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About Dr. Morrison After graduation with a science degree, Colleen Morrison, MD, took her first job in a cancer research lab. “I was most intellectually curious about the patients and their life experience,” she said. “[I] felt I could be useful and could make a meaningful impact on their lives by helping them through a difficult process.” Born and raised in Mishawaka, Dr. Morrison said it has been very meaningful and fulfilling to return to and contribute to the community she grew up in. Throughout her career, she has maintained a focus on helping children of all ages achieve their full health potential for physical, emotional and mental health. “I currently do this by being a general pediatrician, but previously did this for 17 years as a pediatric hematologist-oncologist [at Beacon’s Children Hospital],” she says. Dr. Morrison received her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Morrison completed a residency in Pediatrics at Loyola University Medical Center and a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Northwestern University's Anne and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Morrison is board-certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Hematology Oncology. She has always loved being with and around children and parents and guardians. Listening and developing a partnership with patients and families is part of her approach to medicine. “I like to listen, identify problems or concerns and find solutions. My philosophy is to help where help is needed; take the necessary steps to help a child achieve their greatest overall life potential so they can go and do their thing,” Dr. Morrison says. Through the years, she has learned from her patients that you can look a great challenge in the face and conquer it. She adds, “Life is precious. Be sure to stay in tune with yourself and your family.” In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My mom. She was a strong leader that always put our family first. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked at Dairy Queen when I was 13. I learned that customer service is an art and that a drive-thru should be situated so that the driver of the car is on the same side as the drive thru window. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: Appetizers / small plates Favorite movie: Sound of Music What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Science was my best, language arts was my worst, but my favorite was sports. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? Ina Garten (the Barefoot Contessa). It would be a relaxing and beautiful meal. I would love to hear about her professional experience. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? I love spending time with my husband and 2 kids doing anything. I love music, home improvements, cooking and being active outside.