Driving Change for Children: Insights from AAP’s Mark Del Monte
With more than 67,000 pediatrician members, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is one of the leading organizations in children’s health with a finger on the pulse of all aspects of pediatrics including policy, advocacy, professional training and public education. Mark Del Monte, JD, CEO and Executive Vice President of AAP, joined us to discuss […]
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 […]
Truth or Trend: Tackling Medical Misinformation on Social Media with Dr. David Stukus
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60% of Americans use the internet for health information. A GoodRx survey indicates that more than 70% of those people have been exposed to medical or health-related misinformation, with social media cited as the most common source. Nationwide Children’s pediatric allergist David R. Stukus, […]
Healthy Eating Made Simple: The USDA’s MyPlate Blueprint
We’re celebrating our 100th Episode of Well Beyond Medicine — and we’re pleased to feature special guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to share more about their MyPlate resource and other efforts to support access to healthy and nutritious foods. Most parents and caregivers put a lot of thought into how their children […]
Breaking Barriers: The Power of Workforce Diversity in Health Care
Diversity in health care is more than just a buzzword — it is essential for delivering culturally competent care, addressing health disparities, and creating an inclusive environment for patients, families and providers. For the Latino/Hispanic community, which constitutes a significant and growing portion of the U.S. population, having health care providers who understand their cultural […]
Digital Detox: Schools Without Cell Phones
Episode Description: Smartphones have become a collective distraction in the classroom. One 2024 Pew Research survey of public-school teachers says 33% of middle school teachers and a whopping 72% of high school teachers see cell phone use in the classroom as a major problem: a disruptor to the educational process. Here to discuss the benefits […]
Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Pt. 2 of 2)
In 2021, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) released a study indicating that roughly 2.3 million children across the U.S. serve as primary or secondary caregivers to family members wounded, injured or ill due to their service in the U.S. military. They are our nation’s hidden helpers. To better support these children, EDF partnered with the […]
PRAMS for Dads – Empowering Fathers in Pregnancy Health
For decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has partnered with state health departments to conduct the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). Aimed at new mothers, the PRAMS survey asks women to provide information about their health, attitudes, and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. By the mid-twenty-teens, however, it was […]
The Roadmap Project (Encore Presentation)
The Roadmap Project started in 2017 as a simple request from three parents of children with chronic conditions to the American Board of Pediatrics: Create for us a roadmap to improve the emotional health of our children. Since that time, The Roadmap Project has become a national effort that seeks to do this by: In […]
