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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics

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Excellence in pediatric clinical care, advocacy, research and education at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. Based in the heart of the Texas Medical Center at Houston, TX.

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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
New registration link! Also learn more at med.uth.edu/pediatrics/p...
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Project ECHO THRIVE - Pediatrics
A no-cost learning community for outpatient management of the NICU graduate suitable for pediatricians, nurse practitioners, PAs, or more who care for babies after hospital discharge
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Pediatricians, nurse practitioners, PAs, and all who care for babies after the NICU: learn optimal care for these tiny patients and have your questions answered by experts with this FREE online multidisciplinary course. Cohort forming now! go.uth.edu/ProjectECHOTHRIVE
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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UTHealth Neonatology @uthealthneo.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Meet Dr. Thu Tran! Her translational research on lung injury is featured in🚨 ATS 2025 RSF Highlights! 🧬See slides for her research on miR-147b & TICAM2: craftprd1.blob.core.windows.net/documents/me... @thutran.bsky.social @atscommunity.bsky.social
Dr. Thu Tran
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Dr. Troisi with @uthealthsph.bsky.social spoke to CNN about the risk of measles as students return from summer break www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/h...
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A massive US measles outbreak has slowed but the start of the school year brings renewed risk of spread | CNN
Texas hasn’t reported a new outbreak-related measles case in nearly a month — a hopeful sign that one of the largest outbreaks the United States has seen in decades is starting to slow. But the measle...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Dr. Stafford with UTHealth Houston OB/GYN spoke to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine podcast about measles education.smfm.org/products/smf...
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SMFM Learning: SMFM Podcast: Measles in 2025: A Preventable Threat
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Dr. McKay spoke with KHOU Channel 11 about checking in with your child's healthcare providers before school starts! www.khou.com/video/news/h...
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Is Your Child Ready for Back to School? Don’t Skip This Checkup!
Dr. Sandra McKay from UTHealth Houston shares what every parent should know about annual checkups, vaccines, and last-minute scheduling tips.
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Thanks, Dr. Atkinson! people.com/hospital-org...
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Hospital Organizes Mock Ceremony to Help Teen Walk at Graduation After ‘Intense’ Car Crash Left Him Partially Paralyzed
Will Whitten, 18, wanted to recover from a car accident that left him unable to move his arms or legs so he could walk at his high school graduation. TIRR Memorial Hermann threw a mock ceremony to hel...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Child Safety & Integrated Care Division Chief Michelle Ruda, MD, shares important tips on how to prevent burns in this McGovern Medical Minute --- some may surprise you! youtu.be/mUEZvKmnEs0
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McGovern Medical Minute: Burn Prevention
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Gun injuries are the no. 1 killer of US children. Community & General Pediatrics Associate Professor & Division Chief Sandra McKay, MD, was included in a @washingtonpost.com story on what doctors, gun owners, and parents are doing to prevent gun injuries. www.washingtonpost.com/creativegrou...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
It is indescribably rewarding when a grateful patient wants to give back. Rylee inspires anyone she meets, particularly her care team led by Hope Northrup, MD, and Paul Hillman, MD, PhD. www.uth.edu/giving/impac...
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A Noble Journey: Grateful patient gives back to help others with rare diseases - Impact stories - Giving - UTHealth Houston
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 ...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The Injury Prevention team partnered with community orgs to host water safety–themed Big Splashy Day at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. Melissa Kwan, MD, coordinated and certainly made a big splash with this one — one of many exciting events this spring! med.uth.edu/pediatrics/2...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Associate Professor Lisa de Ybarrondo, MD, talked to the National Environmental Education Foundation @neefusa.bsky.social about the dangers of vaping. www.neefusa.org/story/health...
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Why Vaping is Dangerous, Especially for Children with Asthma
E-cigarettes can cause health problems for young people with asthma. Dr. Lisa de Ybarrondo offers tips for parents and other healthcare providers to teach kids about the dangers of vaping.
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Music, medicine, and philanthropy combined at Doctors in Recital last weekend, and the result was nothing short of beautiful! Special thanks to Pedi Endocrinologist Michael Yafi, MD, for making this happen. www.click2houston.com/houston-life...
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Doctors in Recital returns for an evening of music, medicine, and meaning
Houston is home to some of the best doctors in the world, and some of those doctors have incredible talent outside the operating room. On May 3rd, the 'Doctor's in Recital' concert is happening at the...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Weekend plans? Check out the STEM-tastic Celebration! A collaborative community event with the Children's Learning Institute at Children's Museum Houston Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.cmhouston.org/events/stem-...
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Children’s Museum Houston
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
McGovern faculty & trainees are fortunate to work with an outstanding group of nurses at UT Physicians outpatient clinics. One example is Nurse Manager Jessica Melendez, MSN, RN, recently honored by the Houston Chronicle in their 2025 Salute to Nurses. www.utphysicians.com/houston-chro...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Congratulations to the Allergy & Immunology Division on their fellowship program's recent ACGME accreditation. That makes more than 15 ACGME-accredited fellowships offered across the Department — more to come! med.uth.edu/blog/2025/04...
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ACGME accredits Allergy and Immunology Fellowship
McGovern Medical School is the eleventh largest medical school in the United States. Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the school was established by the Texas Legislature in 1969 to ad...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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UTHealth Neonatology @uthealthneo.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Katherine Le, MS3, presents her exciting work under the tutelage of Dr.Tina Findley Such a great achievement so early in her career! #PAS2025 @uthealthhouston.bsky.social
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UTHealth Neonatology @uthealthneo.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Working towards bone health!
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UTHealth Neonatology @uthealthneo.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Dr. Tran showing her passion for her work at PAS! @thutran.bsky.social #pas2025
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UTHealth Neonatology @uthealthneo.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Dr. Frank Abene, neonatology fellow PGY6 presents his work in progress on ciliary beat pattern in extremely premature infants with BPD #PAS2025
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UTHealth Neonatology @uthealthneo.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Are POC lab values accurate? @MarRomeroMD presents her findings #PAS2025
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UTHealth Neonatology @uthealthneo.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Is there a connection between placental flow and congenital heart disease? @TinaFindleyMD seeks the answer! #PAS2025
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The 2025 Scientific Retreat was an exciting and informative day! Many thanks to the strong team who organized this, and congratulations to our poster and blitz presentation winners! med.uth.edu/pediatrics/p...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Thank you for a terrific Giving Day! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise vital support that benefits the health of our communities. givingday.uth.edu
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Join me for UTHealth Houston Giving Day 2025!
Visit givingday.uth.edu for 24 hours of giving, impact, and fun in support of education, research, and patient care!
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
In person and virtual 4/15/2025! Dr. Pacheco has been a strong and vocal advocate for reducing air pollution to improve children's health. @sustainabil-id.bsky.social
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Thank you to all who joined the celebration of #UTHealthHoustonGivingDay! Over the last 24 hours, gifts of all sizes added together to make a transformational difference for the future of health care in our community. Thank you for being one of the many faces of @uthealthhouston.bsky.social .
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Today is #UTHealthHoustonGivingDay! Join forces with our community to support life-changing causes at @uthealthhouston.bsky.social. Make your gift to the Department of Pediatrics and help us build a brighter, healthier future together. givingday.uth.edu/giving-day/1...
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Join me for UTHealth Houston Giving Day 2025!
Visit givingday.uth.edu for 24 hours of giving, impact, and fun in support of education, research, and patient care!
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Grand Rounds in person tomorrow! Featuring the Allergy & Immunology Team. Tuesday, April 8, 8 to 9 a.m. in the medical school building, 2.103. Virtual attendance also available. calendar.google.com/calendar/eve...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Welcome, Alice Taylor, MD, new Assistant Professor, Community & General Pediatrics! Dr. Taylor joins us from her hometown of Rochester, NY, and will serve in the nursery at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. med.uth.edu/pediatrics/2...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
April is Child-Abuse Prevention Month. Our UTHealth Houston CARE Team raises awareness about child safety every day but doubles down on their efforts this time of year. Learn more about their mission and vision: med.uth.edu/pediatrics/c...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Our experts continue to be a reputable, sought-after source during the measles outbreak. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Professor Susan Wootton, MD, was interviewed on FOX 26 late last month. archive.tveyes.com/8383/16717/0...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Congratulations to April Crawford, PhD, Professor and Meg and Dick Weekley Distinguished Chair in Childhood Reading and Learning, and Brenda Moncivaiz, MBA, Fellowship Coordinator II, who were recently honored with the UTHealth Houston President's Award for Leadership. med.uth.edu/pediatrics/2...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
A Food-First Approach to Cardiometabolic Health: a free 3-part webinar from the Nourish Program and Avocados - Love One Today. Part 1: Personalized Food & Nutrition Strategies for Patient Care, featuring Assistant Professor Rupa Mahadevan, MD. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8be0d4...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
#MatchDay2025 happening NOW! This is the view from our Department, third floor of the Medical School Building, future home for some of these students. The energy is palpable, and we can't wait to have you, residents!
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Congratulations to Jacob Musule, LVN III in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, named UT Physicians 2024 Employee of the Year! vimeo.com/1064782174?s...
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Congratulations to our UT Physicians 2024 Employee of the Year!
It’s a tough decision when all the nominees do outstanding work for our patients, but only one can be named the UT Physicians 2024 Employee of the Year. Join…
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Associate Professor Michael Chang, MD, and Assistant Professor Maria Gabriela Segura, MD, were panelists on a recent Children at Risk livestream discussing the measles outbreak in Texas. www.facebook.com/watch/live/?...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
S. Nick Russo, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology, specializes in neurogenetics, caring for children with neurologic conditions rooted in genetic causes. Dr. Russo received all his training here at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. youtu.be/iEeNysZefq0?...
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Pediatric neurologist spotlight: S. Nick Russo, MD
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Pediatric Research Center presents "Assembling the Skull: New Insights from Rare Disorders" by Amy Merrill-Brugger, PhD, Acting Associate Dean of Research at USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry: March 21, 12 to 1 p.m. Virtual attendance available.
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Save the date for the 2025 Scientific Retreat, hosted jointly by the Pediatric Research Center (PRC) and the Center for Craniofacial Research (CCR): April 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Cooley Center. Learn more and register today: med.uth.edu/pediatrics/p...
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Scientific Retreat - Pediatrics
Registration for the 2025 Scientific Retreat, held jointly by the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Research Center, and Center for Craniofacial Research, is now open. Please register and submit you...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Great job as always, organizers and planners for St. Jude PIDS Conference! Thanks to all the Peds ID faculty contributing to the fellows' careers @pidsociety.bsky.social @stjude.bsky.social
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Pediatric Infectious Disease faculty and fellows enjoyed the 2025 St. Jude-PIDS Conference last weekend in Memphis, TN. Poster presentations by day, Memphis culture by night! pids.org/event/2025-s...
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McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics @mcgovernpeds.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Jaclyn Ruggiero, MD, invited to speak on early relational health in the NICU trauma setting at the Master Series at Oxford this fall, following her interview on the Supporting Child Caregivers podcast in December 2024. supportingchildcaregivers.org/podcasts
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Podcasts — Supporting Child Caregivers
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