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05.16.2024

Food Allergies, Hospital Pediatrics Mental Health Special – Ep. 202

In this episode David Stukus, MD, FAAP, and Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP, promote food allergy awareness with a conversation about new strategies for diagnosing and treating several conditions. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP,...

05.07.2024

Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Edition of the Red Book – Ep. 201

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the May issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP,...

04.30.2024

'Five Cs' for Navigating Social Media, Quality Improvement Collection, Plus a Special Say Ah – Ep. 200

In this episode Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, and Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, co-Medical Directors of the SAMHSA-funded AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, describe new resources for helping families talk about social media....

04.23.2024

Promoting Healthy Active Living, Preventing Overdoses – Ep. 199

In this episode Christopher Bolling, MD, FAAP, explains the many ways pediatricians can help families with nutrition, physical activity, sleep, media use and emotional well-being. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Hadland,...

04.16.2024

Supporting Families After the Death of a Child, Antidepressant Dispensing Disparities, Preventing Vaping – Ep. 198

In this episode Arwa Nasir, MBBS, MS, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health (COPACFH), describes a recent clinical report on supporting the family after the death of a child. Hosts David...

04.09.2024

Diagnosing Autism in the Medical Home, How Moving Affects Access to Social Services – Ep. 197

In this episode Katharine Zuckerman, MD, MPH, FAAP, offers advice from a new tip sheet about diagnosing autism in the medical home. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kathryn Leifheit, PhD, MSPH, about...

04.02.2024

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Protecting Kids from Climate Change– Ep. 196

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the April issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Samantha Ahdoot, MD,...

03.12.2024

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Child Fatality Reviews – Ep. 195

In this episode Susan Wiley, MD, FAAP, explains the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention when it comes to language acquisition. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Erich Batra, MD, FAAP about...

03.05.2024

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Surviving and Preparing for Disasters – Ep. 194

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the March issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Felicitas Livaudais, MD,...

02.27.2024

Improving Vaccine Uptake, Handling Marijuana Use and Breastfeeding – Ep. 193

In this episode Jesse Hackell, MD, FAAP, offers strategies for improving vaccine uptake in hesitant families. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Pearl Chang, MD, about how newborn nurseries react to marijuana use...

02.20.2024

Sports Overuse Injuries and Burnout, Family-centered Rounds – Ep. 192

In this episode Joel S. Brenner, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Drew Watson, MD, MS, FAAP, talk about how to prevent overtraining and burnout in young athletes. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Shilpa...

02.13.2024

How Infrastructure Affects Health, Updating the Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Ep. 191

In this episode Michelle J. White MD, MPH, FAAP, explains the concept of a “built environment” and how the infrastructure where people live can affect their health. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with...

02.06.2024

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Counseling on GMOs – Ep. 190

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the February issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP,...

01.30.2024

Lead-contaminated Foods, Levels of Satisfaction in Pediatric Residents – Ep. 189

In this episode Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MS, FAAP, explains how heavy metals like lead get into foods and why it's important to screen. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Hilary Haftel, MD, MHPE,...

01.23.2024

Technology and Health Maintenance, Pharmacologic Restraints in Hospitals – Ep. 188

In this episode Barbara Howard, MD, FAAP, explains ways pediatricians can streamline the health-maintenance visit using technology. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Benjamin Masserano, MD, FAAP, about use of pharmacologic restraints for...

01.16.2024

Identifying Suicide Risk, Food Insecurity Discrimination – Ep. 187

In this episode Maria Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, explains ways pediatricians can identify suicide risk in adolescents. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk with medical student Alexis Cacioppo about how food insecurity in caregivers can...

01.09.2024

Pathways to Pediatrics with AAP President Dr. Ben Hoffman – Ep. 186

In this episode of the special series, “Pathways to Pediatrics,” hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview new AAP President Ben Hoffman, MD, FAAP. Dr. Hoffman talks about the discrimination he faced as a child, his...

12.19.2023

The 75th Anniversary of the Journal Pediatrics – Ep. 185

In this episode hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, are joined by three of their favorite guests, the editors of Pediatrics. Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, and Lewis First, MD,...

12.12.2023

Pathways to Pediatrics with ‘Dr. America’ and ‘Dr. World’ Hailey Nelson – Ep. 184

In this episode of the special series, “Pathways to Pediatrics,” hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Dr. Hailey Nelson, who holds the titles of “Dr. America” and “Dr. World.” She talks about using the crown...

12.05.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Preventing Harmful Noise Exposure – Ep. 183

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the December issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sophie Balk, MD,...

11.21.2023

Preventing Preschool Expulsion, Examining Homelessness and Sexual Minority Youth - Ep. 182

In this episode P. Gail Williams, MD, FAAP, addresses early education and child care expulsion and the inequities it amplifies. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Gilbert Gonzales, PhD, MHA, about the intersection...

11.14.2023

Older Infant-Young Child 'Formulas,' Pediatric Firearm Injury Increase - Ep. 181

In this episode George Fuchs, MD, FAAP, explains that “toddler formulas” are not nutritionally complete and why the marketing of them is misleading. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Jennifer Hoffmann, MD, FAAP,...

11.07.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Reforming Medicaid and CHIP - Ep. 180

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the November issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Jenni Kusma, MD,...

10.31.2023

National Conference and Exhibition Highlights -- Ep. 179

In this episode of the podcast, hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, recap the National Conference and Exhibition with a list of their favorite plenaries and sessions. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

10.31.2023

Practice-changing Articles from the 2023 National Conference Live Recording – Ep. 178

In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and...

10.17.2023

Hearing Assessments Beyond Neonatal Screening, Virtual Driving to Predict Crashes – Ep. 177

In this episode Julia Hecht, MD, FAAP, explains the need for hearing assessments for infants, children and adolescents beyond the newborn screenings. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Welshe, PhD, about how...

10.10.2023

Low-carb Diet Risks, Parenting and Nutrition in Siblings – Ep. 176

In this episode Tamara Hannon, MD, FAAP, explains the risks of low-carbohydrate diets for children and adolescents with or at risk of developing diabetes. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joshua Jeong, ScD,...

10.03.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, HPV Vaccine at 9 – Ep. 175

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the October issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP,...

09.26.2023

Corporal Punishment in Schools, ADHD Medication Errors – Ep. 174

In this episode Mandy Atlee Allison, MD, MSPH, MEd, FAAP, a lead author on an updated policy statement on corporal punishment in schools, explains how pediatricians can advocate for patients and families. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie,...

09.19.2023

Financing Child Health Care, Monetizing Patient Portal Messaging – Ep. 173

In this episode Alison A. Galbraith, MD, MPH, FAAP, a lead author on an updated policy statement on child health care financing, highlights recommendations to ensure affordable, equitable, high-quality care for all children. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna...

09.12.2023

Promoting Juvenile Justice, Diversifying the Pediatric Research Workforce – Ep. 172

In this episode Elizabeth Barnert, MD, MPH, FAAP, explains why the AAP advocates for reform of the juvenile justice system. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Tamara D. Simon, MD, MSPH, FAAP, about...

09.05.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Chief Health Equity Officer – Ep. 171

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the September issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joseph L. Wright,...

08.29.2023

Immunizations Special: RSV, COVID, Pneumococcal Disease, Influenza – Ep. 170

In this episode Sean O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, joins hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for an “immunizations omnibus.” He describes newly approved products to protect against RSV,...

08.22.2023

Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies, Medical Debriefing – Ep. 169

In this episode Lois K. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACEP, and Mohsen Saidinejad, MD, MBA FAAP, talk about the new policy statement and technical report on mental and behavioral health emergencies. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD,...

08.15.2023

Expanding Trauma-informed Care, Countering Internalized Racism – Ep. 168

In this episode Khadijia Tribié Reid, MD, MPH, FAAP, member of the AAP's Expert Leadership Team on Trauma-informed Care, says pediatricians already provide safe, stable and nurturing relationships to the families they treat. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna...

08.08.2023

Identifying Intimate Partner Violence, Managing Respiratory Illnesses – Ep. 167

In this episode Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, coauthor of a new clinical report on Intimate Partner Violence, offers ways to help families even if they don’t disclose the violence. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD,...

08.01.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Organ Donation and Transplantation – Ep. 166

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the August issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Benson Hsu, MD,...

07.25.2023

The Opioid Epidemic: Compassionate Treatment for Patients with Substance Use Disorders– Ep. 165

In this episode Eri Solomon, a harm reduction advocate in recovery for substance use disorder, talks about why pediatricians should use empathy and compassion when treating patients who use substances. Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, also joins hosts...

07.04.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Managing Inguinal Hernias – Ep 164

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the July issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP,...

06.27.2023

Treating Self-Harm, Roles Fathers Play in Breastfeeding and Safe Sleep – Ep 163

In this episode Huma Ali Khan, MD, MPH, FAAP, explains why children and teens self-harm, how pediatricians can identify it and ways to treat it. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with John James...

06.20.2023

Improving Pedestrian Safety, Treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis – Ep 162

In this episode Brian Johnston, MD, MPH, FAAP, co-author of a new policy statement and technical report on child pedestrian safety, explains how changing infrastructure can save lives. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also...

06.13.2023

Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado – Ep 161

In this episode of the special series, “Pathways to Pediatrics,” hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD, FAAP. Dr. Maldonado talks about being the daughter of Mexican immigrants, finding a path toward...

06.06.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Improving Sleep in Youth and Teens – Ep. 160

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the June issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Anna Esparham,...

05.30.2023

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Research on Mental Health, Firearm Access and Suicidality– Ep. 159

In this episode Srinivasan Suresh, MD, MBA, FAAP, chair of the AAP Council on Clinical Information Technology, outlines the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence in medicine. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also...

05.23.2023

Gender-affirming Care, Undertriage in Emergency Departments – Ep. 158

In this episode Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP, member of the executive committee of the AAP Section on LGBT Health and Wellness, explains why limiting gender-affirming care affects the health of all children. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie,...

05.16.2023

Social Media and Mental Health, How Maternal BMI and Rapid Infant Weight Gain Affect Children Later in Life – Ep. 157

In this episode Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, and Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, co-Medical Directors of the SAMHSA-funded AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, explain why the AAP aims to shift the way people...

05.09.2023

Medicaid Unwinding after the Pandemic, Sex Trading among Cisgender Boys – Ep. 156

In this episode Pam Shaw, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on State Government Affairs, explains what will happen when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and Medicaid no longer is available to children and families. Hosts David Hill,...

05.02.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Preventing Vehicular Heat Stroke – Ep. 155

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the May issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Laura Dunn from...

04.25.2023

Protecting Children from Tobacco and Nicotine, How Homelessness and Disability Intersect – Ep. 154

In this episode Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP, FAAP, lead author of three reports about protecting children and adolescents from tobacco and nicotine, offers ways pediatricians can help patients and their caregivers. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD,...

04.04.2023

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Direct Admission to Hospitals – Ep. 153

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the April issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP,...

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