Growing Stronger Together

Why Vitamin K Matters for Newborns with Dr. Heather Champney

In this episode of Growing Stronger Together, host Dr. Karen Schetzina welcomes Dr. Heather Champney, Professor and Regional Newborn Nursery Director in the Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University, to discuss the importance of vitamin K for newborns.

Dr. Champney shares her background in pediatric emergency medicine and newborn care before explaining the essential role vitamin K plays in the body, particularly in helping blood clot properly. She discusses why newborns naturally have very low levels of vitamin K at birth and introduces the reasons vitamin K is recommended as part of newborn care.

Topics Discussed:

• Dr. Champney's career in pediatrics and newborn medicine
• What vitamin K is and why our bodies need it
• The role of vitamin K in healthy blood clotting
• Why newborns have naturally low vitamin K levels
• The importance of vitamin K in newborn health

About Our Guest:

Dr. Heather Champney is a Professor and Regional Newborn Nursery Director in the ETSU Department of Pediatrics. With nearly 20 years of experience in pediatric medicine, she previously worked in pediatric emergency care before transitioning into newborn nursery leadership. She also serves as Co-Medical Director of the regional perinatal center through Ballad Health and the Tennessee Department of Health.

About Growing Stronger Together:

Growing Stronger Together is a podcast developed by faculty at East Tennessee State University for people who care about children and families. The series explores topics important to the health and well-being of children and families.

The podcast is supported by Ballad Health's Department of Population Health and the Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention Program.

In this episode, Dr. Karen Schetzina interviews Dr. Heather Champney about the ETSU Community Breastfeeding Conference. They discuss the importance of breastfeeding support, the challenges new mothers face, and the resources available to assist them. Dr. Champney shares her background in pediatrics and her involvement in the conference, highlighting key presenters and topics covered. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and trauma-informed care in breastfeeding practices.

Links for the ETSU Community Breastfeeding Conference: 

ETSU Community Breastfeeding Conference sessions now available now online for free CME credits:

Breastfeeding Conference: The Road to Excellence is Paved with Wrong Turns: Improving the Way we Honor our Bedside Mistakes (EM) - East Tennessee State University Continuing Education for Health Professionals - Continuing Education (CE) - BREASTFEEDING CONFERENCE: THE ROAD TO EXCELLENCE IS PAVED WITH WRONG TURNS: IMPROVING THE WAY WE HONOR OUR BEDSIDE MISTAKES (EM)

Breastfeeding Conference: To Supplement or Not to Supplement (EM) - East Tennessee State University Continuing Education for Health Professionals - Continuing Education (CE) - BREASTFEEDING CONFERENCE: TO SUPPLEMENT OR NOT TO SUPPLEMENT (EM)

Breastfeeding Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Breast and Bottle Feedings: Aligning Techniques for Optimal Development (EM) - East Tennessee State University Continuing Education for Health Professionals - Continuing Education (CE) - BREASTFEEDING CONFERENCE: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN BREAST AND BOTTLE FEEDINGS: ALIGNING TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT (EM)

Breastfeeding Conference: Breastfeeding the Medically Fragile Infant During the Early Post Partum Period (EM) - East Tennessee State University Continuing Education for Health Professionals - Continuing Education (CE) - BREASTFEEDING CONFERENCE: BREASTFEEDING THE MEDICALLY FRAGILE INFANT DURING THE EARLY POST PARTUM PERIOD (EM)

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

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Period Problems with Dr. Quinn Owen 

During our Teens on Tuesday's segments with host Dr. William Dodd, learn more about ways to support adolescents' well-being during their journey to adulthood.   

Join us today for a discussion on menstrual issues and how they are addressed. 

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.  

Further reading / resources:   

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/genitourinary-tract/Pages/Menstrual-Disorders.aspx 

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During our Teens on Tuesday's segments with host Dr. William Dodd, learn more about ways to support adolescents' well-being during their journey to adulthood.   

Join us today for a discussion about confidentiality as it pertains to adolescents and how the “teenage topics” are discussed in a medical visit.  

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.  

Further reading / resources:   

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/5/e2024066326/197124/Confidentiality-in-the-Care-of-Adolescents-Policy 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28460146/ 

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Adolescent Confidentiality with Dr. Alisa Vasileva 

During our Teens on Tuesday's segments with host Dr. William Dodd, learn more about ways to support adolescents' well-being during their journey to adulthood.   

Join us today for a discussion about confidentiality as it pertains to adolescents and how the “teenage topics” are discussed in a medical visit.  

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program. 

Further reading / resources:     

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/5/e2024066326/197124/Confidentiality-in-the-Care-of-Adolescents-Policy 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28460146/ 

Music derived from Song: Justhea - Happy   

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Summary

This episode explores the Pediatric Care Navigation (PCN) program at Niswonger Children's Hospital, focusing on how it supports families with children who have complex medical needs. Guest Emily Blanton shares insights into the program's development, services, and impact on regional healthcare coordination.

Key Topics

Pediatric Care Navigation Program overview
Family experience and support services
Multidisciplinary team and community partnerships
Inpatient and outpatient care coordination
Future directions and outreach strategies

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

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Preventative Care with Dr. Sukhvir Singh

During our Teens on Tuesday's segments with host Dr. William Dodd, learn more about ways to support adolescents' well-being during their journey to adulthood.

Join us today for a discussion about Preventative Care.

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

Further reading / resources:

https://www.aap.org/en/practice-management/bright-futures/

https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits/

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Acne with Dr. Katie Seale

During our Teens on Tuesday's segments with host Dr. William Dodd, learn more about ways to support adolescents' well-being during their journey to adulthood.

Join us today for a discussion about Acne.

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

Further reading / resources:

https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/What-Causes-Acne.aspx

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Summary

In this episode of the Growing Stronger Together podcast, host Dr. Karen Schetzina speaks with Aliyah Smith-Gomis about Project MANNA, a community-based initiative aimed at connecting Black mothers in Appalachia with local Black farmers to provide access to fresh, nutritious foods. The conversation explores Aliyah's background in public health, the importance of nutrition for maternal health, and the goals of Project MANNA to address disparities in health outcomes for Black women. Aliyah shares her personal experiences that inspired the project and discusses future aspirations for its growth and impact in the region.

If you would like to learn more about Project MANNA, please email or check out our socials!

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @ProjectManna_

Summary

In this episode of Growing Stronger Together, host Kim Hale discusses the critical role of home libraries in fostering early literacy with Heather Logan from the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation. They explore the impact of having books at home on children's academic success, the importance of choice in reading materials, and practical tips for parents to create a rich literacy environment. The conversation also highlights various literacy programs available in Tennessee, including the Imagination Library and book gifting initiatives, emphasizing that access to books is essential for children's development and well-being.

Takeaways

Home libraries significantly enhance children's academic success.
Children with 100 books at home are 214% more likely to succeed academically.
Books should be considered a necessity for families, not a luxury.
Choice in reading materials increases children's interest and engagement.
Building relationships through shared reading experiences is vital.
Bilingual books can strengthen children's reading skills in both languages.
The summer slide can negatively impact reading skills if children do not read during breaks.
Creating a culture of reading at home is essential for literacy development.
High-quality reading materials in schools correlate with better student outcomes.
Engaging with books through activities can enhance learning and comprehension.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Home Libraries
01:15 Building Relationships for Literacy
04:15 The Role of Book Buses and Community Initiatives
06:56 Addressing the Summer Slump in Literacy
16:26 The Importance of Home Libraries
19:41 Building Confidence Through Reading
22:32 The Role of Choice in Reading
24:22 Bilingual Literacy Initiatives
28:33 Community Efforts in Literacy
31:27 Engaging Families in Reading
36:39 The Impact of Early Literacy Standards