The State of Health Care Cybersecurity
In 2024, an estimated 186 million health care records were breached across the U.S. Jen Waltz and Rob Courtney, both cybersecurity experts, share an update on the state of health care cybersecurity, outline actions being taken by regulators and providers, and offer tips to help protect private health information. Guests: Rob Courtney, Healthcare CTO, CarahsoftJennifer Waltz, […]
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 […]
Wired for Survival: How Trauma Shapes the Brain
According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event: experiencing or witnessing violence, neglect or abuse, just to name a few. Trauma comes in varied sizes and shapes and affects just about everyone. But what happens when our children experience traumas? We discuss childhood trauma and trauma-informed care with […]
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 […]
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, […]
Dark Design Defined
Have you ever considered what’s happening behind the scenes in your child’s apps, video games, websites and social media platforms? Enter “dark design” – a manipulative feature built into some digital programs that can influence children’s online choices and impact their mental health. Listen in as we talk with experts and researchers from West Virginia […]
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 […]
ChatGPT MD: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Pearl
Episode Description: Dr. Robert Pearl, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group and a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses his latest book, ChatGPT, MD. He shares how generative AI could transform health care by empowering patients and clinicians through real-time data analysis and insights. These AI tools could significantly improve chronic disease management, […]
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 […]
