Drs. Martin and McCormick Receive $612,000 Grant from JDRF
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Children's of Alabama Selected as CHA Pediatric Quality Award Semifinalist
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Funded by FEMA for Sound Off Project
The UAB Pediatrics division of Emergency Medicine received funding from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a community project called Sound Off. The project led by Kathy Monroe, M.D., and Michele Nichols, M.D., is a starter site for the Sound Off FEMA Grant, which works with Birmingham Fire and Rescue and a local school to provide fire safety education.
Faculty featured in Alabama Newscenter Article
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B-Metro Releases Top Doctors of 2015 List
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To see the doctors recognized by their peers and the community, click here to view the issue
Dr. Walley Featured as Lead Author Article in AAP News
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Click here to read the front-page article in APP News this month, AAP Policy Cites Harms of e-Cigarettes; Urges Screening.
Click here to view the Clinical Practice Policy to Protect Children From Tobacco, Nicotine and Tobacco Smoke.
Pediatricians First to Attain Performance Improvement Continuing Medical Education
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Click here to continue reading the press release on AL.com or UAB News.
Drs. Ambal and Askenazi Host NKC Steering Committee
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Dr. Wolfson-Stockman Becomes New Member of UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Dr. White Receives HSF-GEF Award
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Dr. Beukelman to Speak at 2015 ACR Annual meeting
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Dr. Davis selected to be PR Examination Item Writer
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Dr. Stagno Named Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
Dr. Stagno’s contributions to pediatric infectious diseases have dramatically advanced our understanding and treatment of a number of viral infections and have also brought recognition to Children’s of Alabama, the UAB Department of Pediatrics and to UAB as a whole. His work as an outstanding educator, “friend of the residents,” as well as his scientific accomplishments make him a perfect choice for this award.
To be eligible for this annual award, an individual must be a faculty member who has:
- Advanced the frontiers of science or otherwise made a significant contribution to the health of people, or
- Made an outstanding contribution to the Academic Health Center through education, research, or public service.
Superhero Month Continues
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Dr. Glaeser Receives the 205 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award
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The presentation in Las Vegas, NV., was made on Sept. 16 during NAEMT’s General Membership Meeting. To read the news release which details some of Dr. Glaeser's achievements, click here.
Dr. Jilling Awarded R21
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Alabama Pediatricians Recognized
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- 2015 Legislative Heroes: Alabama Senator Steve Livingston and Alabama Representative Tommy Hanes.
- Chapter Awards and Recognition: E. Cason Benton, MD, FAAP, David Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, J. Rian Anglin, MD, FAAP, and Graham Champion.
- Carden Johnston Leadership Award: James Conrad Wiley, MD, FAAP
- 2016 Master Pediatrician Award: Maurice Dennis, Jr. MD, FAAP
- 2015 Wallace Alexander Clyde Distinguished Service Award for Excellence in Pediatrics: David B. Joseph, MD, FAAP, FACS
To view the Awards Dinner program, which includes descriptions of the awards, click here. Congratulations and many thanks to those recognized for striving toward optimal health and well-being for all children in Alabama.
Dr. Carlo Receives 2016 SSPR Founders Award
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Pediatric Pulmonology Recognized for Cystic Fibrosis Care
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To view the press release regarding the award, click here.
Dr. Cron Welcomed to SPR Fellows Basic Research Awards Selection Committee
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