June 2026 Pediatric Partner Update
Greetings from Dr. DiFazio
Thank you to all who joined us last week at the 27th Annual Future of Pediatrics conference. It was a great day for our regional pediatric community. You can claim CE credit until Aug. 10, but if you are like me, you may want to do it now, so you don't forget.
Similarly, please remember to take our survey for referring providers. It takes about 10 minutes and will help us improve your referral experience.
Finally, I hope you all have a great start to summer and happy Father's Day to those of you who share my pleasure in being a dad.
Marc DiFazio, MD, MBA
Vice President of Access | Neurologist | Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics
What You Need to Know
Safety Material for Trauma Season
The summer months bring an unfortunate spike in physical injuries for kids. Consider sharing these resources on summer safety at your practice — including an article on how swimsuit color can prevent drowning and a round-up of summer safety tips.
Surgery at Children's National
Our surgical division is advancing its clinical programs and working to increase patient families’ understanding of their surgical journey and to expand communication with the team before and after referral. Learn more about the advantages of choosing Children’s National for surgery.
Referral Pads and Resources
Bookmark this link below for our referral resources including a request form for new referral pads, access to our provider portal, information on radiology and lab resources, and more.
Welcoming a New Chief of Cardiology
Please join us in welcoming Michael Taylor, MD, PhD, who has been appointed chief of the Division of Cardiology at Children’s National. Dr. Taylor joins the Heart and Lung Center from Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, where he served as director of non-invasive imaging at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease.
Children’s National receives second CMTA Center of Excellence designation
The Neuromuscular Medicine Program at Children’s National has been redesignated as a Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth Association (CMTA) Center of Excellence, reflecting continued excellence in coordinated, multidisciplinary care for pediatric CMT patients.
Referring Provider Survey
Please take our survey for referring providers. Your insights and suggestions will help us continue improving our service to you and your patients. The survey should take about 10 minutes and includes entry into a raffle. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule!
Continuing Medical Education
Stay updated on pediatric care and enhance your practice through our Virtual Lunch and Learn webinars. All sessions, unless otherwise noted, are eligible for continuing medical education (CME) credit within 60 days of their presentation date.
Presented by Mareen Thomas, MD, endocrinologist at Children's National.
In this CME, you will learn about:
- Type 1 diabetes technology updates: Continuous glucose sensors, automated mode for insulin pumps
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes sick day management
- Long acting growth hormone updates: FDA approved diagnoses
- 2026 pediatric lipid guideline updates
- Adrenal insufficiency sick day management: Stress dosing indications and dosing guidelines
- Treatment updates for precocious puberty: Puberty suppression medication options, aromatase inhibitors, outcomes to treatment
Join Us
Our upcoming events are great opportunities to connect with our specialists at Children's National and other pediatric partners throughout the region.
June 30: Practice Administrators Group
Our Practice Administrators Group meets June 30 at 8 a.m. for Coffee & Conversation. This virtual meeting includes open discussion, practical problem-solving and real-time updates.
