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CMN TELETHON: Hospital Facts

Story Created: May 21, 2009 at 2:39 PM EST

Story Updated: May 21, 2009 at 2:39 PM EST

Treat 98% of all children needing heart or lung transplants.
Treat 88% of all children with cancer.
Treat 76% of all children with cystic fibrosis.
Treat 90% of all children with sickle cell anemia.
Treat 72% of children with pediatric AIDS.
Devote 60% of their services to children under age six and 25% to newborns.
Train 60% of pediatricians and 80% of all pediatric specialists.
Educate families about issues like child safety seats, helmet safety and bicycle safety.
Devote nearly a quarter of their care to newborns, who require the most intensive nursing and medical care of all patients.
Provide $2.5 billion in charity (uncompensated) care each year.