Patient Stories, News, Announcements and more from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Amy Melliza, R.N., who cares for patients in the cardiovascular intensive care unit, has worked at Johns Hopkins All Children’s for nearly two decades. She talks about how she helps patients and families and what inspired her to go into nursing.
For Linda Van Marter, M.D., M.P.H., an early interest in science and medicine set her on a path to a distinguished career in neonatology. She has conducted pioneering research, and educates and mentors medical trainees, guided by a commitment to providing babies and families with family-focused care.
Learn how medical mission trips inspired Dr. Jordan Halsey on a path to the division of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s.
Since 1991, SAFE KIDS Florida Suncoast and its network of more than 150 community partners have educated thousands of kids, parents and caregivers on child passenger safety, fire and burn prevention, water safety, poison prevention, bike safety and much more.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is part of a $12.5 million grant to study gene expression in the organs of children who are at various stages of development and how those types of research studies are conducted, with the Center for Pediatric Health Equity Research leading the hospital’s research on diversity, equity and inclusion in how families are asked to participate in such studies.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s is the only Tampa Bay hospital cited as a top children’s hospital for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group.
The ICI Social Work Innovation Fund will provide support to families dealing with pediatric cancer so they can focus on what’s most important — their child’s health.
This landmark trial, led by Neil Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D., associate dean for research, and the Clinical Coordinating Center team in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, focused on the emerging pediatric challenge of venous thromboembolism (VTE—also known as “blood clots,” including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)).
The hospitals’ collaboration expands access to high quality neurosurgery care for children and families across Florida’s west coast.
As we welcome the New Year, we look back to our most engaging stories on HopkinsAllChildrens.org in 2021. From honoring staff achievements to celebrating patient successes, we are proud to share these stories of victory and progress.
Our furriest employee at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is celebrating a special milestone this week.
Today, we recognize National Women Physicians' Day and honor the path that female doctors have paved since 1849. Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital has an outstanding group of female physicians who continue to impact and progress health care for children and families.
Transplant cardiologist Alfred Asante-Korang, M.D., has worked at Johns Hopkins All Children’s for more than 20 years. He shares why he enjoys working at the hospital, how his patients inspire him, and his reflections on Black History Month.
As one of the nation’s leading interventional cardiologists, James Thompson, M.D., provides expert care to children and families, and trains other physicians on the latest technology. He talks about the medical school presentation that set him on the path, and how he values connecting with patients and families.
For Vyas Kartha, M.D., pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, seeing his aunt’s career as an anesthesiologist served as inspiration for his own path into the field. He talks about what led him to pediatric anesthesia in particular, and how he connects with patients and families.
Johns Hopkins All Children's researchers advance the use of dried blood spot sampling, to enable greater access and accuracy.
Biochemist Crystal Young-Erdos, Ph.D., brings specialized RNA expertise to an important study.
Findings may one day lead to better treatment for Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.
