UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Congratulations to a Kids First Award Winner for September: Shannon Brown, Lead Patient Care Technician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Shannon’s nomination reads: “On 7A, we have a long-term patient on the unit currently, who is typically very quiet. One afternoon, I had the pleasure of seeing Shannon take the time to wash his hair, clean up his room, and find some clothes from our donations to make him feel more like himself. That day he said to me and another nurse, ‘This is much better, I like myself today!’ Prom was the next day; of course, we were all excited and asked him if he would attend. Shannon promised him that she would help him get ready and be his plus one. He lit up, and he had an amazing time that day with Shannon, bringing out a side of him that we had yet to see. I know that these two days made such an impact on him, boosting his confidence and mood!” #KIDSFirstAward

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh recently announced the appointment of Michael Ost, MD, as vice president, Medical Affairs. Dr. Ost will serve as UPMC Children’s Chief Medical Officer and hold primary responsibilities of quality and safety, medical affairs, and community health. In addition to his clinical practice as a professor of urology, Dr. Ost serves as director of Pediatric Surgical Outreach at UPMC Children’s Hospital and assistant dean for Interprofessional Education and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Additionally, Andrew Buchert, MD has been appointed president of the Pennsylvania Pediatric Health Network (PPHN), UPMC Children’s clinically integrated network, which exists to improve the coordination of pediatric health care focusing on high quality and efficient delivery of care. Dr. Buchert is currently the medical director for Clinical Resource Management at UPMC Children's Hospital. In this role, Buchert oversees the development, implementation, and measurement of clinical pathways for pediatric conditions. Congratulations to Dr. Ost and Dr. Buchert on these new appointments!

Srinivasan Suresh, MD, MBA, FAAP, Chief Information Officer, Chief Medical Information Officer, and Vice President of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, is delivering a plenary session presentation at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition titled “AI: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?” View full session details: https://lnkd.in/eVQnwyrE

#StoriesFromChildrens A childhood experience helped inspire Victor Flinko, BSN, and Matt Kocher, MD, to pursue medicine as a career. The same childhood experience, in fact. As kids, Victor and Dr. Kocher were next-door neighbors at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as they underwent treatment for leukemia. Years later, they wound up together again at UPMC Children’s — this time, saving others. Their experience as childhood cancer patients guided them both into pediatric medicine. Victor became a surgical nurse at UPMC Children’s, and Dr. Kocher became a pediatric anesthesiologist. “Children’s was somewhere where I always wanted to be just because of my history with the leukemia and all those people that took care of me,” Victor says. “(They were) my role models that I aspired to become.” Today, Victor and Dr. Kocher are key parts of the surgical teams treating some of the sickest patients at UPMC Children’s. “Kids are just a vulnerable population, and I want to make sure that they have a voice or someone to help protect them,” Dr. Kocher says. Read Victor and Matt's touching story: https://lnkd.in/eDMPRb5D

Join the Institute for Precision Medicine for a virtual panel on how #AI is revolutionizing clinical trials. Experts from UPMC Enterprises, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, CSIRO’s Data 61, and Realyze Intelligence will discuss current applications, future opportunities, and challenges. Register now to learn about AI’s groundbreaking advancements in medical research. https://lnkd.in/expWHmvj

The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is excited to announce Jacqueline Weinberg, MD, as the chief of the Perinatal Cardiology Program. Dr. Weinberg is a pediatric cardiologist certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and her medical degree from George Washington University. Dr. Weinberg completed a residency in pediatrics and fellowships in pediatric cardiology and pediatric advanced cardiac imaging at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Weinberg joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2015. Her clinical interests include fetal cardiology and noninvasive imaging. Dr. Weinberg has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, Fetal Heart Society, and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Collaborative. https://lnkd.in/ezJpxix8

Daniel Weiner, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This is a comment one of his patients' families shared about their experience seeing him. UPMC Children’s is proud to share feedback from our families, and we’re always looking for ways to improve our service. “Dr. Weiner was the best ever! He even did a magic trick before providing the most thorough care. A truly standout doctor!” – Comments from a recent patient survey

The wait is over! Today we announced a new comprehensive fundraising campaign called "This Moment: Put a Child's Future First." We hope that you will join us in ensuring every child treated at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh receives the care they deserve. Put a child's future first and join us by donating today at givetochildrens.org! #ThisMoment #ThisMomentMatters #Pittsburgh #UPMC

Congratulations to Autumn Sample, Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for winning a KIDS First award this August! Part of Autumn’s nomination reads: “Throughout Autumn's time in the cardiovascular operating room and after, she has gone above and beyond all expectations. She continues to show selfless compassion and care to the patients of UPMC Children’s and her colleagues. Autumn has gone out of her way on weekends and after scheduled shifts staying overtime to put our patients first and meet any needs of the patients or the hospital. She truly models UPMC's vision and goals in her actions and the care she provides daily. She continually puts patients at the center of her care and shows great commitment to UPMC Children's Hospital. She has made a positive difference in so many others' lives, both patients and colleagues. Working in an operating room environment, you are working behind the scenes and because of that are often not recognized for the work that you put in daily. We see you Autumn and we appreciate you! Thank you, Autumn!.”

Join UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on October 10 to 12, 2024, for the 15th Annual Neonatal & Pediatric ECLS Educational Conference for a review of extracorporeal life support therapies, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and ventricular assist device support. More details and registration: https://lnkd.in/egz9uyHw