American Psychiatric Association Honors Paramjit Joshi, MD, with Special Commendation - May 22, 2013 The American Psychiatric Association has presented Paramjit T. Joshi, MD, with a Special Presidential Commendation. Dr. Joshi is the Chair of the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Director of the Psychiatry and Psychology programs at Children’s National Medical Center.
More than Half of Top Physician Societies Factor Costs into Clinical Guidance - May 17, 2013 Slightly more than half of major physician societies explicitly consider cost when developing their clinical guidance, according to a study published May 6 online in JAMA Internal Medicine. A few intentionally exclude cost from consideration, but many do not address cost at all.
Children’s National Appoints Mark Batshaw, MD, to New Physician-in-Chief Post - May 7, 2013 Mark L. Batshaw, MD, has been appointed to the new position of Physician-in-Chief at Children’s National Medical Center. The goal of this position is to optimize synergies at Children's National across patient care, research, and education.
Family-Centered Rounds Improve Education and Quality of Care for Pediatric Residents - May 3, 2013 While many academic hospitals have adopted family-centered rounds, little is known about how this practice helps residents and their education. A team from Children’s National Medical Center along with Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, sought to conduct focus groups with pediatric residents who were exposed to family-centered rounds and determine its effectiveness.
Japanese Delegation of Pediatric Researchers and Clinicians Visit Children's National - May 1, 2013 A delegation from the National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD) in Tokyo, Japan, is spending several days with Children's National Medical Center counterparts to advance ongoing dialogue around best practices in pediatric care and research.
Pediatric Oncologist Gregory Reaman, MD, Honored with ASPHO Distinguished Career Award - April 29, 2013 Gregory H. Reaman, MD, Associate Director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Hematology and Oncology Products, and a Children’s National Medical Center Oncology faculty member, has received the 2013 Distinguished Career Award from the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO).
NIH and Children’s National Partner in New Cardiac Intervention Suite - April 26, 2013 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, is partnering with Children’s National Medical Center to establish a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to pediatric cardiac imaging and intervention. This collaboration brings NHLBI’s extensive experience in cardiac imaging to Children’s renowned clinical program.
There is a critical unmet need in the United States and around the world for the development of pediatric medical devices, with support coming only from a scarce number of available grants and some private investments and philanthropy.
Study: First Comprehensive Review of Social Media as a Tool in Medicine - April 11, 2013 As technology and social media continually change the way people live their lives, healthcare professionals are trying to understand how this medium can help them treat and interact with patients and communities.
New Members Named to Children’s National Medical Center Boards - January 18, 2013 New officers and members have been named to the Children’s National Medical Center governing boards. Children’s National includes several corporate entities, each with its own board.
Inauguration Day: Visiting Information - January 17, 2013 Monday, January 21, is Inauguration Day and Children’s National expects the main campus may be affected by the increased traffic and road closures, as a result of the events in the downtown Washington, DC, area.
Children’s National Names Two Chief Medical Officers - January 3, 2013 Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA, FAAP, and David Wessel, MD, have been named joint Chief Medical Officers of Children’s National Medical Center. The dual appointment addresses the complexities of the evolving healthcare landscape and positions Children’s National to lead in population health management.
Children’s National Medical Center Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama - December 14, 2012 First Lady Michelle Obama visited patients and staff at Children’s National Medical Center today. The tradition of First Lady visits dates back more than 60 years. Accompanying the First Lady today, was the family dog, Bo. Mrs. Obama toured the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where she met patients and families, as well as doctors, nurses, and other Children’s National staff.
Phillip L. Pearl, MD, Edits Two New Books on Epilepsy - November 27, 2012 The convergence of research in neurogenetics, metabolism, and imaging has dramatically advanced the diagnoses, treatment, and management of epilepsy.
Roger J. Packer, MD, Honored with the 2012 Child Neurology Society Bernard Sachs Award - November 2, 2012 Roger J. Packer, MD, Senior Vice President of the Center for Neurosciences and Behavioral Medicine at Children’s National Medical Center, was honored today by the Child Neurology Society (CNS) with the Bernard Sachs Award, the society’s highest honor.
Children’s National Appoints New Chief of Surgery - August 13, 2012 Children’s National Medical Center has named Timothy Kane, MD, as Chief of the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Kane has been at Children’s National since August of 2010. He is an internationally known pediatric surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive techniques.
Children’s CEO: Changing the future of health means thinking like a pediatrician - August 13, 2012 In a speech before key government leaders of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, Children’s CEO Kurt Newman, MD, discussed how the mindset of a pediatrician—thinking forward to prevent disease upstream before It starts—will be the key to a new kind of health care for the people of the world.
New Study Finds External Stimulation Impacts White Matter Development in the Postnatal Brain - August 13, 2012 A team at Children’s National Medical Center has found that external stimulation has an impact on the postnatal development of a specific region of the brain. Published in Nature Neuroscience, the study used sensory deprivation to look at the growth and collection of NG2-expressing oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (NG2 cells) in the sensory cortex of the brain. This type of research is part of the Center for Neuroscience Research focus on understanding the development and treatment of white matter diseases.
Children’s National Names Darryl Varnado as Chief People Officer - August 9, 2012 Darryl Varnado has been named Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for Children’s National Medical Center, effective August 27. This is a newly created position developed by Kurt Newman, MD, President and CEO. Responsibilities of the Chief People Officer will include empowering a talented workforce to advance the organization and provide the highest quality care to patients and families.
Early Study Shows Sleeve Gastrectomy is Safe Alternative to Gastric Bypass for Adolescents with Morbid Obesity - August 3, 2012 A new study published in the journal Surgery suggests that laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a surgical alternative to the well-known gastric bypass procedure for weight-loss surgery, offers fewer complications and maintains the weight loss and other related benefits of bariatric surgery when used in adolescent patients.
Echocardiogram Screenings are Effective in Preventing Rheumatic Heart Disease - June 12, 2012 Washington, DC—Routine screening with echocardiogram can detect three times as many cases of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) as clinical examinations, offering a novel approach in preventing this common disease, according to a new study in Circulation.
Children’s National Receives ACGME’s Highest Institutional Evaluation - May 16, 2012 Children’s National recently hosted the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a successful institutional review, and received the maximum evaluation possible for the institutional accreditation.
First Lady of the Republic of Ghana Visits Children’s National - March 12, 2012 Known for her advocacy on behalf of child and maternal health, her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Ernestina Naadu Mills, First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, visited Children’s National Medical Center.
Children’s National Specialists Share Best Practice in Pediatric Care at Arab Health Congress 2012 - January 26, 2012 Key leaders from Children’s National Medical Center and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation are participating in this year’s Arab Health exhibition & congress, Dubai, UAE, sharing how Children’s National is experiencing the positive impacts of focusing four integrated initiatives: quality, safety, service excellence/customer service, and access to care.
Children’s National Medical Center Names New Board Members - January 18, 2012 Children’s National Medical Center has announced several new officers and members of its governing boards. Children’s National includes several corporate entities, each with its own board.
Children’s National Opens New Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - December 29, 2011 The new Cardiac ICU provides a comfortable and safe environment for families, while also providing access to the latest technology and research for our clinicians.
Children’s National Receives Federal Grant to Create Urban Pediatric Fellowship - December 23, 2011 Children’s National Medical Center was recently awarded a 5- year federal grant to support a community-based and community-focused faculty development program targeting the needs of underserved communities and patients.
EPA Announces New Mercury Emission Guidelines at Children’s National Medical Center - December 21, 2011 US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced new mercury emission regulations at Children’s National Medical Center today. The regulations are designed to reduce hazardous emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Child Health Advocacy Institute Awarded Several Grants - December 16, 2011 The Child Health Advocacy Institute (CHAI) continues its commitment to addressing health threats impacting children by proactively addressing issues identified as specific needs in the community.
Superstars visit Children’s National - December 10, 2011 Pop superstar Justin Bieber, teen actress Victoria Justice, and late-night television host Conan O’Brien visited patients at Children’s National Medical Center
Children’s National Experts Presenting at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference - October 14, 2011 Pediatric experts from Children’s National Medical Center will present at the 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, which runs from October 14 – 18 in Boston. Experts from a variety of pediatric disciplines will discuss relevant and timely topics for child health practitioners.
Online Education Tool for Clinicians Advances Concussion Care for Young Athletes - October 7, 2011 Concussion awareness among young athletes, parents, and coaches, is now impacting clinical practices as healthcare providers are called upon to manage and treat injured youth according to best practices defined by experts in concussion management.
Children’s National Awarded Prestigious NIH Clinical Trials Grant - October 7, 2011 Children’s National Medical Center is one of 25 institutions selected by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a new clinical trial consortium: Network of Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NEXT) focused on neurological disorders in adults and children.
Children’s National Primary Care Clinics Recognized as Medical Homes - September 29, 2011 Children’s National Medical Center announced today that all seven of its primary care clinics have been recognized as “Physician Practice Connections®– Patient Centered Medical Homes™” by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Pulse Oximetry Testing in Newborns Endorsed by Secretary Sebelius - September 23, 2011 United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has adopted the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children’s recommendation to add screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) to the Uniform Screening Panel.
Study: Soft Bedding Still Used for Infants in African-American Families - August 22, 2011 Researchers at Children’s National Medical Center have found that many African-American parents use soft bedding for their infants, despite evidence showing that it should be avoided to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Children’s National names Vice President, Sheikh Zayed Institute - August 5, 2011 Children’s National Medical Center announced the appointment of Peter C.W. Kim, MD, CM, PhD, as vice president of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National Medical Center, associate surgeon-in-chief and co-lead of the Institute’s Systems Biology Initiative.
Children’s National Medical Center Announces New CEO - July 14, 2011 The Board of Directors announced today that Kurt Newman, MD, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2011
Experts from Children’s National Medical Center Present Pediatric Health Care Trends at Arab Health Congress - January 25, 2011 This week, pediatric experts from the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and Children’s National Medical Center will exchange research, insights, and best practices at the 4th Middle East Paediatrics Conference during the Arab Health Congress, the largest gathering of healthcare professionals in the Middle East.
Children’s National Dedicates Mobile Health Van - May 13, 2010 Children’s National Medical Center dedicated a new, state-of-the-art mobile health van on Friday, May 7. Children’s National primary care teams will use the van to serve children across Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Children’s National Opens Remaining Floors of Patient Tower - February 22, 2010 Washington, DC — Children’s National Medical Center recently opened the two remaining floors of the Inpatient Tower. The 6th floor north unit opened on January 12 and the 7th floor opened on February 21. A total of 39 patients moved into the new units.
Children’s National Receives March of Dimes Grant - January 26, 2010 Washington, DC — Children’s National Medical Center received a grant aimed at underserved maternal and child health needs in Washington, DC, from the March of Dimes Maryland National Capital Area Chapter.
Children's National Assists in Haiti - January 20, 2010 A team from Children’s National Medical Center is in Haiti helping with the relief effort. The pediatric orthopaedic surgery team consists of two surgeons, John Lovejoy, III, MD, and Edward Fink, MD, physician assistant Kim O’Brien, and nurse Stephanie Gano.
First Lady visits Children's National Medical Center - December 22, 2009 Washington, DC—First Lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Malia and Sasha, along with dog Bo, visited patients and staff at Children's National Medical Center on Tuesday, December 22.
Children's National Medical Center Critical Care Units Earn Beacon Award for Excellence - December 1, 2009 The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children's National Medical Center received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence, an award given by the American Association of Critical-Nurses (AACN).
Study: Lap band surgery effective for morbidly obese children - November 1, 2009 A surgeon at Children’s National Medical Center and his colleagues have found laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap band) to improve the health of morbidly obese adolescents.
