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After graduating with a BSN from Northern Illinois University in 1979, Teri Crawley-Coha started her career at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, where she worked as a pediatric nurse. Teri then worked 5 years work with a homecare agency, during which time she returned to Loyola University to earn her master's degree in pediatric nursing. In 1990, Teri was hired by the University of Chicago Hospitals, where she was responsible for caring for children with gastrostomy tubes. While there, Teri helped launch a local chapter of the National SafeKids Campaign, The Chicagoland SafeKids Coalition, which aims to prevent common childhood injuries. In recognition for her contribution, Teri received 2 awards: 1 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and 1 from the Illinois Department of Public Health. She has also published several articles on childhood injury prevention.
While at University of Chicago Hospitals, Teri worked with Connie Kelly and the Journal of WOCN Section Editor, Jan Colwell, whom she credits for her interest in caring for patients with ostomies. In 1996, Teri moved to Children's Memorial Hospital, where her responsibilities included caring for children with gastrostomies. Because there were no enterostomal therapists on staff at the time, Teri began working with infants and children with ostomies. Thanks to the flexibility offered by the WEBWOC program, Teri earned her WOC nursing certification in 2002.
Today, Teri cares for patients with gastrostomy tubes, wounds and skin issues, and cecostomies. Teri remains steadfastly passionate about her work and publishes and speaks on the topics of gastrostomy tube management, cecostomies, and wound management in pediatric patients.