Dr Jim MacDonald, Dr Eileen Africa, and Travis Gallagher visit the studio as we consider the epidemic of inactivity in children and teenagers everywhere. Tune in as we explore causes, impacts, and solutions that can bring lasting change. We hope you can join us!

Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla visits the studio as we consider gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in babies. When is spitting up normal… and when might it be a sign of something serious? Where should parents turn for advice? And what can be done (if anything) to stop the vomiting? Tune in to find out!

Drs Beth Kozel and Vidya Sivaraman visit the studio as we consider rare diseases and the 300 million people they impact (as a group, they aren’t so rare!). February 28 is Rare Disease Day, which seeks to raise awareness, improve understanding, and provide support. We hope you can join us!

Dr Arash Salavitabar visits the studio as we consider extended reality in pediatric cardiology. This involves creating a 3D model of a baby’s unique heart defect, wearing virtual-reality goggles, and then stepping inside to plan the procedure to fix it. We hope you can join us!

Scott McKenzie visits the studio as we consider holiday gift-giving at Nationwide Children’s. We have depended on the generosity of donors since 1892, when a bake sale supported a new hospital for kids in Columbus. We explore our history of philanthropy, current needs, and practical ways YOU can help our mission of supporting every child, for every reason. We hope you can join us!

Dr Scott Hadland visits the studio as we consider substance use disorder and fentanyl overdose in teenagers. Fentanyl deaths in teens are on the rise, with about 22 high school students dying each week in the United States. We provide tips for pediatricians, parents, schools, and communities aimed at preventing these tragedies. We hope you can join us!

Dr Holden Elkhammas and Dr Leah Middelberg visit the studio as we consider teen driving safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, but most of these deaths are preventable. We explore strategies for keeping young drivers safe on the road. We hope you can join us!

Dr Richard Kirschner, Dr Adriane Baylis, and Chaitali Amin visit the studio as we explore the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. We discuss this genetic condition’s cause, features, diagnosis, management, and long-term outlook. We hope you can join us!

Dr Richard Kirschner and Krista Schrader visit the studio as we consider the Magical Moments Foundation. This organization supports children and families impacted by facial differences by encouraging kids to dream big… and then making those dreams a reality. We hope you can join us!

Dr Jonathan Napolitano, Annie Imber, and Eric Leighton visit the studio as we consider student-athletes training and playing in hot, humid weather. Having an emergency action plan in place can prevent problems as temperatures soar. Tune in to learn more!