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Blending Fun and Fundraising to Support Pediatric Health
This year’s Pediatrics Gala, “Designed for Children – An Evening at the Renwick,” held on October 29, brought touches of whimsy and optimism to the serious business of raising awareness and funds for the research efforts of the Department of Pediatrics at Georgetown University and pediatric programs at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
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Georgetown’s Global Health Institute Joins Pope Francis’ Initiative to Care for Children’s Health
Georgetown’s Global Health Institute is joining a new initiative led by Pope Francis that will create a worldwide network to provide medical care to children and support health care workers in the field.
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Donnelly Named Endowed Chair in Pediatrics
(October 4, 2019) — In recognition of his dedication to teaching, research and clinical care, Michael J. Donnelly, MD, FACP, FAAP, was named the Philip L. Calcagno, MD, and Jeane and James Dixon Endowed Chair in Pediatrics on September 19 in Riggs Library. “The Calcagno Dixon Chair means a tremendous amount to our department,” Donnelly […]
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Georgetown Pediatrics Gala Celebrates 20 Years
(April 12, 2019) — Stories of sacrifice, hope, loss and triumph were told and honored at the 20th Annual Georgetown Pediatrics Gala. Donors and other supporters, including foreign dignitaries, business leaders and prominent figures in Washington’s health, medicine and law communities, gathered at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on April 6 to celebrate at […]
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Five Decades Focused on Giving a ‘Voice’ to Children — Locally to Globally
November 17, 2018 — In recognition of her dedication to women and children locally and globally throughout her career, Phyllis R. Magrab, PhD, endowed professor of pediatrics and director of the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD), was honored at the 11th Annual GUMC Convocation. “For more than 50 years, Phyllis has worked […]
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