Nia J. Heard-Garris, MD, MSc

Attending Physician, Academic General Pediatrics and Primary Care

Instructor of Pediatrics (Academic General Pediatrics and Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Appointments & Referrals

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About Me

Clinical Interests: Children experiencing family adversity and immigrant health, research interests: racial discrimination, poverty, resilience, social determinants of health, and adverse childhood experiences

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Academic General Pediatrics

Education & Training

Education: Howard University College of Medicine, 2011

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in academic general pediatrics and primary care, University of Michigan, 2015-2017; Residency in pediatrics, Children's National Medical Center, 2011-2014

Board Certifications: Pediatrics

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Research

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Publications

Most recent publications

Childhood adversity and parent perceptions of child resilience BMC Pediatr18 (1): 204
Surgical Mortality and Race as a Risk Factor: A Compass, Not a Destination Pediatrics141 (2):
Structuring Research to Address Discrimination as a Factor in Child and Adolescent Health JAMA Pediatr172 (10): 910-912
Health Care Use and Health Behaviors Among Young Adults With History of Parental Incarceration Pediatrics142 (3):
From the Mouths of Babes: Preschool Racism JAMA Pediatr

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A Lifetime Sentence: Incarceration of Parents Impacts Health of Their Children into Adulthood

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