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In American Journal of Human Genetics AJHG UW Pediatrics Seattle Children's genetic medicine specialists mike bamshad & Tara Wenger et al report findings on approach to improve equity access for precise genetic diagnosis in critically ill newborns tinyurl.com/5cv4vuvv

"Despite the many competing demands, remember to always return to community." Dr. Hannibal Person talks about his work to meaningfully advance care and close the racial-ethnic health gap for children and adolescents, particularly those with chronic gastrointestinal disease.

Congratulations to Dr. Leslie R. Walker on her inauguration as president of AMSPDC! Read a Q+A with Dr. Walker about her vision and hopes for the role leading an organization focused on the future of academic medicine and its missions: clinical care, education, research, and

"We have to share knowledge." Dr. Michelle Terry speaks about heart health, why women’s heart disease is often overlooked, and how biased health algorithms can put lives at risk for TEDx youtube.com/watch?v=FqG4p5…

There is a need for research to explore a wider range of outcomes, communities, and timeframes when studying the mental health impact of school shootings, according to new findings from a Department of Pediatrics Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program-authored publication

"Because of Medicaid, children and teens receive lifesaving care so they can do what they should be doing, which is growing and thriving." Dr. Jason Deen spoke at a press conference with Senator Cantwell about the impact of cuts to Medicaid funding: bit.ly/4hhXjoc

🩺 Pediatric cancer research at @SeattleChildren’s is changing lives! 🧡 Groundbreaking research led by Nick Vitanza, MD, is giving new hope to children diagnosed with #DIGP, a rare and deadly brain cancer. Learn more in this NBC News video. nbcnews.com/now/video/expe…

Presence and generosity of state earned income tax credits were associated with lower rates of firearm suicide in a new study from the Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program, reinforcing a link between poverty alleviation and reduced suicide risk. bit.ly/4kScIi7

We are thrilled to welcome all our incoming pediatric residents to UW and Children's!

Dr. Anne Slater works to create community and advocate for meaningful change to better support women in medicine. In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, read a Q+A about her work: bit.ly/4ldlurd

New Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center research published in American Academy of Pediatrics examines how youth access health care and victim services after violent injuries. Understanding these trends helps us improve support for young survivors. Learn more >> hiprc.org/blog/new-publi…

"We cannot stray from investing in rigorous science," write Dr. Douglas Opel and colleagues CU Anschutz Medical Campus ColumbiaPublicHealth in a new commentary:

“This was a broad swath of work that was terminated, all focused on trying to understand the needs of individuals and communities regarding vaccines." Dr. Douglas Opel spoke with CNN about the devastating impact of NIH funding cuts to vaccine research: cnn.it/3QXUsWJ

As the weather warms up, parents should secure windows to keep young children safe. Dr. Brian Johnston, chief of pediatrics Harborview Medical Center says, "Every year we see anywhere between 30 and 50 young children admitted to the hospital." UW Medicine UW Pediatrics

Thousands of kids across Washington state count on Seattle Children's to provide specialized care and life-changing treatment, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Using pediatric hospitals to balance Washington state’s budget is shortsighted. As the largest pediatric

“All babies deserve early diagnosis and early treatment." Associate professor Dr. Meghan McGarry co-led new guidelines for cystic fibrosis screening that aim to help improve outcomes and benefit all families equally: bit.ly/3XMtPrF

“There is nothing more important for our future than healthy active youth," said UW Pediatrics Department Chair Dr. Leslie Walker of the proposed investments in childcare, early learning, and youth mental health. bit.ly/3EO9QSZ

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This morning at Pediatric Academic Societies, Dr. Bonnie Ramsey received the John Howland Award, which is the highest honor given by the APS. Our UW Pediatrics / Seattle Children's team gathered to celebrate this incredible accomplishment!

Celebrating each other at the Pediatric Academic Societies Faculty, Alumni and Friends Reception for UW Pediatrics and Seattle Children's!