Charting Pediatrics

Today's episode is underwritten by Aflac, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. For more than 20 years, Aflac has dedicated its heart and philanthropic mission to helping children with cancer. Thank you to Aflac for envisioning a world without pediatric cancer by supporting our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Please visit our Charting Pediatrics website...

As a pediatrician, it can be easy to screen your patients for physical health problems, treat them, and send them on their way. But what about other medical conditions that are not as obvious? Conversations with adolescent patients can be tough in an office setting but with a little guidance, pediatricians can feel equip to ask their teens about sex, sexuality, gender, and sexual abuse all in just...

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 hear from a resident who is working to ensure that patients and families are adequately screened for diaper and formula needs in the medical home. Today, I am happy to be speaking with Dr. Brooke Pfister and Ali...

An important measure of success for healthcare institutions is how well they recruit, develop, and value a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities they serve.  From physicians and nurses to therapists and administrative staff, inclusive excellence matters. Today we are going to define inclusive excellence, discuss many aspects of the diverse healthcare workforce, and how we encourage our fa...

Today's episode is underwritten by Metlife, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. MetLife is commited to expanding opportunities for low-and moderate-income people around the world to create financial health solutions and build stronger communities. Children's Colorado is grateful for MetLife and their support of our community.   Late in 2021, the FDA approved...

Today, there are many complicated pediatric issues that are often hard to discuss in an office setting. The drivers of these modern health care dilemmas are often the social determinants of health or the conditions in which people are born, work, live, and age. Because these social determents vary considerably across the communities that we serve, health disparities exist for many Americans. In th...

Diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are among the most serious chronic conditions in children and teens. Unfortunately, there is an increasing prevalence of both types of diabetes, especially in T2DM. During the last 2 years, COVID-19 has uniquely impacted this patient population. Stay at home orders have exacerbated and increased Type 2 risk factors including being overweight or being physically ac...

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 hear from a couple of residents who aim to improve the care of mothers with postpartum depression and discuss the role of a pediatrician. Today, I am happy to be speaking with Dr. Natasha Dilwali and Kate Schert...

Over the last few years, the coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns for expectant mothers and their babies, ranging from concerns over fertility, breastfeeding, vaccine safety and the risk of covid infection.  Recent reports show that pregnant women have a higher risk of getting severely ill from respiratory viruses like COVID-19. In this episode, we are going to unpack the risks and implication...

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...