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The Department of Pediatrics had a blast at this year’s Annual HSOM Food Fair with our “Tailgating with Blaze” theme! 🏈🔥 Proud to be one of four departments to take home first place. Thanks to everyone who made it a winning day! 🏆
#HSOMFoodFair #UABPediatrics #GoBlaze
#HSOMFoodFair #UABPediatrics #GoBlaze
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The Department of Pediatrics had a blast at this year’s Annual HSOM Food Fair with our “Tailgating with Blaze” theme! 🏈🔥 Proud to be one of four departments to take home first place. Thanks to everyone who made it a winning day! 🏆
#HSOMFoodFair #UABPediatrics #GoBlaze
#HSOMFoodFair #UABPediatrics #GoBlaze
We gathered Friday, Jan. 30, to honor Richard Whitley, M.D. and his remarkable career with the UAB Department of Pediatrics, surrounded by the people whose lives he has touched along the way. Thank you, Dr. Whitley, for 45 years of dedication, leadership and lasting impact! 🎉
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We gathered Friday, Jan. 30, to honor Richard Whitley, M.D. and his remarkable career with the UAB Department of Pediatrics, surrounded by the people whose lives he has touched along the way. Thank you, Dr. Whitley, for 45 years of dedication, leadership and lasting impact! 🎉
Congratulations to Matthew Alexander, Ph.D., in the Division of Pediatric Neurology on receiving an NIH grant to explore biomarkers for a rare neuromuscular disease and support future treatments!💡🧬 💚
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations to Matthew Alexander, Ph.D., in the Division of Pediatric Neurology on receiving an NIH grant to explore biomarkers for a rare neuromuscular disease and support future treatments!💡🧬 💚
Join us for Grand Rounds: 2025 Top 10 Pediatric Articles with Drs. Laurie Marzullo, Adolfo Molina and Terry Wall, Thursday, Feb. 5, 12–1 p.m. Available via Zoom and in person at the Bradley Lecture Center! 🗓️
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February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Join us for Grand Rounds: 2025 Top 10 Pediatric Articles with Drs. Laurie Marzullo, Adolfo Molina and Terry Wall, Thursday, Feb. 5, 12–1 p.m. Available via Zoom and in person at the Bradley Lecture Center! 🗓️
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Better screening, earlier care. A new study led by Stacy Tanaka, M.D., and David Joseph, M.D., shows ultrasound alone may miss kidney disease in children with spina bifida! 💡 🧩
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#SpinaBifida #PediatricUrology
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#SpinaBifida #PediatricUrology
February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Better screening, earlier care. A new study led by Stacy Tanaka, M.D., and David Joseph, M.D., shows ultrasound alone may miss kidney disease in children with spina bifida! 💡 🧩
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#SpinaBifida #PediatricUrology
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#SpinaBifida #PediatricUrology
From childhood to adulthood, patients with neurofibromatosis receive seamless care at Children’s of Alabama and UAB. Katie Metrock, M.D., and Rebecca Brown, M.D., Ph.D., help guide patients through every stage of their care journey! 💚💪
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#Pediatrics
February 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
From childhood to adulthood, patients with neurofibromatosis receive seamless care at Children’s of Alabama and UAB. Katie Metrock, M.D., and Rebecca Brown, M.D., Ph.D., help guide patients through every stage of their care journey! 💚💪
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#Pediatrics
After 45 years with the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Richard Whitley, M.D., is retiring and leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in pediatric infectious diseases. From research to mentorship, his impact will be felt for generations!
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January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
After 45 years with the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Richard Whitley, M.D., is retiring and leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in pediatric infectious diseases. From research to mentorship, his impact will be felt for generations!
🔗 : www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
🔗 : www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
👋 Meet Jennifer Drummond! She is a clinical administrative office specialist III in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and says her role is exciting because it is always changing. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughters! #UABPediatrics
January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
👋 Meet Jennifer Drummond! She is a clinical administrative office specialist III in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and says her role is exciting because it is always changing. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughters! #UABPediatrics
What causes the earliest preterm births? Viral Jain, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Neonatology, is uncovering how chorioamnionitis impacts micro-preemies and what it means for their long-term health!🧩 💡 #Chorioamnionitis #UABPediatrics
January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
What causes the earliest preterm births? Viral Jain, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Neonatology, is uncovering how chorioamnionitis impacts micro-preemies and what it means for their long-term health!🧩 💡 #Chorioamnionitis #UABPediatrics
Join us for Grand Rounds: A Practical Guide to Childhood Hypertension with Daniel Feig, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., professor in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. Thursday, Jan. 29, 12–1 p.m. Available via Zoom and in person at the Bradley Lecture Center. 🗓️
January 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Join us for Grand Rounds: A Practical Guide to Childhood Hypertension with Daniel Feig, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., professor in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. Thursday, Jan. 29, 12–1 p.m. Available via Zoom and in person at the Bradley Lecture Center. 🗓️
After a broken bone heals, some children need quick procedures that can feel scary. At Children’s and UAB, pediatric orthopedist Michael Conklin, M.D., is joined by Shelby, a trained poodle who helps keep kids calm and comforted! 🐾 💚
#UABPediatrics #PediatricCare
#UABPediatrics #PediatricCare
January 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
After a broken bone heals, some children need quick procedures that can feel scary. At Children’s and UAB, pediatric orthopedist Michael Conklin, M.D., is joined by Shelby, a trained poodle who helps keep kids calm and comforted! 🐾 💚
#UABPediatrics #PediatricCare
#UABPediatrics #PediatricCare
Celiac disease affects 1%–4% of the population and pediatric cases are on the rise. Led by John Sands, M.D., the Celiac Disease Clinic at Children’s of Alabama has expanded its schedule and locations to better serve patients and families!💚 💪
#CeliacDisease #PediatricCare
#CeliacDisease #PediatricCare
January 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Celiac disease affects 1%–4% of the population and pediatric cases are on the rise. Led by John Sands, M.D., the Celiac Disease Clinic at Children’s of Alabama has expanded its schedule and locations to better serve patients and families!💚 💪
#CeliacDisease #PediatricCare
#CeliacDisease #PediatricCare
Congratulations to Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, on being selected for UAB Medicine’s Institute for Leadership, a program focused on developing leadership and management competencies across UAB Medicine!🎉💚
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations to Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, on being selected for UAB Medicine’s Institute for Leadership, a program focused on developing leadership and management competencies across UAB Medicine!🎉💚
Join us for Pediatric Ground Rounds! Heather Austin, Ph.D. and Mark Baker, M.D., M.P.H. will be talking about "From Triage to Treatment - Responding to Trauma." 🧠💚
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January 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Join us for Pediatric Ground Rounds! Heather Austin, Ph.D. and Mark Baker, M.D., M.P.H. will be talking about "From Triage to Treatment - Responding to Trauma." 🧠💚
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As the youth mental health crisis continues, teachers are often the first to recognize when a child needs support. Children’s of Alabama has expanded mental health training for school personnel to help educators respond confidently and connect students to care! 💪 💚
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
As the youth mental health crisis continues, teachers are often the first to recognize when a child needs support. Children’s of Alabama has expanded mental health training for school personnel to help educators respond confidently and connect students to care! 💪 💚
Spatial transcriptomics is helping advance pediatric kidney transplant care at Children’s of Alabama and UAB. Michael Seifert, M.D., says it may improve diagnostics and personalize care.💡💚
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January 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Spatial transcriptomics is helping advance pediatric kidney transplant care at Children’s of Alabama and UAB. Michael Seifert, M.D., says it may improve diagnostics and personalize care.💡💚
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High blood pressure in childhood can lead to lifelong heart disease. Led by Daniel Feig, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., the Pediatric Hypertension Program focuses on early identification and management to protect long-term heart health!💪 💚
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January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
High blood pressure in childhood can lead to lifelong heart disease. Led by Daniel Feig, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., the Pediatric Hypertension Program focuses on early identification and management to protect long-term heart health!💪 💚
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Join us for Pediatric Ground Rounds! Scott Turner, DNP, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology will be talking about "Migraines in Pediatrics." 🧠💚
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January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Join us for Pediatric Ground Rounds! Scott Turner, DNP, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology will be talking about "Migraines in Pediatrics." 🧠💚
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A strong foundation isn’t built overnight — it’s built every day.
These numbers reflect the care, education and discovery shaping UAB Pediatrics as we move into the year ahead. As we look to 2026 and beyond, this snapshot represents just a portion of the impact made!📷 ✨
These numbers reflect the care, education and discovery shaping UAB Pediatrics as we move into the year ahead. As we look to 2026 and beyond, this snapshot represents just a portion of the impact made!📷 ✨
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
A strong foundation isn’t built overnight — it’s built every day.
These numbers reflect the care, education and discovery shaping UAB Pediatrics as we move into the year ahead. As we look to 2026 and beyond, this snapshot represents just a portion of the impact made!📷 ✨
These numbers reflect the care, education and discovery shaping UAB Pediatrics as we move into the year ahead. As we look to 2026 and beyond, this snapshot represents just a portion of the impact made!📷 ✨
Congratulations to Daniel Cooper, M.D., on being named the 2026-2027 Med-Peds Chief Resident. We are excited to see his leadership support residents across internal medicine and pediatrics!🎉 💪
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations to Daniel Cooper, M.D., on being named the 2026-2027 Med-Peds Chief Resident. We are excited to see his leadership support residents across internal medicine and pediatrics!🎉 💪
Congratulations to Samantha Weaver, DNP, CRNP, assistant professor in Pediatric Neurology, on her appointment as co-director of Children’s of Alabama’s Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic , supporting comprehensive care for children!👏 💚
January 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Congratulations to Samantha Weaver, DNP, CRNP, assistant professor in Pediatric Neurology, on her appointment as co-director of Children’s of Alabama’s Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic , supporting comprehensive care for children!👏 💚
Happy New Year from the UAB Department of Pediatrics. Wishing our community a year filled with health, hope and continued progress!✨ ⭐ 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Happy New Year from the UAB Department of Pediatrics. Wishing our community a year filled with health, hope and continued progress!✨ ⭐ 🎉
Congratulations to Elizabeth Sullivan-Ingram, D.O., fellow in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, on receiving the Pediatric Fellow Attendance Award. This recognition reflects her dedication to professional growth and engagement!👏 🎉
December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations to Elizabeth Sullivan-Ingram, D.O., fellow in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, on receiving the Pediatric Fellow Attendance Award. This recognition reflects her dedication to professional growth and engagement!👏 🎉
Congratulations to Scott Turner, DNP, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology, on being named a Fellow of the American Headache Society. This peer-recognized honor reflects his contributions to advancing care for children with headache disorders! 🎉💚
December 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations to Scott Turner, DNP, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology, on being named a Fellow of the American Headache Society. This peer-recognized honor reflects his contributions to advancing care for children with headache disorders! 🎉💚
Kathleen Vincent, M.D., and Heather Relyea Ashley, M.D., are advancing a pediatric-led autism assessment approach to help families receive timely diagnoses and care. 💡💪
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December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Kathleen Vincent, M.D., and Heather Relyea Ashley, M.D., are advancing a pediatric-led autism assessment approach to help families receive timely diagnoses and care. 💡💪
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