Overview
The Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children's Hospital Medical
Center of Cincinnati is dedicated to serving the health care needs of
adolescents and to providing research and teaching that improves
adolescent health in the community, nation, and world.
It is
historically unique as a founding academic program in adolescent
medicine. Established strengths include national recognition as a
leader in interdisciplinary education, primary care for high-risk
youth, adolescent gynecology, and a strong research focus with funding
from the NIH and other sources.
The foundation is set for growth in three areas:
- Research in adolescent health services and outcomes,
- Consultation practice for adolescents and their families,
- Community partnerships to promote adolescent capacity.
Since 2007 the Division has been headed by Dr. Frank Biro. In 2008, the Division had 105 employees. This includes 14 faculty members and various staff positions to fill both clinical and research needs. The division's academic space is in the new Kasota building (3244 Burnet) which is directly across the street from the main buildings of CCHMC. Clinical services for primary care are available in the Teen Health Center in the “A” Tower of CCHMC and medical consultation is available in most of the CCHMC satellites including the new Liberty Township facility.
We also provide for the medical needs of “2020” the facility housing
juveniles in the justice system in Cincinnati.
Current Research
Faculty members in the Division of Adolescent Medicine are conducting a number of studies that focus on understanding the healthy development of teenagers, risk and preventive health behaviors, prevention of different diseases and improving health care quality for teens with chronic disease. Specific research foci include: Reproductive Health, Biobehavioral Aspects of Puberty, Quality Improvement, and Clinical Trials. Currently the Division has over $1.5 million in funds from outside Cincinnati Childrens from the National Institutes of Health, private foundations, or pharmaceutical companies. Lorah Dorn, Ph.D. serves as Director of Research in the Division.
If you are interested in learning more about the research being conducted in the Division, you can click on the name of each faculty researcher currently heading a study and read the study's description.
- Frank Biro, MD
- Maria Britto, MD, MPH
- Lorah Dorn, PhD
- Jennifer Hillman, MD, MS
- Jill Huppert, MD, MPH
- Jessica Kahn, MD, MPH
- Lea Widdice, MD
- Michael Spigarelli, MD MPH
