Measles Guidance for Providers
With measles cases on the rise, Le Bonheur is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest information and resources for providers and families.
Le Bonheur Resources:
- Download and review this provider guidance to know when to test for measles, how to identify the disease and where to report measles cases.
- Download and share this information with patients and families.
- View the Webinar: Update on Measles for Providers recording.
Additional Resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Shelby County Health Department
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Arkansas Department of Health
- Mississippi Department of Health
If you suspect a measles case, contact your local health department for guidance on measles reporting and testing.
Admissions, Referrals and Clinical Resources
Admissions, transfers or clinical support: (901) 287-4408 or 1-888-899-9355
Outpatient clinic and diagnostic appointments: (901) 287-7337 or 1-866-870-5570
News
Le Bonheur Children’s in Jackson, Tenn., offers pediatric surgery
Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Center in Jackson, Tenn., offers convenient access to pediatric surgery consultations. Patients can schedule pre-operative and post-operative visits with Le Bonheur pediatric surgeons — Rachel Landisch, MD, Saunders Lin, MD, and Ying Weatherall, MD, without traveling far from home. The clinic is available twice a month. To refer a patient, visit Le Bonheur's referral page or call 1-866-870-5570.
Cross nominated as one of the Trailblazing Women in Children’s Hospitals
Cynthia Cross, MD, FAAP, has been nominated as one of the Trailblazing Women in Children’s Hospitals who have advanced pediatric health care. Children’s Hospital Association partnered with the Audrey’s Children Project to honor women who have advanced pediatric health care and whose impact will extend beyond their tenure. Cross is the medical chief of Community Health and Regional Services, medical director of Le Bonheur on the Move and an associate professor at The University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center.
Save the Date: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Symposium
The Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Symposium will be held on Sept. 19. This symposium is a multidisciplinary approach to the comprehensive nutrition care of pediatric patients. Attendees will learn the nutrition interventions for infants, children and adolescents with a variety of common diseases. The course will focus on the nutrition management of various diseases by organ system. A special focus will also be on some of the current issues in nutrition in the pediatric patient and what the available literature recommends. Registration will open soon.
