Children's National Hospital

The Board of Children’s National selects Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, as its next president and CEO

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s National Board of Directors announced today that Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, has been named as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Children’s National Hospital.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s National Board of Directors announced today that Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, has been named as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Children’s National Hospital.
  • Riley-Brown is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience leading and supporting children’s healthcare.
  • “The prestige of Children’s National attracted a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates from across the country,” said Horacio Rozanski, chair of the Children’s National Board of Directors.
  • The Children’s National Research Institute is one of the top-funded pediatric research institutions in terms of National Institutes of Health support.

BRAINBox Solutions, USA Hockey Enter Collaboration to Evaluate Potential of Biomarkers for Concussion Diagnosis and Prognosis in Student Athletes

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Dr. Stuart's research project, funded by the USA Hockey Foundation, will be utilizing BRAINbox Solutions' patented, proprietary protected biomarkers in blood and saliva as part of his study.

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  • Dr. Stuart's research project, funded by the USA Hockey Foundation, will be utilizing BRAINbox Solutions' patented, proprietary protected biomarkers in blood and saliva as part of his study.
  • The research is designed to better understand the impact of subclinical head trauma and acute concussion in high endurance contact sport athletes.
  • This data will also inform BRAINBox's planned clinical trial of its multi-modal concussion diagnostic and prognostic test, BRAINBox TBI, in sports and this age group.
  • "We seek to advance our understanding of concussion and improve prevention, diagnosis and management of this common condition."

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show and Washington Area Hyundai Dealers Team up to Support Georgetown Lombardi and Children’s National Hospital Through “Hyundai Hands On Hope” Contest

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Drawing inspiration from Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the new contest was named “Hyundai Hands On Hope.”

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  • Drawing inspiration from Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the new contest was named “Hyundai Hands On Hope.”
    Six contestants will compete for a brand-new 2023 Hyundai IONIQ5 over the 44-hour contest period.
  • For Georgetown Lombardi, its grant will be put towards funding pediatric cancer research.
  • "Every 36 minutes a child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer,” shared Kevin Reilly, President of The Washington Area Hyundai Dealers.
  • A part of Georgetown University Medical Center, Georgetown Lombardi is the only comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., area.

Zika-exposed children may display neurodevelopmental differences

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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These findings are another piece of the puzzle that provides insight into the long-term neurodevelopment of children with prenatal Zika virus exposure.

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  • These findings are another piece of the puzzle that provides insight into the long-term neurodevelopment of children with prenatal Zika virus exposure.
  • Parents of Zika-exposed children reported significantly lower levels of mobility and responsibility compared to control children, although differences in cognitive function scores were not significant.
  • Additionally, parents of 6 (11%) Zika-exposed children reported mood problems compared to 1 (1%) of control children, and Zika-exposed parents were significantly more likely to report parental distress.
  • Some differences in results may also have been caused by the age and therefore developmental differences between the groups of children.

Mario Lopez to Host In-Person 'Home for the Holidays' Kickoff Concert at Westfield Montgomery, Benefiting Children's National Medical Center

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Intermixed will be premier musical tribute band, The Little Mermen playing a wintery mix of nostalgic family-friendly covers.

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  • Intermixed will be premier musical tribute band, The Little Mermen playing a wintery mix of nostalgic family-friendly covers.
  • The Maryland Youth Ballet will take the stage to perform abbreviated numbers from its award winning, full-length holiday classicThe Nutcracker.
  • Attendees are encouraged to make a donation when registering for this free event and in-center throughout the holiday season to benefit Children's National Medical Center .
  • Westfield Montgomery is a 1.1-million-square-foot flagship shopping center located just minutes from Washington D.C. right off interstate 270 in Montgomery County, Maryland.

COVID-19 vaccine may be lifesaving for pregnant women and their unborn children

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Termed SARS-CoV-2 placentitis, it can render the placenta incapable of providing oxygen to the fetus, leading to stillbirth and neonatal death.

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  • Termed SARS-CoV-2 placentitis, it can render the placenta incapable of providing oxygen to the fetus, leading to stillbirth and neonatal death.
  • Researchers now suggest that pregnant women who get the COVID-19 vaccine may be protected from SARS-CoV-2 placentitis and stillbirth.
  • In a new article published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers conclude that the vaccine not only protects pregnant women but may also be lifesaving for their unborn children.
  • The extensive examination of published literature involved reviewing nearly 100 papers looking at COVID-19s impacts on pregnant women and the effects on the placenta and pregnancy outcome.

Edgewise Therapeutics to Present on EDG-5506 for Becker and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (BMD, DMD) at the 27th International Hybrid Annual Congress of the World Muscle Society

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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The conference will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from October 11-15, 2022.

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  • The conference will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from October 11-15, 2022.
  • The symposium will be streamed to the virtual element of the event and available for replay via the conference platform.
  • The Edgewise symposium presentation and posters will be available on the Edgewise website when they are presented.
  • EDG-5506 is an orally administered small molecule designed to address muscle damage induced by mechanical stress in dystrophinopathies including DMD and BMD.

Children's National Hospital Announces Partnership With Clearway Health

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Clearway Health has redefined partnership and demonstrated that they will support our patients as an extension of CNH into the communities we serve."

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  • Clearway Health has redefined partnership and demonstrated that they will support our patients as an extension of CNH into the communities we serve."
  • "Children's National Hospital exemplifies its core values - compassion, commitment and connection - in the care they provide to their patients," said Nicole Faucher, President of Clearway Health.
  • "Our partnership with Clearway Health allows us to strengthen our commitment and focus on what's right, not just what's required, for our patients."
  • Now, Clearway Health serves hospitals, health systems and the communities of patients they care for - providing a service that's been proven, lived and experienced by our team.

The First 1,000 Days: A Window of Opportunity for a Brighter Future for Children

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The infant and maternal mortality rates in the US are among the highest of any wealthy country, with glaring racial and ethnic disparities. There is significant room to develop a unifying plan for the right policies and systems to improve nutritional security and well-being for vulnerable families. As part of a special series, sponsored by 1,000 Days of FHI Solutions, that will appear in American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) on October 26, 2022. The full series will present the state of science, research needs, and a policy agenda for optimal maternal and child nutrition in the US.

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  • There is significant room to develop a unifying plan for the right policies and systems to improve nutritional security and well-being for vulnerable families.
  • As part of a special series, sponsored by 1,000 Days of FHI Solutions, that will appear in American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) on October 26, 2022.
  • The full series will present the state of science, research needs, and a policy agenda for optimal maternal and child nutrition in the US.
  • Thus, this journal series brings together papers on these topics during pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, and early childhood for the US population.

MacKenzie Scott gifts $44 million to Friends of the Children to support its long-term mentoring model

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The national organization Friends of the Children announced today its network received a $44 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Friends of the Children is the only national mentoring program in the country with paid, professional mentors called "Friends" who walk alongside youth for 12+ years, no matter what. This gift offers powerful momentum for the organization to serve thousands more children, many of whom are in—or at risk of entering—foster care. In just eight years, Friends of the Children has grown from five to 26 locations across the U.S., serving urban, rural and Tribal communities.

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  • Friends of the Children is the only national mentoring program in the country with paid, professional mentors called "Friends" who walk alongside youth for 12+ years, no matter what.
  • This gift offers powerful momentum for the organization to serve thousands more children, many of whom are inor at risk of enteringfoster care.
  • "We are honored to kickstart our 30th anniversary of serving children with this extraordinary gift from MacKenzie Scott.
  • Of the $44 million, Friends of the Children National received a $15 million gift and 12 of its chapters received direct gifts totaling $29 million.