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Conversations with physicians, clinicians and families about Shriners Children's life-changing care.... more
FAQs about Pediatric Specialty Care Spotlight:How many episodes does Pediatric Specialty Care Spotlight have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.
March 28, 2019Infection Control, "Super Bugs" and Antibiotic ResistanceKim Romberg, MSN, RN, CIC discusses antibiotic resistance. She explains the many theories of what's causing the resistance, and how good antibiotic stewardship and other infection prevention strategies may be the best way to decrease the resistance to super bugs....more10minPlay
January 28, 2019Intensive Rehabilitation for Acute Flaccid MyelitisAcute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious disease that has polio-like symptoms where muscles and refluxes in the body become weak. According to the CDC, in 2018 alone there were 193 cases in 39 states. Dr. Sue Mukherjee explains the AFM virus, what may cause it and the intensive rehabilitation care and services available at Shriners Hospital for Children-Chicago....more10minPlay
January 24, 2019Patient Spotlight: Evan and Terilyn's Cleft JourneyListen in as a mother of two children shares her powerful story alongside her children's doctor of her children's unexpected diagnosis of cleft lip and palate. April and Dr. Morris are hoping to help families dealing with this diagnosis....more9minPlay
January 04, 2019Caring for Clubfoot in Children - The Latest Research and TreatmentsClubfoot may look like the foot is lying on its side with the bottom of the foot facing in towards the middle and the feet are usually stiff and difficult to get out of this position. Dr. Peter Smith discusses how clubfoot is a specialty of the hospital's team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, why the team approach at Shriners provides the best care for patients, and how Shriners Hospital for Children is leading the way with the latest research and treatments for clubfoot....more11minPlay
November 25, 2018Bracing, Prosthetics and POPS at Shriners ChicagoBill Craggs, CPO and Jeffrey Ackman, MD discuss the types of orthopaedic conditions children may need braces for. In this panel discussion, they will also share what prosthetics and orthothic devices for children are offered and how the specialists at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago has the largest clinic in Chicago for children with limb differences and prosthetics....more16minPlay
November 11, 2018Sports Medicine for ChildrenKelsey Elaine Davidson, MD discusses the most common sports injuries she sees, how sports medicine differs from orthopedics, and how to treat those injuries in growing children....more13minPlay
October 23, 2018Speech Therapy at Shriners Hospitals for Children- ChicagoIn this panel interview, Sarah Richards, MS, CCC-SLP and Kathyrn Hess, MS, CCC-SLP discuss why certain children need speech therapy, what an appointment is like, and how Shriners Hospitals for Children uses the latest technology in speech therapy for Cleft palate and craniofacial conditions....more13minPlay
October 15, 2018Plastic Surgery, Jaw Surgery, Scar Revisions and BirthmarksThe pediatric plastic surgery service provides reconstructive procedures for children and young adults with congenital, developmental and acquired deformities.Lee, Alkureishi, M.D. discusses why a child might need plastic surgery and the many plastic surgery options for children at Shriners Hospital for Children- Chicago....more10minPlay
September 17, 2018ArthrogryposisArthrogryposis is a congenital condition of joint contracture. A joint is stuck in a position due to thin, weak or missing muscles surrounding the joint.Dr. Sue Mukhurjee and Dr. Haluk Altiok explain Arthrogryphosis and treatment options available at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago....more15minPlay
July 25, 2018Cerebral Palsy Care for ChildrenShriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago has an extensive cerebral palsy program comprised of physicians, nurses; physical, occupational and speech therapists; social worker care managers and RN care managers. Our pediatric specialists offer a combined 75 years of expertise in caring for the child with mild to complex cases of cerebral palsy.Nancy Scullion, PT, MPT, PCS Senior Physical Therapist at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago, discusses the specialty CP clinic at Shriners and how our pediatric specialists prescribe customized care plans for children with cerebral palsy....more15minPlay
FAQs about Pediatric Specialty Care Spotlight:How many episodes does Pediatric Specialty Care Spotlight have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.