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 […]
From Data to Action: A Conversation with The Commonwealth Fund’s Dr. Joseph Betancourt
Why are children across the U.S. falling behind on key health measures – and what can we do about it? Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, President, The Commonwealth Fund, joins us to explore solutions. We discuss the Fund’s long-standing work in child and maternal health, recent state health findings, and key factors affecting pediatric care, from […]
First Pitch and Lasting Hope with the Philadelphia Phillies
Nemours Children’s Health is proud to be the official Children’s Hospital of the Philadelphia Phillies. For the third year in a row, the Phillies welcomed our podcast team to share powerful stories from Childhood Cancer Awareness Night on September 13, 2025. In our first segment, we talk with Douglas J. Harrison, MD, MS, Division Chief […]
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, […]
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 […]
ChatGPT MD: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Pearl (Encore)
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, […]
Stature and Strength: An Advocate’s Journey with Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia advocate Chandler Crews, founder of The Chandler Project, joins us to discuss life with the most common form of skeletal dysplasia. She shares her personal journey, including her decision to undergo limb-lengthening surgery. We also explore emerging treatments and the evolving conversation around advocacy, research and innovation in the achondroplasia community. Guest: Chandler Crews, Founder, […]
Harnessing Real-World Data to Transform Pediatric Care with Epic
Epic is one of the largest electronic health record systems in America. On this week’s episode, Jackie Gerhart, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Phil Lindemann, Vice President of Data and Research, join us to discuss how real-world data is transforming pediatric care through Epic’s Cosmos and EpicShare platforms. The conversation also highlights how data-sharing collaborations […]
Redefining the Frontline: Dr. Margo Minissian on Nursing Innovations
We honor National Nurses Week by featuring an in-depth interview with Margo B. Minissian, PhD, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAHA, FAAN, cardiac nurse practitioner and leader, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles. Dr. Minissian’s broad scope of work bridges bedside care and scientific research, and she is a passionate champion for a future where nurse-led innovation drives better outcomes for […]
