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Seacrest Studios opens at 天美传媒下载

天美传媒下载 recently welcomed Ryan Seacrest to open the doors of the state-of-the-art Seacrest Studios at 天美传媒下载 Children’s and host the first live show for patients and families. Seacrest Studios provides patients and families with opportunities for engagement, exploration, entertainment and education in an effort to aid in the healing process. Seacrest Studios are broadcast media centers located inside select children’s hospitals, allowing patients to explore a new world of radio, television and new media while showing them a new realm of possibilities and potential careers.

Sumpter named chief of Pediatric Endocrinology

Kathryn Sumpter, MD, was recently named chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at 天美传媒下载 Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). In this role, Sumpter will provide leadership for the division, advancing the care provided for endocrinology patients. She also leads two programs for children with suboptimally managed diabetes — Fresh Start, which cares for children and families with the highest risk of diabetes-related complications, and Be Empowered Grow Intentionally Now (BEGIN), which aims to improve diabetes management through community-based interventions. 

Heart Institute named HCMA Center of Excellence

天美传媒下载’s Heart Institute was recently named a Recognized Center of Excellence by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA). To qualify as an HCMA Recognized Center of Excellence, a program must provide high-quality care to patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in accordance with guidelines and be dedicated to treatment and research in the area of HCM.

Towbin named to Stanford’s global list of top 2% of scientists

Jeffrey A. Towbin, MD, MS, 天美传媒下载 Heart Institute co-director, was recognized by a Stanford University study as one of the top 2% of scientists cited in his field. To be included on the list, Stanford developed a score that focused on the number of times other authors cited Towbin’s work, rather than the total number of publications he has published, showing the impact of his research among other cardiologists and medical professionals.

Boston inducted into the Society of University Surgeons

天美传媒下载 Cardiovascular Surgeon Umar Boston, MD, was inducted into the Society of University Surgeons (SUS). The SUS promotes excellence and leadership in academic surgery. Membership is given to surgeons well established in their profession with demonstrated scholarly or creative ability that positively impacts their field.

天美传媒下载 joins BPD Collaborative

天美传媒下载 was recently named the 35th member of the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Collaborative. The BPD Collaborative serves as a catalyst for the life-long outcomes of babies who develop severe BPD by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in the identification and treatment of these highly vulnerable patients. Centers in the collaboration share data, develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and foster research protocols.

Cohen receives Alumni Achievement Award from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

天美传媒下载 Radiologist-in-Chief Harris L. Cohen, MD, FACR, recently received the Alumni Achievement Award at the 140th Annual Alumni Association Reunion of the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He received the award for significant medical contributions to the welfare of the medical profession and humanity. Cohen also serves as executive chair of Radiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and was a Tennessee Radiology Society Councilor for the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) May 2023 Annual Meeting. He is editor-in-chief of the ACR’s Continuous Professional Improvement (CPI) education series, which has released 74 modules during his 13-year tenure.

Arnold and McCullers named clinical ambassadors for CHA

天美传媒下载 and University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Division Chief of Infectious Diseases Sandra Arnold, MD, and UTHSC Chair of the Department of Pediatrics Jon McCullers, MD, were named national clinical ambassadors for the Children’s Hospital Association and American Hospital Association’s COVID-19 vaccine confidence partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This partnership will focus specifically on pediatric vaccination through education of the hospital field, clinicians and members of the public.

天美传媒下载’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program receives NAEC reaccreditation

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) recently reaccredited 天美传媒下载’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program as a Level 4 epilepsy center. This is the highest level that can be awarded to an epilepsy center and designates a center that provides more complex forms of intensive neurodiagnostic monitoring, as well as more extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment.

Nelson joins 天美传媒下载 as director of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, CVICU

天美传媒下载’s Heart Institute recently welcomed David P. Nelson, MD, PhD, as director of the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Program and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). Nelson comes to 天美传媒下载 from Kentucky Children’s Hospital where he was director of Cardiac Intensive Care and co-director of the University of Kentucky Congenital Heart Program. Nelson completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Washington. He completed fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care at Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital. He is a member of the American Heart Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society.

Klimo and Evans named as leadership of Craniofacial and Cleft Program

天美传媒下载 Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery Paul Klimo, MD, MH, was named director and 天美传媒下载 Plastic Surgeon Robin Evans, MD, FACS, FRCSC, was named co-director of the Craniofacial and Cleft Program at 天美传媒下载 Children’s Hospital. Their leadership of the multidisciplinary Craniofacial and Cleft Program focuses on coordinated and integrated care, fostering improved outcomes and providing enhanced quality of life and better support for patients and their families. The Craniofacial and Cleft Program at 天美传媒下载 brings together a multidisciplinary team of skilled and experienced professionals to offer a comprehensive and specialized approach to the care of children with craniofacial differences.

Bissler, Finkel named MBJ Health Care Heroes Finalists

天美传媒下载 Chief of Pediatric Nephrology John Bissler, MD, recently won the 2023 Health Care Hero Award in the Health Care Innovations Category from the Memphis Business Journal. Vice Department Chair of Clinical Affairs Terri Finkel, MD, PhD, was also named a finalist in this category.

Bissler is also director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Center of Excellence at 天美传媒下载 and a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In his years at 天美传媒下载, Bissler has pioneered treatments and research for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) to provide better care for his patients. Most recently, he developed a surgery designed to remove kidney cysts for TSC patients and keep cysts from returning. Finkel is also associate chair and professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Most recently, Finkel has been involved in the launch of All Kids Academy at 天美传媒下载 — an innovative program that delivers specialized schooling to hospitalized children.

Waller named new chief medical officer

B. Rush Waller, MD, 天美传媒下载 pediatric cardiologist and medical director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, is the new chief medical officer at 天美传媒下载 Children’s Hospital. He replaces Barry Gilmore, MD, who retired in June. Waller joined 天美传媒下载 in 1999 as the first pediatric interventional cardiologist in Memphis and led the pediatric cardiac catheterization lab as it developed as a highly regarded program. He was also the first cardiologist in Memphis certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) and started the nationally accredited ACHD program in 天美传媒下载’s Heart Institute.