
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

May 21, 2024 • 28min
Confidentiality in the Care of Adolescents, Parents' Perspectives on the NICU – Ep. 203
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.

May 16, 2024 • 32min
Food Allergies, Hospital Pediatrics Mental Health Special – Ep. 202
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.

May 7, 2024 • 41min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Edition of the Red Book – Ep. 201
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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 39min
'Five Cs' for Navigating Social Media, Quality Improvement Collection, Plus a Special Say Ah – Ep. 200
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.

Apr 23, 2024 • 32min
Promoting Healthy Active Living, Preventing Overdoses – Ep. 199
In this episode Christopher Bolling, MD, FAAP, explains the many ways pediatricians can help families with nutrition, physical activity, sleep, media use and emotional well-being. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, about his new journal article, Anticipatory Guidance to Prevent Adolescent Overdoses. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Apr 16, 2024 • 29min
Supporting Families After the Death of a Child, Antidepressant Dispensing Disparities, Preventing Vaping – Ep. 198
In this episode Arwa Nasir, MBBS, MS, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health (COPACFH), describes a recent clinical report on supporting the family after the death of a child. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kao-Ping Chua, MD, PhD, FAAP, about his research on the dispensing of antidepressants to adolescents and young adults. And Lindy McGee, MD, FAAP, contributes a “Giving Voice” segment about e-cigarette use within the pediatric population. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Apr 9, 2024 • 29min
Diagnosing Autism in the Medical Home, How Moving Affects Access to Social Services – Ep. 197
Two guests, Katharine Zuckerman and Kathryn Leifheit, discuss diagnosing autism in the medical home and how moving affects access to social services. Topics include early childhood onset, screening tools, post-diagnosis support, health implications of unaffordable housing, impact of relocation on service access, and effects of unstable housing on safety nets.

Apr 2, 2024 • 36min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Protecting Kids from Climate Change– Ep. 196
In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the April issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Samantha Ahdoot, MD, FAAP, about the effects of global climate change on children’s health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Mar 12, 2024 • 26min
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Child Fatality Reviews – Ep. 195
In this episode Susan Wiley, MD, FAAP, explains the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention when it comes to language acquisition. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Erich Batra, MD, FAAP about how Child Fatality Reviews identify causes of death and help lead to prevention. For resources and to see an ASL-interpreted video of the episode, go to AAP.org/podcast.

Mar 5, 2024 • 41min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Surviving and Preparing for Disasters – Ep. 194
In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the March issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Felicitas Livaudais, MD, FAAP, and Cindy Calderon, MD, FAAP, about surviving disasters and learning how to prepare for the future. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.