our community. Child abuse can be prevented and this program is an important step in taking action.
Campaign Contact: Danielle Goldyn 720.777.6414
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Media Contact: Natalie Goldstein 720.777.3970
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The Children’s Hospital has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, The Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and wellbeing of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, The Children’s Hospital is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, The Children’s Hospital network of care includes its main campus, 16 Children’s Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics.
The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect was founded in 1972 by Denver pediatrician C. Henry Kempe, who pioneered the identification and recognition of child abuse and neglect. For over 30 years, Kempe has been at the forefront of the child protection movement and leader in the fight against child abuse and neglect. Directed by the nation's leading experts, The Kempe Center has been recognized as the world leader in child abuse treatment programs and hosts nine innovative programs that treat abused children, train medical professionals and research new treatment methods to help and heal the most children. Together in the past year, nearly 1,500 children and their families were treated at The Kempe Center, and across the country over 2,500 professionals were trained to work on the front-lines defending children.
Kohl's commitment to The Children's Hospital is made possible through the Kohl's Cares for Kids* program, which raises funds for children's health and educational opportunities through the sale of special gift items. Net profits from the sales go to support children's health and educational opportunities in the market areas served by Kohl's. Kohl's community outreach also includes Kohl's Kids Who Care*, an annual youth volunteer recognition program, fundraising gift cards for local schools and non-profit youth groups, as well as an associate program to encourage volunteerism.
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced national, exclusive and private brand apparel, shoes, accessories, home products and beauty in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl's operates 732 stores in 41 states.
For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit Kohl's Web site at www.kohlscorporation.com .
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