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Welcome to the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta newsroom—a media resource for the latest news on clinical care, community involvement and pediatric research achievements. The public relations team at Children’s is committed to helping you arrange interviews, discuss story ideas and field questions.

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Lighting at colony square

11/23/21

Children’s Celebrates New Holiday Tradition

Children's proudly invites the city of Atlanta out to Colony Square for a new holiday tradition. The Lighting at Colony Square is a full day of family holiday fun on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
researchers in lab wearing masks

9/27/21

Children's Study Shows Evidence of COVID-19 and MIS-C Biomarker

Increased levels of plasma osteopontin were observed in patients with COVID-19 and multi-system inflammatory condition in children (MIS-C).
nolan throwing football

8/26/21

Fifth Annual Peach Bowl Touchdowns for Children’s Set to Kick Off

College football fans can support childhood cancer funding by pledging donations throughout the season

NIH Awards Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory, Johns Hopkins $27.6M for Pediatric HIV Cure Research

8/24/21

NIH Awards Children’s, Emory, Johns Hopkins $27.6M for Pediatric HIV Cure Research

The $5.7 million annual grant is part of the Martin Delaney Collaboratories (MDC) for HIV Cure Research program.

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7/28/21

Children's Named a 2021 Top LinkedIn Company in Atlanta

LinkedIn recognizes Children’s in 2021 rankings.
Care-a-thon radiothon

7/19/21

955 WSB Care-a-Thon Celebrates its 21st Annual Event

Radiothon benefits the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Children's patient as torchbearer

7/15/21

Carrying the torch to our future

Children’s appoints torchbearers to light the way to tomorrow.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta named to list of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

7/12/21

Childrens Named to List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld recognize Children’s in 2021 rankings.
stem cells in space Dr. Maher with-patient

6/30/21

Children’s and Emory’s Space Experiment Offers Hope for Kids’ Hearts on Earth

Stem cells became beating cardiac cells while aboard NASA’s SpaceX-20 mission.
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The public relations team at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is dedicated to connecting you with the experts you need for news about any pediatric healthcare issue—before your deadline. If you are a member of the news media and have an urgent request, call the media line for an immediate response.

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Allyson Wright

Public Relations, Manager

allyson.wright2@choa.org

Covers Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and general public relations inquires

 

Jennifer Burkhardt

Senior Public Relations Coordinator

jennifer.burkhardt@choa.org

Covers the flu, orthopedics, sports medicine and Heart Center

 

Amelia Hess

Public Relations Coordinator

amelia.hess@choa.org

Covers Marcus Autism Center, Neurology, volunteer services, Children’s Miracle Network and general media inquiries

 

Leslie Agee

Public Relations Coordinator

leslie.agee@choa.org

Covers Strong4life and child advocacy

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Stories of Hope and Innovation from Children’s

  • Children's announces Arthur M. Blank Hospital

    Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a transformative $1.5 billion project that will improve access to specialized pediatric healthcare for Georgia’s children and families.

  • Children's creates growing 3D-printed heart valves for kids

    Children’s researchers are using 3D printing to develop biological heart valves for kids with congenital heart defects.

  • Patient receives first-ever dose of new peanut allergy treatment

    Ian Bicknell, a 13-year-old Children’s food allergy patient, was the first pediatric patient nationwide to receive a groundbreaking peanut allergy treatment.

  • Surgeons use 3D-printed tracheal splints in groundbreaking surgery

    Children’s surgeons performed a surgery with three custom-made splints that biomedical engineers at Georgia Tech helped create using 3D-printing technology.

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