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What Did You Do to Avoid Hospital Errors?

babysugar — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:00:00 PDT

Aside from a little postpartum pain, most women leave the hospital after delivery with a baby in their arms and a smile on their face. But for some women, who choose a hospital delivery, the experience is far from joyous.

Following a massive overdose of Heparin, Dennis Quaid's 10-day-old twins fought for their lives for 41 hours, until their blood began clotting normally. The mistake, which occurred when the newborns were given an adult dose of the blood-thinning drug, rather than a similarly labeled baby dose, has made the actor and his wife activists for the implementation of "safe practices" at hospitals. To raise awareness of the issue, and help introduce changes the Quaids are speaking out and have produced Chasing Zero: Winning the War on Healthcare Harm, a documentary that will air on Discovery Channel next week. The actor also sat down with Dr. Charles Denham, chairman of Texas Medical Institute of Technology, to discuss how patients can take precautions during a hospital stay. Their advice includes:

Having a loved one, or caretaker, stay with the patient at all times.
Insisting that everyone who comes in contact with the patient wash his or her hands.
Carrying a list of prescribed medications with you at all times.
Asking doctors and nurses what medications they are giving you and why.
Taking your medical records with you when you leave (and giving them to your next doctor).

Did you take any precautionary measures to ensure that you and your tot were properly cared for in the hospital?

Carrie Underwood Is Ready For Her Big Screen Close-Up

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:30:33 PST

Taylor Swift may have stolen the spotlight from country cuties everywhere this year, but Carrie Underwood is right on her blond trail. The former American Idol is taking a page out of Swift's book and making a move to the silver screen in the upcoming indie drama, Soul Surfer.

The movie is based on the autobiography of Bethany Hamilton, a dedicated young surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack but still went on to beat the odds and win championships. Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and AnnaSophia Robb will also star, with Underwood set to play a church youth leader.

I'm kind of relieved that Underwood will be playing a supporting character - not that I don't have any faith in her acting skills, but pop stars don't always succeed when they try to dive right into leading roles (that's right, Glitter, I'm looking at you). I can definitely see Underwood being well suited to the movie biz, though, and to be perfectly honest, I'm kinda surprised it took this long to happen.

Are you interested in seeing Carrie take a break from belting out country tunes, or do you wish all these singers would stay on the stage where they belong?

Matthew and Camila Take the Premieres One at a Time

PopSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:24:06 PDT

Camila Alves brought her baby bump out in LA last night to attend the premiere of One Peace at a Time with Matthew McConaughey. Little Levi sat this adventure out, after a fun-filled few weeks of shopping with mom and playing at home with dad. MM and Camila were joined by a refreshed-looking Billy Bob Thornton, as well as Dennis Quaid and his wife Kimberley. The Quaids avoided trouble on their way home from the screening when LAPD officers politely suggested that the duo call a taxi rather than drive after drinking.

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Sienna and Company Bring GI Joe to Berlin

PopSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:30:56 PDT

Sienna Miller and the rest of the GI Joe cast brought their promotional parade from London to Berlin, where they posed for photos earlier this morning. Dennis Quaid was front and center with Sienna, while their costars Channing Tatum and Rachel Nichols posed for group shots. Sienna seems to be in a better mood following her nasty interview when she was asked about Balthazar, but when there's a movie to promote, it's smiles all around.

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Sienna Snaps When Asked About Balthazar Getty

PopSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:23:28 PDT

Sienna Miller was back in London today dealing with some wet pants after taking a boat to this morning's photocall for GI Joe. She spent the last few days in Sydney, strolling along the beach and joining her cast mates for a few promotional events before their movie's release next month. While down under, one of Sienna's radio interviews went awry when the DJ asked her about Balthazar Getty being handsome. After calling the interviewer a douchebag for not sticking to questions about the film, Sienna said, "You've called us scrags, bitches, knocked-up. We are not here to talk about him (Getty). But, yes, I know him and everything's good, thank you. What a scoop! Congratulations! You're really, really clever!" Sounds like they're going strong, whether or not she's interested in chatting about it much.

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Hope Davis Replaces Julianne Moore in Hillary Clinton Role

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:41:26 PDT

As much as I like Julianne Moore as an actress, I had a tough time picturing her as Hillary Clinton in the HBO Films/BBC Films movie The Special Relationship (is it sad that whenever I see that title I think of Hugh Grant, as Prime Minister, saying that to sleazy US President played by Billy Bob Thornton in Love Actually?). Now, due to a scheduling conflict, Moore has pulled out of the project and Hope Davis has taken her place.

This makes much more sense to me, as Davis resembles Clinton a bit more, and I think she is such a versatile, engaging actress, and she deserves more roles and more recognition. I can't wait to see what she does with this one. She'll be working alongside Dennis Quaid as Bill Clinton and Michael Sheen (reprising his role from The Queen) as Prime Minister Blair. Written by the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of The Queen, Peter Morgan, the movie "chronicles the unique and sometimes turbulent political relationship between newly installed British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. President Bill Clinton in the late 1990s."

Rachel, Zac and Audrina Show the West How It's Done

Molly — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:00:00 PDT

ShoWest stormed Las Vegas last night including some of the evening's honorees like Zac Efron, Rachel McAdams and Sienna Miller. Even Audina Patridge took home a statue at the end of the night. The young winners were joined by some big name veterans including Michael Caine who got a lifetime achievement award. Despite the global climate, the mood was apparently light and happy at ShoWest as the stars celebrated each other and kicking off 2009 with box office success.

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Images include: Sienna Miller, Rachel McAdams, Rumor Willis, Audrina Patridge, Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Chris Pine, Zack Snyder, Michael Caine

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Who Should Play Bill Clinton - Now and Forever?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:30:36 PDT

I've been monitoring some interesting casting news for a movie titled Special Relationship, about the Clinton White House, which will be written and directed by Peter Morgan (of Frost/Nixon). The project is the latest in a group of movies penned by Morgan - including The Queen - and it will "show how Bill's 'inappropriate relationship' with White House intern Monica Lewinsky nearly ended his time in power." Yowza, right? Morgan is associated with and respected for his personal, fictionalized portrayals of those in power, so this will most likely be more than a melodramatic retelling of the the former president's indiscretions.

Anyway, there have been lots of rumors about who's playing the ex-prez, but the latest is Dennis Quaid! Can you believe it? Supposedly, Russell Crowe, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, and Tim Robbins were also in the running. Julianne Moore has been cast as Hillary Clinton, and Michael Sheen will once again play British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Now, Clinton is no stranger to having actors fill his shoes on the big and small screens (John Travolta played a character based on him in Primary Colors, and both Darrell Hammond and the late Phil Hartman portrayed him on Saturday Night Live) but I'm curious who you guys imagine playing Bill Clinton in a movie like this. Is it Quaid? Or is there someone else you picture in your mind forever and always as Bubba?

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Celebaby Roundup

LilSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST

This weekend was all about the Oscars, but not everyone in Hollywood was partying the days away. The littlest stars were still going about their daily activities so take a look at our slideshow to see what's been going on with your favorite celebabies.

Sugar Bits - Dennis Quaid Settles With Cedars-Sinai

PopSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:30:00 PST

Dennis Quaid and his wife received $750,000 in a settlement with Cedars-Sinai hospital after the staff gave their newborn twins an overdose of heparin last year. - TMZ
Jennifer Lopez will star in a romantic comedy called Plan B about a single woman who uses artificial insemination to get pregnant and, on the same day she gets her positive test results, meets the man of her dreams. - Variety
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber's second son, who was born on Saturday, is named Samuel Kai. - lilsugar
George Clooney, Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz, Matt Damon, and many other A-list actors have signed a petition sent to the SAG President in an effort to stop the upcoming actor's strike due to the nature of our current economy. - E! Online
Madonna and Guy Ritchie might be spending Christmas together for their children, but Madonna wants to bring Alex Rodriguez along with her. - The Sun
Peter Falk's daughter revealed her father has Alzheimer's when she filed legal paperwork seeking conservatorship in an attempt to help make sure his property and health are in order. - Entertainment Tonight
Anne Hathaway's ex Raffaello Follieri agreed to pay $3.6 million to the victims of his real-estate scam that has him serving more than four years in prison. - AP

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