Santiago Borasino, M.D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, assumed the role of Section Head and Medical Director of the CVICU effective August 1, 2017. Dr. Borasino obtained his medical education at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia – Alberto Hurtado Medical School, in Lima, Peru and a Master’s degree in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health before completing his training in Pediatrics at UAB and Children’s of Alabama. He then went to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for fellowship training in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. He returned to UAB and Children’s of Alabama, initially as faculty in the PICU and subsequently in the CVICU. He has served as Associate Medical Director of the CVICU since 2015.
Mitch Cohen, M.D., Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition, has been elected to the Board of Directors of ImproveCareNow. The purpose of ImproveCareNow is to transform the health, care and costs for all children and adolescents with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by building a sustainable collaborative chronic care network, enabling patients, families, clinicians and researchers to work together in a learning health care system to accelerate innovation, discovery and the application of new knowledge.More information.
The eighth annual Sips for CF will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Gallery at The Pizitz Food Hall. The event includes wine tasting, food by tenants of The Pizitz Food Hall and live music. Tickets are $30 in advance at give.childrensal.org/sipsforcf or $35 at the door.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.
The Department of Pediatrics congratulates the following faculty on their new academic appointments, which will be effective Oct. 1, 2017. 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.
The UAB Medicine Trail, part of the revamped campus walking trail system, now extends to Children’s of Alabama. It officially opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 23 in the second-floor Russell Lobby at 9:15 a.m. Patients, families and employees of Children’s of Alabama and UAB are invited to the event.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.
“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:
- 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.
The UAB Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) K12 Program has appointed Marissa Gowey, Ph.D., Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, as a UAB PCOR K12 Scholar. These awards are supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institutional Award. Dr. Gowey's award in career development titled, "Addressing healthcare disparities in pediatric obesity treatment: Development of a novel, patient-centered intervention targeting executive function," is funded for two years. More information.
The 3rd Annual Just A Call Away 5K & Fun Run, a 5K race and fundraiser for the Crisis Center at Uptown Birmingham, will be held Saturday, August 19 at 8 a.m. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. A 1 Mile Fun Run will be offered as well. Participants may register here.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.
Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Children's Harbor Building Library - Suite 311*Note change in location.
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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As school starts for many this week, WBRC Fox 6 turned to Heather Austin, Ph.D., Adolescent Medicine, to help navigate decisions regarding children and their extracurricular activities. Watch the segment on WBRC.com.