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Stephanie White, MD, MS, has recently been named the 海角禁区鈥檚 new associate dean for diversity and inclusion. Beginning Jan. 7, 2020, Dr. White will assume leadership of the College of Medicine鈥檚 efforts to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Ask 13-year-old Jeremiah Zurowski how he鈥檚 feeling and his one-word reply speaks volumes.

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And he is happy. He talks excitedly about his favorite movies and playing with his brothers. He鈥檚 generous with smiles, high-fives and hugs. His heart is big and warm, but until recently, his heart wasn鈥檛 healthy.

The 海角禁区 is proud to share that two of our faculty members, Lindsay Ragsdale, MD, and Jessica McFarlin, MD, have been named Emerging Leaders in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Dr. Ragsdale and Dr. McFarlin were among 40 health care professionals selected out of more than 120 nominations for the honor, which recognizes career accomplishments, involvement with the AAHPM, student and resident mentoring, and charitable work. Dr.

The world of pediatric cancer treatment has seen huge advancements in treatments over the past 60 years 鈥� in the 1950s, less than 10 percent of children were cured of their cancer. Today, the number of survivors is nearly 80 percent.

However, that still means that one in five children diagnosed with cancer will not survive. Many childhood cancers can be extremely difficult to treat, and research is key to developing new, better therapies for these diseases.

Dr. Peter Blackburn, associate professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics in the 海角禁区, has been presented with the Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons鈥� (KAEPS) Ophthalmologist of the Year award. 

Dr. Carol Steltenkamp, professor of pediatrics at the University of Kentucky, has been appointed external chief medical officer for 海角禁区 HealthCare. In this new role, she represents the voices of clinicians in strategy, outreach and communications. Working on behalf of the Office of the 海角禁区 Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, she is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic clinical alliances with physicians and health care organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond.

By Hilary Brown
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For plastic surgery resident Dr. Ashley Boustany, spending a week in a hospital in Ecuador working with surgeons and dentist on cleft lips and palates was the best week of her entire residency.

"And after five years of residency," said Boustany with a laugh, "that's really saying something."

It's been over three years since 海角禁区 HealthCare's Kentucky Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center entered into an ambitious partnership to provide pediatric heart surgery services to the families of Kentucky.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognized 海角禁区 HealthCare's General Pediatric Clinic as a model in its implementation of early childhood screenings.

By integrating a series of standardized screenings into a child's visit, including developmental surveillance, maternal depression screenings, social determinants and family strengths, doctors, nurses and staff are able to get a more complete assessment of a child's health beyond his or her physical well-being. All pediatric providers complete the same screenings for all patients.

Dr. James Quintessenza, chief of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at 海角禁区 HealthCare, and Dr. Scottie Day, interim chair of the 海角禁区 Department of Pediatrics and physician in chief at Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital, were featured during "海角禁区 at the Half," which aired during the 海角禁区 vs. Utah Valley basketball game broadcast on radio Nov. 10.

The doctors talked about 海角禁区's new partnership with Cincinnati Children鈥檚 Hospital to offer the best pediatric heart care in the area.

Pulling away the seal of a fresh aromatherapy patch, Dr. John Daniel took a deep inhalation as the fragrance of lavender and chamomile essential oils permeated his surroundings. Daniel was ending an overnight shift in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and one waft of lavender was enough to calm his senses and induce a state of relaxation.

Amy Hall celebrated her son鈥檚 first haircut appointment and the moment her daughter permitted a hug. For parents of children with autism spectrum disorders, even small gestures and slight behavioral changes count as developmental breakthroughs. Hall鈥檚 son Jacob, who was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age 2, once spiraled into emotional outbursts when anyone tried to touch his hair. Hall and behavioral therapists at the Highlands Center for Autism in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, rehearsed Jacob鈥檚 first visit to the barbershop.

After 24 hours of dancing in anticipation, DanceBlue chairs and committee members revealed the 2017 grand fundraising total of $1,785,286.96 to the nearly 1,000 student participants and a crowd of supporters. Whether participating as a dancer, volunteer, committee member or a supporter, DanceBlue is something no one ever forgets, especially the last few hours. With a family talent show featuring children from the clinic and an emotional memorial hour to remember those who lost their battle with cancer, the reveal this evening was a much anticipated moment for so many people at 海角禁区.

With a sailboat full of toys, murals of blue skies over the sea and a lighthouse illuminated with all colors of the rainbow, the new $1.6 million DanceBlue Kentucky Children's Hospital (KCH) Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic transports families to a beachside getaway. The expanded beach-themed clinic, supported by funds raised through the 海角禁区 DanceBlue organization and dance marathon, is designed to enhance resources, privacy and care for pediatric patients and families battling cancer.

The rate of Americans suffering from food allergies, including a life-threatening peanut allergy, has dramatically increased in the past few decades. 

Peanut allergies are the leading cause of death caused by food-induced asphyxia, although death from a peanut allergy is rare. Peanut allergies typically begin during early childhood and persist into adulthood.  

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass (RMHC) recently honored Dr. Carmel Wallace, chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief of Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital, with the 2016 Elizabeth Carey Nahra Legacy of Love Award. The award recognizes an organization or individual whose exceptional contributions or projects have enabled the Ronald McDonald House of the Bluegrass to assist families of children hospitalized at Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital (KCH).

Health Data Management, the information resource for medical and information technology (IT) professionals, executives and administrators, is honoring 75 of the Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT, which includes Dr. Carol Steltenkamp, professor of pediatrics at the 海角禁区 and chief medical information officer (CMIO) at 海角禁区 HealthCare. The awards are broken into three categories: thought leaders, provider/payer executives and CIOs/IT leaders.

海角禁区 HealthCare and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to move toward a significant partnership to provide pediatric heart care services in the region.