Hospital for Children

Recognized throughout Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region as a valuable resource for critically and chronicially injured children, the University of Maryland Hospital for Children combines state-of-the-art medicine with family-centered care. We understand that children aren't merely small adults, which is why we treat them as unique individuals.

Pediatric News and Events

Stem cell research pioneer Curt Civin, M.D., joins the Department of Pediatrics.
See Winter '09 issue of UMHC's Pediatric Press newsletter.
UM researchers develop tool to enhance safety during a child's ambulance ride.
Dr. Carol Greene was featured in the Washington Post's Medical Mysteries column for successfully diagnosing a rare disorder in several members of the same family.
Watch and listen to podcasts on pediatric headaches, children's nutrition, reflux in children, and helping kids cope with hospitalization.

Success Stories

UMHC genetics experts provide life-saving diagnosis to newborn with rare metabolic disorder.

Multidisciplinary team of experts saves life of teen with serious neurological problem.

Breathmobile screenings detect asthma and allergy problems in twin girls.

Innovations

UMHC Breathmobile -- a custom-built pediatric asthma and allergy clinic.
UMHC is home to one of the first pediatric headache clinics in the U.S.

This page was last updated on: December 17, 2008.

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