Chief Medical Officer, Erie County Department of Health (2013-present)
Medical Director, Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, Erie County Department of Health (2012-present)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2013–2020)
Awards and Honors:
Loyola College of Baltimore: Dedication Award for Varsity Swimming and Diving Team (2003)
National Jesuit Honor Society: Nomination for Membership (2002)
NCAA Division I: All Academic Team (2000-2003)
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society (2001-2003)
Journal Articles:
Heather Territo, MD Gale Burstein, MD, MPH. (2021) Opt-Out Chlamydia Screening Should be Part of Routine Adolescent Healthcare Services. Contemporary Pediatrics (Nov)
Fennell J, Telt N, Pape E, Wroniak B, Territo H, Penque M. (2021) The Association Between C-reactive Protein Levels and the Severity of Appendicitis in Children. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. (Jun) Poster
Blum A, Clemency B, Qiao H, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2021) Will cuffed endotracheal tube produce a better End-Tidal CO2 capnography data compared with un-cuffed?. Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. (May) Oral
Territo H, Wrotniak B, Burstein G,. (2020) Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in Symptomatic Patients Attending an Urban County Sexual Health Clinic. CDC: National STD Prevention Conference. Atlanta, Georgia (Sep) Poster
Territo H, Verni C, Wrotniak B, Burstein, G. (2018) Trichomonas Infection Rates in Males Presenting to the Emergency Department for Sexually Transmitted Infection Evaluation. National Coalition of STD Directors: STD Engage Conference. Orlando, Florida (Nov)
Martin M, Penque M, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2017) Efficacy of Single vs. Double Dose Dexamethasone Treatment for Mild to Moderate Asthma in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California (May) Poster
Territo H, Pal S, Wrotniak B, Emborsky M. (2014) Bedside Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Intussusception in the Emergency Department. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Vancouver, (May) Poster
Territo H, Wrotniak B, Qiao H, Lillis K. (2013) Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Washington DC, (May) Poster
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Pediatrics (2016–present)
National Coalition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Directors (2014–present)
Buffalo Pediatric Society (2013–present)
Presentations:
"National PEM Consult Conference" Panelist for Monthly Virtual National PEM Consult Conference (2021)
"Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference" (2021)
"Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference" Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference, virtual meeting. (2021)
"Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference" Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference, virtual meeting. (2021)
"STI Update and NYSDOH Congenital Syphilis Alert" Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - WNY Chapter Meeting (2021)
"Educational WebEx of the use of EPT in the Emergency Department" Catholic Health of Buffalo Emergency Medicine Meeting (2021)
"Emergency STI’s" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Gates Vascular Institute (2020)
"Research Updates from the ED" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2020)
"Difficult Airway Course" Instructor for pediatric difficult airway portion of the Difficult Airway Course (2020)
"Pediatric Procedural Sedation" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2019)
"Trichomonas Infection Rates in Males Presenting to the Emergency Department for Sexually Transmitted Infections" STD Engage Conference; National Coalition of STD Directors (2018)
"Trichomonas Infection Rates in Males Presenting to the Emergency Department for Sexually Transmitted Infection Evaluation" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Adolescent Medicine: STI's (2018)
"Head Injuries and Concussion in the Pediatric Emergency Room" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2018)
"Asthma, Appendicitis, and Acidosis...Oh, My!" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
"PrEP Implementation: The Why’s, What’s and How’s" Student Health Center; University at Buffalo (2017)
"PrEP Implementation: The Why’s, What’s and How’s" Weigel Health Center; Buffalo State College (2017)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
"Efficacy of Single vs. Double Dose Dexamethasone Treatment for Mild to Moderate Asthma in a Pediatric Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
"STDs: An Update on Gonorrhea Treatment, Congenital Syphilis, and HIV and the Need for PrEP" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
"Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Emergency Room Setting - Part 2" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
"Pediatric Trauma for the General Pediatrician" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
"Pediatric Resuscitation: Didactic and Clinical Skills" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
"Sedations in the ED" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2016)
"Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Emergency Room Setting - Part 1" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"Emergency Room Procedures: Lecture and Practical Stations" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
"Emergency Room Toxicology: From Assessment to Antidotes" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"Trichomonas: A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2016)
"Burns" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
"Emergency Room Procedures: Lecture and Mock Scenarios" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
"The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
"Emergency Room Procedures: Lecture and Practical Stations" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
"Testing, Treatment and Precention: The Clinician‘s Role in Ending the AIDS Epidemic in New York State" HIV, HCD and STD Clinical Education Initiative; New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute (2015)
"Metabolic Disorders" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
"Emergency STIs" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
"Emergency STIs" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2015)
"Sedation and Analgesia" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
"Hand Injuries" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
"A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing Adolescent Females in the Emergency Department" National STD Prevention Conference; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014)
"Syphilis? An Update and Overview" HIV and Immunodeficiency Clinic; Erie County Medical Center (2014)
"Wound Care: Minor Trauma" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
"Bedside Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Intussusception in the Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
"Asthma Emergencies" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2013)
"A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing Adolescent Females in the Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2013)
"A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing Adolescent Females in the Emergency Department" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2013)
"Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2013)
"Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Testing and Treatment Update" Weigel Health Center; Buffalo State College (2013)
"Is There a Doctor on Board?" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2012)
"Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2012)
"Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2012)
"Lipoxins as Anti-Inflammatory Mediators during RSV Infection" Research Scholars Day; University at Buffalo (2010)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Small group facilitator for review of research poster accepted at the Celebration of Scholarship; Third Annual Celebration of Scholarship. Facilitator. (2021–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Small group facilitator for review of research poster accepted at the Celebration of Scholarship; Second Annual Celebration of Scholarship. Facilitator. (2020–present)
HIE – Hospitalist, Intensivist and Emergency physician Committee; Committee Member (2019–present)
Developed curriculum for pediatric procedure rotation offered to 2nd and 3rd year pediatric residents.; Pediatric Procedures Rotation Director and Instructor (2019–present)
; ACGME Strengths and weakness committee for Pediatric Residency SITE visit (2018–2019)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Program Director Advisory Committee; Committee Member (2017–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: 3rd Annual Humanities Day Program Facilitator (2017)
University at Buffalo: Faculty Senate; Member (2016–2020)
New York State Department of Health: AIDS institute Clinical Resources Program: STI Committee for Development of New York State STI guidelines; Committee Member (2016)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Clerkship Lecturer - lectures given every 6 weeks to 3rd year medical students rotating through pediatric clerkship.; Clerkship Lecturer (2016–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: ACGME Clinical Competency Committee - Pediatric Residency; Committee Member (2016–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Candidates Interviewer (2014–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: ACGME Clinical Competency Committee - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship; Committee Member (2014–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Scholastic Oversight Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Residency Program - coordinator for EM residents in the pediatric ED; Coordinator (2014–2020)
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Department Medical Students; Coordinator (2014–present)
Erie County Department of Health: Credentialing Committee; Committee Voting Member (2013–present)
Erie County Department of Health: Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Committee; Committee Member (2013–present)
Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Emergency Department - Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy Protocol; Coordinator (2011)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provides other health care professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and treat critically ill infants and children.; Teacher (2010–present)
St. Ignatius Loyola School: Substance Abuse in Adolescents; Teacher (2003)