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2012
We are very pleased to welcome Jessica Standish, Clinical Social Worker in Rheumatology.

Jessica’s office is located at:
One Children’s Hospital Drive
4401 Penn Avenue
Faculty Pavilion, Floor 3
412-692-5258
412-692-5054 Fax

2011
Carolyn Confer, former social worker in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, was awarded the Pam Schanwald Heart-In-Hand Pediatric Care Award at the Arthritis Foundation’s Keys to a Cure Luncheon in May 2011.

The award, named after Pam Schanwald, executive director of the Children's Home, was established to recognize a medical professional who has given exemplary care and service to children. It is presented annually to a member of the medical profession, who has illustrated this caring commitment through his or her work with children, in their respective field.

2010
Kids with arthritis find help in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (05/19/10)

Drugs help control arthritis symptoms
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (05/19/10)

Recent updates from the FDA on TNF Inhibitors Drug Safety Quarterly, (Winter/2010)
IN THIS ISSUE:
The Winter 2010 issue of Drug Safety Quarterly includes recent updates from the FDA, key literature references, safety news and capsule summaries of novel issues. Read the issue now available online to learn the latest on:

FDA Update: TNF Inhibitors may increase risk of malignancy in children
Notable Citations on Drug Safety: atrial fibrillation and bisphosphonates, TNF inhibitors inducing sarcoidosis or psoriasis, and leflunomide lung disease
In the News: colchicine approved by FDA, opioid deaths increasing, update on safety of H1N1 flu vaccinations, and new narcotic prescribing guidelines
Safety Signals: References and Reviews

PA has Rx for Modernizing Healthcare Communications Keystone Edge, (1/2010)

2007
Study: Patients, Doctors Use Email to Communicate
KDKA-TV2, (10/2/07)

New test could bring children relief from arthritis
WPXI, (3/27/07)

2005
Idiopathic pain: a different kind of growing pain
KDKA-TV2, (12/21/05)

Too young for pain
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, (12/5/05)

Last Update
January 15, 2013

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