Joanne Smith, Corinda Hankins

A Podful of Pediatrics

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Joanne and Corinda have been inseparable since childhood—from their first jobs to navigating medical school side by side. Now, as dedicated pediatricians at One Community Health, they're channeling their passion into a new project: A Podful of Pediatrics. This podcast is where expert knowledge meets friendly conversation. Join Joanne and Corinda as they break down common parenting questions, childhood health topics, and everything in between—with a dose of reassurance and a touch of humor. Their mission? To clear up misinformation, empower parents and caregivers with reliable, fact-based knowl...

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Joanne Smith, Corinda Hankins

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The One Where We Talk About Chest Pain 23.06.2026 33:17

1. Cava JR, Sayger PL. Chest pain in children and adolescents. Pediatr Clin North Am 2004; 51:1553. 2. Evangelista JA, Parsons M, Renneburg AK. Chest pain in children: diagnosis through history and physical examination. J Pediatr Health Care 2000; 14:3. 3. Smith MS. Psychosomatic symptoms in adolescence. Med Clin North Am 1990; 74:1121. 4. Asnes RS, Santulli R, Bemporad JR. Psychogenic chest pain...

The One Where We Talk About Tuberculosis 26.05.2026 15:17

References: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/causes/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/tb/hcp/education/latent-tb-infection-guide-primary-care-providers.html https://www.cdc.gov/tb/hcp/education/latent-tb-infection-recommendations-summary.html https://www.cdc.gov/tb/treatment/active-tuberculosis-disease.html https://globaltb.njms.rutgers.edu/abouttb/historyoftb.php https://historyofvaccines.org/diseases/tuberc...

The One Where We Talk About Urinary Issues 19.05.2026 52:12

Fernbach SK, Maizels M, Conway JJ. Ultrasound grading ofhydronephrosis: introduction to the system used by the Society for FetalUrology. Pediatr Radiol 1993; 23:478.⁠ ⁠Walsh TJ, Hsieh S, Grady R, Mueller BA. Antenatalhydronephrosis and the risk of pyelonephritis hospitalization during the firstyear of life. Urology 2007; 69:970.⁠ ⁠Visuri S, Jahnukainen T, Taskinen S. Incidence of urinary tractinfe...

The One Where We Talk About HIB 28.04.2026 19:48

Murphy TF. Haemophilus species, Including H. influenzae and H. ducreyi (chancroid). In: Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 8th ed, Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ (Eds), Elsevier, Philadelphia 2015. P.2575. Oliver SE. Haemophilus influenzae invasive disease. In: Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. Roush SE, Baldy LM, Kirkconnell...

The One Where We Talk About Rashes 21.04.2026 46:03

Falusi OO. Seborrhea. Pediatr Rev 2019; 40:93. Victoire A, Magin P, Coughlan J, van Driel ML. Interventions for infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis (including cradle cap). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 3:CD011380. Wannanukul S, Chiabunkana J. Comparative study of 2% ketoconazole cream and 1% hydrocortisone cream in the treatment of infantile seborrheic dermatitis. J Med Assoc Thai 2004; 87 Suppl 2...

The One Where We Talk About Nutrition 31.03.2026 1:03:21

References: melody.acosta@providence.org Office Phone (541) 387-6133 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1naDBcDF6_-8Fdacdc_FQO_PJPnkJjJSS/edit?slide=id.p10#slide=id.p10 Perinatal program - 0-12 mos feeding final.pptx Perinatal - ages 1 to 2 - best practices for feeding.pptx https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/healthy-active-living-for-families/infant-food-and-feeding/ https://www.cdc.gov/in...

The One Where We Talk About Hep A and Community Immunity 24.03.2026 29:06

Division of Viral Hepatitis. Hepatitis Surveillance Report - United States, 2011. United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 2011. Daniels D, Grytdal S, Wasley A, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Surveillance for acute viral hepatitis - United States, 2007. MMWR Surveill Summ 2009; 58:1. Hadler SC, Webster HM, Er...

The One Where We Talk About Hep B 24.02.2026 23:42

Schillie S, Vellozzi C, Reingold A, et al. Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. MMWR Recomm Rep 2018; 67:1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2022 Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report. 2024. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/statistics/2022surveillance/index.htm (Accessed on July...

The One Where We Talk About Headaches 17.02.2026 29:09

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/headache-in-children-approach-to-evaluation-and-general-management-strategies/abstract/1 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/headache-in-children-approach-to-evaluation-and-general-management-strategies/abstract/2 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/headache-in-children-approach-to-evaluation-and-general-management-strategies/abstract/5 https://www.uptodate.com/conten...

The One Where We Talk About COVID 27.01.2026 35:15

The Long History of mRNA Vaccines | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health AAP analyzes pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations from 2020-'24. AAP News. July 1, 2024 https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/29182?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA%5FOnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall%2DWednesday%2C%20July%2024%2C%202024 (Accessed on July 24, 2024). Delahoy MJ, Ujamaa D, Taylor...

The One Where We Talk About Anxiety 20.01.2026 43:12

. Percent of U.S. teens (ages 12–17) who had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, by self-report based on a symptom checklist. This was figure 7.1 in The Coddling of the American Mind, now updated with data beyond 2016. (Source: U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health.) Suicide Rate Statistics in the U.S. 2025 | Suicide Deaths – The Global Statistics Anxiety and Depressio...

The One Where We Talk About Chickenpox 30.12.2025 26:14

Straus SE, Ostrove JM, Inchauspé G, et al. Varicella-zoster virus infections . Ann Intern Med 1988;108:221. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2839263/ Häusler M, Schaade L, Kemény S, et al. Encephalitis related to primary VZV infection in immunocompetent children. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15043960/ Klassen TP, Hartling L, Wiebe N, Belseck EM. Acyclovir for treating varicella in otherwise heal...

The One Where We Talk About Parenting... Again 23.12.2025 53:10

Episode Notes / Resources Wait Until 8th: https://www.waituntil8th.org/ American Academy of Pediatrics Social Media Guidelines: https://www.aap.org/socialmedia Boston Children’s Guided Self-Management Tools for Anxiety: https://www.childrenshospital.org Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ No. Why Kids of All Ages Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It — David Walsh (2006): h...

The One Where We Talk About Influenza 25.11.2025 34:26

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/seasonal-influenza-in-children-clinical-features-and-diagnosis/abs... https://gis.cdc.gov/GRASP/Fluview/FluHospRates.html https://www.uptodate.com/contents/seasonal-influenza-in-children-prevention-with-vaccines/abstract/2... https://www.uptodate.com/contents/seasonal-influenza-in-children-prevention-with-vaccines/abstract/2... https://www.uptodate.com/con...

The One Where We Talk About Behavior and Parenting 18.11.2025 52:20

Tantrums, sleepless nights, and boundary battles—parenting young kids isn’t easy! In this episode of A Podful of Pediatrics, Joanne and Corinda share practical tips for handling behavior, setting limits, and raising happy, healthy kids. Whether you’re a new parent or looking for fresh strategies, this episode is packed with advice you can start using today. Submit a topic request: https://forms.mo...

The One Where We Talk About HPV 28.10.2025 38:40

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-of-meningococcal-infection/abstract/1 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-of-meningococcal-infection/abstract/7 Dull PM, McIntosh ED. Meningococcal vaccine development--from glycoconjugates against MenACWY to proteins against MenB--potential for broad protection against meningococcal disease. Vaccine. 2012 May 30;30 Su...

The One Where We Talk About Puberty: Part 2 21.10.2025 44:19

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/normal-puberty/abstract/78 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/normal-puberty/abstract/23 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/normal-puberty/abstract/70 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/normal-puberty/abstract/81 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/normal-puberty/abstract/84 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12074962/ https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/cervi...

The One Where We Talk About Puberty: Part 1 21.10.2025 40:48

The One Where We Talk About RSV 30.09.2025 20:30

1. Shi T, McAllister DA, O'Brien KL, et al. Global, regional, and national disease burden estimates of acute lower respiratory infections due to respiratory syncytial virus in young children in 2015: a systematic review and modelling study. Lancet 2017; 390:946. 2. Patton ME, Moline HL, Whitaker M, et al. Interim Evaluation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalization Rates Among Infants and You...

The One Where We Talking About Coughing 23.09.2025 42:09

1. Irwin RS. Introduction to the diagnosis and management of cough: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest 2006; 129:25S. 2.Gunn VL, Taha SH, Liebelt EL, Serwint JR. Toxicity of over-the-counter cough and cold medications. Pediatrics 2001; 108:E52. 3.Mowry JB, Spyker DA, Brooks DE, et al. 2014 Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers' National Poison Da...

The One Where We Talk About Pneumococcal 26.08.2025 21:39

Weiser JN, Ferreira DM, Paton JC. Streptococcus pneumoniae: transmission, colonization and invasion. Nat Rev Microbiol 2018; 16:355. Perin J, Mulick A, Yeung D, et al. Global, regional, and national causes of under-5 mortality in 2000-19: an updated systematic analysis with implications for the Sustainable Development Goals. Lancet Child Adolesc Health 2022; 6:106. World Health Organization. Pneum...

The One Where We Talk About Tummy Aches 19.08.2025 48:06

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scale Pashankar DS, Loening-Baucke V, Bishop WP. Safety of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for the Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003;157(7):661–664. doi:10.1001/archpedi.157.7.661 Annuals of Pharmacotherapy. 2004 Apr;38(4):686-93. Loening-Baucke V, Pashankar DS. A randomized, prospective, comp...

The One Where We Talk About Rotavirus 29.07.2025 15:42

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis-of-rotavirus-infection/abstr... https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis-of-rotavirus-infection/abstr... https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rotavirus-vaccines-for-infants/abstract/100 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rotavirus-vaccines-for-infants/abstract/132 https://www.healthline.com/health/ro...

The One Where We Talk About Babies! 22.07.2025 36:36

Episode notes: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-the-routine-management-of-the-healthy-newborn-infant/a... https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-the-routine-management-of-the-healthy-newborn-infant/a... https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-the-routine-management-of-the-healthy-newborn-infant/a... https://www.uptodate.com/contents/the-febrile-neonate-28-days-of-age-or-y...

The One Where We Talk About Pertussis 24.06.2025 25:26

Xu J, Liu S, Liu Q, Rong R, Tang W, Wang Q, Kuang S, Zhou C. The effectiveness and safety of pertussis booster vaccination for adolescents and adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Apr;98(16):e15281 Shi, T., Wang, L., Du, S. et al. Mortality risk factors among hospitalized children with severe pertussis. BMC Infect Dis 21, 1057 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186...