Debby McGrath, MSS
About Debby McGrath, MSS
Debby McGrath, MSS, is a social worker who works with patient and their families in the Transplant and Cystic Fibrosis Program and Special Immunology Department at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Titles
Cystic Fibrosis and Lung & Heart/Lung Transplant Social Worker
Awards and Honors
2012, Nomination for Social Work Award for Excellence in Direct Practice
2011, Nomination for Social Work Award for Excellence in Direct Practice
2011, Winner of Unsung Hero Award, through Delaware Valley Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
National
2015-present, Member of HelpHOPELive
2010-present, Member of Society for Transplant Social Workers
2005-present, Member/Administrator- The Take A Breather Foundation
2005-present, Member -The Cystic Fibrosis Center Quality Improvement (CQI)
Academic and Institutional Committees
Editorial and Academic Positions
2015-present, Member of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Documentation Work Group
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Psychology, Minor in Elementary Education - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
Graduate Degree
Masters in Social Service (MSS) - Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Additional Training
Certified in early childhood and elementary education