Nurturing the First Connection: Latham Thomas on Birth and Breastfeeding
Latham Thomas, founder, Mama Glow, shares her journey into birth work and maternal health advocacy, inspired by her early exposure to women’s health through her mother. She explains the vital but distinct roles of doulas and midwives, reflects on her own breastfeeding experience and unpacks the systemic barriers that make breastfeeding more difficult – particularly […]
Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)
Early literacy is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong health and success – yet reading scores across the U.S. are falling at an alarming rate. In part two of our series on early literacy and health, we highlight Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart!, a proven, science-based program celebrating 20 years of impact. Reading BrightStart! supports […]
Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 1 of 2)
Early literacy is one of the strongest indicators of lifelong health and success – yet reading scores across the U.S. are declining at an alarming rate. In part one of this two-part series, we dive into what the latest data reveals, how the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the literacy crisis, and what actions educators and […]
Powering Up the Heartland: Microsoft’s Mission for Rural Health
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 60 million Americans – one in five – live in rural areas, including 12 million children. But hospitals in these communities face growing challenges: cybersecurity threats, aging infrastructure, staffing shortages and limited funding are all jeopardizing access to care. Laura Kreofsky, Director of Rural Health, Microsoft Philanthropies, highlights […]
Storms, Fires and Futures: Keeping Kids Safe in Disasters
Hurricanes, wildfires, power outages — disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. But how do they affect children’s health, and how can we better prepare? This episode looks at disaster response through a pediatric lens to highlight the unique risks kids face and the steps we can take to protect them. We hear from Dr. Cindy Calderon […]
Whole Child Health with Dr. Larry Moss
According to Larry Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and CEO of Nemours Children’s Health, delivering on Whole Child Health is the next step toward creating the healthiest generations of children. This approach emphasizes accountability for every child’s health — not just for those in geographic areas served by Nemours Children’s and not just for kids […]
Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Power of the Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, offers a fresh approach to the traditional family resource center. For starters, it’s run entirely by volunteers who will be future health care providers. These student volunteers work closely with community partners and the hospital’s social work team to share up-to-date resources with families. The goal […]
Strengthening Caregiver Networks
Project ECHO is a virtual training and mentorship model that connects health care specialists across disciplines to share knowledge and recommendations. Originally created to expand access to specialty care in underserved areas, it connects a hub of experts with community-based providers, empowering them with the knowledge and support needed to serve their communities. This model […]
Food as Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Langheier
Dr. Jason Langheier, founder and CEO of Foodsmart, is a leading advocate for the “food as medicine” movement across the United States. Driven by his passion for health equity and sustainable obesity prevention, he’s dedicated to making nutritious food accessible and affordable for all. In this insightful conversation, he shares how his childhood in rural […]
Text for Help: Exploring Crisis Text Line
Texting during a crisis has become a modern lifeline for millions, providing immediate support when it’s needed most, especially for young people. Crisis Text Line provides a free, confidential, and discreet service, offering assistance to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Whether through text, SMS, web chat or WhatsApp, trained counselors are on-hand 24/7, year-round, […]
