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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.

ASPR

6/27/25

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Hospital Participate in Nationwide Infectious Diseases Exercise

Tranquil Passport Exercise will test new portable biocontainment unit for the treatment of highly infectious patients
Aflac patient high fiving staff member

6/17/25

Passport for Care and Cancer SurvivorLink Join Forces to Enhance Survivor-Centered Care

Pediatric cancer survivors will now be able to store their treatment records and understand their unique health risks through secure digital platforms, facilitating critical life-long follow-up care.
Hope and Will at the Spring Classic

3/6/25

Children’s and the Atlanta Braves to Host the 22nd Annual Spring Classic Baseball Game at Truist Park

Proceeds from the game will benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Paul Brown

1/14/25

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Appoints Paul Brown as New Chair of the Board

The Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Brands Will Lead Board of Trustees
Dr. Srikant Iyer

1/2/25

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Announces New Chief Medical and Quality Officer

Srikant Iyer, MD, becomes Chief Medical and Quality Officer in 2025.
IS&T best places to work

12/10/24

Computerworld Names Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to 2025 List of Best Places to Work in IT

Recognized for engaging workforce in emerging and innovative technologies
Shari Barkin headshot

12/3/24

Children’s Announces New Pediatrician-in-Chief

Dr. Shari Barkin will drive clinical excellence and guide Children’s academic missions, succeeding Dr. Lucky Jain
Cystic Fibrosis award group

11/26/24

Cystic Fibrosis Care Center Receives Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 2024 Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award

The annual award is given to care centers that have gone above and beyond to collaborate with their local CF Foundation chapter
John Constantino headshot

10/25/24

Behavioral and Mental Health Chief Awarded Ruane Prize

John Constantino, MD, receives the honor for Outstanding Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

cancer patient in clinic room

10/17/24

Better Treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma

Results from a clinical trial may change the way advanced stage classic Hodgkin lymphoma is treated in newly diagnosed adolescents and adults.
Seacrest Studios grand opening

10/11/24

New Seacrest Studios Opens at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital

State-of-the-art facility made possible by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation
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Public Relations Team

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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 infectious disease and general public relations inquires.

Erika Richards

Senior Public Relations Coordinator

erika.richards@choa.org

Covers cardiology and volunteer services.

Kelly Thompson

Senior Public Relations Coordinator

kelly.thompson@choa.org

Covers Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Marcus Autism Center and rural health.

Arielle Cadet

Public Relations Coordinator

arielle.cadet@choa.org

Covers orthopedics, sports medicine, volunteer services.

Amy Marriott

Director, Child Advocacy Marketing

Amy.Marriott@choa.org

Covers Strong4Life.

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