Medical Degree: University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, KS & Kansas City, KS
Internship: University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, KS
Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, KS
Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics

Areas of Interest Within Specialty: Child Development - Learning Disabilities and Related Problems, Childhood Obesity
Notes: Dr. Harrington is a class instructor for Wichita Clinic's Shapedown classes for overweight children and teenagers, and thier families.
Year Joined Wichita Clinic: 1992
Hospital Affiliations: Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wesley Medical Center

Years in Practice: 15
Professional Memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics and their Kansas chapter
Community Involvement:

• Red Cross CPR/FA instructor
• Girl Scout trainer
• Cub Scout leader
• President of Home & School St Thomas Aquinas School (2007-08) and wellness committee member
• St Thomas Aquinas church and school committees
• Faculty member at Kansas University School of Medicine - Wichita (KUSM-W)

Personal Information: Married for over 25 years to Robert A. Harrington and a proud mother of one son, Thomas. We also have a beautiful golden retriever, Angel. I was born in Massachusetts, so I am an avid Boston Red Sox fan. I also have a Masters in Learning Disabilities/Special Education and taught for 6 years before medical school.
Languages Spoken: English
Recommended Websites:

• www.aap.org - American Academy of Pediatrics for general pediatric information for parents
• www.kidnetic.com - Cool site for kids that promotes nutrition and has great activity ideas
• www.kidshealth.org - Great educational site for kids, teens, and parents
• www.kidshealthandfitness.com - Ideas and games for the whole family