N.C. Pediatric Society Announces 2022 Pediatric Excellence Awards



The North Carolina Pediatric Society (NCPeds) has awarded its pediatric excellence awards for 2022 to individuals who have helped meet the organization's goal of optimizing the health, well-being and futures of North Carolina's infants, children and adolescents.

The awards were presented during the NCPeds Annual Meeting in August 2022.

"Each of these individuals has made a tremendous impact on pediatrics in North Carolina in their local area and beyond. Dr. Flynn and Dr. Hill are true leaders for pediatrics, and we are proud to present these awards in honor of their tireless contributions to helping improve the health and well-being of the infants, children and adolescents of our state," said Christoph Diasio, MD, FAAP, Immediate Past President of NCPeds.


Recipient:
Theresa Flynn, MD, MPH, FAAP (WakeMed Health and Hospitals)

Award:
James D. Bernstein Excellence in Public Service Award

Description:
Given in recognition of outstanding achievement to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents.


Recipient:
David Hill, MD, FAAP (Goldsboro Pediatrics and New Hanover Regional Medical Center)

Award:
David T. Tayloe, Sr. Award for Outstanding Community Service

Description:
Given to a pediatrician who has made exceptional contributions in her/his local community or statewide, and that may include efforts beyond the practice setting.


Recipients:
Residency Directors:
Kenya McNeal-Trice (University of North Carolina)
Margaret Kihlstrom (University of North Carolina)
Betty Staples (Duke University)
Mia Mallory (Duke University)
Katy Bartlett (Duke University)
Thomas Russell (Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist)
Sydney Primis (Atrium Health, Carolinas Medical Center)
Sarah Leonard (East Carolina University)

Award:
Denny, Katz, Simon, Tingelstad Academic Service Award

Description:
Given to an academic pediatrician member for outstanding efforts to improve the health and wellness of all children in our state.


Usually awarded to one individual, the 2022 Denny, Katz, Simon, Tingelstad Academic Service Award was awarded to the eight Residency Directors for North Carolina's medical schools in honor of their tireless work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic these individuals went above and beyond to ensure that programs continued to operate, patients received vital care and physicians stayed up-to-date on the latest information. The Residency Directors did an amazing job helping residency programs stay strong as COVID struck, hospitals filled, and rules and guidance changed at a dizzying pace while 'pivot' became the word of the month, year and beyond. We are proud to recognize their ongoing dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of the children in North Carolina," said Susan Mims, MD, MPH, FAAP, Past President of NCPeds.


ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA PEDIATRIC SOCIETY

Founded in 1931, the North Carolina Pediatric Society (NCPeds) is the state affiliate Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics with more than 2,000 pediatrician and pediatric health professional members. Its mission is to empower pediatricians and its partners to foster the physical, social, and emotional well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.





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