Cathy Turner Joins Momentum, Alabama's Premier Women's Leadership Program
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The class, which Momentum leaders said is the largest and most diverse in its 15 years, will kick off this week and culminate with a luncheon. Following orientation, the class will begin the nine-month program of training and mentoring. Monthly sessions will include topics such as emotional intelligence, negotiation, healthy conflict, organizational and team development, branding and communication as well as mentoring.
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Communications Intern Joining Pediatrics This Fall
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Purnima will assist Sara Davies, communications specialist, with developing content for the website, newsletter, media relations outreach, and new communications initiatives.
Rylie Hightower Selected as a Civitan International Research Center Emerging Scholar
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Dr. Troxler Advises on Safe Sleep Habits
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Watch the interview on ABC 3340.
Children's of Alabama Updates Its Visitation Policy for Inpatient Units During Upcoming Respiratory Illness Season
Children’s of Alabama has modified its visitation policies for its inpatient units during respiratory illness season beginning Oct. 1 and running through April 1, 2018.
Beginning Oct. 1, visitors to the hospital’s inpatient units must be at least 12 years of age and symptom-free to visit. In the past Children’s seasonal child-visitor policy applied only to critical care units like the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and Stem Cell Transplant Unit. The policy now applies to all inpatient units.
“We are taking this action for the benefit of our patients during respiratory illness season,” said Delphene Hobby-Noland, director of Infection Control at Children’s. “We are literately talking life and death in some cases and the well-being of the children in our care is our highest priority.
“That’s why we’re asking parents and other visitors to make plans to have siblings and other children safely stay with another adult while they are visiting Children’s or staying with their children in the hospital.”
Children’s generally allows visitation daily from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. All visitors must register and wear hospital-issued identification before visiting any area. As always, any visitor experiencing the following symptoms are asked to postpone their visit:
Beginning Oct. 1, visitors to the hospital’s inpatient units must be at least 12 years of age and symptom-free to visit. In the past Children’s seasonal child-visitor policy applied only to critical care units like the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and Stem Cell Transplant Unit. The policy now applies to all inpatient units.
“We are taking this action for the benefit of our patients during respiratory illness season,” said Delphene Hobby-Noland, director of Infection Control at Children’s. “We are literately talking life and death in some cases and the well-being of the children in our care is our highest priority.
“That’s why we’re asking parents and other visitors to make plans to have siblings and other children safely stay with another adult while they are visiting Children’s or staying with their children in the hospital.”
Children’s generally allows visitation daily from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. All visitors must register and wear hospital-issued identification before visiting any area. As always, any visitor experiencing the following symptoms are asked to postpone their visit:
- fever in the last 24 hours
- runny nose
- cough
- sore throat
- been exposed to anyone with flu like symptoms
Rett Syndrome Advocacy Group Recognizes Children's/UAB as Center of Excellence
The award was presented at a reception Friday, Sept. 8 at Children’s of Alabama, which was well represented by both Children's of Alabama and UAB leadership.
“We are so grateful for this designation and what it means for the present and future of our Rett syndrome program here at UAB and Children’s of Alabama,” said Mitch B. Cohen, M.D., Chair, UAB Department of Pediatrics and Physician-In-Chief, Children’s of Alabama. “This award sends a message to families that they have a place close to home where they can seek out expert care and cutting edge research.” Read more
UAB Medicine Mandatory Flu Vaccination Policy
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All employees in the UAB Health System, UAB Hospital/LLC, UAHSF, The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, OSF, UAB Health Centers and UAB School of Medicine Clinical Departments will be required to take the flu vaccine each year prior to December 15. Children's of Alabama, among other local and national hospitals across the country, have already taken this step to require flu vaccinations each year.
Check the One website for Frequently Asked Questions about this new requirement. In the meantime, please contact your human resources department with questions or comments about the new flu policy
Dr. Walley Selected as CME Chair and Board Member of the AL-AAP
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“We are very excited to have Dr. Walley join our board and assume this role,” said Wes Stubblefield, M.D., FAAP, incoming AL-AAP president. “She brings a wealth of experience in this area and tenacity, which will make her a tremendous addition to our team.”
Dr. Tipple Joins Editorial Board of Life Sciences
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Dr. Ashraf Invited to Co-Chair Pediatric Endcorine Society Education Committee
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Teens and Caffeine: What's the Buzz of those Lattes?
Your Teen Magazine for Parents turned to Candice Dye, M.D., General Pediatrics, to provide guidance on teens and caffeine.
Read the story on Your Teen Magazine for Parents.
Read the story on Your Teen Magazine for Parents.
Drs. Noel and Pernell Accepted into 2017 Health Disparities Research Training Award Certificate Program (HDRTP)
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The interdisciplinary professional development program is sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine, Tuskegee University, University of Alabama, Alabama State University, Creighton University, Jackson State University, University of South Alabama, and the UAB Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education, and the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center. It is funded by grants from NIH.
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HPV Vaccine Significantly Lowers Rate of Second Cancer For Childhood Cancer Survivors
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“Survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for developing HPV-related second cancers,” said Wendy Landier, Ph.D., co-principal investigator of the National Institutes of Health-funded study and associate professor in the UAB Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. “The HPV vaccine is effective in preventing infection with the oncogenic HPV types responsible for the large majority of HPV-related cancers in this high-risk population.”The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, highlights the low rate of vaccine initiation among 13- to 26-year-old cancer survivors at 23.8 percent, compared with age-matched peers in the U.S. population, who have a vaccination rate of 40.5 percent.
Over half of the survivors or parents who reported receiving a recommendation for the HPV vaccine from a health care provider had received the vaccine. Among survivors who did not receive a provider recommendation, only one in 20 initiated the vaccine.
Read the story on UAB News.
Children's Plans Full Month of Activities to Raise Awareness of Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorder
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In September, these young warriors and their battles will be spotlighted through a number of special events to commemorate both National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
Children’s invites the public to learn more about its clinical and research programs and to be involved in raising awareness and funding.
Read the story on Childrensal.org.
Dr. Borasino To Serve as Section Head and Medical Director of CVICU
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Dr. Cohen Elected to ImproveCareNow Board of Directors
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Sips for CF Wine Tasting Event Raises Awareness Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Treatment and Research
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Proceeds benefit Laps for Cystic Fibrosis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of cystic fibrosis and providing financial support in all areas of need for CF treatment, research, care, and improved quality of life.
Read the story on Childrensal.org.
2017 UAB Promotion and Tenure Awards
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Maaike Everts, Ph.D., promoted to professor in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
Gregory Friedman, M.D., Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, awarded tenure.
Sridaran Narayanan, M.D., promoted to associate professor in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
Jayne Ness, M.D., Ph.D., promoted to professor in Child Neurology.
Priya Prabhakaran, M.D., promoted to professor of Pediatric Critical Care.
Tina Simpson, M.D., promoted to professor in Adolescent Medicine.
Michael Stalvey, M.D., promoted to associate professor in Pediatric Endocrinology.
Trent Tipple, M.D., Neonatology, awarded tenure.
Bradley Troxler, M.D., promoted to associate professor in Pediatric Pulmonology.
UAB depends on its faculty to uphold the teaching, research, and service missions of the University and to take a leadership role in the collaborative efforts that help build a community of scholars. Congratulations to these Pediatric faculty members.
Children's Partners with UAB to Create Extended Indoor Walking Trail
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Read more at UAB News.
For printable maps and more information on the UAB Walking Trails, go to uab.edu/walk
ACHIA Selected Health Measures For Alabama's Primary Care Providers to Improve
ACHIA SELECTS HEALTH MEASURES FOR ALABAMA'S PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE
“Which measures should primary care practices prioritize in the next five years to improve health outcomes for children and youth?”
To answer that question, ACHIA’s partners, including UAB and Children's of Alabama, weighed the impact and feasibility of more than 100 health measures during a year-long process guided by the UAB School of Public Health.
From the measures list, three were determined to provide the best opportunities for improvement:
Interested in partnering with ACHIA to work with engaged practices on these health topics?
Contact Cason Benton, MD, FAAP cbenton@peds.uab.edu.
Interested in participating in the 2018 Asthma collaborative?
Contact Linda Champion, lchampion@alaap.org.
Learn more at www.achia.org.
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To answer that question, ACHIA’s partners, including UAB and Children's of Alabama, weighed the impact and feasibility of more than 100 health measures during a year-long process guided by the UAB School of Public Health.
From the measures list, three were determined to provide the best opportunities for improvement:
- Asthma
- Adolescent Well Child Visits
- Developmental Screening
Interested in partnering with ACHIA to work with engaged practices on these health topics?
Contact Cason Benton, MD, FAAP cbenton@peds.uab.edu.
Interested in participating in the 2018 Asthma collaborative?
Contact Linda Champion, lchampion@alaap.org.
Learn more at www.achia.org.