I hope you have been able to enjoy the great weather recently! I continue to be so proud of all the great care each of you are providing to our children and families every day. We continue to see a high inpatient census with boarders in the emergency room nearly every day. This month also marks the beginning of construction for the expansion of our NICU. Thank you, thank you for your hard work!
We are excited to be growing our Adolescent section! We've recently added a new social worker providing therapy to our Adolescent team, Molly Schloss, LCSW-A. Molly worked with our section previously as an Integrated Behavioral Health intern in the UNC Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Gender Wellness clinic. In addition, our General Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Division will be working closely with psychiatry as they work to open the new inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents in Butner NC. This facility will have the capacity for 54 inpatients. This is such an important initiative for our children and adolescents.
This month we also cut the ribbon for the Developmental Behavioral Clinic - check out below! Dr Becky Baum has done an amazing job growing this multidisciplinary clinic.
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The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill is hosting their annual “Carolina Love” gala on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:00-11:00 pm at the Carolina Club. The Ronald McDonald House has provided a home away from home for thousands of families impacted by childhood illness and injury since first opening their doors in 1988. This year’s gala will feature silent and live auctions, a jewelry raffle, delicious food, and live music and dancing. If you’d like to learn more, you can contact Ellison Lambert at the Ronald McDonald House ( ellison@rmhch.org) or visit the Carolina Love Gala website.
I’d also like to call your attention to a new event being hosted by our DEI Committee—Coffee, Tea & Equity. We invite you to come enjoy pasties, coffee and tea with the DEI Committee and to share your thoughts and ideas on how to make the Department a better place for all of us. All staff, learners and faculty are welcome!
Kudos to Dr. Kenya McNeal-Trice for receiving the Greenberg-Serwint Award from the Academic Pediatric Association Region 4. Many of our hospitalists and general pediatricians attended this event in Charlottesville this past weekend.
The ACGME has just sent out a draft of new requirements for pediatric residencies. These new requirements focus on more outpatient and mental health training. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Kenya McNeal-Trice or Dr. Meg Kihlstrom.
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The Blue Ridge research rankings were just published. Congratulations to all of our investigators! Our NIH funding has increased significantly, and our Blue Ridge ranking is now 22. I also want to thank the research grants and management office and our leaders of this group, Kira Frediani and Mandy DuPont.
Dr. JoJo Yang, Assistant Professor in Child Neurology and Epilepsy welcomed baby Maxine Anmei Brown just after midnight on Friday, February 24, 2023! Congratulations!
Grateful for all you do!
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UNC Children's Missions Update |
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Please Welcome our New Children's Providers! |
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Advanced Practice Provider
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Katie DesJardin, NNP joined Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine on February 19, 2023. Ms. DesJardin earned her BSN from St. Louis University in Missouri and worked for many years as a NICU RN at Omaha Children’s, Duke and WakeMed. She recently graduated from the Duke University MSN/NNP training program and passed her NCC national board exams! In addition, she served for nearly 10-years in the United States Army working as a Cadet and Nurse earning numerous honors including: Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals as well as Global War on Terrorism, National Defense, and Army Service Ribbons. Welcome Katie!
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Against odds, McLeod graduates while fighting cancer...
Despite the challenges, DJ McCleod is persevering. DJ was able to receive his diploma on Friday in a special ceremony at UNC Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family, friends, and the medical professionals who have helped him throughout his journey.
Read more
www.wwaytv3.com
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If you couldn't join us for the
UNC Children's Meeting
on Thurs, February 16th,
the slides can be found here!
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Dr. Sabina Mir
Named in Castle Connolly
Top Doctors Pediatric Gastroenterology
Exceptional Women in Medicine Recipients 2022.
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Dr. Allison Burbank
Named the new chair of the Environmental Exposures and Respiratory Health Committee with the AAAAI.
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Dr. Tisu Mvalo
Appointed as a Lancet Global Health Commissioner for oxygen security.
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Dr. Maria Ferris
Named Associate Editor of the journal Health Care Transitions an open access, international, and interdisciplinary scientific journal that advances health care transition research, scholarly inquiry, and dissemination of clinical practice exemplars and innovations.
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Dr. Timothy Moran
Named the new Chair of the Cells and Mediators of Allergic Inflammation (CMAI) Committee with the AAAAI.
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Dr. Neal deJong
Awarded the Carolina For the Kids Excellence in Patient and Family Care Award.
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Dr. Lindsay Marszal
Received her Board Certification in Palliative Medicine
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Faculty Development Workshop:
Crafting a Curriculum Vita (CV)
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Tues, March 7 @
10:45a - 11:45a
238 MacNider or
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Thurs, March 9 @
3:00p - 4:00p
238 MacNider or
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New Awards, Achievements, Presentations & Publications |
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The UNC Children’s Allergy/immunology was a big presence as the 2023 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Meeting in San Antonio, Texas from February 24 – 27. Check out their packed presentation schedule!
Melissa Bauserman, MD, MPH – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – published: Examining maternal morbidity across a spectrum of delivery locations: An analysis of the Global Network's Maternal and Neonatal Health Registry. Oberlin A, Wallace J, Moore JL, Saleem S, Lokangaka A, Tshefu A, Bauserman M, Figueroa L, Krebs NF, Esamai F, Liechty E, Bucher S, Patel AB, Hibberd PL, Chomba E, Carlo WA, Goudar S, Derman RJ, Koso-Thomas M, McClure EM, Goldenberg RL. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Mar;160(3):797-805. PMID: 35949060
Carl Bose, MD and Melissa Bauserman, MD, MPH – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – published: COVID-19 antibody positivity over time and pregnancy outcomes in seven low-and-middle-income countries: A prospective, observational study of the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research. Goldenberg RL, Saleem S, Billah SM, Kim J, Moore JL, Ghanchi NK, Haque R, Figueroa L, Ayala A, Lokangaka A, Tshefu A, Goudar SS, Kavi A, Somannavar M, Esamai F, Mwenechanya M, Chomba E, Patel A, Das P, Emonyi WI, Edidi S, Deshmukh M, Hossain B, Siraj S, Mazariegos M, Garces AL, Bauserman M, Bose CL, Petri WA Jr, Krebs NF, Derman RJ, Carlo WA, Liechty EA, Hibberd PL, Koso-Thomas M, Peres-da-Silva N, Nolen TL, McClure EM. BJOG. 2023 Mar;130(4):366-376.
Carl Bose, MD, Melissa Bauserman, MD, MPH, and Jackie Patterson, MD, MPH – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – published: Azithromycin to Prevent Sepsis or Death in Women Planning a Vaginal Birth. Tita ATN, Carlo WA, McClure EM, Mwenechanya M, Chomba E, Hemingway-Foday JJ, Kavi A, Metgud MC, Goudar SS, Derman R, Lokangaka A, Tshefu A, Bauserman M, Bose C, Shivkumar P, Waikar M, Patel A, Hibberd PL, Nyongesa P, Esamai F, Ekhaguere OA, Bucher S, Jessani S, Tikmani SS, Saleem S, Goldenberg RL, Billah SM, Lennox R, Haque R, Petri W, Figueroa L, Mazariegos M, Krebs NF, Moore JL, Nolen TL, Koso-Thomas M; A-PLUS Trial Group. N Engl J Med. 2023 Feb 9. PMID: 36757318
Carl Bose, MD and Mike O’Shea, MD, MPH – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – published: Antepartum periodontitis treatment and risk of offspring screening positive for autism spectrum disorder. Bose C, Valentine GC, Philips K, Boggess K, Moss K, Barros SP, Marchesan J, Wu D, O'Shea TM, Peralta-Carcelen M, Goldstein R, Ramamurthy R, Beck JD. J Perinatol. 2023 Jan 25. PMID: 36697694
Senyene E. Hunter, MD, PhD - Child Neurology and Epilepsy – received the CNCDP-K12 award for her research project “Complex variants in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies”. The Child Neurologist Career Development Program-K12 funds exceptional, customized research training for pediatric neurologists or graduates of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Scholars receive a three-year intensive, clinically relevant, basic and/or patient-oriented research mentorship at their home institution.
Edwin Kim, MD – Allergy/Immunology – was included in several recent news stories:
Mike Kulis, PhD - – Allergy/Immunology – published: Structure and IgE Cross-Reactivity among Cashew, Pistachio, Walnut, and Peanut Vicilin-Buried Peptides. Foo ACY, Nesbit JB, Gipson SAY, DeRose EF, Cheng H, Hurlburt BK, Kulis MD, Kim EH, Dreskin SC, Mustafa S, Maleki SJ, Mueller GA. J Agric Food Chem. 2023 Feb 15;71(6):2990-2998. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07061. Epub 2023 Feb 2. PMID: 36728846
Jennifer McBride - General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Research Coordinator – was selected to join the NC TraCS Research Coordinator Advisory Committee for the Recruitment and Retention Program.
Tisu Mvalo, MD – General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine – and published: Feeding practices and growth patterns of moderately low birthweight infants in resource-limited settings: results from a multisite, longitudinal observational study. Vesel L, Bellad RM, Manji K, Saidi F, Velasquez E, Sudfeld CR, Miller K, Bakari M, Lugangira K, Kisenge R, Salim N, Somji S, Hoffman I, Msimuko K, Mvalo T, Nyirenda F, Phiri M, Das L, Dhaded S, Goudar SS, Herekar V, Kumar Y, Koujalagi MB, Guruprasad G, Panda S, Shamanur LG, Somannavar M, Vernekar SS, Misra S, Adair L, Bell G, Caruso BA, Duggan C, Fleming K, Israel-Ballard K, Fishman E, Lee ACC, Lipsitz S, Mansen KL, Martin SL, Mokhtar RR, North K, Pote A, Spigel L, Tuller DE, Young M, Semrau KEA; LIFE study team. BMJ Open. 2023 Feb 15;13(2):e067316. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067316. PMID: 36792338
Kelly Orgel, MD, PhD, UNC Pediatric Resident and Misty Good, MD, MS – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – published: Necrotizing enterocolitis: Bench to bedside approaches and advancing our understanding of disease pathogenesis. Singh DK, Miller CM, Orgel KA, Dave M, Mackay S, Good M. Front Pediatr. 2023 Jan 11;10:1107404. PMID: 36714655
Mike O’Shea, MD, MPH – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – published:
Association of Severe Bronchiolitis during Infancy with Childhood Asthma Development: An Analysis of the ECHO Consortium. Nanishi M, Chandran A, Li X, Stanford JB, Alshawabkeh AN, Aschner JL, Dabelea D, Dunlop AL, Elliott AJ, Gern JE, Hartert T, Herbstman J, Hershey GKK, Hipwell AE, Karagas MR, Karr CJ, Leve LD, Litonjua AA, McEvoy CT, Miller RL, Oken E, O'Shea TM, Paneth N, Weiss ST, Wright RO, Wright RJ, Carroll KN, Zhang X, Zhao Q, Zoratti E, Camargo CA Jr, Hasegawa K; Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Investigators.
Biomedicines. 2022 Dec 22;11(1):23. PMID: 36672531
Jackie Patterson, MD, MPH and Carl Bose, MD– Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – published: Cost-effectiveness of low-dose aspirin for the prevention of preterm birth: a prospective study of the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research. Patterson JK, Neuwahl S, Goco N, Moore J, Goudar SS, Derman RJ, Hoffman M, Metgud M, Somannavar M, Kavi A, Okitawutshu J, Lokangaka A, Tshefu A, Bose CL, Mwapule A, Mwenechanya M, Chomba E, Carlo WA, Chicuy J, Figueroa L, Krebs NF, Jessani S, Saleem S, Goldenberg RL, Kurhe K, Das P, Patel A, Hibberd PL, Achieng E, Nyongesa P, Esamai F, Bucher S, Liechty EA, Bresnahan BW, Koso-Thomas M, McClure EM. Lancet Glob Health. 2023 Mar;11(3):e436-e444. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00548-4. PMID: 36796987
Brittany Raffa, MD and Samantha Schilling, MD, MSHP – General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine – published: Parental Perspectives on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development. Raffa BJ, Heerman WJ, Lampkin J, Perrin EM, Flower KB, Delamater AM, Yin HS, Rothman RL, Sanders L, Schilling S. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2023 Jan 30. doi: 10.1097/ DBP.0000000000001166. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36716765
Meghan Rebuli, PhD – Allergy/Immunology - was included in the recent news stories:
Samantha Schilling, MD, MSHP – General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine – with co-PI Paul Lanier, MSW, PhD in the School of Medicine, have had their proposal selected as finalists in the ultracompetitive UNC Creativity Hubs competition. Their proposal is entitled "Systems Science Hub: Youth Mental Health." Read more…
Stephen Schworer, MD, PhD and Michelle Hernandez, MD – Allergy/Immunology – published: IL-1 receptor antagonist attenuates proinflammatory responses to rhinovirus in airway epithelium. Schworer SA, Chason KD, Chen G, Chen J, Zhou H, Burbank AJ, Kesic MJ, Hernandez ML. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2023 Jan 26:S0091-6749(23)00089-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.01.015. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36708816
Yamini Virkud, MD – Allergy/Immunology – published:
Food Allergy Management Practices Utilizing Individual Patient Thresholds: A Work Group Report of the AAAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee. Oriel RC, Shah A, Anagnostou A, Greenhawt M, Khan F, Leeds S, Ravindran M, Stoffels G, Vickery BP, Virkud YV, Sicherer SH. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 Feb 9:S2213-2198(23)00171-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2023.01.045. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36773718
Early infancy dysbiosis in food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome: A prospective cohort study. Su KW, Cetinbas M, Martin VM, Virkud YV, Seay H, Ndahayo R, Rosow R, Elkort M, Gupta B, Kramer E, Pronchick T, Reuter S, Sadreyev RI, Huang JL, Shreffler WG, Yuan Q. Allergy. 2023 Jan 12. doi: 10.1111/all.15644. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36635218
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Thompson & Westmoreland Receive Caregiver @ Carolina Awards
Peyton Thompson, MD, MSCR, Assistant Professor in the division of Infectious Diseases, and Kate Westmoreland, MD, Assistant Professor in the division of Hematology-Oncology, have both received 2023 Caregivers at Carolina Awards!
Read more
www.med.unc.edu
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The Wonder of Connection...
Wonder Connection is a tiny local nonprofit that has been using science and nature activities to bring joy to young patients at UNC Children's (and UNC Neurosciences) for the last 17 years. Pediatric patients can choose if they want to participate and what activity they want to do (e.g. create and erupt a volcano, make glitter slime, catch a magnetic fish, use a compound microscope etc). Donations and grants cover the cost of materials, personnel, and programming (with no cost to the hospital). In 2022, Wonder Connection served 2,235 kids and teens at UNC.
Families and kids love the program and shared some of that love in recent surveys:
- "I was able to take a breath and relax because of seeing my child happy and temporarily forgetting about pain and anxiousness of being sick and in the hospital."
- "Wonder Connection has made this hospital stay much easier! We had a wonderful time seeing our daughter create her masterpieces. She had a smile on her face the whole time and had no complaints of stomach pain or nausea during the activity. It’s a great program. Not sure how to make it better."
- "Wonder connection was one of the highlights of this and a previous hospital stay. It brought joy to an otherwise not fun situation."
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Sarah Hooker, NICU Family Liaison, Receives Sunshine Award
When a mother gives birth 1,200 miles from home, the family needs additional support. Enter Sarah Hooker, NICU family liaison at the Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
Sarah made a special effort to help this family in the NICU and make sure they were connected to resources outside of Novant Health during their unexpectedly long stay in Wilmington. For her compassion and empathy, Sarah is the January honoree of the Sunshine Award.
“Sarah took so much of her time to make us feel as comfortable as possible,” the father wrote.
Sarah routinely checked on the family and provided helpful recommendations for house rental organizations, local restaurants and other activities. She brought gifts and books for the baby and spearheaded a kangaroo-a-thon, which encouraged parents to hold their babies.
“Sarah was also very dependable, following through on all our requests,” the father wrote. “Even during the most challenging days, Sarah would brighten our moods her bubbly, supportive personality and empathetic nature.”
He then summed up why Sarah deserves the Sunshine Award.
“Sarah is everything a family liaison should be,” he wrote.
The Sunshine Award was created by Novant Health to honor non-nursing staff who provide exceptional compassionate care. The award complements the Daisy Award, which is presented to a nursing team member who has gone above and beyond for a patient.
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Deanna Friddle
Division Administrator - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Genetics & Metabolism (Interim)
Nominated by Jessi Stark, Benny Joyner, & Amy Spruance
Deanna is such a great co-worker! I would do anything to help her and I know she would do anything to help me. She has been working so hard covering the division administrator role for two divisions, she’s a rockstar!
Deanna Friddle is an absolute gem. She enthusiastically jumped in to help Pediatric Critical Care as we were without a division administrator for several months (and did this while managing another division). She has quickly integrated herself into PCCM and made invaluable contributions on the administrative front in her short time with the division. Deanna brings such a unique perspective to our Team as well! We appreciate her positivity and sense of humor even when obstacles are thrown in her path. She is great to work with, and we are lucky to have found her! Thank to helping us stay organized, Deanna!!!
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