Primary Care Perspectives

Maria Mascarenhas, MBBS, Medical Director of the Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, defines a modern approach to integrative health and how it can play a complementary role in primary care. She discusses the three categories of integrative health as designated by the NIH, how primary care providers can stay up-to-date on new integrative therapies, as well as current services being offered at Children’s Hospital, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, and integrative nutrition, among others. Published July 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

In 2000, measles was eliminated from the United States due to the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine. However, outbreaks have been occurring across many states. Dr. Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHPR, FAAP, attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Director of Research for the Vaccine Education Center, explains the reasons for the resurgence of this highly contagious infection. She also talks about the effectiveness and safety of the MMR vaccine and other prevention measures to help stop the spread of measles. Published June 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Beth Rezet, MD, Vice Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses the importance of mentoring in the development of future pediatricians. She shares advice for both mentor and mentee on how to establish the most effective relationship and deal with challenging situations. Published May 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

It’s no surprise that teenagers don’t get enough sleep, and pediatricians often field questions from concerned parents. In this episode, Billie Schwartz, PhD, a Psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, talks about all things related to teen sleep, including promoting good sleep hygiene, what underlying issues might be causing sleep problems, and more. Published May 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

At any given time, approximately 11 to 20 percent of children in the U.S. meet diagnostic criteria for a behavioral health disorder. Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP, Attending Physician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a faculty member at CHOP’s PolicyLab, talks about a research project focused on positive parenting to improve problem behaviors in preschool-age children (PriCARE). Published May 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

In Philadelphia, 40 to 50 percent of children have biologically confirmed rates of secondhand smoke exposure. Brian Jenssen, MD, a primary care pediatrician with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a faculty member at CHOP’s PolicyLab, talks about this problem and how primary care pediatricians can help parents and caregivers quit smoking to improve the health of children. Published April 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Sarah Wood, MD, an Adolescent Medicine fellow at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses what's new in the prevention of HIV, which patients are high-risk for HIV, and local resources for HIV care. Published March 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Despite increased funding, control measures and medications, tuberculosis (TB) remains as problem in the U.S. Jane Gould, MD, a pediatric TB consultant with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, discusses TB trends, risk factors for developing TB disease, treating latent TB, screening for TB, and more. Published March 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Mamata Senthil, MD, a Fellow in the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shares tips for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, which is particularly prevalent during the winter months. She discusses common sources of CO, symptoms of CO poisoning that may resemble typical flu symptoms, how to avoid exposure, and more. Published February 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

As primary care pediatricians are often first to care for refugee children when they arrive in the US, it’s important to understand the unique needs of this community and know about available resources to help us provide the best care. Katherine Yun, MD, MHS, Attending Physician with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Refugee Health Program and PolicyLab faculty member, discusses resettlement trends, medical screening guidelines, resettlement organizations in Philadelphia, refugee programs, and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.