Congratulations to Yury Bochkov, PhD, who was recently awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH/NIAID) for his project titled “Mechanisms of Enhanced Neutralizing Antibody Responses …
WPR: Got Older Children At Home? Use This Moment To Teach Some Self-Direction
Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD (Associate Professor (CHS), Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine) spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio about building a schedule and sense of routine to help reduce stress for older children. …
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 …
UW Pediatrician: How to help your teenager manage stress during COVID-19 pandemic
In this time of social distancing and school cancellations, many families have teenagers suddenly home all the time. The loss of social stimulation and routine, coupled with the onslaught of news and concern about the COVID-19 …
3/18/20 COVID-19 Updates
School Nurses
More than 90 school nurses and health care professionals came together to discuss COVID-19 and the impact on students with chronic illness. See below for ideas shared during the session and additional resources from our …
UW Pediatrician and Medical Student Challenge the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Youth Tackle Football
The current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on youth tackle football is not sufficient for parents or players to adequately comprehend the relevant information, particularly involving the risks in playing the sport, according to a …
Kimberly Squires, NP: Continuous, Competent Care
An integral member of the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Nephrology’s clinical enterprise is Kimberly Squires, NP, who has been working side-by-side with physicians and providing excellent pediatric nephrology care since 1997. Kim has helped expand the …
Channel 3000: Celebrating the 100 Year Anniversary of American Family Children’s Hospital
Channel 3000’s For the Record recently spoke with Ellen Wald, MD (Professor and Chair, Division of Infectious Diseases), Paul Sondel, MD, PhD (Professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant), and Megan Moreno, MD, …
WKOW: Dr. Jasmine Zapata Honored at 12th Annual Reception of Outstanding Women of Color
Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH (Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery) was honored at the 12th annual reception of Outstanding Women of Color. Dr. Zapata was awarded for her contributions through social justice, …