Pediatric News Updates from the Department of Pediatrics

Kari Simonsen, M.D., interim chair, UNMC Department of Pediatrics

Department of Pediatrics Chair Update : Kari Simonsen, M.D. Kari Simonsen, M.D., department chair, reflects on the changes within the Department of Pediatrics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we have adapted to care for the communities we serve and the colleagues we connect with.

Department Chair Update

Simonsen Named Chair

Our Successes: Department Celebrations Department of Pediatrics share their accomplishments, publications and appointments. Celebrations

Division Update: Hematology/Oncology/BMT Jill Beck, M.D., interim chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology, shares division updates and celebrations. Division Update

Guest Blog: Hematology/Oncology/BMT Lisa Sieczkowski, M.D., Division of Hospital Medicine, published a guest blog on KevinMD on how COVID-19 has reached the Midwest and has impacted our lives. Guest Blog

Residency Program Update Match Day 2020, held in March, was a resounding success. Continue reading for an update on the Residency Program, Match Day and the interns that will be joining the department in July. Residency Program Update

Programs & Resources: Mental Health, Wellness and Child Care Resources

These slides provide detailed information and resources for the UNMC FiRST Responder program - mental health and wellness resources for faculty and staff.

FiRST Program

Padlet is a collection of wellness resources specifically tailored to healthcare work force wellness during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Padlet

The Metro Omaha Medical Society is working to assist physicians in acquiring childcare. If you are in need of a childcare provider, please fill out the request form.

Childcare Request Form

Upcoming Events: CHRI Research Seminar Series Friday, May 1 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom only | Series Information CHRI Pediatric Research Forum May 7-8, 2020 | Virtual Forum Forum information and registration

Department of Pediatrics Meeting: April

If you missed this month's Department of Pediatrics General Faculty meeting on Thursday, April 24, please view the recording. Note: you must be logged into your Children's account to access the recording as it is saved on the shared drive. On your desktop, follow this path to view the recording: \\chs\shares\common\Glow\Gen Ped Faculty Mtg\GenPed4.23

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