Children’s National Experts Presenting at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
October 14, 2011
Topics range from fetal imaging, to bullying, and SIDS
Washington, DC—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.
Select topics include:
Additionally, Dr. Moon will participate in a press briefing on SIDS prevention and safe sleep practices for infants. The briefing will be held on Monday, October 17 at 11 am, and is embargoed until October 18.
Also on October 17, Dr. Wright will be honored with the 2011 Fellow Achievement Award for his work on the Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. As part of the honor, he will provide the keynote address, “The Role of the Emergency Department in Youth Violence Prevention,” during the Council’s session.
For interviews, contact Emily Dammeyer in Boston at 202-689-4969 or Emily Hartman in DC at 202-476-4500.
About Children's National Health System
Children’s National Health System, based in Washington, D.C., has served the nation’s children since 1870. Children’s National is one of the nation’s Top 5 pediatric hospitals and, for a second straight year, is ranked No. 1 in newborn care, as well as ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. It has been designated two times as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the D.C. Metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is the seventh-highest NIH-funded pediatric institution in the nation. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels.
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