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Office
4867 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640Phone+1 312-227-2610Fax+1 312-227-9409
Education & Training
Children's National HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2011 - 2014
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2015 - 2019
MD State Medical License 2014 - 2016
VA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
DC State Medical License 2011 - 2012- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsCommercial Sexual Exploitation During Adolescence: A US-Based National Study of Adolescent to Adult Health.Elizabeth S Barnert, Eraka Bath, Nia Heard-Garris, Joyce Lee, Alma Guerrero
Public Health Reports. 2022-07-01 - 181 citationsTransmitting Trauma: A systematic review of vicarious racism and child health.Nia Heard-Garris, M. Cale, L. Camaj, Mary C. Hamati, Tyan Parker Dominguez
Social Science & Medicine. 2017-04-26 - 11 citations“Melanincholy”: A Qualitative Exploration of Youth Media Use, Vicarious Racism, and Perceptions of HealthAlyssa Cohen, Patricia O. Ekwueme, Kaitlyn Ann Sacotte, Laiba Bajwa, Shawnese Gilpin
The Journal of Adolescent Health. 2021-08-01
Journal Articles
- Health Care Use and Health Behaviors Among Young Adults with History of Parental IncarcerationNia Heard-Garris, Tyler NA Winkelman, Kristin Kan, AAP News
Authored Content
- Health Care Use and Health Behaviors Among Young Adults with History of Parental IncarcerationSeptember 2018
Press Mentions
Children of Incarcerated Parents at Greater Risk of Poor Health OutcomesNovember 17th, 2022- Predictable Home Environment Protects Against Development of Heart Disease Risk Factors After Child AbuseMay 17th, 2022
- US Pediatricians’ Group Moves to Abandon Race-Based GuidanceMay 2nd, 2022
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