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Michael Steiner, MD, MPH, has accepted a new role at the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine as the next Chairperson of Pediatrics and Clinical Service Chief of Oklahoma Children’s Hospital. His last day at UNC will be December 1st, 2025.

Rutstein SE, Lucas VA, Hosseinipour MC, Herce ME, Edwards J, Cassidy C, Villiera J, Kamanga F, Chagomerana M, van Oosterhout JJ, Chikuse E, Rambiki E, Thawani A, Malewezi B, Makhupula L, Udedi C, Mbulaje P, Matoga M, Kumwenda W, Mvalo T, Bula A, Nkhalamba L, Mofolo I, Chinula L, Thonyiwa...

Brittany Selkregg joined General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine on August 16, 2025. Ms. Selkregg received her BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA in 2006. She received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Georgia in Athens, VA in 2010. Most recently she...

Rak E, Burford S, Wheat D, Budd M, Jain N. OTJR (Thorofare N J). 2025 Aug 16:15394492251360236. doi: 10.1177/15394492251360236. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40817790.

Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) results from a variety of health conditions that reduce kidney function. CKD can progress to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), which requires dialysis or kidney transplant. While CKD in adults is common and mainly caused by hypertension and diabetes, CKD in children is relatively rare, and...

Experts are talking more about the side effects and potential risks of this familiar pink allergy pill. Learn why it’s controversial and the dos and don’ts of using it.

We are pleased to be accepting applications for the Emonson Awards 2025. The Emonson Award is presented annually to a nurse, resident, and faculty member who best represents the mission and spirit of UNC Children’s. -- Please send nominations for this award to Jaime_Cooke@med.unc.edu

The Department of Pediatrics is excited to announce that, Robert M. DiGiuseppe, MD is our new Division Chief for Children's Specialty Care in Wilmington

The UNC Department of Psychiatry’s IMPACTT-NC program (Improving Adolescent Child health Through Telepsychiatry in NC) and UNC Children’s is proud to announce the launch of UNC-GIFTS — a collaborative partnership with Granville County Public Schools and Granville Vance Public Health — aimed at addressing the mental health needs of students...

Dr. Atkins joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor in the division of Pediatric Cardiology on August 11, 2025. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2011 at Vanderbilt University, a Master’s in medical sciences at University of South Florida in 2012, and earned is...