News & Announcements
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More than 250 Duke physicians were named by their colleagues around the
state as among North Carolina 's very best--the doctors whom they would
select for their own medical care or that of their families.
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Dedicated. Talented. Knowledgeable. These are just a few of the words that
were used to describe the three Duke Pediatric nurses receiving this year’s Great 100 award,
a statewide recognition program honoring 100 registered nurses who exemplify
nursing excellence.
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Congratulations to the recipients of the best poster awards at the
Department of Pediatrics Research Retreat held on June 20, 2009.
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Three faculty members from the Department of Pediatrics have
received institutional recognition for their important contributions to
Duke and to academic medicine.
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Heather McLean, MD, an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the
Division of Hospital and Emergency Medicine, explains the symptoms of
and treatments for pneumonia.
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Sarah Armstrong, MD, Director of the Duke Department of Pediatrics Healthy Lifestyles
Program, offers some practical advice for keeping eating habits healthy. View Video
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Bill Purdy, MD, Executive Director of Student Health, comments in a
report on swine flu's impact on college campuses as students return
from fall break. View Video
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Researchers say a new development in cord blood transplants for
inherited metabolic disorders may be curative for some babies who are
treated while still in the womb.
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The H1N1 influenza pandemic (aka
"swine flu") continues to intensify throughout the world, and public health
officials fully anticipate a second and third wave of illness similar to what
was experienced in the spring of 2009.
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Each year a portion of the
net proceeds from the Children’s Miracle Network fundraising at Duke Children’s
is allocated to the Kids Care Fund. This fund awards Kids Care Grants to support patient/family needs, child
advocacy programs, entertainment and educational activities directed at the
patients and families receiving care at Duke Children’s.
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This section contains listings of upcoming Department of Pediatrics' conferences, seminars and other training events available electronically.
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The Department of Pediatrics Research Retreat is scheduled for Saturday,
June 20, 2009 in the Schiciano Auditorium and Atrium of the Fitzpatrick Building
(Pratt School of Engineering) from 7:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. This annual event offers
the opportunity for Pediatric students, post-doctoral fellows, clinical
fellows, research assistants, research associates, research scientists, and
faculty members to engage in collaborative discussions as well as showcase
current scholarship and research.
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Join us on Friday, October 30th from 7-9pm to help us raise awareness
and generate enthusiasm for next spring's Duke Dance Marathon.
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Medical Alumni Weekend is scheduled for October 15-18 and will
include breakfast for Duke Pediatrics alumni on Saturday, October 17 at
8:00a.m. in the McGovern-Davison Children's Health Center. We hope
you'll join us!
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On Monday, October 26, 2009 show your support for CMN and Duke
Children's by joining us for the 2009 Torch Relay. We'll start at
8:00am in the Duke Gardens parking lot and follow a route through
campus. Visit the 2009 Torch Relay web site or contact us directly to register your organization and find more information on this event.
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Reconnect with former classmates and faculty at the Duke
Pediatrics Alumni Reception on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 9:00 to 11:00
p.m. at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland.
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