CARE Chronicles Newsletter

Congratulations to all who have presented research posters recently! Those snapshots are all featured in the Conference Season post. Presentations Joan Hernandez, MPH, was featured in a leadership panel for the UTHealth Houston Learning Lab (external link) curriculum. Mahboobeh Mahdavinia,…

Michelle Ruda, MD, Associate Professor and Director, Child Safety and Integrated Care Division, talked to Parents (external link) about what to teach children to avoid dangers. The story was picked up by Yahoo! Life (external link). Kimberly Ellison, PhD, Assistant…

In Memoriam The Department of Pediatrics laments the loss of Paul H. Dahm, MD, MS, who passed away April 14, 2025, after a battle with cancer.       DoP Spotlight The McGovern Medical School Office of Communications recently featured…

Rylee Noble often watched other kids do cartwheels on the playground, wondering why she couldn’t do the same. She didn’t know that the joint stiffness and muscle aches she felt weren’t normal. “When you don’t know anything else, you don’t…

Clinic of the Quarter Congratulations to the UT Physicians Pediatric Center Cardiology — Texas Medical Center, named Clinic of the Quarter (external link)! This outstanding team provides comprehensive cardiac care, from fetal interventions to specialized treatment for babies, children, and…

Presentations Michael Yafi, MD, had three posters accepted to the 18th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2025) held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 19 to 22. Barbara Kieu, MHA, and GME office team will be…

Did you know there is a team of Board-certified lactation consultants within the Department of Pediatrics? True story! These caring professionals offer personalized, private consultations to help every mom meet her breastfeeding goals. Don’t be confused by the name —…

Michael Chang, MD, and Maria Segura, MD, joined a Children at Risk panel discussion (external link) on Facebook to talk about the measles outbreak and preventive measures parents can take to protect their children. Their remarks were shared by 13…

For happenings beyond April, visit the Events page in SharePoint (external link) and extend the “To” date. CPTI Networks & Collaboratives Pillar Webinar Series Join the American Academy of Pediatrics Community Pediatrics Training Initiative (CPTI) for this panel discussion on…

Welcome New Graduates Ara Francesca Luz, MHA, Research Coordinator II, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Division, recently completed her Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Marvin W. Thomas, Jr., MHA, MBA, Senior Administrative Coordinator, Pediatric Research…