Leadership Dialogues: The Zip Code Effect on Child Health
Leadership Dialogues is a limited series from Well Beyond Medicine in which Larry Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and CEO of Nemours Children’s Health, joins host Carol Vassar to engage some of today’s most influential voices in child health, policy and community change. Together, they explore the ideas, partnerships and cross-sector solutions shaping healthier futures […]
The Science Behind Resilient Kids
Childhood adversity can affect health for a lifetime, but it does not have to define a child’s future. Robert Sege, MD, PhD, FAAP, Director, HOPE (Health Outcomes From Positive Experiences) National Resource Center, explores how positive experiences and supportive relationships can help children heal and build resilience. From safe, stable environments to emotional growth and […]
Creating the Conditions for Children to Thrive
What if the goal of children’s health went beyond treating illness to creating the conditions where every child can thrive? We explore what it means to invest in Whole Child Health and why healthier children require more than what happens in a doctor’s office with guest David Keller, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chair […]
Trust, Access and Action: Dr. Curry-Winchell on Clinicians Who Care
Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Beyond Clinical Walls, and Founder, Clinicians Who Care, joins us to discuss how she’s transforming care for children and families. She shares how bridging access gaps, addressing social determinants of health, and building trust through community-centered care are essential to advancing whole child health beyond the clinic. […]
Play for All: How Nike Is Expanding Access to Youth Sports
Vanessa Garcia-Brito, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at Nike, shares how the company is helping make youth sports more accessible in communities everywhere. We explore why sport, play and movement are essential building blocks for lifelong physical health, mental well-being, confidence and connection – and how Nike is equipping parents, coaches and mentors with […]
Wrapping Kids in a Health Hug
Caring for a child with a chronic condition can feel overwhelming – especially when it involves coordinating specialists, therapies and countless appointments. That’s where Health Hug helps. By combining technology with a personal touch, Health Hug streamlines pediatric care, connects families to resources, and eases burdens for both parents and providers. On this episode, Health […]
Powering Up the Heartland: Microsoft’s Mission for Rural Health
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 60 million Americans – one in five – live in rural areas, including 12 million children. But hospitals in these communities face growing challenges: cybersecurity threats, aging infrastructure, staffing shortages and limited funding are all jeopardizing access to care. Laura Kreofsky, Director of Rural Health, Microsoft Philanthropies, highlights […]
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 […]
Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Power of the Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, offers a fresh approach to the traditional family resource center. For starters, it’s run entirely by volunteers who will be future health care providers. These student volunteers work closely with community partners and the hospital’s social work team to share up-to-date resources with families. The goal […]
Reimagining Children’s Health: Insights from the Whole Child Health Alliance (Pt. 1 of 2)
Children’s health and well-being are affected by their surroundings – the schools they attend, the places they play, the food they eat, and their relationships with the adults around them. In 2021, Nemours Children’s Health founded the Whole Child Health Alliance to help advance the concept of “whole child health.” Learn how this group of […]
