The Department of Pediatrics extends its enthusiastic congratulations and deep gratitude to Kimberly Squires, RN, MS, CPNP, as she reaches 35 years of service with UW Health working with pediatric patients. In that time, she …
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Get to know the new chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition: Q&A with Daniel O’Connell
On January 1, the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics elevated a well-established faculty member to the role of chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Daniel O’Connell, MD, associate professor in that …
New connections! Pediatric cancer research, meet Wisconsin volleyball
There are many diverse worlds within the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It’s possible, even likely, that some of these worlds’ orbits will never intersect. Except when they do! This occurred recently when two members of the …
Department clinicians offer a range of mind-body, osteopathic, and other integrative therapies for pediatric patients
UW–Madison’s long history with integrative health practices began nearly 25 years ago when David Rakel, MD, professor and chair in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, founded the Integrative Medicine Program. Initially it …
Department of Pediatrics fellow, Therese (Tess) Woodring, selected for Pediatric Scientist Development Program
In a historic first for the department, Therese (Tess) Woodring, MD, was selected for the Pediatric Scientist Development Program (PSDP). She is the first-ever fellow from the Department of Pediatrics at the UW School of …
UW Health bone dysplasia clinics offer comprehensive care for children and adults
Bone or skeletal dysplasia is an umbrella term covering approximately 700 congenital disorders of bone growth. Most are extremely rare, and more than half manifest as disproportionate short stature, known as dwarfism. One of these disorders, achondroplasia, is the most common form of dwarfism.
Melinda Chen’s global health trainings in Rwanda help local clinicians manage common pediatric endocrine conditions
She wanted to be a professional musician, but crippling stage fright guided her back toward the field her parents had wanted her to pursue all along: medicine. A graduate of the UW School of Medicine …
Ebling Library features Ryan McAdams’ paintings in new exhibit, ‘The Weight of Air’
When Ryan McAdams was young, an aunt gave him a set of oil paints as a gift. He was transfixed and started on a path toward becoming an artist. However, medicine intervened, and Ryan McAdams, …
Jonathan Fliegel will soon retire from the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care after decades of gratifying work
He loves his work. Jonathan Fliegel, MD, professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been a member of the Department of Pediatrics since 2008. He came on as the inaugural chief …
After a long and rewarding career working with cystic fibrosis patients, Darci Pfeil will retire
Sometimes everything falls into place perfectly. Early in her nursing career, Darci Pfeil, NP, decided that she wanted to care for patients with long-term conditions. From 1989 onward, she has cared for patients and guided …