Memorial Hermann Health System Appoints Guy Giesecke, Senior Vice President and CEO, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Guy B. Giesecke, DHA, is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. With nearly two decades in pediatric leadership, Dr. Giesecke has significant experience leading…
Linda Solamen, MD
Linda Solamen, MD, is an assistant professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Solamen earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and her medical degree from the American University…
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New Pediatric Clinic Brings Subspecialty Care Closer to Katy Families
A bold new chapter in pediatric care is unfolding in Katy as UT Physicians expands its pediatric footprint beyond the Texas Medical Center. Designed specifically for children and families, UT Physicians Pediatric Multispecialty – Katy integrates 14 medical and surgical subspecialties…
In the Media, Oct 2025
Terri Major-Kincade, MD, MPH, was interviewed by CBS News (external link) about the Perinatal Palliative Care Bill called Everly’s Law, which took effect on Sept. 1. Megan Kindred, MSN, APRN, was interviewed by Everyday Health (external link) about the benefits of breastfeeding….
Team Updates, Oct 2025
Welcome! The Department of Pediatrics is proud to add these outstanding clinicians to our team: Promotions Congratulations to these faculty from various divisions who have been promoted as of September 1. Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine New Role Associate Professor Elizabeth Hillman, MD,…
Presentations & Publications as of Oct 2025
Presentations Haitham Al-Wahab, MD, FAAP, presented at the Annual Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Symposium held September 23-24 at Memorial Hermann Hospital (pictured above). Hunaid Gurji, DO, PhD, MS, presented “Johnny Five is Alive: Use of Chatbots to Facilitate Medical Education”…
ICYMI: September Recap
Pediatric Workforce Initiative hosts program mixer On Wednesday, Sept. 24, pediatric programs from across Houston came together to host a mixer for medical students interested in pediatrics. Program leaders from McGovern Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Houston,…
Lead a Workshop at APA Southern Regional Meeting
Submit Your Proposal on a Topic of Your Choice (external link) The Academic Pediatric Association (APA) is currently accepting proposals for workshops at their Southern Regional Meeting (external link) to be held February 26-28, 2026, in New Orleans. The APA…
New PRC Collaborative Research Endeavors
Miller Lab Updates Pediatric Research Center Associate Professor Rachel Miller, PhD, leads a team of award-winning researchers to explore congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. The Miller Lab has received some collaborative awards to advance their discoveries in partnership…