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- 1Loma Linda opens new Children's Health Specialty Clinics▼Ribbon-cutting ceremony for LLU Children’s Health Specialty Clinics marks new era of care
Loma Linda University Health has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Children's Health Specialty Clinics, marking what the institution describes as a new era of pediatric care. The event launches dedicated specialty facilities for children's medical services at the Loma Linda, California campus.
- 2Children's National experts honored with 2026 AAP Awards▼Children’s National experts recognized with 2026 AAP Awards at annual conference
Several experts from Children's National Hospital have been recognized with 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics Awards, announced at the AAP annual conference. The honors highlight the hospital's standing in pediatric research and clinical care. Details on the individual recipients and award categories were not provided in the announcement.
- 3Pediatric healthcare startup plans six more Florida clinics after Jacksonville surge●Pediatric healthcare startup eyes six more Florida clinics after Jacksonville surge
A pediatric healthcare startup is planning to open six additional clinics across Florida following strong performance of its Jacksonville locations. The expansion signals growing demand for pediatric services in the state, though details on funding, locations, and timeline have not been disclosed.
- 4Study claims Prozac use in childhood depression rests on flawed trial●Prozac use for childhood depression skewed by single flawed medical trial https:// lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/76382197
Claims are circulating that the medical evidence supporting Prozac (fluoxetine) as a treatment for depression in children and adolescents rests largely on a single clinical trial with methodological flaws, meaning the drug's effectiveness for young patients may have been overstated. Commenters are questioning how such a foundational study shaped prescribing guidance for pediatric depression.
- 5Immigration crackdown linked to missed pediatric care in Chicago●Immigration Enforcement Surge Drove Thousands of Missed Pediatric Appointments in Chicago
A new finding reports that an immigration enforcement surge in Chicago drove thousands of children to miss pediatric appointments. The report links fear of arrests and heightened enforcement activity to families avoiding hospitals and clinics, raising concerns among pediatricians about disruptions to vaccinations, checkups and routine care for children in immigrant communities.
- 6NIH Kids First Program Advances Genomic Research on Childhood Diseases●NIH Kids First Program: Genomic Research on Childhood Cancers and Congenital Anomalies
The NIH's Kids First Program is continuing its work on genomic research into childhood cancers and structural birth defects, including congenital anomalies. The initiative shares genomic and clinical data with researchers worldwide to help identify genetic causes of pediatric diseases and support the development of better diagnostics and treatments for affected children and families.