General News Releases

Kennedy Krieger to Transform the Inpatient Recreation Room into Vibrant and Inclusive Space for All Individuals

Kennedy Krieger Institute is renovating its 30-year-old inpatient Recreation Room, creating a vibrant, inclusive and developmentally appropriate space for patients and their families.

U.S. News & World Report Names Kennedy Krieger Institute Among Best Children's Hospitals for Second Year in a Row

The award recognizes the Institute and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for their joint program in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health.

Kennedy Krieger Announces Opportunity for Artists to Make an Impact For Patients and Students with Disabilities

‘KaleidoHOPE’ initiative seeks hopeful, vibrant works in a variety of media to foster a creative and healing environment.

Forbes Names Kennedy Krieger Institute Among Maryland's Best Employers for Second Year in a Row

Kennedy Krieger Ranks No. 39 on the List of the State’s Best Employers and No. 19 of Maryland Employers with Headquarters in the State.

Dr. Catherine Chu Named Vice President of Child Neurology at Kennedy Krieger and Division Director of Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

In this new role, Dr. Chu will lead a team of more than 50 child neurologists, scientists, and specialists in neurodevelopmental disabilities at both hospitals

Kennedy Krieger Psychologist, Dr. Joseph F. McGuire, Receives Inaugural Professorship at Johns Hopkins

Recognized as one of the highest honors, this endowed professorship will enable Dr. McGuire to expand his groundbreaking research while continuing his work as a clinician and educator at Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins.

Kennedy Krieger Receives Center of Excellence Designation For its Treatment and Research into Batten Disease

The network of newly named centers seeks to increase care for and research into these rare illnesses, which typically begins in childhood.

Kennedy Krieger Joins DAF Day Efforts on Oct. 10, Spearheading a New Kind of Giving Day

DAF Day participants hope to spread the word that donor advised funds can make giving easy and more impactful.

Kennedy Krieger Names Dr. Natario Couser to Lead Bone Disorders Program and Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic

Dr. Couser, a clinical geneticist and pediatric ophthalmologist, also has been appointed to the faculty for Wilmer Eye Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.