Talking Pediatrics

On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, we welcome Adriene Thornton, Health Equity Manager at Children’s Minnesota, for her first episode as guest host. Join Adriene as she interviews Dr. Zeke McKinney, a well known physician advocate and clinical researcher in areas of health equity. Listen as these two health equity experts explore race-based medicine, equity and representation in clinical resear...

Listen in as host Dr. Angela Goepferd interviews new health equity host Adriene Thornton. View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-introduction-adriene-thornton-3-11-22/

Augmented Reality (AR) is a revolutionary advancement in medicine that provides healthcare professionals an interactive experience with superimposed digital media in the real environment. As we better understand the ways AR can enhance the care we provide our patients or the training we offer our healthcare professionals, simulation can lead the way. In this episode, Dr. Regina Toto, a pediatric e...

Somewhere along the way, understanding bodies and health information became a jumbled mess for so many of our patients. Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick, also known as “Dr Lisa on the Street”, is out to change that. Listen in on this conversation with Dr. Lisa about health literacy through proximity, and more importantly, following your passion and making a difference. The founder of Grapevine Health, and a f...

As the wave of COVID-19 continues across the country, cases of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) are increasing as well. Two years into the pandemic, what have we learned about this disease? On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, Dr. Gabi Hester will dig into the MIS-C guidelines and some Frequently Asked Questions with two of the Kid Experts at Children’s Minnesota: Dr. Tamar...

It's National Heart Health Awareness Month! Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect among the kids that we care for, and perhaps contribute to some of the most fear inducing moments in the newborn nursery. The good news is that many congenital heart lesions are treatable with very good outcomes, if detected and treated early by cardiac specialists. Join our Kid Expert Dr. Christi...

How can we best partner with patients and families to make sure they are comfortable taking their kids home from the hospital, particularly after a long or complicated stay? Simulation may be the answer. On this Simulation Sessions with Dr. Samreen Vora, listen as she interviews two of our Kid Experts at Children's Minnesota about the innovative curriculum they developed using simulation to suppor...

As those of us in clinical practice know, we have seen soaring rates of mental health challenges among children, adolescents and their families during the course of the COVID pandemic, exacerbating the already tenuous situation that existed for child and adolescent mental health. We have seen rates of childhood mental health concerns and suicide rise steadily over the last decade. Across the count...

Heavy menstrual bleeding can lead to profound loss of blood and disabling symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness. On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, Dr. Gabi Hester speaks with Pediatric Gynecologist Dr. Rachel Miller and Pediatric Hematologist Dr. Kate Garland about the symptoms, diagnostic workup, and management recommendations for children and young adults with symptomatic...

Almost two years into the COVID pandemic, and so much has changed for kids. For some of our young patients, they can't remember a time without masks, social distancing and life online. What impact has this "new normal" had on kids, particularly those whose worldview and social interactions have been shaped primarily by the pandemic? Join our conversation with Kathy Hoogerhyde, student support psyc...

When speaking about neutropenia, most pediatricians will recall oncology patients they cared for in residency who were floridly septic, mucosal sores evident, and too vulnerable to infection to safely take a rectal temperature. Outside of oncology, however, neutropenia has many "flavors" and is often an incidental lab finding in an otherwise healthy, smiling child. While understanding every possib...

In the midst of a COVID pandemic, our pediatric hospital systems have been tested by a different viral surge....bronchiolitis. Arriving unexpectedly early this year, our already strained hospital systems have been full of sick kids, many of whom have bronchiolitis. On this Guidelines with Gabi episode, Dr. Gabi Hester talks with fellow pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Nadia Maccabe Ryaboy, about current...

Not yet a decade into his career, Dr. Nate Chomilo is already blazing trails through adovcating improved childhood literacy, raising awareness about social determinants of health and tackling the tough problem of racial health inequities. On this Trailblazers episode, we learn about Dr. Chomilo's early advocacy work in residency, as he found a passion for the social determinant of health of childh...

Antimicrobial Stewardship as a strategy to get the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, Dr. Gabi Hester talks with Dr. Christina Koutsari, Pediatric Infectious Diseases pharmacist and co-leader of the Antimicrobial Stewardship committee about growing concerns for antibiotic resistance and ways to combat this potentially lethal situation.

Last week, the ACIP and the CDC approved FDA emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 5-11 years old. And it seems like it couldn't have come soon enough, with kids back in school this year and rising pediatric positivity rates for COVID. Now comes the hard work of figuring out a vaccination strategy for younger patients and having important conversations with parents and...

On today's episode, we have the unique experience of not only talking with two of our Kid Experts in pediatric oncology, Dr. Julie Chu and Trinayani Freeberg, from our adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology program, but also Isadora, an 18 year old who has been a patient in the AYA program for the last 3 years. Today Isadora bravely shares her story with us, as we have the opportunity to hear f...

On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, guest host James Burroughs, VP and Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Minnesota talks about walking, living and breathing Equity Actions with his special guest, Michael Currie, Sr. VP and Chief Health Equity Officer at United Health Group. Listen to two leaders in the field as they describe the journey of identifying where health disparities exi...

But wait! There's more!! On this week's podcast episode, Dr. Gabi Hester continues her conversation with guests who love kids' books. If you happened to miss last week's episode, please be sure to go back and listen to "Kids'Books You Don't Want to Miss! Part 1".

On this week's podcast episode, Dr. Gabi Hester is joined by several great guests who love to read. And to read with kids. They'll explore some of their favorite books to open up important conversations about identity, emotions, and to discuss some difficult current events. There was so much to talk about that the conversation will be continued in a future episode! For the episode transcript, go h...

Many of us are seeing the ongoing mental health impact of the COVID pandemic, as young kids and adolescents are struggling now more than ever with depression, anxiety and stress, often to overwhelming degrees, ending up in the emergency department and looking for hard to find inpatient mental health beds. But what about the kids who are processing their stress, anxiety and trauma primarily through...

One year ago, we launched the Talking Pediatrics podcast, bringing the most up to date pediatric information, along with intriguing stories and guests, to pediatric clinicians everywhere. Over 18, 500 downloads later, we have had many amazing moments, incredible stories, silly slip ups and more and have been humbled by the overwhelming response to our podcast. Join our hosts and our production tea...

All providers are familiar with long, dubious allergy lists pointing to a rash around the time a medication was taken. Given the endless list of competing causes for rash, misattribution to medications is wildly common as many studies by pharmacists have shown. The result is “allergy jail”, where angry pop ups limit our treatment options, impact antibiotic stewardship, and often follow a child int...

Using simulation for testing processes and systems enhances patient safety. In healthcare, there is constantly advancing technology and having a nimble way to keep up but maintain quality and patient safety is critical. Simulating parts of the design and implementation of a new process can not only keep our patients safer but can also help save money. Discovering gaps and making changes prior to i...

Caregivers of young infants are instructed to bring babies to the hospital for a fever. Why? On this episode of Talking Pediatrics guest host Dr. Gabi Hester will speak with Dr. Robert Pantell, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of California San-Francisco and the lead author of the recently published “Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old” gu...

For most teenagers, social media use has become an integrated part of their lives. According to recent research, 85% of teens have at least one active social media profile and almost half of teens are online “almost constantly”. Given that our patients are increasingly spending their time online, how do we leverage social media to help improve their health outcomes? This episode features Dr. Rose...