The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Pediatric Health Services Foundation (HSF) Clinical Program Development Grant. These grants support innovative, multidisciplinary initiatives designed to enhance pediatric care, strengthen clinical programs and improve outcomes for children and families.
This year’s awardees represent a collaborative effort across multiple divisions and specialties. Below are the projects and the teams leading each initiative.
The Kidney Well Newborn Follow-up Collaboration
Carin Kiser, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Heather Precise, RN MSN, New Born Follow-Up Clinic
Amelia Schuyler, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Neonatology
Kara Short, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC, in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology
Kimberlly Stringer, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Christine Stoops, D.O., MPH, associate professor in the Division of Neonatology
Tennille Webb, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology
The Coaching for ongoing Management and Preparedness of Adolescents
John Bridges, M.D. assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
Brittany Huynh, M.D. MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine
Sara Grace Overstreet, patient
Eileen Rife, M.D., MS, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
Emma Stoebner, LMSW, in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology and Pediatric Rheumatology
Brooke Wyrosdick, CRNP, in the Primary Care Clinic
The Development of a Lifespan STONE Program
Wu, C-H Wilfred, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Urology
Betsy Hopson, Ph.D., MSHA, assistant professor in the Department of Urology
Caroline Jackson, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology
David Joseph, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Urology
Stacy Tanaka, M.D., M.S., FAAP, FACS, professor in the Division of Pediatric Urology
Carmen Tong, D.O., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Urology
Kyle Wood, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Urology
Congratulations to all!