THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 15, 2022 Page 5 CHA names Dr. Traci Brooks chief of pediatrics C ambridge Health Alliance (CHA) has named Dr. Traci Brooks as its new chief of pediatrics. In this role, she will provide clinical, administrative and academic leadership for the department in addition to caring for its pediatric patients. She has served as the interim chief since September 2021. Since joining CHA in 2000, Brooks has demonstrated remarkable dedication to helping children develop healthy habits to carry with them into adulthood. She has held nearly every pediatric leadership position across CHA, most recently serving as the medical director at both CHA Cambridge Pediatrics and the system’s three schoolbased health centers in Cambridge, Everett and Somerville. “Dr. Brooks’ clinical acumen, exceptional leadership abilities, strategic vision, and innovative mindset make her a tremendous asset for the pediatrics team, our organization, and our patients and communities,” said CHA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman. Brooks is board certified in both adolescent medicine and general pediatrics, giving her Dr. Traci Brooks great insight into the needs of the department. Deeply committed to CHA’s mission to keep its communities healthy, she is passionate about ensuring every child receives the best care possible across the system. She is also a strong advocate for health equity and champions diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives both at CHA and in its communities. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Brooks completed her pediatrics residency and adolescent medicine fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and truly excels in mentoring and inspiring future generations of clinicians. She provides clinical supervision for transitional and family medicine residents at CHA as well as training for adolescent medicine residents at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and adolescent medicine residents and fellows at Boston Children’s Hospital. She received the Community Pediatrics Teaching Award from MGHfC in 2015 and is a perennial winner of the Top Doctors honor presented by Boston Magazine. AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special 2006 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON Only $39.95 Town Car, Signature Series, Every Option, Only 140K Miles, Warranty. TRADES WELCOME! $5,995 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,100 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $2,100 Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. (Most vehicles) Warranty, Only 89K Miles! 4X4, Most Power Options, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Warranty, Only 89K Miles! PRICE REDUCED! $13,900 We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 13, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284
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