Would you know what to do if someone collapsed in front of you? What about if an accident happened and someone was bleeding heavily? In a conversation with two emergency medicine physicians, Dr. Cindy Chang and Dr. Brad Sobolewski, we dive into first aid and the importance of acting quickly and calling for help if an emergency unfolds in front of you. Learning how to do CPR, stop bleeding and use an AED, are all important steps that parents and older kids can take together to be ready. This 40 minute episode could literally help you save someone's life.

Topic timestamps:

3:33 - Types of first aid and when you could need them

5:45 - High quality CPR - why it's important and how to do it

7:40 - Hands-only CPR - why breaths aren't advised anymore

10:20 - AEDs - what they do and when to use one

12:30 - AEDs - how to use one

15: 32 - Hemorrhage and bleeding control

17:19 - Tourniquets - why and how to use one

22:20 - Teaching kids first aid skills to learn more about right age to teach them

25:05 - CAT tourniquets and bleeding control kits

26:44 - Addressing concern about fear or hesitation to do first aid

29:43 - Trusted organizations for teaching first aid

31:40 - Additional benefits to parents who learn first aid

32:55 - AEDs in public places and who can use them

34:10 - Purchasing an AED and first aid supplies

38:06 - Final thoughts from our experts

Trusted organizations:

American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

Red Cross Training | Take a Class | Red Cross

Project ADAM

STOP THE BLEED - Save a Life | Stop The Bleed

Heading into the annual testing season, we're dedicating time today to discuss the importance of mental health for students who will take the ACT or SAT tests this year, as well as for younger kids who also have big tests on the horizon. Guest expert, Iranetta Wright, Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools, and Cincinnati Children's mental health expert Dr. Brian Kurtz, share their experiences and guidance for parents who are helping their kids through this phase. Parents of high schoolers and middle schoolers this one is a must listen!

We are wrapping up Season 2 of Young & Healthy with a lively conversation about the best episodes of the year. Our whole team is together in the studio, including Michael English, Symfhani Fair-Harris, Bo McMillan, and Kate Setter. We discuss some of our favorite episodes and what is in store for season 3. Be sure to follow Cincinnati Children’s on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and share with us some topics you want to hear in season 3. Happy Holidays everyone, and thanks for listening!

Viral respiratory illnesses are spreading rapidly in our community. We are seeing higher numbers of both RSV and Flu than are usual this time of year. Plus Covid is still circulating, along with other viruses that typically cause cold-like symptoms. Babies are particularly at risk of serious illness from these viruses and we are asking parents to please pay attention!  

Cincinnati Children’s, and our peer children’s hospitals in other areas are all bursting at the seams, plus Emergency and Urgent Care wait times are incredibly long.  

Dr. Patty Manning-Courtney, Dr. Brad Sobolewski, and Dr. Felicia Scaggs-Huang are with us this week to explain the situation and provide guidance for parents whose kids are sick. They share prevention measures all families can take, and extra precautions parents of infants need to keep in mind, as RSV can quickly turn into bronchiolitis – a serious respiratory illness. 

Please help us get this information to as many parents as possible, and we humbly ask for your patience as we are working hard every day to ensure kids have the care they need. 

Watching your kids say yes to something new and challenging, is an incredibly rewarding moment as a parent. With the help of be.well, more kids in our area are able to experience those magical moments.  

Today on Young & Healthy, pediatric PTs and be.well’s co-directors, Dr. Jennifer Angeli and Dr. Danny Meyer, join us to talk about the importance of movement for children and tell us more about the experiences they are making possible for their patients.  

Spoiler alert: physical limitations become an afterthought and kids are finding new things they love to do! The origin story is a single patient and today there are hundreds who are learning new skills, meeting new people and becoming more confident in their bodies. Plus, there are opportunities to volunteer and support this work. This is a program you want to know more about! 

To receive announcements on the be.well program, please text the characters “bewell” to the number 66866.  

For more information on be.well: Wellness Programs  

If you are interested in supporting be.well through active volunteerism, subscribe to our volunteer registry. 

The holiday season is upon us, and this often means gatherings and celebrations with food. These gatherings and events can be stressful and dangerous for children who have food allergies. This week we we are pleased to welcome three food allergy experts.   

First, Christa Mills, food allergy coordinator and Registered Nurse, shares how we can all take part in the teal pumpkin project and shares some tips for inclusivity around the holidays. Next, Dr. Amal Assa’ad answers all of our questions about food allergies, symptoms, and treatments. She also shares what parents should do if their child has an allergic reaction. Our final conversation is with Dr. Justin Schwartz, a pediatric allergist who is an expert in oral immunotherapy for food allergies. We dive into what is oral immunotherapy treatment, the benefits of OIT, and who would make a good candidate for this type of treatment.   

To learn more about the Division of Allergy and Immunology, please visit https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/allergy-immunology   

Migraine – a disease with a strong genetic component – can affect as many as 10% of children and present as early as two years old. The headache is the most prevalent symptom of migraine, but there is a lot more to this disease than many people understand.    

This week on Young & Healthy, experts from the Headache Center, Dr. Marielle Kabbouche Samaha and Dr. Shalonda Slater, join us to answer all of your questions about migraine. We discuss the difference between a migraine and a headache of a different origin, the types of migraines, the stages of migraine, and red flags that may indicate a headache is a symptom of something else. Dr. Kabbouche Samaha and Dr. Slater also share how children can adopt healthy habits to improve migraine frequency, treatments that are available for children, and what to do if a migraine starts while at school.   

For more information on the Headache Center, please visit https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/h/headache-center.  

Reaching “survivorship” often feels like the finish line for families who experience a childhood cancer diagnosis, but it is so important to also have the right care after treatment has ended.  

On this episode of Young & Healthy, Dr. Melissa Erickson, Medical Director of Cancer Survivorship as well as Oncology Primary Care at the University of Cincinnati, and Dr. Ellen Chang, Pediatric Oncologist here at Cincinnati Children’s join us to talk about how they think about care for cancer survivors. They discuss the impact cancer treatment can have throughout a patient’s lifetime, the importance of long-term follow up care, and the many ways family members can support survivors.  

For more information on the Cancer Survivorship Center, please visit: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/c/cancer-survivor  

Let’s talk about poop, specifically, constipation. Constipation is the inability to have a bowel motion or fully empty the bowels each day. It is a common GI problem, and so many parents know the struggle of managing constipation. 

On this episode of Young & Healthy, Dr. Temara Hajjat, a pediatric GI specialist, joins us to advise parents on how to handle constipation with kids of all ages. We discuss the causes of constipation, signs to look for, treatments and how to use them correctly and when kids should see a pediatrician or GI specialist. Dr. Hajjat also shares common misconceptions about constipation, and reassures us all that it’s important to talk about poop! 

This episode is your cheat sheet for the first few weeks of school, to help your kids start the year strong and set them up for success all year long.  

On this episode of Young & Healthy, Carissa Lloyd and Kenny Haber, former special-ed teachers, and school liaisons in our Center for School Services, have all the tips to help students – and their families! - get ready to navigate the school year. They discuss setting schedules for in-person and virtual learning, setting healthy academic goals, studying tips, and preparing for state tests. We also discuss IHPs, 504 Accommodation Plans, and IEPs – the plans that help every child learn in an environment that supports their individual needs. If you have a child starting a new school year, this episode is for you! 

To learn more about the Center for School Services, visit here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/resources/services/school-services  

For additional resources, please read: Tips for Communicating with Your Child's School