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