Precision, Prevention and Pediatrics: Insights from PAS 2026
What does the future of pediatric care look like when research, collaboration and evidence come together? Recorded in Boston at the 2026 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief and Chief Scientific Officer, Nemours Children’s Health, joins us to explore the studies shaping what’s next in children’s health. […]
Reducing Risk and Improving Care for Pediatric Sepsis
Sepsis is linked to 1 in 5 pediatric hospital deaths, making early recognition and effective treatment critical. We explore peer-reviewed, published research led by Scott L. Weiss, MD, MSCE, Division Chief, Critical Care Medicine; Vice‑Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Children’s Health, which is helping build a clearer, more consistent approach to identifying and […]
Quality and Safety: Building Better Systems for Pediatric Care
Quality and safety in pediatric care have transformed over the past three decades, moving away from a culture of blame toward one centered on thoughtful system design and continuous improvement. Pediatric quality and safety leaders from across the country discuss how that evolution has enabled more proactive approaches to preventing harm, along with stronger collaboration […]
A Strand of Hope: Using Hair to Detect Autism
The road to an autism diagnosis can sometimes take years between a family’s first concerns and a formal evaluation. In this episode, we explore the science behind a new hair-based biomarker screening tool in the early stages of development, and seek to understand what researchers hope it could one day offer as part of a […]
Tiny Teeth, Big Impact: How Oral Health Shapes Lifelong Wellness
Ashley Lerman, DDS, Founder and CEO, Firstgrin, joins us to talk about the role of oral health in whole child health. From fluoride safety and X-rays to bottle habits and access to care, this conversation explores how prevention, education, and early intervention can reduce the most common chronic disease in children -cavities – and build […]
Smarter, Safer Births: Inside GE HealthCare’s Care Intellect for Perinatal
GE HealthCare has launched Care Intellect for Perinatal, a cloud-first digital solution designed to improve safety and outcomes for mothers and babies during labor and delivery. Jeff Caron, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Patient Care Solutions, GE HealthCare, shares how the platform unifies multiple, previously disconnected data sources into a single, real-time patient view that […]
The Cost of Loneliness with Lucy Rose
Loneliness is more than a feeling — it’s a growing public health issue with real physical and emotional consequences. Lucy Rose, Founder and President of The Cost of Loneliness Project, joins us in a timely conversation about chronic loneliness, connection and health. We explore why children and young adults report some of the highest rates […]
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 […]
