Events

Pediatric residents at the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital are riding and raising money for Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers. Will you help us surpass our fundraising goal? Why this matters to us: 50% of People with Cancer Have a Rare Cancer When combined, about half of all patients fighting cancer are fighting a rare cancer. These are cancers we know — such as leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid, ovarian,... Read More

The annual Updates in Pediatric Gastroenterology will highlight scientific advances, controversies and gaps in knowledge in pediatric gastroenterology. The program will include presentations by nationally and internationally recognized experts, followed by question and answer periods. A wide array of scientific topics will be discussed, including: Medical and surgical management of IBD, including extra-intestinal manifestations, pouchitis, and emerging therapiesLiver disease including primary... Read More

Session 3: Our group will start incorporating the skills learned in previous sessions towards healthy cooking. We will discuss the process of meal planning to create meals and snacks that promote a healthy weight. A professional chef will demonstrate cooking tools and techniques to achieve these goals. The Weill Cornell Kids and Teens Healthy Weight Program, developed by a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Registered Dietitian, is a series of interactive and age-appropriate small group sessions... Read More

Session 5: This session focuses on physical activity recommendations and health benefits. An exercise specialist will discuss and demonstrate age-appropriate exercises. We will help your child/teen develop a realistic, individualized exercise plan. The Weill Cornell Kids and Teens Healthy Weight Program, developed by a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Registered Dietitian, is a series of interactive and age-appropriate small group sessions that focus onhealthy eating and other important food and... Read More