General News Releases

Dr. Catherine Chu Named Vice President of Child Neurology at Kennedy Krieger and Division Director of Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

In this new role, Dr. Chu will lead a team of more than 50 child neurologists, scientists, and specialists in neurodevelopmental disabilities at both hospitals

Kennedy Krieger Psychologist, Dr. Joseph F. McGuire, Receives Inaugural Professorship at Johns Hopkins

Recognized as one of the highest honors, this endowed professorship will enable Dr. McGuire to expand his groundbreaking research while continuing his work as a clinician and educator at Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins.

Kennedy Krieger Receives Center of Excellence Designation For its Treatment and Research into Batten Disease

The network of newly named centers seeks to increase care for and research into these rare illnesses, which typically begins in childhood.

Kennedy Krieger Joins DAF Day Efforts on Oct. 10, Spearheading a New Kind of Giving Day

DAF Day participants hope to spread the word that donor advised funds can make giving easy and more impactful.

Kennedy Krieger Names Dr. Natario Couser to Lead Bone Disorders Program and Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic

Dr. Couser, a clinical geneticist and pediatric ophthalmologist, also has been appointed to the faculty for Wilmer Eye Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

U.S. News & World Report Names Kennedy Krieger Institute Among Best Children's Hospitals for 2024-2025

The award recognizes Both the Institute and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for their joint program in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health.

Kennedy Krieger Distributes Free Gun Locks From Their Broadway Campus to Patient Families, Staff and Community Members

Clinicians Say Safe Storage Works to Lower Pediatric Mortality and Injury as Gun Violence Remains the No. 1 Cause of Death for Children in the U.S.

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Iconic Festival of Trees Celebrates its 35th Anniversary as it Once Again Ushers in the Holidays

The annual event showcases the spirt and creativity of the community as hundreds of businesses and groups partake in this festive fundraiser.

Four Former Kennedy Krieger Athletes Achieve Success at Paralympics; Tatyana McFadden Sets Para Track Medal Record

McFadden and Daniel Romanchuk, returning paralympians And once part of Bennett Blazers program, win two medals apiece in this year’s highly watched games.