On this episode we are joined by Dr. Amna Khan to discuss health equity and discuss tips for celebrating diversity and embracing cultural differences both in the doctors office and at home.

67% of children’s total daily calories in the United States come from ultra-processed foods. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Shushma Chamarthi, a primary care Pediatrician and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine at Valley Children’s Healthcare to talk about ultra-processed foods. We discuss the definition of ultra-processed foods and the health impact we see from these ultra-processed foods and how to work towards improving children’s diets with some easy and affordable dietary changes.

In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mallika Iyer-Horiuchi to discuss urinary tract infections in children including why they develop, who is at the greatest risk, common signs and symptoms, and treatment and prevention.

 This episode was written by Dr. Iyer-Horiuchi and Dr. van der List. Dr. van der List takes responsibility for any errors or misinformation. 

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Janice Enriquez, a child psychologist and clinical professor in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the UC Davis MIND institute to discuss strengthening the parent-child relationship. We review how to address problematic behaviors like tantrums and defiance with an emphasis on a type of therapy that can be utilized in early childhood called parent-child interaction, or parent child-care therapy. 

We would like to thank Dr. Enriquez for joining us for this episode but Drs. Lena & Dean take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. 

In this episode we discuss the evolving landscape of telehealth with pediatric hospitalist and telemedicine researcher, Dr. Jen Rosenthal. We review tips for ensuring a smooth telehealth visit. We highlight which medical visits fit nicely within the context of telehealth and which complaints benefit from an in person exam. We also review how the things may change with implementation of artificial intelligence tools.

 This episode written by Drs. Rosenthal, Blumberg and van der List.

We thank Dr. Jennifer Rosenthal, Professor and Pediatric Hospitalist at UC Davis Children’s Hospital for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation.

In this 2-part episode we talk about caring for youth in the foster care system. We are joined by Dr. Hannah Snitzer, medical director and Gaby Espino Peralta a young-adult with lived experience and family navigator for the CIRCLE clinic, a comprehensive and integrated medical home to children and families currently in or at risk of becoming involved with child welfare services. 

In part 2 episode we review the role of trauma informed healthcare, and how trauma and adverse childhood experiences impacts development, psychological and physical health. We discuss how to advocate for and support youth in the foster system. We also review some of the community resources and scholarships to help children in the system advance their education.

We thank Dr. Snitzer and Gaby for joining us on this episode, but Dr. Lena  takes responsibility for any errors or misinformation. 

In this 2-part episode we talk about caring for youth in the foster care system. We are joined by Dr. Hannah Snitzer, medical director and Gaby Espino Peralta a young adult with lived experience and family navigator for the CIRCLE clinic, a comprehensive and integrated medical home to children and families currently in or at risk of becoming involved with child welfare services. 

In part 1 episode we review possible reasons children enter the foster system, placement options, the barriers families face in working toward reunification and how trauma plays a role in development. 

We thank Dr. Snitzer and Gaby for joining us on this episode, but Dr. Lena  takes responsibility for any errors or misinformation 

Vaccines have been in the headlines a lot over the last few months. Changes to the recommended schedule, oversight and concerns over access have left many parents with unanswered questions. In this episode we check in with our resident vaccine expert, Dr. Dean, about the recent headlines. We provide rationale and evidence to support the importance of maintaining vaccine recommendations and access for all children. We highlight where parents can look for sound and scientific advice. We discuss specific vaccines including MMR, chickenpox, hepatitis B and COVID and review herd immunity and why school vaccine mandates help protect all children. 

The opinions expressed on the podcast are those of the hosts or guests. They do not reflect the views of UC Davis Health.

In part 3 of our safety series, we are discussing accidental ingestions with a focus on button batteries and magnets. We are joined by Dr. Minna Wieck, a pediatric surgeon with UC Davis. We review which toys and objects are highest risk for kids, what to do if you suspect your child has ingested a foreign body and the surgeon’s role in treating and preventing these devastating accidents.

 We thank Dr. Minna Wieck for joining us on this episode of Kids Considered but Drs Lena & Dean take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. 

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In part 2 of our safety series, we are discussing baby-proofing, injury prevention and water safety. We are joined by Jennifer Rubin, UC Davis trauma prevention manager and coalition coordinator for Safe Kids Greater Sacramento. We review common methods of accidental injury for young children and discuss tips to prevent accidental ingestions, falls and water safety. 

We thank Jennifer Rubin for joining us on this episode of Kids Considered but Drs Lena & Dean take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. 

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