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Gorillification: How to be a surrogate primate mom

CBS Morning News Tuesday, April 02, 2013

A team of dedicated workers in Cincinnati are trying to give a very sad story a happy ending. Gladys, a two-month-old baby gorilla, was abandoned by her mother, and her keepers have been caring for her until a foster mother gorilla can take over.

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Children's Hospital uses horticulture to grow hope

Horticulture Magazine Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Trough horticultural therapy, people of all ages facing all kinds of physical, emotional or psychiatric challenges can improve their well-being. Children and teens at the residential psychiatric program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital have the chance to learn about gardening with horticultural therapist Mardie Hay

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Cincinnati zoo gets record $5 million donation from foundation of late Reds owner Marge Schott

Washington Post Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden director Thane Maynard says the $5 million contribution from the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation is the zoo’s single biggest gift ever.

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Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, unsung hero

Workers World Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, a leading figure in the Civil Rights movement, passed away on Oct. 5 in Cincinnati. He was 89. Shuttlesworth is one of the many unsung heroes in the struggle to break down legalized segregation.

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Laughing Cincinnati Zoo penguin a hit on YouTube

Long Island Press Tuesday, May 03, 2011

A video of Cookie, the "Laughing Penguin" from the Cincinnati Zoo is a hit on YouTube with over one million viewers. The video shows Cookie hopping and laughing after being tickled by an animal handler.

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Cincinnati ranks #1 for best emergency care

Healthgrades Tuesday, April 19, 2011

HealthGrades ranked the Top 10 Cities for Emergency Medicine, ranking Cincinnati as the number one place for the best emergency care. HealthGrades analyzed patient volumes, quality ratings, and range of services provided at each hospital.

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New startup incubator focuses on innovation in the health sector

Springwise.com Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Startup catalyst Rock Health is soliciting hopeful health startups to apply for a chance to develop their ideas into fully-fledged businesses, products and services. To assist them, they will receive a grant, office space in Silicon Valley, branding, design and PR advice from Rock Health's in-house Creative Director, and access to experts at hospital partners such as Cincinnati Childrens Hospital.

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Baby Giraffe Born At Cincinnati Zoo, Name To Be Picked On Facebook

The Huffington Post Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The new baby giraffe born at the Cincinnati Zoo will be named from suggestions given on the Zoo's Facebook page. The 1800 pound mother was the first giraffe to give birth in the Zoo in 26 years.

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Scientists study hand movements for ADHD clue

Top News New Zealand Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center partnered with Baltimore's Kenny Krieger Institute for research on children with ADHD. Research found that children's impulsive hand movements control ability may have insight on brain-based differences of the ADHD children. Different studies showed that ADHD children had twice the amount of unintentional extra movements showing that actions and behavior may be unintentional as well.

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Cincinnati Zoo gets solar canopy parking

Earth Techling Tuesday, February 08, 2011

The Cincinnati Zoo will become the largest public accessible parking lot with a solar canopy. The solar canopy will provide 20 percent of the facility's energy needs and will be completed in April. By maintaining its reputation as the greenest zoo in America, all of the major components will be manufactured locally or within the nation.

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