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Pediatric Patient Care in 2019UI Health provided care to morethan 50,000 unique children &adolescents in 2019Inpatient and Emergency Care throughChildren's Hospital University of Illinois, thePediatric Emergency Room and the Universityof Illinois HospitalOutpatient Care through the Child & Youth Center,Family Medicine, Surgical Specialty & Psychiatric clinicsDental Care (pediatric check-ups and oral procedures)through the UIC College of DentistryNeighborhood Primary & Urgent Care through the MileSquare Federally Qualified Health Centers networkGenetic Screening, Testing & Care through ourstatewide genetics programCare Coordination for patients with medicalcomplexity through the CHECK populationhealth program13

Pediatric Patient Safety & QualityChildren's Hospital University of Illinois celebrated significant, sustainedreduction of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in2019. Our "Anti-CLABSI Team" has been hard at work for the past 7 yearschasing zero, and as a result, our general pediatrics ward has gone morethan six years without a CLABSI while our PICU and NICU have gonemore than three years.The prevention of these infections is due to a collaborative programfocusing on hand hygiene accountability. These patient safety milestoneshave been celebrated system-wide and were featured multiple times bythe Children's Hospital Association.The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team, including faculty andfellows, celebrate another CLABSI-free yearThe inpatient general pediatrics team, including nurses,physicians and staff, promote the importance of hand hygieneand its role in infection prevention and patient safety14

Section of Adolescent MedicineOur team of adolescent medicine specialists focus on fostering healthy, successfultransitions into adulthood through primary care, sexual and reproductive care and aneating disorder clinic.In 2019, our team was selected asthe lead for Adolescent Health forECHO-Chicago, housed at theUniversity of Chicago. ECHO utilizesan innovative model to establish andcultivate a robust network that buildscommunity-based capacity to reducethe serious health disparities inunderserved communities. Coursesare available to physicians, nursepractitioners, physician assistantsand social workers. Pictured left isthe 2019 Adolescent Health coursedescription.Dr. Karen Bernstein, Section Chief andProgram Director for AdolescentMedicine Fellowship, received theEvelyn G. Laufer Award for best oralpresentation at the 2019 NorthAmerican Society for Pediatric andAdolescent Gynecology Meeting forher platform presentation: "DoesChoice of Contraceptive MethodInfluence Frequency of STI Screeningand Rates of STI’s amongAdolescents and Young Adults in anUrban Academic Setting".Our FacultyKaren Bernstein, MD, MPHAssistant ProfessorSection ChiefJonathan Klein, MD, MPHSavithri & Samuel Raj ProfessorFelicia Scott, MDAssistant Professor15

Section of Pediatric CardiologyOur team of pediatric cardiologists provides diagnosis andtreatment of both congenital and acquired heart disease inchildren of all ages, ranging from fetus to young adults. We offerpatient-centered, noninvasive cardiac imaging techniques,including Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT. This enables us to obtainhighly detailed information and is imperative to forming highlytailored treatment plans for each patient. This cardiac imagingallows us to better understand the aging process for cardiacanatomy and anticipate problems before symptoms appear.In 2019, our perinatal cardiology team, led by Dr. Naveen Imranand in partnership with UI Health Maternal Fetal Medicine,expanded fetal cardiac diagnostic services. By providing expertcardiac care at the time of delivery, infant morbidity and mortalityare reduced.16Our FacultyAlexander Javois, MDAssistant ProfessorSection ChiefMaria SerrattoBenvenuto, MDProfessorAndrew Griffin, MDAssistant ProfessorVithida Sueblinvong, MDAssistant ProfessorNaveen Imran, MDAssistant ProfessorPeter Varga, MDAssociate ProfessorOur Nurse PractitionerKristin Elwart, DNP, MS, NP-BC, Pediatric Cardiology& Cardiothoracic Surgery

Section of Pediatric Critical CareThe Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of UI Children's Hospital comprises a tertiary careunit staffed by highly experienced pediatric critical care attending physicians and critical carenurses, along with senior Pediatric resident physicians. They provide care to pediatric andyoung adult patients who require complex medical and post-operative surgical care.Coverage includes sedation services provided to most pediatric inpatients and outpatientswho require such services to facilitate painful or uncomfortable procedures. The Division ofPediatric Critical Care also supports a pediatric transport system focused on efficiency,timeliness, and safety of all pediatric transports to UIC. Our transport system providestransport coverage for the entire metropolitan Chicago area and beyond. The UI HealthPediatric ICU and Pediatric Emergency Department (see page 31) are respectively IllinoisDepartment of Public Health-certified Pediatric Critical Care Center (PCCC) and EmergencyDepartment Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP).Led by Dr. Edmundo Cortez, our section chief, members of the Division of Pediatric CriticalCare are very actively involved in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives for theDepartment of Pediatrics and UI Hospital System. Education and training are importantcomponents of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care that includes a core lecture series forrotating pediatric residents and medical students. In addition to the pediatric critical carefaculty, lectures are delivered by such specialists as nutritionists and respiratory therapists.The pediatric critical care faculty also proctor and facilitate monthly patient simulationcurricula of the pediatric residency program.Our FacultyEdmundo Cortez, MD, MHAClinical ProfessorSection ChiefJenny Wang, MDAssistant ProfessorPICU Medical DirectorMeghan Harding, DOAssistant ProfessorAssistant Pediatric ResidencyProgram Director17

Section of Developmental Biology & Basic ResearchOur team of developmental biology and basic science researchersand clinicians are carrying out cutting edge research activities andaddressing the critical need for novel insights, bio-markers andtherapies to treat devastating chronic childhood and adult lungdiseases.Our FacultyExcellence in ResearchIn 2019, Drs. Usha Raj and Tianji Chen were awarded funding by theNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to identify theendothelial-smooth muscle cell cross-talk that occurs viaextracellular vesicles and the role of microRNA cargo in thepathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension. Our team alsocollaborated on a recently funded project related to mesenchymalstromal cells-based therapeutic strategies to resolve pulmonaryfibrosis (Dr. Jae-won Shin, UIC Department of Pharmacology).We have been continuously funded by the NHLBI and the NationalInstitute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to understandmolecular pathogenesis of abnormal lung repair using pre-clinicalmodels of inflammatory and oxidant lung injury and pneumonia.18Sekhar Reddy, PhDProfessorSection ChiefHaranatha Potteti, PhDAssistant ProfessorTianji Chen, PhDAssistant ProfessorJ. Usha Raj, MDAnjuli S. Nayak ProfessorChandra Mohan Tamatam, PhDAssistant Professor

Section of Pediatric EndocrinologyOur Pediatric Endocrinologyteam runs an American DiabetesAssociation certified Diabeteseducation program. In 2012, webegan hosting an annual “Careof Students with DiabetesConference” for school nursesand dedicated health aides. In2019, the team hosted 300nurses from Chicago PublicSchools and Catholic Charities atthe University of Illinois. Theprogram was also extended toinclude a two day educationsession at the Wheeling schooldistrict.The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology participates in three NIH funded studiesthat target: (1) first degree relatives of children with Diabetes, (2) African Americanteenagers with Type 1 Diabetes, and (3) adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes.Through our research experience, we are providing our diverse patient populationwith the opportunity to participate in cutting edge trials in Diabetes managementWe are proud to support our children and adolescents with Type 1 and Type 2Diabetes. In addition to providing clinical services, the Endocrinology teampartnered with undergraduate students at the University of Illinois to develop theBeta Buddy Program. Each undergraduate student is paired with a child withDiabetes to serve as a big brother/big sister. With support from the Friends of UICPediatrics, participants engage in multiple social activities and bonding exercisesover the course of a year.Our FacultyClaudia Boucher-Berry, MDAssociate ProfessorSection ChiefRoxana Aguirre Castañeda, MDAssociate ProfessorOur Dietitians &Diabetes EducatorsRuth Melgoza-Walker, RN, CDEDebara Preston, MsN, RD, CDEMarla Solomon, RD, LDN, CDE19

Section of Pediatric GastroenterologyOur expert team of board certified pediatricgastroenterologists provides a full range of diagnostic andtreatment services for children with GI and liver diseases.We offer specialized care for children with eosinophilicesophagitis, celiac disease, food allergies, Crohn’sdisease, ulcerative colitis, fatty liver, and autoimmunehepatitis. We offer diagnostic testing includingendoscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, manometry,capsule endoscopy (camera pill), and other advancedprocedures.Children with feeding problems and/or developmentaldisabilities, who are among our most medically fragilepatients, have the best outcomes with a team approach.Established in 2018, our G-Tube Clinic providescomprehensive care and support for children with (or whomay need) a gastrostomy or nasogastric tube. In 2019, ourteam served 60 patients by offering appointments weeklyor as needed. We also have telehealth capability and areavailable by phone 24/7/365.Our faculty are active in pediatric GI research and havebeen invited speakers at regional and nationalconferences. Dr. James Berman and Dr. Thirumazhisai S.Gunasekaran have been listed among Chicago’s “TopDoctors” for sixteen years and counting by CastleConnolly, and they have also been recognized by ChicagoMagazine.20Our FacultyJames Berman, MDAssistant ProfessorSection ChiefKiran Gorla, MDAssistant ProfessorTS Gunasekaran, MDAssistant ProfessorEsperanza GarciaAlvarez, MDAssistant ProfessorMichele ChoDorado, MDAssistant ProfessorHector Hernandez, MDAssistant ProfessorOur Advanced Nurse Practitioner and DietitianMelba Williams, APNJoanna Siciliano, RD, LDN

Section of General PediatricsThe Section of General Pediatrics is the largest sectionwithin the Department of Pediatrics. Our team of GeneralPediatricians, Internal Medicine/ Pediatricians, andAdvanced Practice Nurses offer newborn, primary, wellchild, and acute care within our Child & Youth Center (CYC)for outpatient care; and inpatient care within the pediatricward at Children’s Hospital University of Illinois and themother/baby unit at UI Health.Our Section of General Pediatrics expanded significantly in2019 to meet the growing needs of our patient population,both in terms of appointment availability and forspecialized care. To better serve busy families, regular CYChours in 2019 were Monday through Thursday, 8 am-8 pm;Friday, 8 am-5 pm; and Saturday, 8 am-noon.Primary care with a personal touch:Dr. Jalene Shoener, Associate CYC Director, piloted aprogram to call patients prior to their appointments. The“no show” rate was reduced from 25% to 9%, with othergoals being to improve rates of vaccinations anddevelopmental screenings.Our FacultyJordan Hupert, MDAssistant ProfessorSection ChiefFida Abuisneineh, MDClinical PhysicianKelsie Avants, MDAssistant ProfessorMichelle Barnes, MDAssociate ProfessorVyta Ben Barak, MDAssistant ProfessorRachel Caskey, MDAssociate ProfessorMichael Charles, MDAssistant ProfessorLeslie Jabine, MDAssistant ProfessorKristen Kenan, MD, MPHAssistant ProfessorAndrew Kreppel, MD, MPHAssistant ProfessorAlexandra King, MDAssistant ProfessorStacy Laurent, MDAssistant Professor21

Section of General PediatricsEnhanced bonding opportunities at UI Health for mothers and newborns:Many rooms in our mother/baby unit have recently been renovated to enhancebonding opportunities. Our teams continue to be available for nurturing care,and to provide support and guidance. For example, there are now moreoutpatient RN/LPNs who are trained as lactation consultants, and abreastfeeding club is now being hosted every Tuesday at the Outpatient CareCenter.Specialized Care for Adolescents and Children:Dr. Alexandra King is the Director of “Healthy & Fit,” a new, intensive, lifestylebased management program with a focus on family engagement to achievehealthy weight while also screening for co-morbidities. In 2019, more than 100patients met with registered dietitians. Further plans are to provide programparticipants with a free exercise program called “Let’s Get Fit!”The Childhood Cancer Survivor Clinic serves children and adults who have gonethrough childhood cancer. We focus on educating the patient and family on whattreatments were received, the risk for long term health effects, and how to stayhealthy. Using evidence based guidelines, our specialists provided care for 14new patients and 66 returning patients in 2019.Our FacultyWinnie Lin, MDClinical PhysicianMolly Martin, MD, MAPPAssociate ProfessorKatie L. Mena, MDAssistant ProfessorSarah Messmer, MDAssistant ProfessorThe Pediatric Lifestyle Class isdesigned for families who areShannon Murphy, MDdealing with obesity and the coAssistant Professormorbidities of obesity. The eightweek curriculum combines dietmodification, increased physicalactivity, stress reduction strategies,and behavioral parent training tobuild healthy living habits.Daphne Vander Roest, MD22Assistant ProfessorAmanda Osta, MDAssociate ProfessorAndrea Pappalardo, MDAssistant Professor

Section of General PediatricsOur Pediatrics Clerkship Program continues to rank as one of the most popularclinical rotations among medical students at the UIC College of Medicine. In2019, the Faculty Teaching Honor Roll included 14 pediatric attendingphysicians.Additional teaching awards in 2019 included:Dr. Pavan Srivastava received the M2 Golden Apple Award for Excellencein Medical EducationDr. Michelle Barnes received the General Pediatrics Teaching Award andthe Department of Pediatrics Faculty of the Year AwardDr. Melissa Wagner-Schuman, Dr. Angela Rivers, and Dr. Leah Finkelreceived the Rising Star AwardsDr. Amanda Osta won the Junior Faculty teaching award from theAcademic Pediatric Association.Drawn to expanding opportunities for mentoring from high profile faculty,medical students and residents receive a high quality training experience. A newsupplemental curriculum to augment the newborn medicine experience, whichwas developed in 2019 by Dr. Jaye Schreier, is now available to medicalstudents who are doing a pediatric clerkship. An attending physician gives oneon one feedback to students on their work-ups through this innovative, online,case based curriculum.Our FacultyJaye Schreier, MDAssistant ProfessorJalene Shoener, MDAssistant ProfessorSara Boblick Smith, MDAssistant ProfessorPavan Srivastava, MDAssistant ProfessorMelissa WagnerSchuman, MD, PhDAssistant ProfessorBenjamin VanVoorhees, MD, MPHProfessorOur AdvancedPractice NursesDepartment of Pediatrics faculty and staff with College of Medicine Dean Mark Rosenblattcongratulate our Rising Stars, Dr. Leah Finkel and Dr. Angela Rivers, and Faculty of theYear, Dr. Michelle Barnes, at the 2019 Faculty Recognition CeremonySaul Weiner, MDProfessorInger Anthony, APN, DNPKatie Gebhardt, APN23

Section of General PediatricsBehavioral/Developmental PediatricsTransitional care and comprehensive services are offered to children withdevelopmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability,learning disorders, and more. Our multidisciplinary team includes boardcertified behavioral/developmental pediatricians, as well as a psychiatrist,psychologist, advanced practice nurse, and pharmacist.Under the guidance of Dr. Reshma Shah, a collaborative QI project entitled“Preschool for Me When I Am Three: If I Need an IEP,” was designed byJoyce Masterton, our nurse practitioner, as part of her doctoral program. Ithelps families partner with local school districts to obtain school basedservices for young children with developmental and behavioral concerns.24Our Multidisciplinary TeamReshma Shah, MDAssistant ProfessorSection ChiefKruti Acharya, MDAssociate ProfessorAlexandriaSaulsberry, MDAssistant ProfessorAlexandraBernard, PsyDAssistant ProfessorJoyce Masterton, DNP,APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHSLeslie Briars, PharmDAssociate Professor

Section of Pediatric GeneticsOur genetics faculty provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and clinical evaluationservices and treatment for children and adults who have birth defects, as well asbiochemical metabolic and genetic disorders. Services for prospective parents alsoinclude: genetic counseling, carrier testing, and prenatal diagnosis. Comprehensivediagnostic biochemical and cytogenetics laboratories are located on-site.In 2019, we were again awarded a “Regionalized Care in the Treatment ofBiochemical Genetic Diseases” grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health(IDPH). This enables us to provide comprehensive services (e.g., nutrition, geneticcounseling, and case management) to rural areas of the state of Illinois whereservices to manage these conditions are not otherwise available (i.e., within a 150mile radius of both Peoria and Springfield). Our team provided services via morethan 2,600 encounters statewide in 2019.Our FacultyGeorge Hoganson, MDAssociate ProfessorSection ChiefGifty Bhat, MDAssistant ProfessorOur APN, Dietitians & GeneticCounselorsChristine Horne, APNAlice Zalan - Genetic CounselorKatherine Cobian - Genetic CounselorBeatriz Menendez - Genetic CounselorLenika DeSimone - Genetic CounselorKatherine Ingle - DietitianKrista Engen - DietitianShannon O'Brien - Dietitian25

Section of Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPediatric Cancer CenterDr. Mary Lou Schmidt, Division Chief of Pediat

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