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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.

Weather Advisory

We continue to closely watch the forecast and predicted winter weather impacts for metro Atlanta. In the interest of patient and employee safety, we will be making the following changes for Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11:

  • All outpatient and neighborhood locations will be closed.
  • All urgent care centers will be closed.
  • Elective surgeries will be canceled at all locations and rescheduled for a later date.

We are continuing to monitor weather conditions. Check back frequently for more information on closures and delays.

As always, our Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Hughes Spalding Hospital and Scottish Rite Hospital locations remain open.

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
Pediatric patient smiling in hallway

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Ranks among “Best Children’s Hospitals” in Nation, According to U.S. News & World Report
Arthur M Blank Hospital first patient

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Open

Children’s made history, safely moving 202 patients in one day.
Nick and Lex at Peach Bowl Touchdown for Kids

8/29/24

Game On: Peach Bowl’s Touchdowns For Children’s Campaign Kicks Off

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

Arthur M. Blank Hospital during the daytime

8/6/24

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital Opens September 29

Children’s will move all patients from Egleston Hospital to Arthur M. Blank Hospital in one day
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Public Relations Team

Connect with a member of the public relations team at Children’s

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.

24 hours a day, seven days a week: 404-405-4539

Reminder: To protect the health and privacy rights of our hospitals’ patients and families, a member of the Children’s public relations team must accompany any member of the news media visiting our hospitals or satellite offices.

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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 Marcus Autism Center, neurology, rural health and Children’s Miracle Network.

Arielle Cadet

Public Relations Coordinator

arielle.cadet@choa.org

Covers orthopedics, sports medicine, volunteer services.

Ellie Trice

Senior Public Relations Coordinator

eleanore.trice@choa.org

Covers Strong4Life.

Blis Savidge

Senior Public Relations Coordinator

blis.savidge@choa.org

Covers Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

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