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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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The Crisis Center’s mission is to serve the unmet needs of people experiencing personal crisis or mental health issues and respond with services that promote coping, emotional health and well-being, and serves the community of Central Alabama. All services of the Crisis Center are 100% free and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For more information about this event and the mission of the Crisis Center, visit www.crisiscenterbham.org.
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Join us to bid farewell and honor Deb Quenelle, Ph.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases, for outstanding service to UAB, Pediatrics, and Children's of Alabama.
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