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Ilona Jaspers, PhD

December 1, 2023

Jaspers Earns 2024 Society of Toxicology Education Award

The Society of Toxicology has selected Dr. Ilona Jaspers to receive the 2024 Society of Toxicology Education Award. Ilona Jaspers, PhD is a Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology & Immunology, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The annual Society of Toxicology Education Award is presented to an individual who is distinguished by the teaching and training of toxicologists and who has made significant contributions to education in the broad field of toxicology.

Cheryl Crawford, CPNP, DNP

November 30, 2023

Welcome New Clinical Provider: Cheryl Crawford, CPNP DNP

Cheryl Crawford, CPNP DNP joined the Department of Pediatrics in the Adolescent Medicine section of the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent in November 2023. Ms. Crawford has cared for children and adolescents in multiple outpatient settings, initially as a pediatric nurse for 6 years, and as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner since 2005, most recently with UNCPN through the UNC Pediatrics at Forest Pines Wakefield office and the UNC Rex Hospital Newborn Nursery. She also earned her DNP degree in 2022. Welcome Cheryl!

Lauren Rust, MD

November 29, 2023

RSV cases surge in southeastern North Carolina

COVID, the flu and RSV are often referred to as the trifecta of seasonal illnesses. But one of the viruses is spreading faster around the Cape Fear than the others. Doctors say they are seeing more patients with RSV than any other illness this time of year. A new preventive antibody to protect newborns against RSV is a step toward a healthier future. “The goal is to try and minimize how many babies are hospitalized,” said Dr. Lauren Rust, pediatric medical director for Novant Health and Assistant Professor with UNC Department of Pediatrics. But the new vaccine called Beyfortus, is in short supply. Rust says for now, the vaccine will be prioritized for high-risk patients. Those are newborns with underlying conditions, pregnant mothers and newborns six months or younger.

Maureen Ferrell, MD, MS

November 22, 2023

Ferrell Awarded North American CF Conference Resident Roundtable Award

Maureen Farrell, MD, MS, Pediatric Resident in the Physician Scientist Training Program was awarded the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Resident Roundtable Award. The award which supports medical residents to attend the annual meeting on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, providing opportunities to learn about advances in CF care and research as well as to network with leading investigators in the field. Congratulations Maureen!

Jennifer John, FNP

November 16, 2023

Welcome New Clinical Provider: Jennifer John, FNP

Jennifer John, FNP joined the Department of Pediatrics in the Adolescent Medicine section of the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent in November 2023. Ms. John worked as a nurse in multiple settings for 17 years, including as a School Nurse in Onslow County, before obtaining her FNP degree. Since then, her experience has included working at the Murdoch Developmental Center, a state-run residential facility for people with intellectual disabilities. She will be onsite at the new Youth Behavioral Health Facility. Welcome Jennifer!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Pediatric Grand Rounds

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Pediatric Grand Rounds

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Pediatric Grand Rounds

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UNC Children’s Meeting

Thursday 12:00 pm

Pediatric Grand Rounds

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Pediatric Grand Rounds

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HIGHLIGHTS

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For more than half a century, the Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has offered excellent, cutting-edge care in our children’s units at UNC Hospitals. 2002 marked the beginning of a new era. For the first time, all pediatric services were provided out of a single state-of-the-art facility, NC Children’s Hospital. Located on the UNC medical campus in Chapel Hill, NC, the Children’s Hospital allows the Department to provide complete inpatient and outpatient care for children in one location, a true children’s hospital.