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Get to Know Madhusmita Misra, MD — Chair of the Department of Pediatrics

Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH, was appointed chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief for UVA Health Children’s, on December 4, 2023. Dr. Misra was previously the chief for the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Massachusetts Ge...

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UVA Joins Consortium Probing Links Between Climate Change, Childhood Disease

UVA Joins Consortium Probing Links Between Climate Change, Childhood Disease

Scientists fear climate change could reverse progress made in the fight against a leading cause of death for children under 5.

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When An Early Start Puts You Behind: Finding New Milestones for Preemies at UVA Health Children’s

When An Early Start Puts You Behind: Finding New Milestones for Preemies at UVA Health Children’s

Being born early can cause long-term complications. Finding new preemie milestones can allow for early intervention and improve outcomes.

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Leading Child Health Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Public Health Sciences

The UVA School of Medicine has named Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, to chair its Department of Public Health Sciences.

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