Pediatrics On Call

In this episode Alison A. Galbraith, MD, MPH, FAAP, a lead author on an updated policy statement on child health care financing, highlights recommendations to ensure affordable, equitable, high-quality care for all children. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Bryan Sisk, MD, about the benefits and harms of billing for patient portal messages. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Elizabeth Barnert advocates for reform of the juvenile justice system, while Tamara D. Simon promotes diversity in the pediatric research workforce. They discuss the disparities and need for rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system, the importance of diversity in the scientific workforce, and promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in pediatric research.

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the September issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP, about his new role as Chief Health Equity Officer at the AAP. Dr. Wright talks about the AAP Equity Agenda—progress made and next steps. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Sean O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, joins hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for an “immunizations omnibus.” He describes newly approved products to protect against RSV, COVID and pneumococcal disease, and he predicts a difficult flu season. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Lois K. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACEP, and Mohsen Saidinejad, MD, MBA FAAP, talk about the new policy statement and technical report on mental and behavioral health emergencies. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Maya Neeley, MD, FAAP, about the best ways to debrief trainees after clinical encounters. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Khadijia Tribié Reid, MD, MPH, FAAP, member of the AAP's Expert Leadership Team on Trauma-informed Care, says pediatricians already provide safe, stable and nurturing relationships to the families they treat. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Antwon Chavis, MD, FAAP, about his research on internalized racism. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, coauthor of a new clinical report on Intimate Partner Violence, offers ways to help families even if they don’t disclose the violence. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Mario Antonio Reyes, MD, FAAP, about optimizing care for respiratory illnesses. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the August issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Benson Hsu, MD, MBA, FAAP, FCCM, about a new policy statement on organ donation and transplantation. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.) 

In this episode Eri Solomon, a harm reduction advocate in recovery for substance use disorder, talks about why pediatricians should use empathy and compassion when treating patients who use substances. Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, also joins hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, with tips for counseling teens about fentanyl and the importance of naloxone. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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 July issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kathleen Kieran, MD, MSc, MME, FAAP, who co-authored a new clinical report, Assessment and Management of Inguinal Hernias in Children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.