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  Jan-Mar 2014
Monthly Pediatric Updates           

Research, Quality,
and Safety  


Pediatric Genetic research study offers additional newborn screening to Maimonides parents of neonates and receives overwhelming participation!  Read More >

 

Announcements  

Check out the new 
MMC Pediatric Sepsis Policy and Powerpoint Presentation

AAP District II Chair's Report

Kudos to Dr. Christina Gagliardo on her recent publication entitled, "A Multicenter Study of Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy and Transmitted Drug Resistance in Antiretroviral-Naive Adolescents and Young Adults With HIV in New York City."

Kudos to Drs. Shipra Kaicker, David Steffin and Apurvi Patel on their ASPHO poster entitled "A new variant in the hMUNC 13-4 gene associated with Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a family from Yemen."

Check out the latest MMC Research Buzz >

A very fond farewell to Dr. Karen Moalem and Dr. Heather Needham.  We thank them for their service to MICH and wish them much luck in their future endeavors! 

New Staff 

Shonna Berlin, NP

Newborn Nursery  


Myriame Dillon, NP
Newborn Nursery

Hedda Gallard, NP

Newborn Nursery

Shareefa Rahman
Site Manager
48th St Subspecialty Center

Donna Roach
Medical Billing Coder

 

   

 
Message from the Chair
The Institute of Medicine Report on Primary Care and Public Health cited a number of initiatives, notably in New York City, as best practice examples to improve the health of populations. We have learned over the years that improving the health of populations must take us out of the ivory tower of the academic health center to the core of the communities we serve and that we must partner with other agencies to address the social determinants of health, promote health and make resources easily accessible to children and families. Our Obesity Prevention program, Latch-ON, and Teens in NYC are three marvelous examples of the efforts happening at MICH, all of which entailed collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.  Read More >
Pediatric Spotlight   
 
Center for Brain and Behavior

The Center for Brain and Behavior at Maimonides Infants and Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing the best possible care in diagnosis and management of children with epilepsy. We provide a compassionate environment for families and children with epilepsy of all age groups, from infancy to adulthood.  Read More >

MICH is offering a neuropsychological assessment service for children, adolescents and young adults.  These evaluations are appropriate for youth experiencing learning difficulties or other cognitive issues, such as memory or attention problems.  Read More >

Learn about the STEP (Special Tots Evaluation Program) clinic, providing developmental pediatric follow-up to high-risk infants.   Read More > 
Latest News

Primary Care

The Division of Pediatric Primary Care provides an update on the measles outbreak in NYC.  Read More >
Nursing

See what's new in nursing education - 2FReSH: New Sepsis Screening Tool, the Pediatric Fall Prevention Program, educational in-services and upcoming educational programs.  Read More > 
Family Centered Care 

Maimonides Infants & Children's Hospital Cancer Center featured on Channel 12 News!
Sunrise on Wheels is a year-round program currently based in 6 area hospitals. Currently sponsored by the Brooklyn Nets at Maimonides, Sunrise volunteers have been bringing the fun of camp right into the outpatient infusion area for the past five years. On a weekly basis, the organization provides recreational activities for patients and their siblings, which has been invaluable for our children and families undergoing treatment.  Watch Video> 
For Your Interest 

A big congratulations to our Child Life Program, the recipients of a $44,675 donation from Spirit Halloween!  Read More> 

Maimonides Infants and Children's Hospital
Maimonides Medical Center - Lutheran Medical Center - Coney Island Hospital

4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219  (718).283.7500 

 

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