Children’s Health Equity: A Fireside Chat with Dave Chokshi and Kara Odom Walker
“If you care about health, you must care about health equity.” This sentiment was shared by Dave Chokshi, MD, former New York City health commissioner, during a day-long child health equity symposium in Orlando, Florida. The event was sponsored by the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health. Today’s episode features insights from […]
The Magic of Collaboration featuring UCF & Nemours Children’s Health
Orlando, “The City Beautiful,” is emerging as a global center for medical care, innovation, and research. A new partnership between Nemours Children’s Health and the University of Central Florida (UCF) — highlighted by the launch of the Nemours/UCF Department of Pediatrics – aims to train future pediatricians and drive advancements in pediatric health research. Guests:Debra […]
More Than Words: Understanding & Stopping Bullying
Episode Description: Bullying is more than “I know it when I see it” behavior. According to stopbullying.gov, bullying is distinguished by certain specific elements: it is repetitive, aggressive, threatening behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. From name-calling and teasing to hitting and spitting and beyond, the negative effects of bullying on our youth are […]
Kids & Guns: A Conversation on Firearm Safety
In September 2024, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions released its annual report analyzing 2022 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data on firearm deaths in the U.S. The report highlights a 106% increase in firearm deaths among children ages 1 to 17 since 2013. Since 2020, firearms have been the leading cause of […]
Truth or Trend: Tackling Medical Misinformation on Social Media with Dr. David Stukus
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60% of Americans use the internet for health information. A GoodRx survey indicates that more than 70% of those people have been exposed to medical or health-related misinformation, with social media cited as the most common source. Nationwide Children’s pediatric allergist David R. Stukus, […]
Ballots As Wellness: Talking Civic Health with Aliya Bhatia of Vot-ER
Episode Description: The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all recognize voting as a social determinant of health. In a year when more than 60 nations have or will hold elections (including the United States), the Well Beyond Medicine podcast examines the concepts of civic […]
From Crew to Career: Transforming Lives with McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity
McDonald’s is more than just the home of burgers, fries and shakes. It’s a place where employees can learn valuable basic customer service skills and gain needed entry-level managerial experience. One in 8 Americans has worked at a McDonald’s at some point in their lives, gaining these life-changing skills firsthand. In addition to on-the-job experiences […]
The Imperative for Period Equity (Encore Presentation)
In this encore presentation of Well Beyond Medicine, we explore the timely topic of period equity with Nemours Children’s Health adolescent medicine specialist Robyn Miller, MD. Menstruation is something half of the world’s population experiences. Yet having the right resources — access to period products and health information about menses — can prove elusive for […]
Digital Detox: Schools Without Cell Phones
Episode Description: Smartphones have become a collective distraction in the classroom. One 2024 Pew Research survey of public-school teachers says 33% of middle school teachers and a whopping 72% of high school teachers see cell phone use in the classroom as a major problem: a disruptor to the educational process. Here to discuss the benefits […]
Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Pt. 2 of 2)
In 2021, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) released a study indicating that roughly 2.3 million children across the U.S. serve as primary or secondary caregivers to family members wounded, injured or ill due to their service in the U.S. military. They are our nation’s hidden helpers. To better support these children, EDF partnered with the […]
