Alabama Pediatrician: Conversations & Information for Your Practice

On this episode, we discuss the wide spectrum of enteroviruses that commonly infect the pediatric population with University of South Alabama infectious disease specialist Dr. Benjamin Estrada. We also discuss the increasingly common use of viral PCR panels and the concept of "Diagnostic Stewardship." CDC Information on Non-Polio Enteroviruses Making Sense of Respiratory Viral Panel Resu...

Dr. Tyler McDonald, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Univ of South AL, continues his discussion on how obesity has an impact on orthopedic issues. Check out episode 18 for Part 1!  If you have any questions, contact Dr. McDonald: tcmcdonald@health.southalabama.edu

UAB pediatric endocrinologist Hussein Abdul-Latif, MD, FAAP, talks about the effects of maternal thyroid disease on newborns, what to look for, how to manage and more! For more information, check out the AAP Pediatrics Article on Congenital Hypothyroidism here ! 

Join us as Dr. Tyler McDonald, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Univ of South AL, talks about how much obesity has an impact on orthopedic issues.  *Side note, this episode was recorded shortly after the Spring Meeting and references Dr. McDonald's awesome lecture he gave at it!  If you have any questions, contact Dr. McDonald: tcmcdonald@health.southalabama.edu

Dr. Poole and Dr. Middleton discuss management, work up, and treatment for newborns at risk of congenital syphilis, a topic that affects both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care. Also, you can check out the talk she did with the AL Dept of Public Health through this link !  As noted in the lecture, please contact the HIV clinic via fax (205-934-8658) or email (lorimills@uabmc.edu) if you need...

Join us as Dr. Stubblefield shares how he went from local pediatrician to a pediatrician for the state and the updates with the AL Department of Public Health! As public health is always changing, there have been a few updates since this was recorded so please check out the resources below! For updates on Nirsevimab (Beyfortus): click here . CDC resources for clinicians on Nirsevimab (Beyfortus):...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month! Join as Dr. Madeleleine Blancher talks about youth suicide prevention and how YOU can make a difference. For more information on the AAP Blueprint: AAP Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention

Dr. Norma Mobley, Dr. Steffane Battle, and Dr. Natalie Carlisle join us in sharing the highlights of our recent Fall and Annual Meeting! Be sure to check out the Firearms Injury Prevention Webinar on Oct 18th at 5pm (email to come soon!) Check out our website for upcoming events and advocacy tools as well! AL AAP Website

Welcome back after the AL AAP Annual/Fall Meeting! Today is our third episode in our PATHS (Pediatric Access to Telemental Health Services) series to spread word on this amazing resource our state now has! Joining us today are Staci Smith, the Case Coordinator for PATHS, and Stacey Daugherty, the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant! Learn more of their wonderful work and some exciting...

September is National Preparedness Month! Dr. Stubblefield shares resources  on Pediatric Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and how YOU as a Pediatrician can help! Check out our AL AAP Disaster Preparedness page for all the resources!  If you have any questions or would like to be involved, please contact Dr. Stubblefield at Wes. Stubblefield@adph.state.al.us 

Our fearless AL AAP leaders, Dr. Nola Ernest (AL Chapter President) and Linda Lee (Executive Director) talk about the AAP Annual Leadership Conference. We also talk about what a Resolution is, the process of passing one, the impact of a Resolution, and more! Check out this year's passed resolutions and the Top 10 here ! For more information about what a resolution is and how to write one, che...

Dr. Poole and Dr. Middleton discuss prenatal HIV testing, as well as neonatal management and work up that affects both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care.  As noted in the lecture, please contact the HIV clinic via fax (205-934-8658) or email (lorimills@uabmc.edu) if you need to refer a patient, whether perinatal exposure or pediatric care. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Poole...

Join us as Tish MacInnis shares with us about Partnership for Children, an organization that provides a lot of wonderful resources for pediatricians and families! If you are interested in receiving materials for your families or have any questions, contact  TMacInnis@apcteam.org or call 866-711-4025.  For information on Help Me Grow, call 833-939-0336. Don't forget to check out the Parents As...

The results are in! Join us as we go over the 2023 AL Chapter Member survey results and how we are addressing your feedback! YOUR voice matters! Joining us are our Chapter President, Dr. Nola Ernest, and our Chapter Vice President, Dr. Norma Mobley! Join us for the AL Chapter of the AAP Fall Meeting, Sept 8-10th! Register here ! Also, nominate a fellow member for an award! For information of the a...

Today we are talking to pediatric hospitalist and Area 6 representative Dr. John McLendon about the new Clinical Practice Guideline Revisions for the Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant. You can contact him with questions or comments at jpmclendon@gmail.com AAP Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia Bilitool.org

This episode we are joined by Alabama Reach Out and Read Statewide Coordinator Amy Crosby and Program & Communications Coordinator Salina Sowell to discuss the benefits of the Reach Out and Read program and how to get involved as a practice. For more information, contact Amy at acrosby@roralabama.org or follow this link .

We are joined by Children's of Alabama child psychiatrist and assistant professor at UAB Heersink School of Medicine Connie Chang, MD, and past Alabama Chapter-AAP President and general pediatrician in Florence, Alabama, Grant Allen, MD, FAAP, to discuss the Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes or ECHO project. Project ECHO About PATHS Teen Mental Wellness 2023: COA PATHS ECHO + ACHIA Q...

In this episode, we talk to Linda Lee, the Alabama Chapter of the AAP Executive Director, and Dr. Michael Ramsey, former state AAP president and pediatrician in Dothan, Alabama, about practice changes related to the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. We discuss Medicaid Unwinding as well as other policy changes including telemedicine, prior authorizations, and reimbursement.  For aler...

In this episode, we talk to Marsha Raulerson, MD, FAAP, pediatrician in Brewton and past Alabama Chapter-AAP president, and Susan Griffin, LICSW, PATHS director, about the origin of the PATHS program and how it can be a powerful tool for pediatricians in Alabama.  If your practice is interested in being a part of the PATHS program, contact Susan at susan.griffin@childrensal.org or (205) 638-5673.

In this inaugural episode, hosts John McLendon, MD, FAAP, and Kym Middleton, MD, FAAP, both Area Representatives of the Chapter Executive Board, talk to Dr. Nola Ernest, our President, about her role and what the Chapter is doing for members.