Pediatrics On Call

Dr. Ben Hoffman, the new president of the AAP, shares his inspiring journey from facing childhood discrimination to becoming a leading advocate for pediatric care. He discusses his transformative work with the Navajo Nation, emphasizing the importance of public health and safety, particularly in child passenger safety. Hoffman also addresses the challenges of his presidency, tackling urgent issues like firearms and gender-affirming care, all while advocating for equity in healthcare for children. His passion for pediatrics shines through as he reflects on his impactful experiences.

In this episode hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, are joined by three of their favorite guests, the editors of Pediatrics. Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, and Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, celebrate the 75th anniversary of the journal with a look at the past, the present and the limitless future. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Dr. Hailey Nelson, who holds the titles of "Dr. America" and "Dr. World." She talks about using the crown to draw attention to child health care needs. For more Pathways episodes, go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird's-eye view of the December issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sophie Balk, MD, FAAP, lead author of the latest policy statement and technical report on preventing harmful noise exposure. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode P. Gail Williams, MD, FAAP, addresses early education and child care expulsion and the inequities it amplifies. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Gilbert Gonzales, PhD, MHA, about the intersection of homelessness and sexual minority youth. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode George Fuchs, MD, FAAP, explains that "toddler formulas" are not nutritionally complete and why the marketing of them is misleading. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Jennifer Hoffmann, MD, FAAP, about an alarming rise in pediatric firearm injuries. And Brian Credo, MD, FAAP, joins for a "Giving Voice" segment about doctoring outside the clinic walls. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode George Fuchs, MD, FAAP, explains that "toddler formulas" are not nutritionally complete and why the marketing of them is misleading. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Jennifer Hoffmann, MD, FAAP, about an alarming rise in pediatric firearm injuries. And Brian Credo, MD, FAAP, joins for a "Giving Voice" segment about doctoring outside the clinic walls. 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 November issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Jenni Kusma, MD, MS, FAAP, and Jean L. Raphael, MD, MPH, FAAP, about a new policy statement recommending foundational reforms to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program or CHIP. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, recap the National Conference and Exhibition with a list of their favorite plenaries and sessions. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a live recording in front of a studio audience at the National Conference and Exhibition in Washington, DC. They list the most downloaded articles from the last year and talk about how they can change the practice of pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.