   In this episode Eri Solomon, a harm reduction advocate in recovery for substance use disorder, talks about why pediatricians should use empathy and compassion when treating patients who use substances. Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, also joins hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, with tips for counseling teens about fentanyl and the importance of naloxone. For resources go to aap.org/podcast. 

The Opioid Epidemic: Compassionate Treatment for Patients with Substance Use Disorders– Ep. 165

Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.

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In this episode Alan Woolf, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACCT, FACMT, explains the negative health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lilian Bravo, PhD, RN, about her research on the Positive Childhood Experiences and whether they mitigate suicidal ideation in children whose parents are involved in the legal system. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

'Forever Chemicals' or PFAS, How Positive Childhood Experiences Affect Children with Incarcerated Parents – Ep. 204

In this episode Richard Chung, MD, FAAP, explains updated policy on confidentiality in the care of adolescents and young adults. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Ashley Osborne, MD, FAAP, about her research on the way parents feel about their experiences with the neonatal intensive care unit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Confidentiality in the Care of Adolescents, Parents' Perspectives on the NICU – Ep. 203

  In this episode David Stukus, MD, FAAP, and Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP, promote food allergy awareness with a conversation about new strategies for diagnosing and treating several conditions. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christopher Russell, MD, MS, FAAP, about a special issue of the journal Hospital Pediatrics, focusing on mental health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Food Allergies, Hospital Pediatrics Mental Health Special – Ep. 202

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the May issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with David Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, editor of the Red Book, about what to expect in the 2024 edition released this month. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Edition of the Red Book – Ep. 201

In this episode Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, and Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, co-Medical Directors of the SAMHSA-funded AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, describe new resources for helping families talk about social media. Michelle Noelck, MD, FAAP, talks about a collection of quality improvement articles in the journal Pediatrics. And hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, use their Say Ah to celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

The Opioid Epidemic: Compassionate Treatment for Patients with Substance Use Disorders– Ep. 165

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