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IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: The youngest pandemic children are now in school, and many are showing signs of being academically and developmentally behind. Although it’s still unknown whether young children will experience long-term effects from the pandemic, researchers remain optimistic. “It is absolutely possible to catch up, if we catch things early,” said Dr. Dani Dumitriu, a pediatrician and neuroscientist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and chair of the study on pandemic newborns. Dr. Dumitriu also told The New York Times that the pandemic may have had some benefits for young children, such as increased resiliency and more time with family. Learn more - https://bit.ly/3Wc8cjS

What can both parents and pediatricians do to help a child and the whole family prepare for changes associated with puberty? Find out during Columbia Children's Health July 15 webinar on Navigating Puberty. Register for our zoom conversation now! https://bit.ly/3VBkLoQ #childdevelopment #earlypuberty #pubertyeducation #mentalhealth #socialmedia

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Pediatrician Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez joins Good Morning America with advice for parents on how to talk to children about their changing emotions - https://bit.ly/3XQUmoA #InsideOut2 #InsideOut2Movie #parentingtips #emotionalintelligence #parentingadvice #childmentalhealth

Happy Independence Day from the Department of Pediatrics! Make sure everyone celebrates safely with expert guidance from host Edith Bracho-Sanchez, M.D. on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ latest podcast episode on noise protection for your little ones this July 4th. https://bit.ly/3VUh5gG #4thofJuly #fireworksafety #IndependenceDay #July4thCelebration #SafeCelebrations #hearingprotection #fireworksandkids

July is healthy vision month! Keep little ones' eyes safe while spending time outdoors with expert guidance from Columbia University Irving Medical Center pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Marr - https://bit.ly/3shzo4u #healthyvision #HealthyVisionMonth #pediatriceyecare #EyeHealth #ChildrensHealth #kidseyecare #uvprotection #eyesafety

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: A new advisory from the Surgeon General calls for an increase in funding for research and greater mental health care access. Sonali Rajan, who researches the effects of gun violence on children at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, urges the public to shift the firearms debate from crime to public health. “We are raising a whole generation of children for whom exposure to gun violence is normal,” Rajan told Yahoo News - https://bit.ly/3Sbejmv

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Department of Pediatrics' Dr. Alwyn Cohall told New York Amsterdam News that systemic challenges like lack of insurance coverage, cultural awareness by providers, and knowledge of health services impact health outcomes within the Black community. Find out more - https://bit.ly/45GFWt7

Columbia Children’s Health is proud to introduce our incoming 2024 fellows, who will join the Department of Pediatrics on July 7. These pediatricians provide advanced care alongside faculty subspecialists and mentors, and pursue meaningful research projects. Our new fellows include: Adolescent Medicine: Olivia Jebb Allergy & Immunology: Victoria Nguyen Cardiology: Katherine Aschheim, Sarah Frantz, Nicole Parada, Jennifer Yao, Allyson Zabell Critical Care: Shyam Desai, Victoria Robinson, Adiel Munk, William Patten Emergency Medicine: Jessica Ashley, Erin Hannon Endocrine: Hidenori Moriyama Gastroenterology: Adam Isbiroglu, Dongyoung Kim Hematology / Oncology: Sarah Kleinknecht, Ana Milen Quintero, Jing Wen Hepatology: Elise Kang Hospitalist Medicine: Taylor Jackvony, Katarzyna (Kasia) Stoj Neonatology & Perinatology: Pavani Chitamanni, Samuel Kase, Nicholas Santaniello, Sheetal Sriraman, Faith Williams Nephrology: Denise Nicole Villanueva Primary Care Research in Community Health: Margo Fingeret

When a child’s first visit to the dentist is on the calendar, help them get ready with a simple and reassuring explanation of what will happen. Suggest reading books before the appointment such as Curious George Visits the Dentist or Peppa Pig’s Dentist Trip to help everyone feel more prepared! Dr. Amy Herbert from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine shares tips on how to make kids’ first dental visits positive, which will encourage lifelong checkups. Learn more - https://bit.ly/4bf8ueg Columbia University Irving Medical Center #firstdentistvisit #kidsdentalcare #dentalhealth #firstdentistappointment #parentingtips #HealthySmiles #pediatricdentistry #pediatricdentist #pediatricdental #pediatricdentalcare #Oralhealthmonth

The Department of Pediatrics leadership and division administrators recently volunteered with the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) in Washington Heights. Our team assembled and packed food bags filled with produce and shelf-stable items – an incredibly rewarding experience, that allowed our team to support the local community in a tangible and impactful way. Since its founding in 1979, WSCAH has pioneered innovative approaches to food distribution, including creating the first customer-choice supermarket-style pantry in the U.S. and launching the Mobile Market partnership to bring healthy food to customers' neighborhoods. #foodinsecurity #communitysupport #washingtonheights #fooddistribution