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Dr. Sallie Permar and Dr. Karen Acker recently spoke on a panel at the UN Foundation's Global Health Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. to share how effective communications and storytelling contribute to building trust, conveying complex information, and shaping advocacy messaging. They spoke to over 100 global health and vaccine champions representing 38 states. Advocates went on to meet with over 160 Congressional offices to advocate for funding global public health measures like...
Dr. Sallie Permar Highlights Growth, Impact, and the Future of Children’s Health at Weill Cornell Medicine
The Department of Pediatrics’ State of the Department address was held on Tuesday, January 27, with strong in-person and virtual attendance. Dr. Sallie Permar highlighted continued growth and impact across the department’s core missions of care, discover, and teach, all in service of improving children’s health.
In recognition of National Rubber Ducky Day on January 13, our department hosted a special event that brought together faculty, staff, and students for a day of connection and creativity. The celebration included coffee with Department Chair Dr. Sallie Permar, hands-on crafts, and the official introduction of our new department mascot. The rubber ducky mascot symbolizes approachability, community, and a spirit of engagement, and will serve as a recognizable presence at future Children'...
