A study published today in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal sheds light on the most common genetic region associated with childhood-onset asthma in African Americans. “While people of African ancestry tend to have more asthma and more …
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Department of Pediatrics Faculty Receive Messages of Appreciation for National Doctors’ Day
In Celebration of National Doctor’s Day, UW Health offered an opportunity for people to submit notes of gratitude to their physician. Over seventy notes were received from families and patients who are served by Department …
Save the Date: Virtual Pediatrics Research Week Begins 5/26/20
In response to COVID-19, the Department of Pediatrics’ annual Research Week will offer alternative programming to spotlight the scholarly work from its residents, fellows, faculty and staff. Through a mix of livestreamed lectures and interactive …
Saying Goodbye to a Colleague and Friend: A Tribute to Dr. Jon Wolff
This tribute was contributed by the Wolff Family and Drs. David Wargowski, Patrick Remington, and Elizabeth Petty. We are deeply saddened to share news about the passing of a long-time beloved faculty colleague, Dr. Jon Wolff …
Staff Appreciation Week 2020: Celebrating our HR, IT and Communications Staff
Join Us In Celebrating our Human Resources, IT and Communications Staff In recognition of our staff’s swift and well-organized response to the new challenges brought on by COVID-19, we wanted to extend the celebration of Wednesday’s National …
Staff Appreciation Week: Celebrating our Coding and Fiscal Staff
Join us in celebrating our Fiscal and Coding Staff In recognition of our staff’s swift and well-organized response to the new challenges brought on by COVID-19, we wanted to extend the celebration of Wednesday’s National Administrative Professionals …
Staff Appreciation Week 2020: Celebrating Our Administrative and Medical Program Assistants
Join Us In Celebrating our Administrative and Medical Program Assistants On this National Administrative Professionals’ Day, we want to celebrate these administrative professionals who are vital to the success of the Department of Pediatrics. We also want …
Staff Appreciation Week 2020: Celebrating Our Research Administration and Study Coordination Staff
Join Us in Celebrating our Research Administration and Pediatric Clinical Research Coordination Staff In recognition of our staff’s swift and well-organized response to the new challenges brought on by COVID-19, we wanted to extend the celebration of …
Staff Appreciation Week 2020: Celebrating our Academic Affairs and Education Staff
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM STAFF In recognition of our staff’s swift and well-organized response to the new challenges brought on by COVID-19, we wanted to extend the celebration of National Administrative …
March Wellness Tip: Two Factors That Impact Habit Formation (Spoiler: willpower is not one)
“Wellness Tips” are monthly reflections on professional wellness. This month’s article was written by Sarah Webber, MD. We often think of our ability to avoid unhealthy habits and develop healthy ones as an issue of …