Child Neurologist and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist Tanjala Gipson, MD, works with kids with diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, behavioral challenges and other special needs. After having difficulty finding care for her son who born with developmental delays, she knew she wanted to specialize in providing excellent care for children with special needs. Learn more about Dr. Gipson in this episode of the Peds Pod.

Meet Dr. Dana Giel, one of the pediatric urologists at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. From a very young age, she knew she wanted to be a doctor. Drawn to the surgical side of medicine, Dr. had colleagues that guided her to urology where she could get to know patients in clinic and work with her hands in operating room. Learn more about her career path, how she has balanced work and family and her passion for the city of Memphis in this episode of the Peds Pod.

Meet Dr. Hugo Martinez, director of Cardiovascular Genetics and co-director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program at Le Bonheur. In this episode of the Peds Pod, learn more about Dr. Martinez, why he chose to become a doctor and what he likes to do when he’s not helping the children at Le Bonheur’s Heart Institute.

Sometimes the bones of a baby's skull join together too early in a condition called craniosynostosis. Dr. Paul Klimo, chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Le Bonheur, discusses the signs and treatments of this relatively common condition.

Le Bonheur mothers share their stories and struggles of having a hospitalized child.

Being a new mom can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be stressful, but it’s not something moms have to tackle alone. Seeking help from a lactation consultant can improve the experience for both mom and baby.  Here to talk with us today is Le Bonheur nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Helen Scott to share evidence-based breastfeeding information for new moms.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood.  Here to talk more about what every parent needs to know about ADHD is Colby Butzon, PhD, a licensed Le Bonheur Children’s psychologist who sees patients at Pediatric Associates in Memphis.

Across the nation, health care providers are seeing more little ones contract respiratory syncytial virus, most commonly known as RSV. The virus typically peaks in winter months, but for the last two years, we have seen summer surges. RSV is extremely transmissible and can be dangerous for infants or young children. Most children will get RSV by the time they are two years old. Medical Director of Infection Prevention Dr. Nick Hysmith is here to explain why we are seeing more summer cases of RSV, what signs and symptoms to look for and what parents can expect this winter.

Le Bonheur Children's Medical Director of Infection Preventions discusses monkeypox, what it is, what parents should know and how parents can keep their kids safe.

Back to school season has arrived and one important item on every back to school list should be a well-child checkup with your child’s pediatrician. Dr. Sandra Arnold discusses childhood vaccines, why your child should get them, vaccine hesitancy, and more.