General News Releases

Kennedy Krieger Appoints Dr. Michelle Melicosta as Associate Chief Medical Officer

Will also serve as Vice President of Quality, Patient Safety and Professional Affairs.

Kennedy Krieger to Open New Special Education School in Southern Maryland For Students, Kindergarten to High School

The new school will be located in St. Mary’s County and Is currently hiring educators and clinicians for this location.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Receives Circle of Honor Award For Program That Screens for Suicide Risk

Selected from a pool of 60 projects, the Institute program Is one of eight to be recognized by the Maryland Patient Safety Center.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Will Open a White Marsh Location for Its Innovative International Center for Spinal Cord Injury

Funded by the Robert I. Schattner Foundation, the newest center will increase patient access in northern parts of the state and surrounding areas.

Kennedy Krieger Wins Special Olympics Maryland's Golisano Leadership Award By Creating Young Athletes Screening Program

The award, presented at this year’s Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, recognizes the Institute’s efforts to serve Special Olympics athletes statewide.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Appoints Patricia J. Mitchell to Its Board of Directors

Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally renowned organization with the mission of improving the lives of children, adolescents and adults with disorders and injuries of the nervous system, recently appointed Patricia J. Mitchell to its board of directors.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Awarded $1 Million in Federal Funding For Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen worked to secure federal investment in the Institute.

Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Bennett Blazers in Spotlight at Capital One Arena

Thousands of sports fans learn more about adaptive sports.

Kennedy Krieger to Open Early Childhood Learning Center in Northwest Baltimore City/County in July 2023

The innovative center will educate children ages 3-5 with and without Disabilities, serve as a statewide model.