Posts by The REACH Institute
Finnian Steele, DO
Irene Chern, MD
Irene Chern, MD, is a pediatric resident in Philadelphia, PA, where most of her patients are on Medicaid, and is conducting research related to children’s mental health and chronic illness. Certified as a multilingual clinician in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, she is committed to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. To improve access to…
Read MoreSleep Smart: Back-to-School Edition
REACH faculty, Dr Kowatch, emphasizes that it’s essential for caregivers to recognize the challenges that can arise when transitioning from summer to a more structured school routine. “Parents have got to anticipate there may be an adjustment period for the first week or two.”
Read MoreJuo-Hsi (Sylvia) Peng
Mahoussi Aholoukpe, MD
Sabita Bhatta, MD
Mikki Bouquet, MD
Noor Hajjaj, MD
Noor Hajjaj, MD, a pediatric resident at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Baton Rouge, LA, is dedicated to improving mental health resources in her community. Dr. Hajjaj plans to use her REACH training to increase mental health education and awareness among families, daycare providers, and schoolteachers.
Read MoreNaziat Hassan, LMHC, LPC
Melissa Holland, DO
Melissa Holland, DO, a pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA, works in a largely diverse community. Dr. Holland wants to use her REACH training to enhance her screening practices for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, as well as learn more about behavior disorders.
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