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Pincus Fellowship Program Alumnus Matthew Kelly, MD, MPH, Publishes New Pneumonia Research
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Dr. Kelly’s research findings, which were published in the Sept. 11, 2021 issue of The ISME Journal, suggest that the nasopharyngeal microbiome is a new target for interventions to prevent pneumococcal infections in infants and other populations.
Making Up for Lost Time: 13th Annual CHOP Global Health Conference
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The CHOP Global Health Center, in collaboration with the Penn Center for Global Health, Penn Nursing, Temple University, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, hosted, "Making Up for Lost Time: Addressing Children's Needs Post-Pandemic." The conference brought together global child health experts in person for the first time in two years.
Exploring the Breadth of Global Health Opportunities During Subspecialty Training at CHOP with Dr. Katherine Laycock
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Dr. Laycock was selected by the Division of Infectious Diseases and the CHOP Global Health Center as the 2020-2022 Melissa Ketunuti Memorial Endowed Fellow in Global Health and Infectious Diseases.
Celebrating Women on the Front Lines Battling COVID-19
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CHOP recognizes female Global Health leaders battling COVID-19 in the United States, Dominican Republic and Botswana.
No Teen Left Behind: One Fellow's Mission
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CHOP Global Health fellow studies depression, anxiety and drug/alcohol abuse in youth with or at-risk of HIV in Botswana.
When Nursing is Your Passion, You Never Work a Day!
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“Whether it’s in the home or the clinic, the United States or abroad, nurses are the masters of care coordination,” says Dr. Irving. “They ensure the best possible care is provided to patients and families according to their situations.”
Building a Healthy Future – Medical Education in Botswana
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The experiences of Drs. Matula, Mazhani, and Tsima highlight the game-changing potential of supporting and investing in advanced training programs for medical professionals in Botswana.
CHOP Partnership Makes 11 Years of Impact in the Dominican Republic
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NPS provides free pediatric primary care and community health-education to rural DR neighborhoods with limited access to medical care. Two families share their stories.
Going the Distance for Tomorrow’s Local-Global Health Breakthroughs: 11th Annual Pediatric Global Health Conference
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More than 200 global health professionals and trainees attended the 11th Annual Pediatric Global Health Conference at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Oct. 4-5, 2019.
CHOP Residents Apply Quality Improvement Frameworks to Improve Global Child Health
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CHOP works with all residents who are interested in global health to build global health experiences into their training plans. Dr. Villegas and Dr. Ijaz were among the 2018-19 residents who completed rotations in the Dominican Republic and Pakistan respectively.