KidzDocTalk

Join Dr. Jennie in speaking with our KidzDocTalk Podcast Giveaway winner, Karissa Merrill!

In April 2021, Pediatric Associates hosted a KidzDocTalk Giveaway on their Instagram (@pedassociates)! Karissa Merrill, founder of Mommy Moments, won 1st prize! As the winner of the KDT Giveaway, Karissa joined Dr. Jennie as a special guest to discuss her birthing journey and her platform, Mommy Moments. Mommy Moments was created for postpartum moms and is a great support for moms of older kids as well that is "unapologetically unfiltered." Tune in to learn more about her own birthing experience and learn ways families can help support moms in postpartum. Find Karissa on instagram at @karissa.merrill

This episode covers the benefits of breastfeeding, why some mothers decide not to breastfeed, breastfeeding struggles and how to overcome them by asking for help and using resources so that moms can be confident when they bring baby home and ways family members can support a breastfeeding mom. 

For the past 15 years Tawanna’s career in Public Health with a focus on Lactation and breastfeeding education. She is a Certified Lactation Consultant and Breastfeeding Educator in Broward County. Assisting New mothers with breastfeeding is her passion as well as being a dedicated wife, and mother of 6 wonderful children whom she’s breastfed. Her love for breastfeeding started when she became a teen parent at the age of 17. This bought the desire for her to help other mothers like herself successfully breastfeed their babies. She has worked for the Broward County WIC program as one of the first Breastfeeding Peer counselors in the county in 2005. In 2016 she became Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator for the Broward County WIC program, and a member of the Broward County Breastfeeding Coalition.

Resources and Information to help parents during early days with a Newborn:

-WIC

-Your Pediatrician

-Educational Classes. Pediatric Associates hosts FREE Virtual Breastfeeding classes taught by Tawanna Nottage. For a full list of class schedules, please visit Pediatric Associates’ website: https://pediatricassociates.com/classes-events/breast-feeding/

Episode 8 of KidzDocTalk  is focused on teenagers. Dr. Jennie and Dr. ZZ walk us through how to inform and protect your child now and for their future when talking about sex, vaccinations, screening and treating for STD's, substance abuse, driving under the influence and more. This episode helps both parents and teens navigate talking to each other about coming-of-age topics and resources such as  healthychildren.org and what doctors can speak to teens about with confidentiality. Learn more about pandemic-related and non-pandemic related mental health adjustments in teens and behaviors parents should look for when it comes to adolescents and peer-pressure. 

Special Guest, Dr. Zulma Zorrilla Pabon from Pediatric Associates' Sunrise Office is known by her patients as Dr. ZZ. She is from Puerto Rico where she attended medical school at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas and Residency in San Juan at Hospital Municipal de San Juan. She has been a doctor for 7 years with a passion in Pediatrics. Dr. ZZ has worked in almost all areas of pediatrics including: ER Pediatrics, Hospitalist, Outpatient Pediatrician and Child Abuse Pediatrician. She has a special interest in helping teenagers and child abuse victims.

In Dr. ZZ’s free time, she enjoys gardening, embroidery and playing with her pet dog, Coco. She just recently got engaged and is looking forward to starting a family of her own.

This episode of KidzDocTalk deep dives into oral health in children. We learn how to arm parents with tools and tactics to prevent kids from getting cavities, best oral hygiene practices, the benefits of fluoride, importance of dental exams and the purpose of crowns, caps and dental sealants on your kids teeth. This episode covers teeth grinding concerns that correlate with anxiety and stress and how parents can ensure oral health at an early age.

Dr. Rita Patel is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist focusing on providing specialized dental care for children with a caring and gentle approach. Her private office, Sunkidz Pediatric Dentistry, is located in North Miami. (IG: @sunkidzdental)

Born and raised in England, Dr. Patel received her Bachelors in Neuroscience before moving to Florida to complete her Master’s degree in Developmental Biology. 

Dr. Patel earned her dental training at Nova Southeastern University and completed a 2 year post graduate program specializing in pediatric dentistry. 

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her son, husband and friends, relaxing on the beach, cooking and reading.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for “Ask Dr. Jennie” every Wednesday in our Instagram Stories! @Pedassociates

We’re currently running a KidzDocTalk giveaway on Instagram too! Head over to our page to see how to enter to win Apple iTunes Gift Cards and even a chance for you or your kiddo to be featured on an upcoming episode!

Smartphones and digital devices are everywhere. Dr. Jennie and Dr. Dubrovskiy deep-dive into the amount of time spent and what kind of activity (educational, gaming, entertainment) children spend looking at digital screens whether it be the TV, smart phone, tablet or video gaming systems and how this screen time has increased during the pandemic. Discussion includes both addictive behavior patterns with portable digital devices as well as the positive attributes of digital media and the internet during the pandemic for social engagement as well as exploring new hobbies and skills that continue to grow for future digital capabilities.

The doctors confer about children’s methods of learning and their ability to absorb information through digital screens. We learn how children’s skills are inhibited by screen time and how to keep screen time educational. Tune in for suggestions on limiting screen time as a family and the educational and health impacts screen time has on kids’ sleep quality, social and behavioral skills and even the increase in childhood obesity. 

Dr. Ritchelle Dubrovskiy attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University and completed her residency at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Pediatrics as the Chief Resident.

Dr. Dubrovskiy is currently the Assistant Lead at Pediatric Associates’ Plantation Office. Her interests are in preventive care and child development.  In her free time, Dr. Dubrovskiy enjoys spending time with husband and her three energetic kids, travelling (pre-COVID), and being a full time soccer mom.

Managing Screen Time Sources Mentioned in this Episode:

-Common Sense Media

-HealthyChildren.org

-Free Documentary: Childhood 2.0

Check out all episodes of KidzDocTalk on any major steaming service including: YouTube, Spotify, Apple iTunes, iHeartRadio and SimpleCast. Submit what you’d like Dr. Jennie to discuss in future episodes on our social media: https://www.facebook.com/PediatricAssociates and https://www.instagram.com/pedassociates/

Dr. Jennie and Dr. Neal discuss how common picky eating is and how to approach picky eaters from a behavioral standpoint. The doctors discuss how to avoid tantrums at meal time, when meal shakes are appropriate and  what to look for when grocery shopping for picky eaters to ensure they have a well-balanced diet and to limit snacking over nutritious meals. 

Dr. Nikette Neal first became interested in medicine in high school when she watched her father’s successful battle with prostate cancer. This led her to attend the University of Central Florida for college, where she graduated with honors in Molecular and Microbiology while simultaneously completing four years of genetics research. Afterward, she attended Ross University for medical school. Her experience there eventually led her to complete her pediatric residency at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine in Las Vegas. She completed this program at the top of her cohort winning the award for “Outstanding Graduating Resident”. 

Dr. Neal began her career at Pediatric Associates as a general outpatient pediatrician. Since then, she has expanded her skillset by becoming an Assistant Professor and Clerkship Director at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Medicine. In this position, she has received several accolades including the award for “40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow”, being featured by the United Way for Women’s History Month, and being asked to speak at a regional conference for the American Medical Women’s Association. 

Last year, Dr. Neal was promoted to Lead Physician for the Palmetto Bay office of Pediatric Associates. She currently serves on the Clinician Development Team and the Clinician Advisory Committee. She loves to sing, dance, read, and serve at her church. She is a devoted wife and mother of two. While she is known for her patience, dedication, and attention to detail for each individual patient case, she still finds time to put her family first. She hopes to continue to use her medical skills in order to further the field of Pediatrics, helping to improve patient outcomes and encourage the next generation of physicians. 

KidzDocTalk is available on all major streaming services including: iHeartRadio, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube and SimpleCast. Follow us on Instagram @Pedassociates to submit topic ideas for future KidzDocTalk episodes. 

What resources can I use to help with feeding my child?

1. Healthychildren.org
2. Happyhealthyeatingforkids.com
3. @elementnutrition.kids (on IG)
4. Our Food book by Dr. Grace Lin
5. It’s Not About the Broccoli book by Dina Rose

Dr. Jennie Berkovich and Dr. Sayaka Imagawa discuss encouraging children two years old and up to continue to wear masks and social distance, advice for parents with special needs children and wearing their mask, what parents of newborns should know when diagnosed with Covid-19 and navigating keeping extended family apart and immediate family safe as Covid-19 numbers continue to climb. The doctors provide insight on challenges faced  by physicians in the era of Covid-19 and what it has been like treating other infections during a pandemic. We learn about the long-term consequences in Covid, similarities in other virus’s’, existing vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) the ages approved to offer and their effectiveness. Tune in for a breakdown of MIS-C (multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children) and how Covid has effected children with respiratory issues returning to sports after recovery.

Dr. Sayaka Imagawa, known as Dr. Saya by her patients, is a board certified pediatrician originally from Los Angeles. She graduated medical school from Georgetown University and completed her residency at Nicklaus Children’s formerly Miami children’s hospital.  Prior to working at MD Kids Pediatrics she worked in both the Skylake and Causeway offices at Pediatric Associates. In her spare time she enjoys to travel and trying new foods.

TeleMedicine and Curbside visits have become the new norm since Covid. If you are already a Pediatric Associates’ patient, call 855-395-8471 that’s 855-KIDZ-DOC to make a TeleMedicine Appointment. In addition, download KidzDocNow in the Apple App Store or Google Play to schedule your video visit today!  For future episode requests, message us on Facebookor Instagram

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Episode 3 of KidzDocTalk is all about newborns! Dr. Jennie Berkovich and Dr. Stephanie Urban-Galvez give their medical recommendations for newborns such as vitamin k, preventing gonorrhea of the eye and the hepatitis B vaccine. This episode covers everything from what to expect at the first newborn doctor visit, breastfeeding vs formula, bowel movement concerns (meconium), postpartum depression, preparing siblings for the baby’s arrival, rashes such as milia and baby acne, belly button red flags, baby’s sleep and tummy time, colic and more.

Dr. Stephanie Urban-Galvez was born and raised in Ohio and attended medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and pediatric residency at Miami Children’s Hospital (now known as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Fl). Prior to working for Pediatric Associates she worked at Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Women and Children working in an underserved pediatric clinic. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters who continue to be her greatest teachers when it comes to caring for the pediatric population. Dr. Urban-Galvez is currently at PA’s Chapel Traill Office and her special interest is in newborns.

If you are already a Pediatric Associates’ patient, call 855-395-8471 that’s 855-KIDZ-DOC to make a TeleMedicine Appointment. In addition, download KidzDocNow in the Apple App Store or Google Play to schedule your video visit today!

For future episode requests, message us on Facebook or Instagram:

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In the second episode of KidzDocTalk, Dr. Jennie goes over Fever Phobia. Today we learn what a normal temperature should be, when your temperature is just elevated and when to be worried about high temperatures. When we are running a fever, that is the body’s way of setting off an alarm, a clue, to let us know there is an intruder (infection). Learn the different kinds of infections brought on due to a fever, how your body fights these infections and what you can do as a parent to help your child when they have a fever.

If you are already a Pediatric Associates’ patient, call 855-395-8471 that’s 855-KIDZ-DOC to make a TeleMedicine Appointment. In addition, download KidzDocNow in the Apple App Store or Google Play to schedule your video visit today!  

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In this first episode of KidzDocTalk, Dr. Jennie goes over child health, Pediatrics, what parents should be talking about with their doctors and all things TeleHealth!

Learn when you should call in for a TeleMedicine appointment versus seeing a doctor in person, what TeleMedicine can help diagnose and how to download and navigate the KidzDocNow app.

If you are already a Pediatric Associates’ patient, call 855-KIDZ-DOC that’s 855-395-8471 to make a TeleMedicine Appointment.

In addition, download KidzDocNow in the Apple App Store or Google Play to schedule your video visit today!

For future episode requests, message us on Facebook or Instagram.

https://www.facebook.com/PediatricAssociates/

https://www.instagram.com/pedassociates/