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Laura Kair, MD, Pediatrics, Sacramento, CA

LauraRachaelKairMD

Pediatrics Sacramento, CA

Hospitalist

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of California Davis School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2516 Stockton Boulevard, Ticon II, Suite 340
    Sacramento, CA 95817
    Phone+1 916-734-5387
    Fax+1 916-456-2236

Summary

  • https://health.ucdavis.edu/publish/providerbio/children/22122

Education & Training

  • University of California, Davis
    University of California, DavisMAS, Clinical Research, 2017 - 2019
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Midwestern State University
    Midwestern State UniversityBS, Chemistry & Biology, Summa Cum Laude, Woman of the Year 2006, 2003 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2012 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License Current
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • APA Research Scholar Academic Pediatric Association
  • APA Resident Research Award Academic Pediatric Association

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Goes Woke, Changes ‘Breastfeeding’ to ‘Chestfeeding’, ‘Breast Milk’ to ‘Parent’s Milk’
    Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Goes Woke, Changes ‘Breastfeeding’ to ‘Chestfeeding’, ‘Breast Milk’ to ‘Parent’s Milk’August 15th, 2021
  • Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Urges Use of 'Chestfeeding' and 'Parent’s Milk' in New Guidance
    Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Urges Use of 'Chestfeeding' and 'Parent’s Milk' in New GuidanceAugust 14th, 2021
  • The Countries Where 1 in 5 Children Are Never Breastfed
    The Countries Where 1 in 5 Children Are Never BreastfedMay 9th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Understanding the Lactational Amenorrhea Method of Contraception for Mothers of Preterm and Term InfantsNICHD (PI: Melissa Chen, MD), Role Other Significant Contributor2017–2022
  • Telemedicine Breastfeeding Support following Late Preterm Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Role: BIRCWHK12 Scholar)National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of Research on Women’s Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, and the National Institute of Aging2019–2021
  • Breast Pumps at Hospital Discharge to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding among Low-Income, First-time Mothers: A Randomized Controlled TrialAcademic Pediatric Association Nutrition in Underserved Communities Young Investigator Award2017–2018
  • Rx Milk: Donor Milk Supplementation to Increase Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity, an RCTThe Children's Miracle Network2014–2015
  • The Gerber Foundation Novice Research AwardThe Gerber Foundation2014–2015

Committees

  • Member, Protocol Committee, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine 2018 - Present
  • Member, Steering Committee, Better Outcomes through Research for Newborns (BORN) Research Network 2013 - Present

Professional Memberships