The Peds Pod by Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital

Price Edwards, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, discusses gut health and all things digestion in kids. He shares insightful information on constipation in children and the treatments available.

Join us as we delve into Dr. Tanjala Gipson's journey from being inspired by her own pediatrician to becoming a leading voice in autism support and care. Dr. Gipson shares her motivations, experiences and the unique approaches she takes in treating children and adults with varying levels of autism, ensuring that every patient receives personalized care.

Le Bonheur Endocrinologist Grace Nelson, MD, discusses puberty milestones and what parents may witness their child experience, including delayed and early puberty.

Price Edwards M.D. discusses gut health and all things digestion in kids. He shares insightful information on constipation in children and treatments available.

Rudy Kink, MD, pediatric emergency medicine specialist discusses opioid safety and childhood prevention, education and intervention. Opioids, typically prescribed for their effective pain-relieving properties, can pose significant risks when not managed properly, especially to vulnerable populations like children. Accidental exposure can occur through various means such as improper storage or disposal, leading to potential overdoses that require immediate medical attention.

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Pediatric Neurologist and Director of the Pediatric Sleep Laboratory Erick Viorritto, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of quality sleep for children and tips to have a restful night.

Today on The Peds Pod, we're diving into the growing trend of nicotine pouches, like Zyn, and their alarming rise in teen use. These seemingly harmless products are anything but — and to help us unpack the risks and health consequences we are joined by Dr. Michelle Bowden, Pediatrician of Adolescent Medicine and Medical Director of the Eating Disorders Clinic at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Colby Butzon, PhD discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) and the impact it has on children. She shares insightful information about treatment options and resources for SAD.

Mark Corkins, MD discusses the often-confusing world of vitamins and supplements for children, why these nutrients are vital for growth and development and the safest ways to incorporate them into their diet.

In 2022, U.S. Child Protective Service Agencies substantiated 95,000 cases of child physical abuse, with 677 cases tragically resulting in death. In Tennessee alone, there were 8,122 reports of maltreatment, nearly half involving physical abuse. These statistics greatly underestimate the incidence of child physical abuse in the country and in our state, as many cases go unreported or unsubstantiated. Erin Wade, MD, MS board certified child abuse pediatrician and member of the Child Advocacy Resource and Evaluation Services team at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, talks today about the signs of child abuse and ways to prevent harm to your child and children in your community.