Gift Supports Pediatric Radiology at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s
Nearly every baby, child or adolescent who is treated at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s requires some type of radiology or advanced imaging to assist with diagnosis to treatment. To help address this growing need, longtime UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s supporters Jane and Jon Outcalt established the Jane and Jon Outcalt Chair in Pediatric Radiology.
Carlos Ugas-Charcape, MD is the inaugural chairholder and Division Chief of Pediatric Radiology. Dr. Ugas-Charcape joined UH Rainbow Babies & Children's in 2024 from Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño San Borja, Peru, where he was Chief of the Department of Diagnostic Support and Department of Research and Innovation. He is editor of the Pediatric Radiology journal with research interests focused on thoracic and cardiac imaging, general pediatric imaging, and innovation such as AI and 3D printing.
“I am honored to be the inaugural Outcalt Chair and to lead the amazing radiology team at UH Rainbow,” said Dr. Ugas-Charcape. “I look forward to continuing my research here and making advancements in the field to ensure our young patients receive the best care possible.”
“We are so grateful to Jane and Jon for their longstanding dedication to caring for children,” said Donna M. Plecha, MD, Chair, Department of Radiology, and Ida and Irwin Haber and Wei-Shen Chin, MD, Chair in Radiology. “Growing and elevating our radiology program at UH Rainbow is among our highest priorities for continued excellence in the treatment of young patients and their families. The Outcalt Chair ensures our program stands out for excellence now and into the future.”
“UH Rainbow has always been there for our family, and we could not be more thankful,” Jane and Jon said. “Several generations were born at UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital and have been treated at UH Rainbow. Pediatric radiology touches so many children and their families. We are grateful that this gift will further enhance such an important diagnostic area.”