Here’s how Kennedy Krieger Institute has been making headlines lately:
WBAL-TV
Winner of Maryland Lottery Ravens Second-Chance Prize Donates Winnings to Patient at Kennedy Krieger
Oct. 23, 2025
One of the winners of the Maryland Lottery’s Baltimore Ravens Second-Chance Promotion won a pair of Ravens club seats and a $500 shopping spree at the team store. He donated all of it to a patient at Kennedy Krieger.
The New York Times
Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds
Sept. 30, 2025
Dr. Laura Malone, director of the Institute’s Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic, was a leading source for a New York Times article on long COVID and children. “Just because you got through your first infection and didn’t develop long Covid, [doesn’t mean you’re] completely out of the woods,” she explained.
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Social Media Spotlight
Instagram, Oct. 10, 2025: Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
For World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, we asked three of our experts about what we can do to support our mental health. Here’s what they suggest:
- Turn your screens off and go outside. – Dr. Matt Edelstein, director of the Brief Treatment Clinic
- Help others and move toward your goals. Start something you’ve always wanted to do. – Dr. Carmen López-Arvizu, director of outpatient psychiatric services
- Put your phone down and just be bored for a little bit. – Dr. Benjamin J. Schindel, Department of Neurology and Developmental Medicine
Watch the full video on Instagram.
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Inspire Healing and HOPE Through Art
KaleidoHOPE: A Healing Art Initiative of Kennedy Krieger is offering artists—professional and amateur alike—a unique opportunity to showcase their work throughout the organization, contributing to a vibrant and healing environment for patients, students, families and staff.
Artists from Baltimore and beyond who are passionate about using their talents to support healing and HOPE are invited to donate their work, regardless of age, experience, ability or art medium.
Awards
For the second year in a row, Forbes named Kennedy Krieger to its 2025 list of Best Employers in Maryland. Kennedy Krieger is ranked as the 39th best employer in Maryland on Forbes’ list, and 19th among Maryland employers with headquarters in the state. Get Forbes’ full list of best employers.
Also for a second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report recognized Kennedy Krieger as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2025. The rankings assist clinicians and parents and other caregivers in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs. Here’s the full U.S. News & World Report list of best hospitals.
Danielle Gregg (left), director of training for the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress; Dr. Cristina Sadowsky (center), clinical director of the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury; and Toni Scott (right), director of the Early Learning Classrooms at the Early Childhood Development and Education Center, were listed as Women We Admire’s 2025 Top 50 Women Leaders in Baltimore.
Dr. Joyce Harrison, a child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Center for Developmental Behavioral Health, received the Champions for Children Outstanding Mental Health Clinician Award and a citation from Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
Baltimore Magazine named Dr. Ji Su Hong, a child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation, one of the region’s Top Doctors for 2025. Here’s Baltimore Magazine’s full directory of “top docs."
The Maryland Daily Record recognized Dr. Carmen López-Arvizu, director of outpatient psychiatric services, as a Maryland Hispanic Leadership Awards honoree for 2025. This prestigious award honors Hispanic leaders for their outstanding professional accomplishments, unwavering community involvement and dedication to mentoring others.
