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October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October 9, 2020

This month, we support the families of our affiliate NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine and all those who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy, delivery, or infancy.

On October 15th, members of the NYP Komansky Children’s Hospital Family Advisory Council will participate in the International Wave of Light by lighting a candle at 7 pm for at least an hour to honor our families and the little ones no longer with us, and do our part to create a continuous wave of light around the world.

All are welcome to join us from wherever you are, virtually, in this remembrance.

Additional Resources

Weill Cornell Medicine Bereavement Services Program

NewYork-Presbyterian Living With Loss Support Group

For additional support initiatives and resources, please contact the Komansky Children's Hospital Family Advisory Council

Dr. Sallie Permar Appointed Chair of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief

September 21, 2020

Dr. Sallie Permar, an eminent physician-scientist who focuses on the treatment and prevention of neonatal viral infections, has been appointed chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and pediatrician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital, effective Dec. 1.

Recruited as the Nancy C. Paduano Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Permar will helm the pediatrics enterprise at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Under her leadership, the department will continue to enhance its mission to provide exceptional patient care and medical education in pediatrics, and conduct cutting-edge research on diseases that affect newborns and children.

“Dr. Permar is a distinguished physician-scientist, highly skilled educator and proven leader,” said Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine. “Under her direction we will advance our mission of excellence in pediatrics, enhancing research and innovation, training future pediatricians and pediatric specialists, and providing the best care and the brightest future to children and their families. We are thrilled that Dr. Permar is joining us as chair of the Department of Pediatrics.”

Now Enrolling for Fall 2020: Virtual Kids and Teens Healthy Weight Program

September 4, 2020

Course Co-Directors Isabel Reckson, MPH, RD, CDE, CDN and Marisa Censani, MD

The WCM Kids and Teens Healthy Weight Program is going VIRTUAL for Fall 2020!

Join us for cooking demos, meal plan ideas, fitness tips, and more as we host a series of interactive, fun sessions on healthy eating and other important nutrition concepts. Designed especially for children and teens, family members and caretakers are encouraged to attend, too!

The Kids and Teens Healthy Weight Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been developed and is hosted by Marisa Censani, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist and expert on pediatric obesity, and Isabel Reckson, MPH, CDE, RD, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes education.

Enrollment Deadline: 9/21/2020
Sessions Start: 10/5/2020

Session Schedule

Session 1: Staying Fit for the Future
This session teaches families about nutritional requirements while exploring technology, community resources, and the principles of healthy weight management.
DATE: Monday, October 5, 2020, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Dr. Jennie Ono Named Medical Director for Pediatric Inpatient Services; Dr. Kiran Gadani Patel Named Associate Director

August 12, 2020

Dr. Jennie Ono Named Medical Director for Pediatric Inpatient Services

The Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennie Ono, M.D., M.S. as the new Medical Director for Inpatient Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Komansky Children’s Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicakiranl Center.

Dr. Ono is an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an assistant attending pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She cares for pediatric patients of all ages in the general pediatrics inpatient unit, where she serves as a pediatric hospitalist. In addition, Dr. Ono is the director of the Weill Cornell pediatric asthma program, a joint program between the Divisions of General Academic Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Immunology which aims to provide comprehensive asthma care to low-income children of New York City and support ongoing research endeavors in childhood asthma.

Resources for Families: Summer Activities and Back to School -- Expert Advice from WCM Physicians

August 8, 2020

Physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine and our affiliate, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, weigh in about sending children back to school and how to enjoy summer activities. See below for two new resources.

New Leukodystrophy Center Opens at WCM

July 2, 2020

The Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce the opening and accreditation of our new Leukodystrophy Center (LC), directed by Dr. Eric Mallack, an assistant professor of pediatrics and co-directed by Dr. Jamie Palaganas, assistant professor of clinical pediatrics, both in Division of Child Neurolgy at Weill Cornell Medicine.

There are more than 50 types of rare genetic disorders that disrupt the central nervous system, known as leukodystrophies. Collectively, these disorders affect about 1 in 7,000 people.

Awards & Honors: Dr. Cori Green selected for WCM Healthcare Leadership Fellows Program; Drs. Haviva Veler and Anthony Yuen receive travel grants

June 17, 2020

The Weill Cornell Physicians Organization has selected seven outstanding physicians for the Healthcare Leadership Fellows Program (2020-2021) to foster their development as physician leaders, including Cori Green, MD, MSc, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and Director of Behavioral Health Education and Integration in Pediatrics in the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Pediatrics.

Dr. Green's fellowship will focus on the Behavioral and Mental Health (B/MH) program from an educational, clinical, and research standpoint in the Department of Pediatrics. The Department's initiatives will reach primary care faculty and practices and, eventually, subspecialty and inpatient care as well. For year one starting in July 2020, the goal is to begin to change attitudes and culture for all faculty members, to implement a 3-year longitudinal curriculum with the new interns, and to implement B/MH screening in the primary care settings. Dr. Green plans to be concurrently participating in the Fellowship Program during year one, and her project will be to study these implementation efforts.

Dr. Kevin Holcomb and Dr. Jessica Pena Named Associate and Assistant Deans of Weill Cornell Medical Colleges's Office of Admissions

June 1, 2020

Dr. Kevin Holcomb has been named Associate Dean for Admissions, effective July 1. Dr. Holcomb, a prominent gynecologic oncologist strongly committed to medical education, will succeed Dr. Charles Bardes, who is stepping down from this role and continuing his responsibilities as a professor of clinical medicine. Dr. Jessica Peña, an expert in cardiology and a dedicated mentor of students, residents, and fellows, has been appointed to the newly created position of Assistant Dean for Admissions. (6/2020)

Tatiana Ndjatou, MD, PGY-3 Named AAP Provisional Executive Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

June 1, 2020

Dr. Tatiana Ndjatou, a third-year resident in the Department of Pediatrics, was named Provisional Executive Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT). (6/2020)

2020-21 Pediatric Minority Housestaff Committee Chair and Vice Chair AnnouncedCynthia Perez, MD (PGY-3) and Sasha Licona- Freudenstein, MD (PGY-2) will serve as the new 2020-21 Pediatric Minority Housestaff Committee Chair and Vice Chair. (6/2020)

June 1, 2020

Cynthia Perez, MD (PGY-3) and Sasha Licona- Freudenstein, MD (PGY-2) will serve as the new 2020-21 Pediatric Minority Housestaff Committee Chair and Vice Chair. (6/2020)