Jessica Babal, MD, associate professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and interim co-chief in the Division of Child Protection, was named a 2024 Outstanding Reviewer for her contributions to the Journal of …
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Melissa Villegas and Lauren Fetsko step into new leadership roles for the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Advocacy Committee
The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Advocacy Committee is charged with informing and educating AACPDM members to be effective advocates for research, health care, and related issues important to both professionals …
Megan Moreno joins National Institute of Child Health and Human Development advisory group
Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic) and vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, was appointed to a four-year term on the National Advisory Child Health and Human …
Tony Garcia-Prats appointed a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor
Tony Garcia-Prats, MD, MSc, PhD, associate professor, Divisions of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and Global Pediatrics, was recently named a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor. This award is among the most prestigious granted by the …
Department of Pediatrics newborn hospitalist team cares for the newest members of our community at UnityPoint Health–Meriter
Approximately 5,000 pregnant patients per year give birth to their babies at UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital (UPH Meriter) in central Madison, the largest number of any Wisconsin hospital with birthing services. Newborns delivered at UPH Meriter …
Beaver Dam’s Community Pediatrics joins UW Health to become UW Health Kids Beaver Dam
UW Health’s pediatric primary care clinics increased from five to six on November 1, 2024, with the addition of newly renamed UW Health Kids Beaver Dam. Known previously as Community Pediatrics of Beaver Dam, it …
Megan Moreno and Officer Adam Nagel discuss social media and teen mental health on Team-Based Care podcast
Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, sat down with Shezad Baloch, host of the Team-Based Care podcast, to discuss social …
Christine Seroogy weighs in on raw milk debate with The New York Times
Christine Seroogy, MD, professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, recently spoke with The New York Times about the nuances of research on raw milk. When ancient humans discovered that they could nourish themselves with …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: January 2025
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
Laura Chen assumes role as course director of Phase 3 Inpatient Acting Internships–Pediatrics
Phase 3 of the SMPH ForWard Curriculum is dedicated to specialty-specific competency development and internship preparation with opportunities for individualized electives, career advising, and special projects. Laura Chen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex …