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That鈥檚 often the first question parents ask Nicole Misner, a pediatric dietician who works with young patients diagnosed with complex gastrointestinal conditions.鈥�鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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The ability to answer that question and help families navigate difficult illnesses is a privilege that Misner doesn鈥檛 take for granted. It鈥檚 been the motivating force behind her transformative work at the 木瓜视频 Health Morsani College of Medicine Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 鈥� whether developing community and educational partnerships or pioneering new research and clinical programs.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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In recognition of her exemplary service to patients and contributions to 木瓜视频 Health鈥檚 core missions, Misner was recently awarded a Culture Coin by Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, dean of the Morsani College of Medicine and executive vice president of 木瓜视频 Health. 鈥�

鈥淣icole Misner exemplifies the values we strive for at 木瓜视频 Health,鈥� Dr. Lockwood said. 鈥淪he leads with compassionate care, innovative thinking and a commitment to improving the lives of patients and families.鈥濃��鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

While Misner was always interested in pediatric nutrition, it was during a formative traineeship at the University of Florida Pediatric Pulmonary Center that Misner witnessed firsthand how the right nutritional support could dramatically improve a child鈥檚 health. That experience led her to the field of pediatric gastroenterology, where she found an interdisciplinary environment that allowed her to make a meaningful impact.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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She joined 木瓜视频 Health in 2021 and has since played a key role in building its growing pediatric GI nutrition program, inspired by the collaborative spirit of her team and the leadership of Racha Khalaf, MD, division chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition with the 木瓜视频 Health Morsani College of Medicine.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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鈥淏eing involved in the growth of the program and seeing its positive impact on the Tampa community has really reinforced my passion for this work,鈥� Misner said.鈥�鈥�鈥淗er guidance has been instrumental in turning ideas into action, helping us translate our goals into meaningful outcomes for patients and families.鈥� 
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One of Misner鈥檚 signature achievements is advancing community health through a unique partnership between 木瓜视频 Health, the City of Tampa and the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association. Thanks to a prestigious grant awarded by the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, Misner expanded the Pepperjack Kids Running Program 鈥� an 8-week collaboration where students exercise while learning valuable life skills 鈥� by integrating nutrition lessons into the program鈥檚 weekly physical activity sessions. This year, more than 290 children across Tampa Bay participated, learning how to nourish both body and mind.鈥�鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Misner鈥檚 impact extends into 木瓜视频 Health鈥檚 education and clinical missions. As part of a quality improvement project supported by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She implemented a universal food insecurity screening initiatives in 木瓜视频鈥檚 GI Clinics, achieving a screening rate above 90 percent. That initiative sparked a new partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay and launched the region鈥檚 first pediatric food prescription program, which allows doctors to refer families for healthy food support.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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She also led an effort to integrate over 400 custom formula recipes into Epic, ensuring the clinicians across 木瓜视频 Health and Tampa General Hospital can easily access accurate, up-to-date recipes along with safe preparation guidelines, including translation in Spanish and Creole. These changes have improved safety consistency and outcomes for patients who require complex nutritional support.鈥�鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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鈥淪ometimes infants require specialized formulas with higher calories if they aren鈥檛 growing well, integrating these recipes into Epic, provides an essential and accessible resource for clinicians,鈥� Misner said.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Misner鈥檚 commitment to clinical excellence recently earned her a spot in Cedar-Sinai鈥檚 highly competitive Advanced Dietary Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Education and Training program, and she is already applying her training to strengthen multidisciplinary care for patients at 木瓜视频 Health with IBD. Her efforts include tailoring nutrition strategies, enhancing patient education, supporting collaborative treatment plans and partnering with the Crohn鈥檚 and Colitis Foundation to bring cutting-edge research directly to patients.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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In a surprise ceremony with her colleagues, Dr. Lockwood and Dr. Khalaf presented Misner with the 木瓜视频 Health Culture Coin, praising her as a reflection of excellence and interprofessionalism. 鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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鈥淪he is without a doubt one of the most compassionate and driven dietitians and staff at 木瓜视频 Health,鈥� Dr. Khalaf said.鈥�鈥淗er incredible enthusiasm and drive positively affect the lives of our patients, and her clinical and academic contributions to our field will have long-lasting and positive effects.鈥濃��&苍产蝉辫;
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For Misner, the recognition is deeply meaningful.鈥�鈥�鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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鈥淚鈥檝e always read the Culture Coin stories and been touched by the amazing work being done by others at 木瓜视频,鈥� she said. 鈥淭o now be included among them is a humbling honor.鈥濃��&苍产蝉辫;