
Pediatrics On Call
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 13, 2024 • 39min
Supporting the Grieving Child, Housing Insecurity's Effects on Adolescents – Ep. 213
In this episode David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, offers strategies for talking to children and teens after the death of a loved one. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kristyn Pierce, MPH, about her longitudinal study on the effects of housing insecurity on adolescents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Aug 6, 2024 • 32min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Oral Health Care for Youth with Developmental Disabilities – Ep. 212
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 August issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elise Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH, a board-certified pediatric dentist at Mayo Clinic, about oral health care for youth with developmental disabilities. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jul 30, 2024 • 32min
Diagnosing and Treating Tongue-tie, Preparing for the 2024 AAP National Conference – Ep. 211
In this episode Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, describes a new clinical report about diagnosing and treating ankyloglossia or tongue-tie. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Murray, DO, MBA, FAAP, about what to expect at the 2024 National Conference and Exhibition from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jul 9, 2024 • 31min
Transitioning Care for Children with Disabilities, Modifying Electronic Nicotine Devices – Ep. 210
In this episode Renee Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP, describes new guidance about transitioning to adult care for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Grace Kong, PhD, about the dangers of modifying electronic nicotine delivery systems. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jul 2, 2024 • 27min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Breastfeeding for People with HIV – Ep. 209
In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics, offers a bird’s-eye view of the July issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lisa Abuogi, MD, FAAP, about how to counsel people living with HIV who want to breastfeed their babies. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 25, 2024 • 34min
Counseling on Contraception, Taking a Multilingual Approach to Research – Ep. 208
In this episode Mary A. Ott, MD, MA, FAAP, suggests ways pediatricians can counsel about birth control and contraception, including a recently approved over-the-counter pill. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Alyssa Coffin, MD, FAAP, about why pediatric medical research could benefit from being more multilingual. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 18, 2024 • 32min
Safe Medication Administration in Schools, Early Intervention for Kids with Sickle Cell Disease – Ep. 207
In this episode Mary Beth Miotto, MD, MPH, FAAP, offers strategies for pediatricians working with schools to make medication administration safe and efficient. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Alexis Williams, MD, about her research on how often children with sickle cell disease receive early intervention. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 11, 2024 • 32min
Preventing Gun Violence, Supporting Adolescent Health Discussions – Ep. 206
In this episode Emily Lieberman, MD, FAAP, shares the story of surviving a mass shooting with her family and how that led to her advocacy for gun violence prevention. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP, FAAP, about his research on how to survey adolescents about risky behaviors and get accurate results. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 4, 2024 • 33min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Meet the Healthy Children Podcast Host – Ep. 205
In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the June issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP, about her role as host of Healthy Children, a new AAP podcast geared toward parents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

May 28, 2024 • 29min
'Forever Chemicals' or PFAS, How Positive Childhood Experiences Affect Children with Incarcerated Parents – Ep. 204
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.