Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
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Exploring people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health.
Episodes
- Ep. 193: Quality and Safety: Building Better Systems for Pediatric Care
This episode discusses the transformation of quality and safety in pediatric care over the past three decades, highlighting the shift from a culture of blame to one centered on thoughtful system design and continuous improvement. Leaders i…
- Ep. 192: Feeding the Future: How Nutrition Can Transform Children’s Health
The episode "Feeding the Future" explores how nutrition is transforming pediatric care through initiatives like WIC and the role of registered dietitians. Allison Steiber discusses the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Ep. 191: Navigating the Infodemic: Making Sense of Health Information
Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist, joins the podcast to explain the 'infodemic,' which is the overwhelming amount of health information that influences our decisions. She emphasizes the importance of science commu…
- Ep. 190: A Strand of Hope: Using Hair to Detect Autism
This episode discusses a novel method for autism detection using hair-based biomarkers, featuring David Elkin, PhD. The technology aims to bridge the gap between early indicators and diagnosis, potentially allowing children to receive inte…
- Ep. 189: Breaking Down the New Dietary Guidelines for Kids
This episode of Well Beyond Medicine explains the new federal dietary guidelines for children and families, translating national policy into practical advice on topics like whole foods, processed foods, school meals, and obesity prevention…
- Ep. 188: Xploro: Gamifying Healthcare for Kids
Nancy Tinsley of Xploro Inc. explains how their gamified platform uses interactive elements like stories and games to help children understand medical treatments, aiming to decrease anxiety and encourage patient engagement.
- Ep. 187: Maintaining Humanity in the Age of Digital Medicine
Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of the Digital Medicine Society, explores how to preserve the human element in healthcare as digital advancements accelerate. The discussion covers the potential of digital medicine, ethical considerations of health…
- Ep. 186: Advanced Care at Home: Healing Where Kids Heal Best
Jane Mericle and Christopher Beaty from Nemours Children's Health explain their Advanced Care at Home program, a 24/7 virtually supported model enabling medically stable children to recover at home sooner. This technology-enabled approach…
- Ep. 185: Trust, Access and Action: Dr. Curry-Winchell on Clinicians Who Care
Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell discusses how bridging access gaps, addressing social determinants of health, and building trust through community-centered care are essential to advancing whole child health. She also highlights her initiative, Cli…
- Ep. 184: Tiny Teeth, Big Impact: How Oral Health Shapes Lifelong Wellness
Dr. Ashley Lerman joins the podcast to discuss the importance of pediatric oral health and its impact on overall wellness. The episode covers topics such as cavity prevention, fluoride safety, and the role of early intervention in child he…
- Ep. 183: Trust Through Transparency: USAFacts on Child Health
Richard Coffin from USAFacts explains how nonpartisan government data empowers families, educators, and health leaders to make better decisions for children and communities. The episode emphasizes the importance of transparent data in buil…
- Ep. 182: Smarter, Safer Births: Inside GE HealthCare’s Care Intellect for Perinatal
GE HealthCare has launched Care Intellect for Perinatal, a digital platform that unifies disparate data sources into a single view for clinicians to improve maternal and infant outcomes during labor and delivery. This solution aims to help…
- Ep. 181: How Pediatric Genomics Can Improve Quality and Reduce Cost
New research from Tufts Medical Center demonstrates that rapid whole genome sequencing in neonatal intensive care units nearly doubles diagnostic rates for critically ill newborns compared to standard testing. This approach can lead to sig…
- Ep. 180: Global Health, Shared Humanity: Inside the Ginsburg Scholars' Uganda Experience (Part 2 of 2)
This episode, part 2 of a series, discusses the Uganda experience of the Nemours Ginsburg Institute Scholars, focusing on adolescent health challenges, mentorship, and global partnership in a resource-limited setting. It highlights the uni…
- Ep. 179: Global Health, Shared Humanity: Inside the Ginsburg Scholars' Uganda Experience (Part 1 of 2)
This episode discusses the Ginsburg Institute’s Global Health Experience Program, an initiative preparing future physicians for whole child health by focusing on factors beyond hospital walls. It features insights from Nancy Molello, Ariba…
- Ep. 178: The Cost of Loneliness with Lucy Rose
Lucy Rose, Founder and President of The Cost of Loneliness Project, talks with host Carol Vassar about chronic loneliness as a public health issue, its consequences for children and young adults, and the role of technology. The episode exp…
- Ep. 177: Whole Child Health in Action: A Provider Case Study (Part 2 of 2)
Leaders from Nemours Children’s Health and Cincinnati Children’s explore how value-based care and innovative financing are shifting pediatric care to focus on health outcomes, strengthening prevention and improving long-term results for ch…
- Ep. 176: Whole Child Health in Action: A Provider Case Study (Part 1 of 2)
This episode features leaders from Nemours Children’s Health and Children’s Wisconsin discussing how pediatric systems are improving children's lifelong health through integrated services, community partnerships, and innovative policy. Par…
- Ep. 175: Play for All: How Nike Is Expanding Access to Youth Sports
Vanessa Garcia-Brito from Nike explains how the company is making youth sports more accessible. The episode covers the importance of play for health, confidence, and connection, and highlights Nike's resources for parents and coaches.
- Ep. 174: Whole Child Health in the Kitchen
Dr. Nathan Wood discusses how teaching kitchens and home cooking can be effective tools for disease prevention, particularly in pediatrics. He shares strategies to make healthy eating affordable and engaging for children and families.
- Ep. 173: For the Health of It: What's Happening in Pediatric Obesity Care with Dr. Angela Fitch
Dr. Angela Fitch explains that children with obesity require supportive, stigma-free care. The discussion covers the use and safety of GLP-1 medications in adolescents and strategies for focusing on overall health beyond scale weight.
- Ep. 172: Culture, Cancer and the Power of Community
Ysabel Duron, diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999, founded the Latino Cancer Institute to help children, families, and communities overcome fear, stigma, and misinformation surrounding cancer. Her experience transformed her personal…
- Ep. 171: From ER to Op-Ed: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen
Dr. Leana Wen, a health columnist for The Washington Post, shares her views on AI's role in healthcare, potential biases, and the influence of parenthood on her perspectives regarding paid leave, childcare, and empathy. She also highlights…
- Episode 170: Healing Through the Arts: A Conversation with Drs. Wizdom Powell and Myron Rolle
Drs. Wizdom Powell and Myron Rolle discuss how creativity and play strengthen child development, brain architecture, and emotional resilience. They emphasize integrating arts and whole-child approaches into healthcare to help children thri…
- Ep. 169: Exploring Mayo Clinic's AI Evolution with Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP
Micky Tripathi of Mayo Clinic shares insights on the current state of AI in healthcare, detailing numerous AI tools already in use, advancements in early disease detection, and the development of precision medicine and digital twins. He al…
- Ep. 168: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 2 of 2)
This episode discusses two evidence-based models, HealthySteps and PATH, aimed at improving pediatric mental health services by providing rapid support, reducing stigma, and shortening wait times for children and teens.
- Ep. 167: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 1 of 2)
This episode explores how school-based health centers improve children's access to mental health services, in collaboration with Nemours Children's Health and Nationwide Children's. It highlights promising models from a Nemours policy brie…
- Ep. 166: The Pester Factor & Beyond: Dr. Marion Nestle on Kids, Food and Influence
Dr. Marion Nestle discusses the significant influences on what children eat, including processed foods and marketing tactics. The episode covers school meals, food insecurity's link to obesity, and parental strategies for fostering healthi…
- Ep. 165: Hidden in Plain Sight: Protecting Children from Trafficking
Child trafficking occurs in communities and often goes unnoticed. Erin Williamson explains how healthcare providers, educators, and community members can identify red flags, foster trust with at-risk youth, and offer support to restore saf…
- Introducing Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast
This episode introduces the Nemours Children's Health Podcast, "Well Beyond Medicine," which aims to foster the healthiest generations of children. Opinions expressed by guests are their own.
- Ep. 164: Healing Together: The Power of Creativity and Connection with Dr. Wizdom Powell
Wizdom Powell, CEO of Unified Youth, discusses how creativity and community connection can foster healing and reimagine futures for young people. The conversation highlights radical healing, belonging, and the role of art and purpose in yo…
- Ep. 163: Sharing Space & Shaping Futures: Astronaut Cady Coleman on Medicine, Music and Mars
Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman discusses the intersection of space exploration and children's health. She shares insights into thriving during long space missions and advocates for the inclusion of the arts in STEAM education.
- Ep. 162: Understanding CMV in Children: The Parent and Policy Perspectives (Part 2 of 2)
Part 2 of a series on congenital CMV features mothers discussing their experiences parenting children with CMV and policy experts detailing state and federal legislative efforts, including the STOP CMV Act.
- Ep. 161: Understanding CMV in Children: The Medical Picture (Part 1 of 2)
This episode discusses Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that is a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children. It explores what CMV is, how it impacts developing babies, and recent advancements in early screening, diagnosis,…
- Ep. 160: From Data to Action: A Conversation with The Commonwealth Fund's Dr. Joseph Betancourt
Dr. Joseph Betancourt joins the Nemours Children's Health Podcast to discuss why U.S. children are falling behind on health measures. They explore solutions, recent state health findings, and factors affecting pediatric care, including pol…
- Ep. 159: The Emotional Lives of Teens: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour
Dr. Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert, joins Well Beyond Medicine to discuss the emotional lives of teenagers. The episode covers typical adolescent emotional experiences, signs for concern, and strategies for adult…
- Ep. 158: Talking With Teens: Honest Conversations That Build Connection
Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder, authors of "Talk to Your Boys," share practical advice on fostering meaningful conversations with teen boys about health, emotions, and relationships, covering topics like social media and friendshi…
- Ep. 157: Celebrating Heritage & Advancing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Adela Casas-Melley
Dr. Adela Casas-Melley shares her personal and professional journey during Hispanic Heritage Month, detailing her rise from a young immigrant to Chair of Surgery at Nemours Children's Health, highlighting family, education, and mentorship.
- Ep. 156: Making Tech Work for Nurses: A Conversation with Dr. Katie Boston-Leary
Dr. Katie Boston-Leary joins the Nemours Children's Health Podcast to discuss how technology like AI and virtual care can be leveraged to support nurses. She shares her perspective on empowering nurses through innovation.
- Ep. 155: First Pitch and Lasting Hope with the Philadelphia Phillies
This episode of Well Beyond Medicine features stories from Nemours Children's Health Childhood Cancer Awareness Night with the Philadelphia Phillies. It includes reflections from Dr. Douglas J. Harrison on his career path and insights from…
- Ep. 154: A Father’s Fight to End the Maternal Health Crisis
Charles Johnson discusses the preventable death of his wife, Kira, and how it motivated him to found 4Kira4Moms. The nonprofit aims to improve maternal health outcomes, advance policy reform, and support families affected by maternal morta…
- Ep. 153: Asthma, Allergies and Action: AAIR’s Mission to Keep Kids Safe
Chris Martinez of Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR) discusses practical solutions like school albuterol and diagnostic kits to address childhood asthma and food allergies.
- Ep. 152: Wrapping Kids in a Health Hug
This episode features Christina Sloan-Vélez and Christina Nadaskay discussing Health Hug, a service that combines technology and personal support to streamline care for children with chronic conditions. Health Hug aims to connect families…
- Ep. 151: Nurturing the First Connection: Latham Thomas on Birth and Breastfeeding
Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, shares her personal experiences with birth work and breastfeeding. She also clarifies the distinctions between doulas and midwives, while advocating for maternal health and birth equity.
- Ep. 150: Owning Crohn’s: A Story of Stigma, Strength and Advocacy
Tina Aswani-Omprakash discusses her childhood experience with undiagnosed Crohn's disease, highlighting the impact of cultural stigma and lack of support. She now works as a patient advocate and CEO of the South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) t…
- Ep. 149: Global Health, Local Impact: Rethinking Care Through Innovation
Anne Snowdon joins the podcast to discuss the role of information, innovation, and digital technology in transforming global healthcare. The conversation covers AI tools, cross-border collaboration, and the shift towards whole child health.
- Ep. 148: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)
This episode discusses the importance of early literacy for lifelong health and highlights Nemours Children's Reading BrightStart! program. The program supports children from birth through first grade with curricula, training, and resource…
- Ep. 147: Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 1 of 2)
This episode discusses the critical link between early literacy and lifelong health, highlighting alarming declines in U.S. reading scores exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores potential actions for educators and healthcare pro…
- Ep. 146: Powering Up the Heartland: Microsoft’s Mission for Rural Health
Laura Kreofsky, Director of Rural Health at Microsoft Philanthropies, details the challenges facing rural hospitals, such as cybersecurity threats and staffing shortages. Microsoft is supporting these communities through initiatives like t…
- Ep. 145: ChatGPT MD with Dr. Robert Pearl (Encore)
Dr. Robert Pearl, author of ChatGPT, MD, explains how generative AI can revolutionize healthcare by empowering patients and clinicians with real-time data analysis. This technology holds potential for improving chronic disease management a…