From ER to Op-Ed: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen
Leana Wen, MD, MSc, FAAEM, health columnist, The Washington Post, is one of today’s most trusted voices in public health. She shares her perspective on whether AI can meaningfully address health care’s biggest challenges and discusses her concerns about bias, privacy and the potential for a two-tiered system. She also reflects on how parenthood reshaped […]
Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 2 of 2)
How do we close the gaps in care for children’s mental health right now — not months from now? In part two, we highlight two evidence-based models delivering rapid, meaningful support: HealthySteps, which strengthens early relational health in primary care; and PATH, a telemental-health program offering fast, targeted access for kids and teens. Rahil Briggs, […]
Hidden in Plain Sight: Protecting Children from Trafficking
Child trafficking isn’t a distant issue — it happens in our own communities, often hiding in plain sight. Erin Williamson, LCSW, Chief Programs & Strategy Officer, Love146, a nationally recognized expert on child exploitation and trauma-informed care, shares insight into the realities of child trafficking. She discusses how health care providers, educators and community members […]
Understanding CMV in Children: The Parent and Policy Perspectives (Part 2 of 2)
In the second part of our series on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), we speak with two Nemours associates and mothers of children diagnosed with CMV at different stages of their journeys. They share personal stories of diagnosis, advocacy, resilience, and the everyday realities of parenting children affected by CMV. Nemours Children’s Health policy experts also join […]
Understanding CMV in Children: The Medical Picture (Part 1 of 2)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most common viruses, yet many people have never heard of it. CMV is a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children. In part one of this two-part series, we take a medical look at CMV — what it is, how it affects developing babies and the latest advances […]
Talking With Teens: Honest Conversations That Build Connection
How can we guide boys through health, emotions and relationships in a culture that often tells them to “toughen up”? Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Teens and Tweens Grow into Confident, Compassionate Men, share practical, real-world advice. We cover everything from navigating social media and […]
A Father’s Fight to End the Maternal Health Crisis
Charles Johnson walked into a California hospital expecting joy – hours later, his wife, Kira, was gone after preventable delays and inaction. Charles shares how that devastating loss sparked the creation of 4Kira4Moms, a nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes, advancing policy reform and supporting families impacted by maternal mortality. The U.S. is facing […]
Asthma, Allergies and Action: AAIR’s Mission to Keep Kids Safe
Asthma and food allergies remain major health concerns, especially as students head back to school. Chris Martinez, President and CEO, Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR), joins us to share life-saving, practical solutions that keep kids healthy and learning. From stocking albuterol in schools to equipping families with diagnostic kits and advancing key policy […]
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 […]
Owning Crohn’s: A Story of Stigma, Strength and Advocacy
Tina Aswani-Omprakash began experiencing symptoms as a child – joint pain, eye inflammation and digestive issues – but no one connected them. Without a diagnosis, health insurance, or support due to the cultural stigma surrounding inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Crohn’s disease, Tina endured a long and painful journey to understand her own body. Today, […]
