Riley Hospital for Children Physician Honors

Margaret "Maggie" Blythe, MD, a professor of pediatrics and adjunct professor of gynecology, was recently awarded the "Founders of Adolescent Health Award for Community Leadership Award"; by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Blythe founded and serves as the medical director of the Teen Health and Wellness Program of Wishard Hospital. She has established a network of adolescent services which are computer-linked, connecting seven community clinics, eight school-based clinics, and a 24 hour /7 day a week clinic at the Juvenile Detention Center that serves teens and their families. Dr. Blythe has also been instrumental in the training of hundreds of pediatric and Med/Peds residents in the course of the development of this program.

About Riley Hospital for Children As one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and Indiana's first and only comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively to the care of children, Riley Hospital for Children, a part of Clarian Health, has provided compassionate care, support and comfort to children and their families for 85 years. Each year, Riley Hospital and Riley Hospital at Clarian North serve over 215,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Riley Hospital's partnership with Clarian Health, and its strong affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine, makes it the only comprehensive clinical resource for Indiana's children and the premiere source for health-related information for their parents. From simple care associated with the health and wellness of children and less complex specialty care to the most critically-ill and medically complex cases, Riley Hospital for Children is a national leader. Clarian Health operates the Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children campuses as a single hospital under Indiana law. Visit Riley Hospital for Children for more information.