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DENISE POWELL, MD

I'm Denise, a physician and freelance journalist who has clocked in time at CNN, ABC, and Good Morning America with bylines in places like Teen Vogue, Blavity, and Cosmopolitan.

Love to collab so feel free to reach out!

Education/Training:

2023 Climate and Health Equity Fellow

University of California San Francisco, Pediatrics Residency

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Loyola University New Orleans

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Recent Writing Work

'It Didn't Have to Happen': Interviewing my grandmother about the Jackson Water Crisis years in the making

Elle Magazine

October 21, 2022

Read the article here

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3 Things to Pack in an Emergency Kit for Childhood Allergies

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3 Things to Pack in an Emergency Kit for Childhood Allergies

Do you know how to address food allergies in your kids, whether they be toddlers or teenagers? Denise Powell, MD, suggests building an emergency kit to always have on hand, including antihistamines and more. To learn more about Dr. Powell and schedule an appointment, please visit https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/denise-powell

Why This Pediatrician Believes Reading to Kids is so Important

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Why This Pediatrician Believes Reading to Kids is so Important

Denise Powell, MD is a pediatrician at Ochsner Health in Hancock, Mississippi. Dr. Powell is an avid runner who also has a passion for music, especially Cajun and Zydeco music. As a pediatrician, Dr. Powell is also an advocate for early childhood literacy and participates in library programs to help kids get interested in reading. Learn more and schedule now at: https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/denise-powell

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