![2018 2019 Co Chief Residents](/medicine/peds/images/2018-2019_Co-Chief_Residents.png)
We greatly appreciate the input and recommendations from faculty and residents in this difficult selection process. It is clear that Jamie, Rob, and Karlene have the admiration and respect of our residents, fellows, and faculty and will serve as strong leaders for our residency programs.
Please join us in extending congratulations to Jamie, Rob and Karlene!
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/af0e8913-f292-4c29-903d-a7f73f6011f1.png)
Click here to see the article highlight Birmingham's revitalization and find things to do around the world.
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/cb17c996-59fd-4885-af6a-c65e38737185.jpg)
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/5f9088f5-657b-4a0d-8c4e-8fd60020265d.jpg)
The study published in Pediatrics, “Safe Sleep Guideline Adherence in Nationwide Marketing of Infant Cribs and Products,” analyzed 1,758 crib advertisements and 1,893 print magazine advertisements from 1992, 2010 and 2015.
Investigators on the study include Brad Troxler, M.D., assistant professor and director of the UAB Pediatric Pulmonary Center , Matthew Kreth, M.D., former fellow in UAB’s Department of Pediatrics; Tammy Shikany, RT, respiratory therapist in the UAB PPC; and Claire Lenker, LICSW, CCM, clinical social worker in the UAB PPC.
To continue reading the UAB Press Release click here. In addition, this publication picked up press coverage from numerous national and local outlets including: MedPage, News Medical, Yahoo, Health Day, CBS News and many more.
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/8b62f4c5-1aae-48d0-adfa-e172aa3b115e.jpg)
Kaiser Health News interviewed Dr. Wolfson to give her input on access to Cancer Centers in a changing marketplace plan environment. To read the article, click the following links: Kaiser Health News, NPR, and CNNMoney.
May great miracles happen here during this holiday season that will provide us with inspiration to increase health, peace, and goodwill for all in the coming year. Wishing all a very happy holiday season!
Please join us in welcoming Assistant Professor, Brandi McClain Pernell, DNP, to the Department of Pediatrics and the division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology.
Brandi McClain Pernell, DNP, joins us from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Pernell earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Tennessee State University. She received a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and UAB. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice & Nursing Education from Johns Hopkins University. Her research interests include clinical and translational research in children with sickle cell disease with and without comorbid pulmonary complications.
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/1509492f-9e1a-4c2b-a019-27e5b2884a38.jpg)
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/aac3d88c-2c1e-48a6-933a-27c79aa3a3bf.jpg)
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/235de0ac-e154-43fa-9a0d-d2932b53b827.jpg)
![](https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3b27c7387d916b8b0af3058e4/images/e69b7652-2792-4fa5-a8ff-88bae20638e4.jpg)
Drs. Walley and Harrington’s project aims to increase systematic screening for tobacco use among adult and adolescent patients at Children’s of Alabama and University Hospital in addition to increasing tobacco dependence treatment resources at both hospitals. Other project aims include adding electronic cigarette/vaping to tobacco screening, as e-cigarettes are now the most common tobacco product used by youth “We are pleased to receive this funding to increase tobacco-use screening, including electronic cigarettes, and to promote dependence treatment at University Hospital and Children's of Alabama,” Walley says. “Our goal is to improve not only the health of an individual tobacco user by treating their dependence, but to improve the health of their family and the entire community.”
For more information, click here.