Charting Pediatrics

Today Kerry Reed, NP and host David Brumbaugh, MD talk about constipation management, one of the most common issues in pediatrics.  Kerry is a nurse practitioner in the Digestive Health Institute at Children's Colorado and is Senior Instructor of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Today's episode is underwritten by Voya, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. Voya Cares is committed to being a leader in making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities and special needs. Thank you to Voya for their generous support of our mission at Children's Colorado. Please visit Childrens Colorado dot o-r-g slash charting pediatric...

In our series, the Resident Files , we feature the thoughts and work of talented pediatric residents here in Colorado and around the country . In this Resident Files series, we are going to explore a primary care program that is working to close the gap in disparities that emerge before formal schooling begins. Today, I am happy to be speaking with Dr. Matthew Present. Matthew is a PGY pediatric r...

This episode is part of our Women in Medicine series where we are pleased to feature the journey and experiences of women leaders in pediatric medicine.  Today, I am so fortunate to be joined by an exceptional woman in medicine, my colleague Dr. Ron- Li Liaw . Ron-Li is the Cannon Y. & Lyndia Harvey Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry , the vice chair of Diversity, Equity, and inclusion and m...

The transition from adolescent to adult care can often be a series of challenging obstacles for patients, families, and providers. This time of adjustment can be both overwhelming and difficult, especially for patients with congenital health conditions. Moving from a parent supervised visit to an independent patient model takes time and often takes a lot of discussion. In this episode, we are goin...

For most children, a healthy and well-balanced diet incorporates components from each major food group that nourishes their body and plays a significant role in development. A question that commonly presents to those of us in primary care is what role dairy should play in a child's diet. Rich in nutrients and health benefits, most dairy products are key components for building and maintaining stro...

Today's episode is underwritten by The Hartford, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. The Hartford works to empower others to achieve their full potential in order to help communities thrive. Thank you to The Hartford for helping Children's Colorado families thrive. Please visit our Charting Pediatrics website to learn more about becoming an underwriting spons...

It is no secret that medical visits of any kind can sometimes be scary for children and their families. Certified Child Life Specialists are educated and clinically trained in the healthcare setting to help children and their families navigate and cope with the hardships of illness, hospitalization, diagnosis, and trauma. Their work improves patient and family care, satisfaction, and overall exper...

Infantile Hemangiomas is a common skin disorder that usually appears on children at birth or during the first few months of life. Hemangiomas are blood vessels that have incorrectly formed and multiply rapidly. Although they can form on any part of the body, they most often appear on the face, chest, scalp or back. Most of the time, Infantile Hemangiomas go away on their own, but some situations m...

Systemic racism is a crisis that daily impacts our patients and the communities in which we as Pediatricians practice medicine. As healthcare providers it is our responsibility to uphold values of justice, inclusion and equity as we serve our patient families as child advocates. Today, we will dive into what health equity is and the challenges that must be navigated in addressing health disparitie...

Today's episode is underwritten by Allstate, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. Allstate believes in empowering youth and transforming communities. Thank you to Allstate for partnering with Children's Colorado to create innovative, long-term solutions for those in need. Please visit our Charting Pediatrics website to learn more about becoming an underwriting...

If you are interested in learning more about the impact that can be made to child health through underwriting sponsorship of Charting Pediatrics visit our website or contact Kali Wallace at the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, kwallace@childrenscoloradofoundation.org

Last week  my colleague, Dr. Glenn  Furuta ,  was  named  recipient of  the 2021 Harry  Shwachman  Award  by  the North American Society for Pediatric GI, Hepatology and Nutrition. This is the highest honor given by NASPGHAN and is awarded to one person each year who has made outstanding lifetime achievements and contributions to the field of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology  and nutrition....

If the pandemic has taught us nothing else, it is that we humans are a hopeful people. I think most of us entered 2021 with high hopes that the new year would make the COVID-19 pandemic a distant memory… we kicked off the year vaccinating healthcare workers and had great promise for living in a post-pandemic world, personally and professionally. As we come to the end of this year, I think many of...

Happy Holidays from the Charting Pediatrics team! 

Due to deficient synthesis of hemaglobin that may be caused by inadequate heme production or abnormalities of globin chain synthesis, Microcytic anemias are among the most common types of anemia in pediatric patients. Today, we will talk through their screening, workup, and treatment. Thank you to listener, Dr. Michelle Shiffman, a colleague from Denver Health, who inspired this episode. Today I a...

In today's episode all three hosts are in the recording studio for a round table discussion about provider self-care and compassion fatigue. The host team shares personal experiences and strategies they utilize for keeping them energized when cases have challenging outcomes. The host team includes is  David Brumbaugh, MD , pediatric gastroenterologist and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Childre...

For the latest information about Omicron, please join us at our next town hall this Thursday, December 10, from 6-7:30. Register Here: Registration (gotowebinar.com) On November 26 the World Health Organization declared Omicron the fifth variant of concern. First detected two weeks ago, South African researchers were the first to sequence this variant, identifying more than 20 mutations of SARS-Co...

Developmentally, the first five years of a child's life are crucial. If children do not get the support for healthy development early on, these children and their families may experience serious challenges down the road. Assuring Better Child Health and Development, or ABCD, was established in Colorado in 2006 to address some of these needs. As a statewide nonprofit, they are focused on improving...

In celebration for reaching 1 Million Downloads we have set up a forum to have one of you, our listeners, join us on the podcast as a guest covering one of two topics: What is the most creative and innovative practice solution that you have implemented since the start of the pandemic? Tell us about an intervention that has improved the mental health of your patients or team working in your practic...

Many young women and adolescents experience heavy or abnormal menstrual cycles. Typically, if a cycle lasts longer than 8 days, it is considered abnormal. Some other abnormalities include bleeding that occurs more than every three weeks and cycles that require one to change products every hour or less during menstruation. These symptoms can also cause fatigue, dizziness, or other signs of anemia....

Note: This Live Event was recorded on October 28, 2021. We are sharing the live recording of our Special Roundtable Town Hall covering the topic of COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Ages 5-11. This event was recorded live on October 28, 2021, is hosted by David Brumbaugh, MD and was attended virtually by more than 900 providers across the United States.  The panelists include Sean O'Leary, MD ; Sam Domin...

In celebration for reaching 1 Million Downloads we have set up a forum to have one of you, our listeners, join us on the podcast as a guest covering one of two topics: What is the most creative and innovative practice solution that you have implemented since the start of the pandemic? Tell us about an intervention that has improved the mental health of your patients or team working in your practic...

Colorado and Washington became the first states to fully legalize the recreational use of marijuana back in 2012. Since then, many states have followed. Although marijuana is usually a natural and non-harmful drug, researchers do not know the effect THC can have on a fetus during the prenatal period or on infants during breastfeeding. As a start, researchers set out to understand how much THC is e...

After a long 18 months of living through a pandemic, vaccines have paved a way forward to a new normal – Just 6 weeks ago, the Pfizer vaccine received emergency use authorization for adolescents down to age 12; and here at Children's Colorado, we are a Pfizer vaccine trial site for kids ages 5-11. As more of our pediatric patients become eligible for the vaccine, primary care providers will be con...