Primary Care Perspectives

In 2000, measles was eliminated from the United States due to the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine. However, outbreaks have been occurring across many states. Dr. Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHPR, FAAP, attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Director of Research for the Vaccine Education Center, explains the reasons for the resurgence of this highly contagious infection. She also talks about the effectiveness and safety of the MMR vaccine and other prevention measures to help stop the spread of measles.

Beth Rezet, MD, Vice Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses the importance of mentoring in the development of future pediatricians. She shares advice for both mentor and mentee on how to establish the most effective relationship and deal with challenging situations. Published May 2017.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Beth Rezet, MD, Vice Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses the importance of mentoring in the development of future pediatricians. She shares advice for both mentor and mentee on how to establish the most effective relationship and deal with challenging situations.

It’s no surprise that teenagers don’t get enough sleep, and pediatricians often field questions from concerned parents. In this episode, Billie Schwartz, PhD, a Psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, talks about all things related to teen sleep, including promoting good sleep hygiene, what underlying issues might be causing sleep problems, and more. Published May 2017.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

It’s no surprise that teenagers don’t get enough sleep, and pediatricians often field questions from concerned parents. In this episode, Billie Schwartz, PhD, a Psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, talks about all things related to teen sleep, including promoting good sleep hygiene, what underlying issues might be causing sleep problems, and more.

At any given time, approximately 11 to 20 percent of children in the U.S. meet diagnostic criteria for a behavioral health disorder. Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP, Attending Physician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a faculty member at CHOP’s PolicyLab, talks about a research project focused on positive parenting to improve problem behaviors in preschool-age children (PriCARE).

At any given time, approximately 11 to 20 percent of children in the U.S. meet diagnostic criteria for a behavioral health disorder. Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP, Attending Physician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a faculty member at CHOP’s PolicyLab, talks about a research project focused on positive parenting to improve problem behaviors in preschool-age children (PriCARE). Published May 2017.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

In Philadelphia, 40 to 50 percent of children have biologically confirmed rates of secondhand smoke exposure. Brian Jenssen, MD, a primary care pediatrician with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a faculty member at CHOP’s PolicyLab, talks about this problem and how primary care pediatricians can help parents and caregivers quit smoking to improve the health of children. Published April 2017.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

In Philadelphia, 40 to 50 percent of children have biologically confirmed rates of secondhand smoke exposure. Brian Jenssen, MD, a primary care pediatrician with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a faculty member at CHOP’s PolicyLab, talks about this problem and how primary care pediatricians can help parents and caregivers quit smoking to improve the health of children.

Sarah Wood, MD, an Adolescent Medicine fellow at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses what's new in the prevention of HIV, which patients are high-risk for HIV, and local resources for HIV care. Published March 2017.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.