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 increasing diversity in the pediatric research workforce. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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

Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.

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In this episode Emily Lieberman, MD, FAAP, shares the story of surviving a mass shooting with her family and how that led to her advocacy for gun violence prevention. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP, FAAP, about his research on how to survey adolescents about risky behaviors and get accurate results. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Preventing Gun Violence, Supporting Adolescent Health Discussions – Ep. 206

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the June issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP, about her role as host of Healthy Children, a new AAP podcast geared toward parents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Meet the Healthy Children Podcast Host – Ep. 205

In this episode Alan Woolf, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACCT, FACMT, explains the negative health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lilian Bravo, PhD, RN, about her research on the Positive Childhood Experiences and whether they mitigate suicidal ideation in children whose parents are involved in the legal system. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

'Forever Chemicals' or PFAS, How Positive Childhood Experiences Affect Children with Incarcerated Parents – Ep. 204

In this episode Richard Chung, MD, FAAP, explains updated policy on confidentiality in the care of adolescents and young adults. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Ashley Osborne, MD, FAAP, about her research on the way parents feel about their experiences with the neonatal intensive care unit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Confidentiality in the Care of Adolescents, Parents' Perspectives on the NICU – Ep. 203

  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, also speak with Christopher Russell, MD, MS, FAAP, about a special issue of the journal Hospital Pediatrics, focusing on mental health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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

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