﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.xslt"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>News for School of Medicine and secondary Pediatrics</title><link>https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Pediatrics</link><description>50 most recent stories</description><language>en-US</language><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8a19008e-9785-41b1-bbfb-e6b87915495d</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-memoriam-dr-ellen-elizabeth-hrabovsky</link><category></category><title>In Memoriam: Dr. Ellen Elizabeth Hrabovsky</title><description>Dr. Ellen Elizabeth Hrabovsky passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Morgantown. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 21, 1943. She was the first child of the late Michael Hrabovsky and Mary Alice (O'Neill) Hrabovsky. Ellen's family lived near her grandparents, Lawrence and Agnes O'Neill. She dearly loved them, spending her early years on her grandparents' farm gave her love for the outdoors and animals.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-04-13T08:36:19-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">155b5b82-96d6-4fde-8307-6ae24828611d</guid><link>https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/wvu-medicine-pittsburgh-pediatrics/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU's New Pediatric Pulse </title><description>A little boy sits up under a hospital blanket and giggles, hugging a stuffed pig before his heart is stopped. "Piggy goes everywhere," says the boy's mom, Dawn Reynolds.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-03-02T09:18:00-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b7459585-b8c9-46b8-b40c-18abb3cbb640</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ferrari-appointed-to-secretary-treasurer-ofamerican-board-of-pediatrics-leadership-board</link><category></category><title>Ferrari appointed to Secretary-Treasurer of the American Board of Pediatrics leadership board </title><description>Norman Ferrari, M.D., chief academic officer and vice dean for medical education and academic affairs for the West Virginia University School of Medicine, has been named the secretary-treasurer of the American Board of Pediatrics. 
</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-02-17T14:13:35-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b107bbab-2b74-4d62-83a1-a01895228bb4</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physician-urges-testing-vaccination-as-wv-whooping-cough-cases-continue-to-rise</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: How to stay safe as WV whooping cough cases rise to record high</title><description>As of this week, cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, had reached the highest number reported in West Virginia since 2010, according to data from the state Bureau for Public Health. Of the 199 cases, 76 were active as of Dec. 15. </description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-01-12T10:48:23-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0541cf24-bf7b-4722-8da1-4593c6e87bb5</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2025/12/17/expert-pitch-wvu-physicians-urge-caution-as-whooping-cough-cases-continue-to-rise</link><category>somengage</category><title>WVU physicians urge caution as whooping cough cases continue to rise</title><description>Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-01-30T10:43:05-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8de6213d-0b34-4927-8315-85fa1c4b13de</guid><link>https://www.salon.com/2025/12/12/hepatitis-b-vaccine-delay-leaves-parents-confused/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Hepatitis B vaccine delay leaves parents confused</title><description>For many years, Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at the University of California, Davis, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been the "voice of reason for vaccine information." But last week's move, when the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to delay the timing of the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine for all infants, was another reminder that this is no longer the case.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-12-15T08:55:04-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f8b6746b-bc95-4aa2-8d4d-68646db51f47</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-offers-increased-opportunities-for-residents-and-fellows-through-expansions-t</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU School of Medicine offers increased opportunities for residents and fellows through expansions to GME programs</title><description>As medical students around the country participate in interviews to determine where they will complete their specialized medical training, the West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced increased opportunities through expansions to several graduate medical education programs.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-11-21T13:15:45-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c2a6286b-e6a6-425b-afcd-20d0979c8c47</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-doctors-sayhighly-infectious-virus-is-out-of-control-right-now</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Doctors Say A Highly Infectious Virus Is 'Out Of Control' Right Now</title><description>Physicians and public health experts in a number of states in the mid-Atlantic region are reporting an uptick in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-11-25T10:26:31-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c7458627-ff49-435b-be4b-42abb30ae0d8</guid><link>https://www.buzzfeed.com/jillianwilson/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-spike-2025</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: A Highly Contagious Virus Is Spreading Like Wildfire, And Doctors Want You To Know These Important Facts</title><description>This fall, multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Wisconsin have reported outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease, a contagious virus that commonly infects children under 5 but can also cause symptoms in older kids and adults, too.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-11-11T09:52:22-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9a57efe1-0a05-4c73-a134-fca6aa05dc0e</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Front-Page/tom-golisano-makes-transformational-gift-to-wvu-medicine-children-s/</link><category>somheal</category><title>Tom Golisano makes transformational gift to WVU Medicine Children's</title><description>WVU Medicine Children's Hospital received an extraordinary boost today through a $28 million unrestricted gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader whose vision and generosity have transformed communities and institutions across the United States.
 
The gift was presented earlier today (Oct. 28) by Mr. Golisano to a delegation of WVU Medicine senior leaders at the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in Brighton, New York. To commemorate this historic moment and honor Mr. Golisano's legacy, WVU Medicine Children's will now be known as WVU Medicine Golisano Children's. </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-10-31T12:48:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d202847d-98a3-4814-b634-a0e8d87a5986</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Front-Page/wvu-medicine-children-s-named-west-virginia-s-top-children-s-hospital-by-u-s-news-world-report/</link><category></category><title>WVU Medicine Children's named West Virginia's top children's hospital by U.S. News &amp; World Report</title><description>U.S. News &amp; World Report released its 2025–26 Best Children's Hospitals rankings today (Oct. 7), naming WVU Medicine Children's the top children's hospital in West Virginia for the fifth consecutive year and one of the best in the Mid-Atlantic region.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-10-07T10:55:02-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">34a11bb5-574d-44f6-86e5-8b09cf93f26f</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-pediatrics-accepting-orders-for-annual-apparel-sale</link><category></category><title>WVU Medicine Pediatrics accepting orders for annual apparel sale </title><description>The West Virginia University Medicine Pediatrics program is hosting their annual apparel sale with apparel for WVU Medicine and WVU Children's. Orders will be accepted until September 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m., when both online stores will close. </description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-09-15T14:51:12-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ae472d64-e263-4e0f-a3aa-9492bdfd909c</guid><link>https://wvmetronews.com/2025/09/04/experts-weigh-in-on-vaccinations-exemptions-as-legal-arguments-advance/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Experts weigh-in on vaccinations, exemptions as legal arguments advance</title><description>As several cases related to vaccine exemptions—cases involving religious exemptions—are moving through the courts in Raleigh, Gilmer and Berkeley counties, two medical experts, one retired with pre-vaccine experience and another aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, are weighing in.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-09-09T08:45:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">27c2e2c6-c078-455e-92bd-1136154fb948</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-remembernce-larry-pickering-m-d</link><category></category><title>In Remembrance: Larry Pickering, M.D.</title><description>Dr. Larry K. Pickering, a distinguished leader in pediatric Infectious Disease and a dedicated mentor, passed away on July 1, 2025 in San Diego, California. He was 81. 

A trailblazer in medical education, research, and public health, Dr. Pickering played a pivotal role in shaping immunization policy in the United States and around the world. His contributions profoundly impacted the health and lives of countless children globally.

Born in 1944, Dr. Pickering earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1970. He completed a pediatric residency and an infectious disease fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine, launching a remarkable career devoted to protecting children from infectious diseases.

Throughout his career, Dr. Pickering held academic and leadership roles at the University of Texas-Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Emory University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He served on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and was editor of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Red Book for three editions - a definitive resource on pediatric infectious diseases.

Dr. Pickering is survived by his beloved wife, Mimi; their children, Maggie and Andy; and 3 grandchildren, Kenan, Edie and Mae. He is also survived by his sister, Susan; brother-in-law, Mike; and two nephews, Lucas and Ryan.

Larry was known for his sharp wit and infectious sense of humor, and he was willing to bet on almost anything. His granddaughters remember him as an inspiring and kind-hearted man who always had a joke to share. A master card player, he usually won, and graciously accepted checks from those who owed him.

He was deeply proud of his West Virginia roots and his alma mater, West Virginia University. He established a lasting scholarship there to support future generations of medical students, endowed Pickering Chair, and the Hogan Lecture Series.

A memorial service will be held in September 2025 to honor his enduring legacy in pediatric infectious disease and public health. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the West Virginia University Pediatric Department or Alzheimer's San Diego.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-08-11T16:31:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">78d42dfb-ff01-48c6-b29d-60fbe171c95c</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2025</link><category></category><title>School of Medicine announces faculty promotions for 2025</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently awarded more than 60 faculty members across 20 departments promotions that were effective July 1, 2025. Department faculty members awarded associate professor and professor status are as follows:</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-07-22T09:24:48-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">697f8e69-bfc9-4e6c-919a-1ff5090375c4</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mullett-to-step-down-as-pediatrics-chair-national-search-underway</link><category>somenagae</category><title>Mullett to step down as pediatrics chair, national search underway</title><description>After nearly a decade leading the West Virginia University Department of Pediatrics, Charles Mullett, M.D., PhD, has announced he will step down from his role to focus on patient care and research.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-06-17T13:03:46-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">6c0ac05d-f09e-46b3-83d2-c2102ba9bf66</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=uha-announces-updates-to-its-board-of-directors</link><category></category><title>UHA announces updates to its Board of Directors</title><description>(Note: Story originally posted on WVU Medicine Connect. The most up-to-date information can be found at the original article -- WVU Medicine login required.)</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-05-06T11:08:16-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a751d182-4422-4100-b29f-5e3787038e27</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/03/10/wvu-researchers-find-babies-born-to-teen-mothers-are-smaller-weigh-less</link><category>somheal</category><title>WVU researchers find babies born to teen mothers are smaller, weigh less</title><description>At a time when the number of teens having babies in the Mountain State remains higher than the national average, maternal and child health researchers at West Virginia University found these infants have a lower birth weight and are smaller for their gestational age compared to those born to adults.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-03-14T13:49:32-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">99a85ce2-1d0b-4835-b91b-e67adb5ceb29</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-measles-response</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Measles response</title><description>Lisa Costello, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, was featured in several recent publications as part of measles discussions. Those are able to be read below (subscription or login may be required): </description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-03-11T07:25:55-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f0cf5934-6968-4440-b2e3-3b2d14544a84</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-launches-new-pediatric-cardiology-fellowship-program</link><category>somdiscover</category><title>WVU School of Medicine launches new Pediatric Cardiology fellowship program</title><description>Applications are being accepted for a new three-year pediatric cardiology fellowship at the West Virginia University Department of Pediatrics.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-03-14T13:50:34-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">78d766b6-8be1-4443-90d9-f91ba2e4a83a</guid><link>https://westvirginiawatch.com/2024/11/20/childhood-vaccine-exemption-bills-expected-in-wv-next-year-face-easier-pathway-with-morrisey/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: School vaccine exemption bills expected in WV next year</title><description>Dr. Lisa Costello contributes to reporting from West Virginia Watch about vaccination requirements in the state.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-11-25T10:37:03-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ad5e66a6-263c-4c51-b7e6-86972809011d</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-joseph-wright-named-gwendolyn-hogan-lectureship-diversity-day-speaker</link><category></category><title>Dr. Joseph Wright named Gwendolyn Hogan Lectureship Diversity Day speaker</title><description>The Gwendolyn Hogan Lectureship Diversity Day presented by the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics will be held on Wednesday, October 2, in the Family Resource Center in the Children's Hospital.  </description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-09-04T15:40:00-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">3d00dfe0-9b44-4f32-acf3-daf0bd79f6ba</guid><link>https://wvpublic.org/west-virginias-vaccine-divide/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: West Virginia's vaccine divide</title><description>Drs. Lisa Costello and Tim Lefeber of the WVU School of Medicine contribute to West Virginia Public Broadcasting reporting on vaccination requirements in the Mountain State.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-08-20T08:57:11-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">66a64b76-c34e-4cad-8c38-60fab23f3bd2</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-and-impact-wv-open-new-clinic-to-help-families-with-infants-diagnosed-with-n</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU Medicine Children's and IMPACT WV open new clinic to help families with infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome</title><description>WVU Medicine Children's and the IMPACT WV program have partnered to open a new follow-up clinic for infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and their families. A multi-disciplinary team offers assessments and guidance to participants.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-08-08T13:07:11-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9a486f80-b389-4fcf-b783-472da4aea518</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-pediatric-ophthalmologist-shares-tips-for-keeping-kids-eyes-safe-duringsummer</link><category></category><title>WVU pediatric ophthalmologist shares tips for keeping kids' eyes safe during the summer</title><description>With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July right around the corner, West Virginia University School of Medicine Pediatric Ophthalmologist Geoff Bradford, M.D., is sharing tips for keeping children's eyes safe during the summer months.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-06-27T13:32:08-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c8b51929-5ff5-481b-afe4-8a4b69300561</guid><link>https://www.wvnews.com/business/west-virginia-ranks-35th-in-2024-kids-count-data-book-analysis/article_d4a74b5a-2cb1-11ef-b79e-f7aa39bbcb8b.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: West Virginia ranks 35th in 2024 Kids Count Data Book analysis</title><description>Dr. Lisa Costello, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from WV News about children's health in West Virginia.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-06-24T11:12:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">89c2e531-c852-45f7-ac4c-6ade85b0de3a</guid><link>https://www.statejournal.com/special/page-001/page_26a469ce-b93e-50a8-8f78-8d602348c14b.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Celebrating Generation Next</title><description>Dr. Lisa Costello, Ashton Marra, Dr. J. Hunter Mehaffey, Christopher Ramezan and Dr. Melanie Ward are included on The State Journal's "Generation Next: 40 Under 40" list.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-06-24T09:01:20-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">924dbf15-0482-48ed-a782-ff016471e5ee</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2023extraordinary-journey-for-wvu-medicine-children-s</link><category></category><title>2023 an extraordinary journey for WVU Medicine Children's</title><description>The 2023 WVU Medicine Childrens Annual Report highlights the successes of the Division of Pediatric Urology. Under the guidance of Osama Al-Omar, MD, MBA, FACS, Professor and Division. Chief, the Division continues its excellence as a Top 50 Program as recognized by US News and World Report. The Division's highly acclaimed telemedicine programs are also highlighted. Together with Ahmed Ali, MD, Assistant Professor, outpatient clinic and surgical volume continue to grow each year. The Department is so proud of these efforts.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-05-28T10:48:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e50308c5-ec3b-4c9f-9430-5fa511c8219a</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=klass-to-present-about-pediatric-literacy-during-gwendolyn-hogan-lectureship-series</link><category></category><title>Klass to present about pediatric literacy during Gwendolyn Hogan Lectureship series</title><description>The West Virginia University Department of Pediatrics will welcome Perri Klass, M.D., as the Gwendolyn Hogan Lectureship speaker on Wednesday June 19, for two lectures – grand rounds at 8 a.m. and a special conference at noon.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-06-12T15:24:04-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ad43c68b-716f-452e-a96d-4d06f8d5d46a</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-david-b-nelson-to-host-pediatric-grand-rounds-june-26</link><category></category><title>Dr. David B. Nelson to host Pediatric Grand Rounds June 26</title><description>The West Virginia University Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds will host David B. Nelson, M.D., FACOG, on Wednesday, June 26 from 8. to 9 a.m. at the Fukushima Auditorium in the Health Science Center and on Zoom.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-05-20T11:03:23-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7abfa9f1-9e5c-4216-a6dc-ac7dffe02677</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/?cat=WVU-Medicine&amp;sec=Childrens-Hospital&amp;headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-offers-first-dose-of-gene-therapy-for-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-in-state</link><category>somheal</category><title>WVU Medicine Children's offers first dose of gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in state </title><description>WVU Medicine Children's continues to make bold strides in pediatric healthcare having administered the first dose of ELEVIDYS in West Virginia.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-04-16T10:30:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d893814b-d46f-4ffc-bd19-860809caee3a</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/?cat=WVU-Medicine&amp;sec=Childrens-Hospital&amp;headline=dr-christopher-mascio-to-serve-as-executive-chair-of-the-wvu-children-s-institute</link><category>sompurpose</category><title>Dr. Christopher Mascio to serve as executive chair of the WVU Children's Institute</title><description>The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System and the WVU Health Sciences Center today (April 16) named Christopher E. 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From sleep positions to even clothing and nutrition, what's recommended, or even considered safe, has shifted more than many realize.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-03-13T12:41:24-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a9485d5e-f30f-4cc1-83e2-dcbf8f97e028</guid><link>https://www.timeswv.com/opinion/guest_columns/as-a-pediatrician-and-mom-i-oppose-house-bill-5105/article_8bef6cbe-d7fa-11ee-8764-5fafec225d0f.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: As a pediatrician and mom, I oppose House Bill 5105</title><description>Dr. Lisa Costello, an assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine, writes a guest column for Times West Virginian about the importance of childhood immunization.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-03-04T10:05:44-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">bec28667-659b-4ac2-9f2b-01319984bc52</guid><link>https://theconversation.com/hundreds-of-thousands-of-us-infants-every-year-pay-the-consequences-of-prenatal-exposure-to-drugs-a-growing-crisis-particularly-in-rural-america-217360?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter%20%20February%2027%202024%20-%202890829352&amp;utm_content=Daily%20Newsletter%20%20February%2027%202024%20-%202890829352+CID_0866976e19eb11e98ce9cf44af0bfd8e&amp;utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&amp;utm_term=changing%20landscape%20of%20substance%20use%20during%20pregnancy</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Hundreds of thousands of US infants every year pay the consequences of prenatal exposure to drugs</title><description>In this article with The Conversation, Dr. Amna Umer discusses the consequences of prenatal exposure to drugs, a growing crisis particularly in rural America. </description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-02-27T16:29:43-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">bb86e9c9-38b7-457c-af0b-f6f8d12ed52b</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/?cat=WVU-Medicine&amp;sec=Front-Page&amp;headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-birthing-center-has-record-year-for-births</link><category></category><title>WVU Medicine Children's Birthing Center has record year for births</title><description>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Medicine Children's Birthing Center set a record for the most births in one year with 2,611 deliveries in 2023.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-01-26T14:03:50-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7568e5fe-ab3e-4c4b-b27e-303120652d08</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cf-foundation-establishes-health-equity-awards-to-advance-research-toward-optimal-health-outcomes</link><category></category><title>CF Foundation establishes Health Equity Awards to advance research toward optimal health outcomes</title><description>In 2023, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation established the Health Equity Team Science Awards, providing support for research projects that have the potential to advance health equity. </description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-01-24T11:13:42-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a471cf51-e787-450d-a171-80df3ef7d27d</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=kidd-s-manuscript-selected-to-journal-of-adolescent-health-s-distinguished-dozen</link><category></category><title>Kidd's manuscript selected to Journal of Adolescent Health's "Distinguished Dozen"</title><description>Kacie Kidd, M.D., assistant professor in the School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, was a senior author on a manuscript titled "Adolescent Providers' Experiences of Harassment related to Delivering Gender-Affirming Care."</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-01-23T14:39:32-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">784c601f-e30b-4763-bcca-1301b0d273a8</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-now-has-west-virginia-s-only-board-certified-pediatric-urologist</link><category></category><title>WVU Medicine Children's Now has West Virginia's Only Board-certified Pediatric Urologist</title><description>WVU Medicine Children's now has the only board-certified pediatric urologist practicing in West Virginia. Osama Al-Omar, MD, MBA, chief of Pediatric Urology at WVU Medicine Children's, passed the American Board of Pediatric Urology certifying exam to earn the distinction.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-01-05T15:43:39-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7ca83933-d7b8-43b4-aeae-fd7247691902</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-alumni-and-researchers-present-study-on-efficiency-of-uctda-among-newborn-infants</link><category></category><title>WVU alumni and researchers present study on efficiency of UCTDA among newborn infants</title><description>A recent study by West Virginia University School of Medicine researchers examined the efficiency of a procedure used to assess drug exposure in infants following delivery.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2023-12-11T13:53:23-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">739ffcf1-59ec-49af-9bf0-9546b218ea6e</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ferrari-appointed-to-american-board-of-pediatrics-leadership-board</link><category></category><title>Ferrari appointed to American Board of Pediatrics leadership board</title><description>Norman Ferrari, M.D., chief academic officer for medical education for the West Virginia University School of Medicine Doctorate of Medicine program, was named to a six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Board of Pediatrics.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2023-12-05T10:13:27-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b47ec44b-4843-4d97-9474-eb80f5747d68</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-now-offering-rsv-antibody-injection_0</link><category></category><title>WVU Medicine Children's now offering RSV antibody injection</title><description>Just in time for the beginning of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, WVU Medicine Children's is now offering an antibody injection to protect against it. </description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><a10:updated>2023-11-13T14:53:48-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ed011ff4-d1ac-4f2a-ad1c-6160287a0184</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-ecmo-team-receives-national-recognition</link><category></category><title>WVU Medicine Children's ECMO Team receives national recognition</title><description>A multi-disciplinary team of West Virginia University School of Medicine faculty and WVU Medicine experts who coordinate the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for WVU Medicine Children's recently were awarded the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization's silver-level award.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2023-10-31T10:02:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">317adb37-53e7-423e-9bde-bf54afb7bf19</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-grant-to-increase-health-disparities-training-for-wvu-medical-learners</link><category></category><title>New grant to increase health disparities training for WVU medical learners</title><description>Patient groups who are often underrepresented in healthcare will benefit from increased health disparities training for medical students and residents at the West Virginia University School of Medicine.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2023-10-09T10:07:26-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d75d37eb-0f6a-41a6-8567-a83a1c346e73</guid><link>https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2023/09/28/sinusitis-kids-diagnosis/stories/202310010021</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Sinusitis is tough to diagnose, but that may get easier if a Children's Hospital pediatrician gets his way</title><description>Dr. Bryce Harvey contributes to health reporting on sinus infections in kids from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2023-10-03T09:02:38-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">78990926-7571-4ba0-9130-4b4f431bdd40</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=lynch-honored-with-david-h-wilks-memorial-award-for-excellence-in-simulation</link><category></category><title>Lynch honored with David H. 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