Kids Health Cast

In this special episode of Kids Health Cast from our Back to Health channel, Lisa Kalik, M.D. and Alphonso Scotti, PA-C discuss preparing for the flu season. They share what we can expect during the fall and winter months, especially with the prevalence of emerging variants of COVID-19. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lisa Kalik   To schedule an appointment with Alphonso Scotti

Today's special episode of Kids Health Cast for National Coming Out Day comes from our Back to Health series. This conversation features Constance Zhou, MD-PhD Candidate and Co-Executive Director of the Wellness Qlinic. We discuss the recent impacts from the pandemic on the LGBTQIA+ community and how friends & loved ones can continue to be supportive allies. To learn more about the Wellness Qlinic

Georges Sylvestre, M.D. discusses what expectant parents should know about preeclampsia and high blood pressure issues during pregnancy. To schedule with Georges Sylvestre, M.D

Dr. Elaine Barfield discusses what parents should know about celiac disease in children. She reviews common signs and symptoms found in gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders. She also highlights how treatment can help improve the health and quality of life of children and adolescents with these health issues. She notes the importance of keeping children and their diets safe, especially with r...

Jonathan Avery, M.D. reviews what parents should know about teen substance use and addiction. He discusses new developments and statistics, since his previous episode on "Teen Vaping and the Impact of Vaping on Public Health. " He also highlights the increase in teen depression and suicide rates and the correlation with addiction, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. He also goes over his recen...

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, patient Stacey Tsang discusses her family's patient journey at Weill Cornell Medicine with her son's pediatrician Dr. Sherry Huang. They discuss the health issues initially detected in the newborn and how his collaborative pediatric care team helped to treat the conditions. They also discuss the ways that the new parents can continue to treat and monitor his we...

Dr. Nikhil Menon discusses what parents should know about taking care of their baby's skin. He reviews common symptoms of rash and dry skin seen in newborns and recommended treatments to alleviate conditions. He also goes over how to identify triggers of baby eczema and treat flare ups. To schedule with Dr. Nikhil Menon

Dara Jones, M.D. discusses what parents should know about pediatric cerebral palsy. She reviews the symptoms of the condition and how it impacts children. She also highlights the multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation available for patients at Weill Cornell Medicine. To schedule with Dr. Dara Jones

Shannon Bennett, Ph. D. discusses the impacts of recent events on youth mental health. She highlights how the recent happenings in the news can impact the mental wellbeing and anxiety levels of children. She reviews what parents can do to have open conversations and developmentally-appropriate dialogue with their kids on what is being shared across media. To schedule with Shannon Bennett, Ph. D

Christine Salvatore M.D. and Sallie Permar M.D., Ph. D. discuss congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). They share what patients should know about CMV and recent advancements in vaccine development for the infection. They discuss goals to create a multidisciplinary collaborative Congenital Infection Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine to treat CMV. The providers also highlight the partnership with governme...

Julia Cron, M.D., FACOG discusses adolescent menstrual issues. She addresses irregular or painful periods that may occur in teens and young adults. She shares treatment options available and tips for helping your child with their monthly cycle. She also highlights the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology services offered by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Lower Manhattan...

Virginia Pascual, M.D. discusses the prevalence of lupus in children. She highlights the wide array of symptoms that may show up in patients. She also notes how children may respond differently to various medications and treatments.

Today's episode of Kids Health Cast comes from our Back to Health series. This conversation features Dr. Maria Karas and we discuss what expecting patients should know about Myocarditis and parents' concerns around the COVID-19 vaccine for their kids. She shares the symptoms and causes of the inflammation of the heart. She also addresses the links to COVID-19 and concerns around the COVID-19 vacci...

Today's special episode of Kids Health Cast comes from our Back to Health series. This conversation features Dr. Zhanna Fridel and we discuss what expecting parents should know around exercise and fitness during pregnancy. To schedule with Zhanna Fridel M.D

Patrick Flynn, M.D. and Ken Bayle, D.O. address general concerns parents may have around cardiac health for their kids, including diet and exercise. They also highlight tips for maintaining good heart health for kids as they get older. To schedule with Patrick Flynn, M.D .  To schedule with Ken Bayle, D.O.

Charles Tyshkov, M.D. discusses pediatric multiple sclerosis. He shares the causes, signs, and symptoms of the condition. He highlights available treatments and therapies available for children. He also goes over ways to manage medications and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for kids impacted by early onset MS. To schedule with Charles Tyshkov, M.D

Sherry Huang, MD, FAAP and Alexis Fissinger, MS, RD, CSP, CDN discuss vitamins & minerals for kids & teens. The panelists address common nutritional deficiencies seen in children, including vitamin D, calcium, and iron. They also highlight how parents can spot this and how to best address common issues, like picky eating. To schedule with Sherry Huang, MD, FAAP:   To schedule with Alexis Fissinger...

Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe, M.D. and Bradley Pua, M.D. discuss vascular malformations. They share the prevalence of these genetic malformations and the treatments available for patients. The panel also highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach when providing care to children with these conditions. To schedule an appointment with Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe, M.D   To schedule an appointment...

Karen Acker, M.D. shares what doctors are seeing in current pediatric COVID-19 cases. She addresses concerns that parents may have around COVID-19 and other respiratory issues that can impact their kids during this season. She discusses hospitalization rates impacting children and explains the concerns around pediatric myocarditis. Finally, she provides general guidance on continuing to keep littl...

Today's episode of Kids Health Cast comes from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health. Georges Sylvestre, M.D. discusses the importance of preventing birth defects. He shares the risk factors that can increase the likelihood of having a baby with a birth defect. He also highlights the precautions that pregnant adults can practice during the prenatal period, including the benefits of...

Katharina Graw-Panzer, M.D. discusses how to keep babies safe while sleeping. She shares the latest infant sleep safety recommendations, guidance for forming healthy sleep habits with newborns, and what parents should know about preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). To schedule with Katharina Graw-Panzer, M.D.,

Radha Gajjar, M.D., MSCE and Diane Liu, M.D. discuss what parents should know about pediatric hypertension. The panelists talk about the optimal blood pressure for children and adolescents and possible causes of hypertension in younger patients. They also share how pediatricians screen for hypertension in children. Finally, they discuss what lifestyle factors can be modified or started to help man...

Jhansi Reddy, M.D. discusses what parents can expect at their child's first gynecology appointment. She answers common frequently asked questions that parents and guardians may have when planning for their daughter's upcoming appointment. To schedule an appointment with Jhansi Reddy, M.D

Cori Green, M.D., M.S., discusses suicide prevention in children and adolescents. She shares the risk factors to consider, how to spot the warning signs, and what parents should do if a loved one is considering self-harm. She also discusses clinical depression in kids and how it can manifest when it is not clinical diagnoses or treated. To schedule an appointment with Cori Green, M.D

Shaun Steigman, M.D. and Stephen Oh, M.D. discuss pediatric thoracic surgery. They share what families can expect when coming in for surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and how to prepare their child for this part of their treatment journey. The doctors help answer the most common questions parent have, such as: how long is a typical hospital stay for a child after surgery, what happens after a chil...