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Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital, discusses the - [New Hope in Fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/fighting-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/) - Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that makes the muscles of the bodies of those affected get weaker over time. There's no known cure, but there are treatments, and researchers continue to learn more about how to prevent and treat it. In this episode, we discuss one specific type of genetic disorder: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, - [Medicaid’s Role in Children’s Health and Well-Being](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/medicaids-role-in-childrens-health-and-well-being/) - Medicaid covers nearly half of America’s children, but its impact goes far beyond doctor’s visits and hospital stays. 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Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation, Nemours Children’s Health, explores how care before birth can - [Narrative Medicine: The Pediatrician’s Voice in the World](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/narrative-medicine-the-pediatricians-voice-in-the-world/) - What happens when pediatricians bring their expertise beyond scientific journals and into the public conversation? Weijen W. Chang, MD, FAAP, SFHM, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health, explores how writing can be a powerful tool for advocacy in children’s health. From op-eds and essays to newsletters and personal storytelling, he discusses how clinicians - [Narrative Medicine: Stories That Shape Care](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/narrative-medicine-stories-that-shape-care/) - Narrative medicine invites clinicians into a simple yet profound practice: listening differently. Kristen Copeland, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Nimisha Bajaj, MD, Palliative Care Specialist, Children’s National Hospital, and Anoushka Sinha, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, explore how storytelling, reflective writing, close listening and the humanities can deepen understanding - [Mark Del Monte on the Future of Children’s Health, Advocacy and Hope](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/mark-del-monte-on-the-future-of-childrens-health-advocacy-and-hope/) - Children’s health in America is at a critical crossroads. From Medicaid uncertainty and workforce shortages and burnout to rising mental health needs, misinformation and the growing impact of social media and AI, pediatric care is facing unprecedented pressure. 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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 - [A Strand of Hope: Using Hair to Detect Autism](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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. 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She shares her journey from a young Cuban immigrant in Miami to a leader in pediatric surgery, how her family’s belief in education guided her, the challenges she faced, and the legacy she’s creating through mentorship and - [From Data to Action: A Conversation with The Commonwealth Fund's Dr. Joseph Betancourt](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/from-data-to-action-a-conversation-with-the-commonwealth-funds-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 - [Summertime and the Learning is Easy](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/summertime-and-the-learning-is-easy/) - George Gershwin says summer is when "the livin’ is easy." 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Jane Mericle, DNP, MHS-CL, BSN, RN, CENP, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Chief Nursing Executive and Chief Patient Operations Officer, Nemours Children's Health, and Christopher Beaty, MSN, NE-BC, Vice President, Operational Innovation, Nemours Children's Health, discuss Nemours Children’s Advanced Care at Home program, a 24/7, - [Trust, Access and Action: Dr. Curry-Winchell on Clinicians Who Care](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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. 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We explore how rapid whole genome sequencing nearly doubles diagnostic rates in critically ill infants - [Global Health, Shared Humanity: Inside the Ginsburg Scholars' Uganda Experience (Part 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/global-health-shared-humanity-inside-the-ginsburg-scholars-uganda-experience-part-2-of-2/) - What happens when medical trainees step into a world where adolescent health challenges are amplified by resource constraints and discover that teens everywhere face strikingly similar struggles? 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Rooted in the mission - [The Cost of Loneliness with Lucy Rose](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Whole Child Health in Action: A Provider Case Study (Part 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/whole-child-health-in-action-a-provider-case-study-part-2-of-2/) - How can payment models transform pediatric care? In part two of this provider case study series, leaders from Nemours Children’s Health and Cincinnati Children’s explore how value-based care, accountable care organizations and innovative financing are shifting the focus from paying for visits to paying for health. The conversation highlights how sustainable funding models strengthen prevention - [Whole Child Health in Action: A Provider Case Study (Part 1 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/whole-child-health-in-action-a-provider-case-study-part-1-of-2/) - What does whole child health look like in action? In part one of this two-part series, leaders from Nemours Children’s Health and Children’s Wisconsin explore how pediatric systems are redesigning care to improve lifelong outcomes for kids. From integrated mental health, dental and nutrition services to community partnerships, prevention strategies and innovative policy approaches, we - [Play for All: How Nike Is Expanding Access to Youth Sports](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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. 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ABOM, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Knownwell Health, is a leading expert in pediatric and adult obesity medicine. She joined us at HLTH in Las Vegas to discuss obesity as a complex disease and why children with this diagnosis need supportive, stigma-free care. Dr. Fitch covers the growing use - [From ER to Op-Ed: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Culture, Cancer and the Power of Community](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/culture-cancer-and-the-power-of-community/) - What happens when a journalist turns the lens on herself — and uses what she learns to change how communities face cancer? Ysabel Duron, Founder, President, and Executive Director of the Latino Cancer Institute, reflects on how her stage II Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis in 1999 became a personal and professional turning point — one that - [Healing Through the Arts: A Conversation with Drs. Wizdom Powell and Myron Rolle](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/healing-through-the-arts-a-conversation-with-drs-wizdom-powell-and-myron-rolle/) - At the 2025 Ginsburg Institute Symposium in Orlando, themed Healing Through the Arts, the fireside chat brought together two self-described “theater kids” and leaders in children’s health: Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, CEO, Unified Youth, and Myron Rolle, MD, MS, former NFL player and current pediatric neurosurgeon, Nemours Children’s Health. Together, they explore how creativity - [Exploring Mayo Clinic's AI Evolution with Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/exploring-mayo-clinics-ai-evolution-with-micky-tripathi-phd-mpp/) - AI in health care isn’t a distant future — it's happening right now. Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP, Chief Artificial Intelligence Implementation Officer, Mayo Clinic, joined us at HLTH 2025 to share what this transformation looks like on the ground: dozens of AI tools already in daily use, breakthrough models detecting disease earlier than ever, and - [Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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, - [Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 1 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/accessing-pediatric-mental-health-services-part-1-of-2/) - Schools are more than places to learn — they can be essential gateways to mental health care. We look at how school-based health centers are expanding behavioral health services for children served by Nationwide Children’s and Nemours Children’s Health, drawing on promising models highlighted in a new issue brief from the Nemours Children’s National Office - [The Pester Factor & Beyond: Dr. Marion Nestle on Kids, Food and Influence](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-pester-factor-beyond-dr-marion-nestle-on-kids-food-and-influence/) - What children eat today is heavily influenced by powerful forces — from ultra-processed “kids’ foods” to marketing strategies designed to keep them hooked. World-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle explains how we got here, why parents are facing an uphill battle and what real solutions look like. We discuss school meals, the “pester factor,” the - [Hidden in Plain Sight: Protecting Children from Trafficking](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Healing Together: The Power of Creativity and Connection with Dr. Wizdom Powell](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/healing-together-the-power-of-creativity-and-connection-with-dr-wizdom-powell/) - Chief Executive Officer Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, joins the podcast to discuss how Unified Youth is reshaping mental well-being for young people through creativity. Drawing on her experience working with veterans and military families, Dr. Powell shares how the same principles of healing in community — what she calls “speaking to the wounds” — - [Understanding CMV in Children: The Parent and Policy Perspectives (Part 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/understanding-cmv-in-children-the-parent-and-policy-perspectives-part-2-of-2/) - In the second part of our series on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), we speak with two Nemours associates and mothers of children diagnosed with CMV at different stages of their journeys. They share personal stories of diagnosis, advocacy, resilience, and the everyday realities of parenting children affected by CMV. Nemours Children’s Health policy experts also join - [Sharing Space & Shaping Futures: Astronaut Cady Coleman on Medicine, Music and Mars](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/sharing-space-shaping-futures-astronaut-cady-coleman-on-medicine-music-and-mars/) - Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, PhD, connects space exploration to children's health and reveals what it really takes to thrive on long-duration missions — including playing the flute in orbit. She makes the case for the "A" in STEAM and shares advice for kids daring to dream big. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:Cady Coleman, - [Understanding CMV in Children: The Medical Picture (Part 1 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [The Emotional Lives of Teens: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-emotional-lives-of-teens-a-conversation-with-dr-lisa-damour/) - Clinical psychologist, parenting expert and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins us to explore the emotional lives of teenagers – what’s typical, when to worry and how adults and systems can better support adolescents today. Listen to Dr. Damour’s Ask Lisa podcast for more insights. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Lisa Damour, - [Talking With Teens: Honest Conversations That Build Connection](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/talking-with-teens-honest-conversations-that-build-connection/) - How can we guide boys through health, emotions and relationships in a culture that often tells them to “toughen up”? Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Teens and Tweens Grow into Confident, Compassionate Men, share practical, real-world advice. We cover everything from navigating social media and - [Making Tech Work for Nurses: A Conversation with Dr. Katie Boston-Leary](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/making-tech-work-for-nurses-a-conversation-with-dr-katie-boston-leary/) - When technology promises to lighten the load but instead adds to it, what’s really going on? Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL, Senior Vice President for Equity and Engagement, American Nurses Association, joins us to share her journey from aspiring accountant to national nursing leader – and explores how AI, virtual care and - [First Pitch and Lasting Hope with the Philadelphia Phillies](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [A Father’s Fight to End the Maternal Health Crisis](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/a-fathers-fight-to-end-the-maternal-health-crisis/) - Charles Johnson walked into a California hospital expecting joy – hours later, his wife, Kira, was gone after preventable delays and inaction. Charles shares how that devastating loss sparked the creation of 4Kira4Moms, a nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes, advancing policy reform and supporting families impacted by maternal mortality. The U.S. is facing - [Nurturing the First Connection: Latham Thomas on Birth and Breastfeeding](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/nurturing-the-first-connection-latham-thomas-on-birth-and-breastfeeding/) - Latham Thomas, founder, Mama Glow, shares her journey into birth work and maternal health advocacy, inspired by her early exposure to women’s health through her mother. She explains the vital but distinct roles of doulas and midwives, reflects on her own breastfeeding experience and unpacks the systemic barriers that make breastfeeding more difficult – particularly - [Asthma, Allergies and Action: AAIR’s Mission to Keep Kids Safe](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/asthma-allergies-and-action-aairs-mission-to-keep-kids-safe/) - Asthma and food allergies remain major health concerns, especially as students head back to school. Chris Martinez, President and CEO, Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR), joins us to share life-saving, practical solutions that keep kids healthy and learning. From stocking albuterol in schools to equipping families with diagnostic kits and advancing key policy - [Wrapping Kids in a Health Hug](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Owning Crohn’s: A Story of Stigma, Strength and Advocacy](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/owning-crohns-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, - [Stature and Strength: An Advocate’s Journey with Achondroplasia](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/stature-and-strength-an-advocates-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, - [Global Health, Local Impact: Rethinking Care Through Innovation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/global-health-local-impact-rethinking-care-through-innovation/) - Anne Snowdon, PhD, Chief Scientific Research Officer, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), joins us to discuss how information, innovation and digital technology are transforming health care worldwide. From AI tools that support early-career clinicians to cross-border collaboration on system design, this conversation explores how digital health is improving outcomes, addressing workforce shortages and - [Equity in Action: Transforming Lives with Dr. Wizdom Powell](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/equity-in-action-transforming-lives-with-dr-wizdom-powell/) - As a population health disparities research scientist, clinical psychologist, and tenured professor, Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, has emerged as one of the nation's foremost experts on racial trauma, healing and health equity. A one-time White House Fellow and Special Advisor on military mental health in the Obama administration, Dr. Powell joined us in person - [Reading Is Health: The Case for Early Literacy (Part 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Powering Up the Heartland: Microsoft’s Mission for Rural Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/powering-up-the-heartland-microsofts-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 - [ChatGPT MD: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Pearl (Encore)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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, - [Harnessing Real-World Data to Transform Pediatric Care with Epic](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Where Tech Meets Trust: Redefining Global Health Care Access with PERSOWN](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/where-tech-meets-trust-redefining-global-healthcare-access-with-persown/) - The United Nations and World Health Organization have long recognized health as a fundamental human right. Yet barriers to care persist — not only in the United States, but around the world. PERSOWN Connect is introducing a bold new care model designed to help break down those barriers. Its innovative platform empowers underserved communities by - [Beyond the Label: Navigating Herbs and Supplements for Children](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/beyond-the-label-navigating-herbs-and-supplements-for-children/) - From melatonin to probiotics, more parents are turning to herbs and supplements to support their children’s health. But are these remedies effective? Are they safe? And how can pediatricians help families make informed choices? In this episode, Dr. Cora Collette Breuner of Seattle Children’s discusses the growing use of natural remedies in pediatrics. She shares - [Storms, Fires and Futures: Keeping Kids Safe in Disasters](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/storms-fires-and-futures-keeping-kids-safe-in-disasters/) - Hurricanes, wildfires, power outages — disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. But how do they affect children’s health, and how can we better prepare? This episode looks at disaster response through a pediatric lens to highlight the unique risks kids face and the steps we can take to protect them. We hear from Dr. Cindy Calderon - [More Than a Checkup: Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/more-than-a-checkup-integrating-mental-health-into-primary-care/) - Mental health is an essential part of overall health – and pediatric primary care providers are increasingly serving on the front lines. With one in five children facing a diagnosable mental health disorder and rates of anxiety and depression on the rise, the routine pediatric well visit has become a critical opportunity for early identification, - [When Parents Seek Help: How Stigma Affects the Whole Family](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/when-parents-seek-help-how-stigma-affects-the-whole-family/) - When a parent is recovering from a substance use disorder, stigma can impact the entire family – including the children. This episode explores how that stigma affects children and what physicians and others can do to promote a more compassionate approach in pediatric health care. Guests: Andrew Terranella, MD, MPH, FAAP, Medical Epidemiologist, Division of Overdose - [Care, Connection and Clinical Innovation: Handspring Health’s Vision](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/care-connection-and-clinical-innovation-handspring-healths-vision/) - According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 children between the ages of 3 and 17 has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and more than half of those children never receive treatment. The reasons most cited for this lack in care include problems getting an appointment, issues related to cost, and lack of access to - [Breaking Barriers, Building Better Health: PurpLE Health Foundation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/breaking-barriers-building-better-health-purple-health-foundation/) - Dr. Anita Ravi, President, CEO and Founder of PurpLE Health Foundation, shares how the organization provides free, trauma-informed health and mental health care to children and adults affected by violence, including human trafficking and sexual assault. PurpLE Health Foundation also uses data to identify best practices and trains other providers to better care for populations - [Redefining the Frontline: Dr. Margo Minissian on Nursing Innovations](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [The State of Health Care Cybersecurity](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Speak Up with Peggy Greco](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/speak-up-with-peggy-greco/) - Peggy Greco, PhD, Vice President and Chief Patient Experience Officer at Nemours Children's Health, joins us to discuss patient experience, including the Speak Up program, which empowers families to share feedback that improves children's health and safety. She also explores how AI enhances patient care. Guest: Peggy Greco, PhD, Vice President, Chief Patient Experience Officer, Nemours - [Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Power of the Family Resource Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Neighborhood Care: How a Jessup Street Practice Serves Families](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/neighborhood-care-how-nemours-childrens-jessup-street-serves-families/) - For many residents of Wilmington, Delaware’s Jessup Street neighborhood, Nemours Children’s Health, Jessup Street is more than a primary care office; it’s a trusted source of support in both joyful and challenging times. That trust and loyalty stem from the dedicated people who work there — we meet two of them in this episode. Guests:Hal - [Preschool Predicaments: Early Intervention Services for 3-5 Year Olds](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/preschool-predicaments-early-intervention-services-for-3-5-year-olds/) - It is essential to support children with developmental differences at an early age, but they often miss the opportunity for early intervention services provided under federal law. Pediatricians Toni Whitaker, MD, and Jennifer Poon, MD, join us to increase awareness of early intervention services for children ages 3-5 years. They provide insights on the work - [Health IT for Equity](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/health-it-for-equity/) - Can health IT be leveraged to promote equity and reduce bias? Dr. Alison Curfman believes it can, with humans playing a crucial role. In this exploration, we discuss the importance of clean data for building AI language models and how health IT can help reduce bias while advancing health equity. Guest: Alison Curfman, MD, pediatric emergency - [Wired for Survival: How Trauma Shapes the Brain](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Hot Topics in Neonatology: A Retrospective](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/hot-topics-in-neonatology-a-retrospective/) - Neonatologists Benjamin Courchia, MD, and Daphna Barbeau, MD, co-hosts of The Incubator podcast, recorded a special series on-site at the latest Hot Topics in Neonatology conference. Tune in for highlights from top neonatology experts!The Incubator podcast featuring Dr. Nathalie Maître, Director of Early Development and Cerebral Palsy Research at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta The Incubator - [Technology & Talk Therapy: A Conversation with Talkspace CMO Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/technology-talk-therapy-a-conversation-with-talkspace-cmo-dr-nikole-benders-hadi/) - In the five years since COVID-19 shook the world, the use of telemedicine and virtual platforms to deliver health care has become commonplace, helping to break down barriers of distance, transportation and time. Those challenges still exist today, and the evolution of virtual health care delivery continues, led by innovators like Nikole Benders-Hadi, MD, Chief - [Strengthening Caregiver Networks](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Nursing in an AI World: A Conversation with Dr. Bonnie Clipper](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/nursing-in-an-ai-world-a-conversation-with-dr-bonnie-clipper/) - Nurses are the backbone of health care. Yet as artificial intelligence gains a foothold in the day-to-day work of nurses, the way they practice is changing. What does the influx of AI technology mean for the future of nursing? Nurse innovator and futurist Dr. Bonnie Clipper shares her insights. Watch the video of this podcast - [Food as Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Langheier](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/food-as-medicine-a-conversation-with-dr-jason-langheier/) - Dr. Jason Langheier, founder and CEO of Foodsmart, is a leading advocate for the "food as medicine" movement across the United States. Driven by his passion for health equity and sustainable obesity prevention, he’s dedicated to making nutritious food accessible and affordable for all. In this insightful conversation, he shares how his childhood in rural - [Weighing the Options: Anti-Obesity Medications for Kids?](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/weighing-the-options-anti-obesity-medications-for-kids/) - In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new guidelines on addressing childhood obesity, including the use of anti-obesity medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic – both approved for use in children ages 12 and older. We'll examine the guidance as two childhood obesity medicine specialists weigh their opinions on medication-assisted obesity control. Guests: Claudia - [Text for Help: Exploring Crisis Text Line](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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, - [Play Today, Lead Tomorrow: A Conversation with Women's Sports Foundation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/play-today-lead-tomorrow-a-conversation-with-womens-sports-foundation/) - Each year, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) marks the first Wednesday in February as National Girls and Women in Sports Day®. For nearly 40 years, this day has raised awareness about the physical, educational, and psychological benefits of sports for women and girls throughout their lives. WSF was founded in 1974 by tennis champion and - [The Evolving Role of Nurse Practitioners with Dr. Stephen Ferrara](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-evolving-role-of-nurse-practitioners-with-dr-stephen-ferrara/) - The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) in the health care landscape was developed in the mid-1960s to fill a need for additional primary care pediatrics services for the Baby Boom generation. Today, there are more than 385,000 licensed NPs across the U.S., and their number is expected to grow by 45% between now and - [Reimagining Children's Health: Insights on Whole Child Health (Part 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/reinventing-childrens-health-insights-on-whole-child-health-part-2-of-2/) - There’s a bold idea bubbling to the surface in health care: if we want to address the numerous problems regarding health and wellness in the U.S., as a nation, we must understand what health is, pay for health, and start with children. Woven into this philosophy is the concept of whole child health, which is - [Reimagining Children's Health: Insights from the Whole Child Health Alliance (Pt. 1 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/reimagining-childrens-health-insights-from-the-whole-child-health-alliance-part-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 - [Lifesaving Liquid: The Story of Kate Farms](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/lifesaving-liquid-the-story-of-kate-farms/) - From the day she was born, Kate Laver's medical conditions were such that she required tube feeding to thrive and grow. But there was one problem: Kate failed to thrive and grow on the formulas she was given. What followed was a tale of parental determination, desperation, and triumph that gave rise to the company - [From Vision to Action: Dr. Micky Tripathi on Digital Health Transformation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/from-vision-to-action-dr-micky-tripathi-on-digital-health-transformation/) - Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP, is the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Tripathi discusses the Office of the National Coordinator’s two-decade journey in transforming health care through electronic health records (EHRs), interoperability and secure data exchange. He highlights the - [A Conversation with Dr. Ashwin Vasan](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/a-conversation-with-dr-ashwin-vasan/) - Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, is a primary care physician, epidemiologist, and public health expert dedicated to improving physical and mental health, social welfare, and public policy for marginalized communities. Early in his career, he worked with the nonprofit Partners in Health and the World Health Organization, focusing on combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in the - [Driving Change for Children: Insights from AAP’s Mark Del Monte](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/driving-change-for-children-insights-from-aaps-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 - [Beyond Clinical Walls With Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/beyond-clinical-walls-with-dr-bayo-curry-winchell/) - Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell is a primary care physician, a nationally recognized health equity and maternal health advocate, and the founder of Beyond Clinical Walls, a platform offering credible health information through engaging social media and podcast content. We had the chance to chat with her in Las Vegas at the recent HLTH conference, a global - [Dark Design Defined](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/childrens-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 - [In Service of Public Health: Insights From Admiral Rachel Levine](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/in-the-service-of-public-health-insights-from-admiral-rachel-levine/) - Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist whose clinical work focuses on the intersection of mental and physical health. She brings a strong commitment to equity and inclusion to her role as the 17th Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We had the - [The Magic of Collaboration featuring UCF & Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-magic-of-collaboration-featuring-ucf-nemours-childrens-health/) - Orlando, "The City Beautiful," is emerging as a global center for medical care, innovation, and research. A new partnership between Nemours Children’s Health and the University of Central Florida (UCF) — highlighted by the launch of the Nemours/UCF Department of Pediatrics – aims to train future pediatricians and drive advancements in pediatric health research. Guests:Debra - [Breaking Barriers: The Power of Workforce Diversity in Health Care](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/breaking-barriers-the-power-of-workforce-diversity-in-healthcare/) - 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 - [ChatGPT MD: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Pearl](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/understanding-and-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](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/kids-and-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 - [care.ai and the Smart Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/care-ai-and-the-smart-hospital/) - Episode Description: Health care transformation is starting to move from the realm of concept to reality. One example is a platform called care.ai, which brings together virtual care and artificial intelligence to create “smart hospitals” and “smart care teams.” It's already in action at such luminary health care providers as Vanderbilt University Medical Center in - [Truth or Trend: Tackling Medical Misinformation on Social Media with Dr. David Stukus](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/truth-or-trend/) - 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](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/healthy-eating-made-simple-the-usdas-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 - [Ballots As Wellness: Talking Civic Health with Aliya Bhatia of Vot-ER](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/ballots-as-wellness/) - Episode Description: The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all recognize voting as a social determinant of health. In a year when more than 60 nations have or will hold elections (including the United States), the Well Beyond Medicine podcast examines the concepts of civic - [From Crew to Career: Transforming Lives with McDonald's Archways to Opportunity](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/from-crew-to-career-transforming-lives-with-mcdonalds-archways-to-opportunity/) - McDonald’s is more than just the home of burgers, fries and shakes. It's a place where employees can learn valuable basic customer service skills and gain needed entry-level managerial experience. One in 8 Americans has worked at a McDonald's at some point in their lives, gaining these life-changing skills firsthand. In addition to on-the-job experiences - [Fighting for the Future: Childhood Cancer Awareness with the Phillies](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/fighting-for-the-future-childhood-cancer-awareness-with-the-phillies/) - This week’s episode features two compelling stories of strength and perseverance in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In our first segment, we remember Corey Phelan. At 19, Corey achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a professional baseball player, signing with the Phillies organization. His dream, though, and his life were cut short by pediatric - [The KIDS Health Act: Whole Child Health for the Nation (Pt. 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/https-nemourswellbeyond-org-episode-kids-health-act-part-2/) - In part 2 of The KIDS Health Act series, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Dan Sullivan discuss ways in which the bill aims to integrate mental and physical health services for children eligible for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Senator Carper (D-DE) highlights his focus on early childhood development and access to healthcare - [Research Update on Zika Virus and Cancer](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/research-update-on-zika-virus-and-cancer-2/) - In this mini-episode, we catch up with Dr. Tamarah Westmoreland, associate professor of surgery, and research scientist Dr. Joseph Mazar, both from Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Previously featured on episode 49, Drs. Westmoreland and Mazar discussed their groundbreaking paper published in Cancer Research Communications by the American Association for Cancer Research, exploring the use of - [Shining a Light: Childhood Cancer Awareness with the Phillies](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/shining-a-light-childhood-cancer-awareness-with-the-phillies/) - On a single night each September, Major League Baseball holds Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at games nationwide. This major initiative focuses on both educating the public about childhood cancer and providing respite for cancer patients, survivors and their families. Join us as we visit Citizens Bank Park — home of the Philadelphia Phillies — for - [The Imperative for Period Equity (Encore Presentation)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/imperative-for-period-equity-encore-presentation/) - In this encore presentation of Well Beyond Medicine, we explore the timely topic of period equity with Nemours Children’s Health adolescent medicine specialist Robyn Miller, MD. Menstruation is something half of the world's population experiences. Yet having the right resources — access to period products and health information about menses — can prove elusive for - [Beyond the Mosquito: Exploring Zika’s Impact on Neuroblastoma](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/beyond-the-mosquito-exploring-zikas-impact-on-neuroblastoma-2/) - New research indicates that injecting neuroblastoma tumors with Zika virus can shrink or eliminate those tumors in mice, suggesting that the virus could someday serve as an effective cancer therapy. This is newly published in the peer-reviewed journal Cancer Research Communications, from the American Association for Cancer Research.On this week's episode, we hear from the study's - [Digital Detox: Schools Without Cell Phones](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Transforming Pediatrics and Embracing Value-Based Care with Alex Koster](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/transforming-pediatrics-and-embracing-value-based-care-with-alex-koster/) - When discussing methods of paying for health care in the U.S., you'll often hear the terms fee-for-service and value-based care. What do they mean? And what value can value-based care models bring to pediatric patients and their families? We discuss these questions and more with Alex Koster, Associate Vice President of Value Transformation for Nemours - [Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Pt. 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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 - [Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Pt. 1 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/forum-supporting-our-military-families-and-hidden-helpers-pt-1-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](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/prams-for-dads/) - 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 - [Early Years, Lasting Impact: Supporting Early Childhood Educators](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/early-years-lasting-impact/) - The Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program (TAP), started in 2018 and is led by the Rodel Foundation and the Nemours Children’s National Office of Policy & Prevention. It uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding to provide support and resources to early care education providers to make positive changes in their - [The Roadmap Project (Encore Presentation)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/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: Raising - [Environmental Factors and Childhood Cancer](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/environmental-factors-and-childhood-cancer/) - There is a growing body of literature that has implicated the role of several environmental hazards in childhood cancer, such as exposure to pesticides, vehicle exhaust, gasoline, and tobacco smoke, all of which can increase the risk of a childhood cancer diagnosis. A new training program developed by the Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Speciality - [Celebrating Our Podiversary](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/celebrating-our-podiversary/) - The Well Beyond Medicine Podcast celebrates a milestone: its first "podiversary." It’s been a year complete with influential guests, great conversations, and loyal listeners whose interest in whole child health is piqued by discussions on the podcast. Join us as we look back at some of our achievements from this year, hear from some of - [Pathways to Improve Social Determinants of Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/pathways-to-improve-sdoh/) - Social determinants of health (SDoH) are non-medical factors that affect health outcomes and quality of life. Much attention and work is focused on examining SDoH and creating pathways to improve them, with the ultimate goal of optimizing wellness for everyone. In this episode, we’ll take a look at two such pathways. SEGMENT 1: A paper - [The KIDS Health Act: Whole Child Health for the Nation (Pt. 1 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/kids-health-act-part-1/) - The Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act is a bipartisan and bicameral effort now before the U.S. Congress that would establish a holistic approach to children’s healthcare by integrating mental and physical health services for children and youth who are eligible for both Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This legislation would - [Hidden Helpers Heard](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/hidden-helpers-part-two/) - According to a study commissioned by The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, there are 2.5 million children, teens, and young adults in the U.S. taking on significant responsibilities for wounded, ill or aging veterans within their own families. These "hidden helpers" are supporting their wounded parent, grandparent, sibling or other family member with activities of daily living - [What's Keeping Kids Up at Night? The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Adolescents with Dr. Paul Weigle](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/impact-of-excessive-screen-time/) - Dr. Weigle joined us live from the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Annual Meeting this weekend to discuss the impact of excessive screen time on adolescents and how parents can support healthy limits.Recorded live at PAS 2024 in Toronto, Canada, on May 4, 2024. Watch on YouTube. Guests:Paul Weigle, MD, Associate Medical Director, Natchaug Hospital of - [Leveraging Health Informatics to Serve the Underserved](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/leveraging-health-informatics-2/) - Health informatics stands at the intersection of healthcare and information technology. It’s a science that uses healthcare data to uncover insights, advance innovation, inform research, and help clinicians make the best patient decisions and recommendations. Dr. Stacey Stokes is the Medical Director of Informatics with Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. At the 2024 Pediatric - [Locked Up – Addressing the Health Needs of Incarcerated Youth with Dr. Michael DeBaun and Dr. Elizabeth Barnert](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/locked-up/) - According to the Prison Policy Initiative's "The Whole Pie 2023" report, more than 47,000 children under 18 years of age are incarcerated, with 1 in 16 in an adult prison or jail. This statistic underpins the American Pediatric Society’s Issue of the Year: increasing access to quality health care for children who are incarcerated. It’s - [Pressures of Childhood - Understanding and Managing Pediatric Hypertension with Dr. Carissa Baker-Smith](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/episode-75/) - The overall prevalence of hypertension in childhood is 2% to 5%, and it can be worse (or, worse yet, go undetected) in high-deprivation neighborhoods in the United States. Learn more about the research done in this area by Dr. Carissa Baker-Smith, Director of Pediatric Preventive Cardiology at Nemours Children's Health. She also shares her insights on - [The Compass, the Mirror, and the Swiss Army Knife - A Conversation On Pediatric Leadership with Dr. Kanekal Gautham](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/key-leadership-principles-in-pediatrics/) - What do a compass, a mirror and a Swiss Army knife have to do with pediatric leadership? Dr. Kanekal Gautham, Pediatrician-in-Chief at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, makes the connections and provides key principles of leadership in pediatrics. This episode was recorded live at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting (PAS) in Toronto, Canada on May 3, - [Leading With Heart - A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Davis](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/episode-74/) - As Executive Vice President, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief, and Chief Scientific Officer for Nemours Children’s Health, Dr. Matthew Davis oversees all clinical and research activities across Nemours Children's and works to ensure that education, training, and community engagement are fully integrated into clinical and research efforts. It's a position of great import and impact, but one where - [The Crisis of Physician Burnout with Dr. Alfred Atanda](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-crisis-of-physician-burnout/) - The American Medical Association (AMA) defines physician burnout as a long‑term stress reaction that can include emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a feeling of decreased personal achievement. It's a condition that affects all specialties and practice settings – and the AMA has declared physician burnout a crisis. A 2023 AMA survey of physicians and non-physicians in - [Furthering Healthcare's Digital Revolution](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/furthering-healthcares-digital-revolution/) - The promise of digital integration in healthcare has come a long way but remains a work in progress. Currently, digital tools give providers and patients secure access to health information, help improve communication, provide personalized care and education, and allow for remote monitoring by providers and self-management by patients. To have all of this in - [Hidden Helpers, Hidden No More with Dr. Larry Moss and Steve Schwab](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/hidden-helpers-part-one/) - When it comes to supporting our nation's military caregivers – the family members and friends caring for a wounded, ill, or injured veteran each day in their homes – the Elizabeth Dole Foundation is a true leader. The foundation aims to raise awareness, conduct research, and support military family caregivers. Among that group, you will - [A Conversation with Matthew Cook, Children's Hospital Association](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/a-conversation-with-matthew-cook/) - When it comes to healthcare, children are not miniature adults. As growing, maturing human beings, they require regular well-child attention, care, and treatment that considers their size and their ongoing and seemingly ever-changing developmental needs as they make the trek into adulthood. Children's hospitals, in particular, play a unique role in ensuring and elevating the - [The Nemours Estate](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/nemours-estate/) - All across Nemours Children's Health, from Wilmington to Pensacola to Orlando to Jacksonville, and points in between - the ethos of Well Beyond Medicine is becoming well established. That includes the Nemours Estate in Wilmington, the only public park in the nation with a hospital on its grounds. Guests Gina Altieri, Jean Hershner, Ken Darsney, - [Unlocking the Power of Gratitude](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/power-of-gratitude/) - "Even in the worst conditions you can be grateful in something and not have to be grateful for it," according to Lee Brower, entrepreneur coach and founder of Empowered Wealth. He joins this week's episode as we explore the power of gratitude. We're also joined by Nemours Children's Health's Dr. Alfred Atanda who shares the - [Integration: At the Heart of Better Care](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/integration-at-the-heart-of-better-care/) - Nemours Children's Health pediatric psychologist Erica Sood, PhD joins us during Episode 31 to talk about her work improving the emotional health of children with chronic health conditions and her research into the care of moms, dads, and other family members following a prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease. We also talk with Zachary Boynton, - [Heart of the Matter with Experts From Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/heart-of-the-matter/) - SEGMENT 1: As children with congenital heart disease (CHD) become adults with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), they continue to require specialized care and will need that care and monitoring for life. Find out why this is an important — and growing — area of specialty care. SEGMENT 2: It takes hours of preparation, planning - [The PLAYERS Championship: Golf for Good](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-players-championship/) - This year – 2024 – marked the 50th anniversary of THE PLAYERS Championship, a premier tour stop for PGA golfers from around the world! Held at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (just south of Jacksonville where Nemours Children's Health is headquartered), THE PLAYERS Championships attracts the best that professional golf has to offer - [Exploring Health Equity with Dr. Tony Iton](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/exploring-health-equity/) - Achieving health equity is a complex and ongoing endeavor that involves addressing various social, economic and systemic factors that contribute to disparities in health outcomes among different populations. If it sounds like challenging work, it is. But that hasn't stopped The California Endowment's Dr. Tony Iton from making it his life's work. We sat down - [Cultivating Health: The Can Grow Garden](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/cultivating-health/) - As harvest season approaches, we're checking in on the Can Grow Garden, part of the Nemours Estate in Wilmington, Delaware. This encore episode was originally recorded for the Champions for Children series. The Can Grow Garden is a collaboration between the Nemours Estate and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, to grow plants and provide a place for patient, - [Ginsburg Institute: Equalizing Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/equalizing-health/) - In 2022 a $25 million donation from the Ginsburg Family Foundation established the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health. The Institute represents a first-of-its-kind initiative to advance health equity for children in medically underserved areas by partnering with communities and codifying evidenced-based approaches that are effective, scalable and transferable. This week's guests - [Ginsburg Scholars: The Future of Health Equity](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/ginsburg-scholars/) - In 2022, a $25 million donation from the Ginsburg Family Foundation established the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health. One major initiative of the Institute is the Ginsburg Health Equity Scholars Program. The scholars program seeks to prepare rising members of the healthcare, public health, and scientific workforce to conduct research into - [Strategies for Accelerating an Autism Diagnosis](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/strategies-for-accelerating-an-autism-diagnosis/) - From the time a pediatrician or parent suspects a child could be affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) until an actual diagnosis takes over two years! On today’s episode, we learn about two strategies that are currently in use to reduce that time to just weeks — or even days. Guests: Richard Uhlig, CEO, Quadrant - [Welcome to Well Beyond Medicine: Our New Podcast](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/welcome-to-well-beyond-medicine/) - The Champions for Children podcast is now the Well Beyond Medicine podcast. Learn the whys, hows, and wherefores in this episode, featuring Nemours Children's associates Drew Landmeier, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer; Che Parker, Communications Program Manager; and Cheryl Munn, Enterprise Communications Director. Explore NemoursWellBeyond.org to access current episodes of Well Beyond Medicine and previous episodes of Champions for Children, subscribe - [The Imperative for Period Equity](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/imperative-for-period-equity/) - SEGMENT 1: Menstruation: it's something half of the world's population experiences. Yet having the right resources — access to period products and health information about menses can prove elusive for some due to financial concerns, lack of communication and openness on the topic due to stigma, or cultural and religious considerations. Our topic with Nemours Children's - [Five DEI Questions, Five Black Leaders (Pt. 1 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/five-dei-questions-part-one/) - February is Black History Month and, to celebrate, the Well Beyond Medicine podcast welcomed colleagues from the Nemours Children's Health Black, African and Caribbean Heritage Associate Resource Group (ARG). They posed questions about diversity, equity and inclusion to Black physician leaders across the Nemours Children's enterprise, including: Guests: Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, Executive - [Five DEI Questions, Five Black Leaders (Pt. 2 of 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/five-dei-questions-part-two/) - In part two of our series, we dig deeper into conversations with our Black physician leaders, guided by our Black, African and Caribbean Associate Resource Group. Joining the table in today’s episode is Latonya Quann, Clinical Operations Supervisor for Nemours Children’s Health, Orlando, and Jane deHeers, Director of Operations, Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services, Nemours Children’s - [Understanding Heart Disease Associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/heart-disease-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/) - Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy. According to Nemours KidsHealth.org, it affects boys more often than girls. According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, heart and respiratory muscle problems emerge in the teen years and can lead to serious complications. In terms of the heart, the issue at hand - [Partnering on Tomorrow's Healthcare Workforce](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/tomorrows-healthcare-workforce/) - When it comes to providing health services, the most precious resource of any healthcare system, hospital or provider's office is its people: those who make up the healthcare workforce. Yet the nation's expanding healthcare needs are outstripping the workforce size, creating a severe shortage of employees at all levels. While there is no single solution - [Partner Profile: St. Patrick's Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/st-patricks-center/) - The non-profit, non-denominational St. Patrick's Center in Wilmington, Delaware, has served that community for over half a century. They provide emergency food, meals, respite for the homeless, clothing, transportation, and recreational activities for people in need on the city's east side. Our guest host, Che Parker, met up with Joe Yacyshyn, St. Patrick's Center's Board - [Babies in Crisis: Understanding Neonatal Abstinence (Part 4)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/babies-in-crisis-understanding-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/) - In the final episode of our four-part series “Hot Topics in Neonatology” we explore neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a byproduct of prenatal drug exposure — one of the fastest growing public health problems in the world.In the U.S., the most recent data from the CDC indicate that the number of pregnant people with opioid-related diagnoses documented at - [Fragile Beginnings: Exploring NEC in Newborns (Part 3)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/fragile-beginnings-exploring-nec-in-newborns/) - In the third of our four-part series “Hot Topics in Neonatology” we talk with health care providers who are on the frontlines working to prevent adverse outcomes and improve the quality of care for the most vulnerable babies.SEGMENT 1: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common and serious intestinal disease among premature babies. It’s so dire that preventing - [Fluid Dynamics: What's New in Treating EPRA (Part 2)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/fluid-dynamics-whats-new-in-treating-early-pregnancy-renal-anhydramnios/) - We continue our four-part series “Hot Topics in Neonatology” with Part 2 that explores the latest in neonatology-related research and education with experts from across the United States. SEGMENT 1: Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds a baby during pregnancy, and it plays a key role in the development of the fetus. According to - [The NICU View: Mom & Baby (Part 1)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-nicu-view-mom-and-baby/) - We begin our four-part series “Hot Topics in Neonatology” with the story of author and preemie family advocate Deb Discenza. Deb was 30 weeks pregnant when she gave birth to her daughter, Becky. In this episode, she shares their NICU story of persistence and resilience, and how she is paying it forward by helping and - [Calling Cooks and Caretakers](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/calling-cooks-and-caretakers/) - SEGMENT 1: Culinary medicine is an evidence-based medical practice that affirms the saying "You are what you eat." One part food, one part cooking, and one part medical science, culinary medicine aims to help folks make the right decisions about food to help prevent and treat disease. Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Maria Mascarenhas with the Children's - [Marathon Endurance](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/marathon-endurance/) - SEGMENT 1: We explore the world of pediatric anesthesiology and the pressures and stresses of being an anesthesiologist with Dr. Destiny Chau, Dr. Meera Gangadharan and Dr. Meenakshi Atteri. SEGMENT 2: It's a trip to Philadelphia Marathon Weekend to learn more about the mentorship work of Students Run Philly Style with its Executive Director Lauren Kobylarz. Guests: - [Tiny Innovations, Big Impact](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/tiny-innovations-big-impact/) - It's a pediatric health care innovation episode of Well Beyond Medicine covering two new tools applicable to improving the health and health care experience of the smallest of babies. SEGMENT 1: It was a casual exchange between two colleagues that proved to be the point of conception for an infant positioning cradle, dubbed SmolTap, a simple - [Breakthroughs in Sickle Cell Disease](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/breakthroughs-in-sickle-cell-disease/) - You've probably heard the news: an FDA-approved treatment for sickle cell disease applying the gene-editing tool CRISPR is now available in the U.S. It's a landmark moment in medical science on two fronts: the treatment, called Casgevey, is the first FDA-approved regimen to utilize CRISPR technology to treat any genetic disease. And it's a huge - [Weighty Matters with Dr. Sandip Godambe and Dr. Kirk Reichard](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/weighty-matters-with-sandip-godambe-and-kirk-reichard/) - SEGMENT 1: Orange County, California is home to nearly 3.2 million people. Its 42 miles of beachfront and major attractions such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Mission San Juan Capistrano, make it a major West Coast tourist destination. Orange County is also home to the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), where Dr. Sandip - [Nourishing Hope Amid Childhood Food Insecurity](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/nourishing-hope-amid-childhood-food-insecurity/) - SEGMENT 1: The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that in 2022, one in every five children in the United States was unsure where, when, or even if they would get their next meal. Childhood food insecurity significantly impacts physical, social, cognitive, and behavioral development. Blessings in a Backpack has become a national leader and model for - [Moving at the Speed of Healthcare Innovation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/moving-at-the-speed-of-healthcare-innovation/) - Healthcare has always been a hotbed of innovation, though it seems today to be moving forward at light speed, with a wide range of advancements to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, safety, accessibility, and quality of healthcare services at the bedside and behind the scenes. We're talking healthcare innovation today with two national experts whom we - [Disrupting Healthcare with Dr. Stephen Klasko](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/disrupting-health-care-with-dr-stephen-klasko/) - Dr. Stephen Klasko is a dynamic healthcare visionary who led Jefferson Health in Philadelphia as its President and CEO during much of the COVID-19 pandemic and currently serves as Executive in Residence for the venture capital group General Catalyst (GC). GC made news when they announced their intention to create the Health Assurance Transformation Corporation, through - [Information as a Determinant of Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/information-as-a-determinant-of-health/) - Dr. Garth Graham, the Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health Partnerships at YouTube, has long espoused the belief that information is a social determinant of health. We had the chance to talk with Dr. Graham at HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas about this concept, as well as the topics of medical misinformation, - [A Conversation with Alex Azar and Dr. Larry Moss](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/a-conversation-with-alex-azar/) - If you are serious about pushing boundaries and transforming health and wellness, HLTH is the place to be. The 2023 edition of HLTH, held earlier this month in Las Vegas, united more than 10,000 senior executives, decision-makers, and innovators across the healthcare spectrum whose common goal is to discuss the trends and strategies needed to create health's - [The Anatomy of Medical Misinformation with Dr. G](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-anatomy-of-misinformation-with-dr-g/) - Medical misinformation is a serious issue that is on the radar of policymakers, public health officials, pediatricians, and parents alike. It's so prominent that in 2021, with the COVID-19 pandemic raging and an undercurrent of medical misinformation working against public health efforts at vaccination, the Office of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an - [AI in Health Care: The Future (Part 3 of 3)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/ai-in-health-care-part-3-of-3/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) will NOT replace the work of a skilled, trained, experienced human clinician. Yet AI, in all its formulations and manifestations, has the potential to bring revolutionary change and improved outcomes on a global scale. So, what's next for AI in pediatric cardiology? Our AI experts weigh in. This episode was taped live - [AI in Health Care: The Perils (Part 2 of 3)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/ai-in-health-care-part-2-of-3/) - For all the hope that artificial intelligence (AI) brings to health care, there are perils: patient privacy concerns, public trust, legal and ethical considerations, the fear of biased algorithms, and how to handle the need for massive amounts of the right data to feed AI algorithms. We discuss all of that with experts from across the - [AI in Health Care: The Promise (Part 1 of 3)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/ai-in-health-care-part-1-of-3/) - It seems we've been hearing a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) lately: It’s how Netflix knows what to recommend you watch next. From ChatGPT to Netflix, AI is everywhere — and it's changing health care in all its aspects. The promise, the peril, and the prophecy of AI in health care are what we are - [Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: Myths, Facts & Support](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/understanding-sickle-cell-disease/) - This episode was taped live during the recent "Well Beyond Medicine" Day in Jacksonville, Florida at the reimagined THE PLAYERS Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. The Center includes the only pediatric sickle cell program in Jacksonville which is also one of the largest programs in the state of - [Phillies For Hope: Championing Cancer Awareness](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/phillies-for-hope/) - Nemours Children’s Health is the Official Children’s Hospital of the Philadelphia Phillies. For Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, the team graciously opened its doors to our podcast team during their Pediatric Cancer Awareness Night so we could bring you the inspiring patient story of 13-year-old Madison Handley. Diagnosed with cancer twice in her lifetime, Madison and - [Stepping to the Plate for Pediatric Cancer Awareness](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/stepping-to-the-plate-for-pediatric-cancer-awareness/) - The word of the day was “awareness” at Citizens Bank Park this September as the Philadelphia Phillies hosted their 7th annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Night. As we learned, awareness brings funding to support improved pediatric cancer treatments and research that ultimately save lives. While at the game that night, we sat down with William Martin, - [Three Questions, Six Leaders](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/three-questions-six-leaders/) - The recent "Well Beyond Medicine Day" in Orlando, Florida saw the Nemours Children's Podcast truck on site and ready with microphones open to hear from Nemours associates at all levels, including six members of the Nemours Children's Health, Florida Leadership Team. Of them, we asked three specific questions, eliciting a variety of thought-provoking answers. Listen - [Fostering Diversity & Equity in Pediatric Cardiac Care](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/fostering-diversity-and-equity-in-pediatric-cardiac-care/) - Dr. Carissa Baker Smith is a preventive and transplant cardiologist whose research includes a high concentration of work looking at the social determinants of health and working to mitigate health disparities for patients with congenital heart disease. She sat down with us when we took the podcast on the road to the 8th World Congress of Pediatric - [The Roadmap Project](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/the-roadmap-project/) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting The Roadmap Project, presented at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting in Washington, D.C. by pediatric psychologist Dr. Erica Sood from Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware; pediatric psychologist Dr. Jill Plevinsky from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and pediatrician Dr. Carole Lannon from Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, - [Genomics For All! Awareness. Access. Equity.](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/genomics-for-all/) - Genomics and precision medicine are becoming pillars of health care, but how do they apply to pediatrics — and how can we ensure equitable access? Dr. Pankaj B. Agrawal, principal investigator (PI) of the NIH-funded Virtual Genome Center for Infant Health (VIGOR)*, visited us in our mobile podcast studio at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2023 - [Reflecting Resilience](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/reflecting-resilience/) - At Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, associates (staff) and patients celebrated “Well Beyond Medicine Day" with some very honored guests. These VIPs stopped by the podcast to talk about osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic disease in which bones fracture (break) easily, often with no obvious cause or minimal injury. Detroit resident Stephen Sheehy is a remarkable - [Hope For Saving The Tiniest Babies](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/hope-for-saving-the-tiniest-babies/) - When it comes to preterm births, the World Health Organization estimates that 15 million babies are born before the completion of 37 weeks gestation. Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death among children under five years of age, with approximately 1 million deaths in 2015. Strikingly, three-quarters of these deaths could be prevented with current, - [Beyond Borders: Children's Health Around the Globe](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/beyond-borders-childrens-health-around-the-globe/) - Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist with 20 years of clinical experience and expertise in clinical research, quality improvement, and medical education. Since 2019, she has served as vice president for Global Newborn and Child Health for the American Academy of Pediatrics. While she was in Washington, D.C., attending the Pediatric Academic - [Collaboration Across Pediatrics](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/collaboration-across-pediatrics/) - In a wide-ranging interview conducted at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, we talk with Juan Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP, Physician-in-Chief of Connecticut Children's, about the growing need for collaborative pediatric research, tackling health disparities in a multicultural capital city, and what it was like to be an infectious disease specialist leading a pediatric health care - [Representation Matters: New Century Scholars](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/representation-matters/) - There is no single solution to the racial and ethnic disparities that exist in health care today. But myriad efforts are being made. In this episode of the podcast, we’re focusing our conversation on one such effort: The New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program from the Academic Pediatric Association. The program aims to decrease racial/ethnic disparities by increasing diversity - [Critical Reactions: Pediatric Anaphylaxis](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/new-research-on-pediatric-anaphylaxis/) - Parents, grandparents, caregivers, what are your worries and concerns about allergic reactions like anaphylaxis? Let us know by leaving a voicemail at NemoursWellBeyond.org. While you're there, check out our other episodes, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review. Anaphylaxis is a word that sends shivers down the spines of parents, grandparents, and caregivers everywhere, and - [A Pediatrician's Journey to Excellence in Research, Medical Education & Innovation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/a-pediatricians-journey/) - Have a question or comment about this week's episode? Leave a voicemail at NemoursWellBeyond.org. While you're there, check out our other episodes, subscribe to the podcast, or leave a review. Dr. Brian Alverson is a healthcare clinician, educator, innovator, and patent-holder who currently serves as the Nemours Pediatric Residency Program director. We met up with Brian at the - [Unraveling the Web of Health Misinformation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/unraveling-the-web-of-healthcare-misinformation/) - How has knowledge transfer and communication changed for you in the age of social media? How do you know when social media medical information is the real deal or a bunch of nonsense? And, how do you help families or colleagues navigate reliable sources of health information? Let us know by leaving a voicemail at NemoursWellBeyond.org. - [Innovative Pediatric Care for Florida's Panhandle](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/innovative-pediatric-care-for-florida-panhandle/) - Pediatric Cardiologist Mary Mehta, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer at Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola. For more than 20 years she has served the communities of the Florida panhandle and southern Alabama. It's a vast swath of land that draws visitors from around the world to its beautiful white sand beaches. It's also a hurricane-prone area - [Reflections: Envisioning The Future](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/reflections-envisioning-the-future/) - Hear about the development of the newest Nemours Children's brand campaign, Reflections, which depicts the future of generations of children whose lives are positively impacted when social, cultural, and healthcare delivery barriers cease to exist. The campaign also serves as an invitation to every person and organization already on the journey to create the healthiest generations - [Early Intervention Optimizes Hearing & Development](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/early-intervention-optimizes-hearing-and-development/) - Thomas Babcock, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist — an ear, nose and throat specialist, commonly referred to by the acronym ENT. He joined Nemours Children's Health, Pensacola in December 2022 with a specific task: rebuild a much-needed pediatric cochlear implant program to serve the needs of children throughout Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama. Dr. Babcock was born and - [Social Media & Youth Mental Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/social-media-and-youth-mental-health/) - According to the Pew Research Center, up to 95% of youth ages 13-17 report using a social media platform, with more than one-third (35%) indicating they use social media “almost constantly.” U. S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy — who has already raised the alarm on the youth mental health crisis in the U.S. — released an - [What's Worrying Our Kids?](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/whats-worrying-our-kids/) - Kids worry, but should parents worry about it?A national survey released in April 2023 by Nemours® KidsHealth® and conducted by the Harris Poll indicates that more than one-third of children worry at least once a week and that the worrying only gets worse as they get older. As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, we - [Well-being and the Health Care Workforce](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/well-being-and-the-health-care-workforce/) - Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has stated that burnout among health care workers has been at crisis levels since before the pandemic. Burnout is not limited to doctors or clinical providers — it can and does affect health care workers in non-clinical roles. Nemours Children's started planting the seeds of burnout prevention and well-being promotion in - [Bonus Episode: What is Health Equity?](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/what-is-health-equity/) - The Well Beyond Medicine podcast team had the privilege of asking attendees of the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting their definition of "health equity." Here are some of their answers! Carol Vassar, producer Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org. - [Cultural Understanding Emanating Outward](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/cultural-understanding-emanating-outward/) - On this week's episode, we examine an angle on the concept of well beyond medicine: cultural understanding. In this case, how it begins within the walls of Nemours Children's Health from our associates and emanates out to others — patients, families, and, ultimately, into the community through our Associate Resource Groups (ARGS). Representatives from two - [Project HOPE](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/project-hope/) - Project HOPE stands for Harnessing Opportunity for Positive, Equitable Early Childhood Development. Nemours Children's Health is part of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded consortium promoting both equity and child well-being on a national level. How? By building the capacity of local communities, state leaders, cross-sector state teams, and local coalitions to prevent social adversities in - [What is Precision Medicine?](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/what-is-precision-medicine/) - Precision medicine, personalized medicine, genetic medicine - these are all terms bandied about in the press, but what exactly do they mean? Who better to ask than two Nemours Children's Health geneticists with 73 years of combined experience in genetics: Dr. Pamela Arn, Division Chief for Genetics, Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, and Dr. Vicky Funanage, - [What is Well Beyond Medicine?](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/what-is-well-beyond-medicine/) - Nemours Children's Health Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Enterprise Chief Communications Officer Gina Altieri shares her insights regarding the philosophy behind the enterprise tagline, Well Beyond Medicine, and how these three words represent Nemours Children's vision and strategy ingeniously. Carol Vassar, producerGuest: Gina Altieri, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Enterprise Chief Communications Officer, Nemours - [Biobanking at Nemours](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/biobanking-at-nemours/) - Biobanking is the process by which bodily fluid or tissue samples are collected for research to improve our understanding of health and disease. In this episode, we explore the past, present, and future of biobanking at Nemours Children's Health. Carol Vassar, producer Guests:Diana Corao-Uribe, MD, Director, Biobank and Molecular Analysis Program (BMAP) at Nemours Children's - [Genetic Medicine and Counseling for Kids](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/genetic-medicine-and-counseling-for-kids/) - According to the American Society of Human Genetics, medical genetics is any application of genetic principles to medical practice. This includes studies of inheritance, mapping disease genes, diagnosis and treatment, and genetic counseling, all offered by Nemours Children's Health. Carol Vassar, producer Guests:Karen Gripp, MD, Pediatrician, and Genetic Researcher, Nemours Children's Hospital, DelawareLaura Baker, Genetic - [Driving Mental Wellness and Health Equity](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/driving-mental-wellness-and-health-equity/) - Dr. Roger Harrison joins us on this episode of the podcast. Together we delve into his work as a pediatric psychologist in the greater Wilmington, Delaware area, a role he's held at Nemours Children's Health for 20 years, and his longstanding passion for health equity and inclusion. Carol Vassar, producer Guest:Roger Harrison, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, - [BRIC x BRIC: Building Predictive Analytics](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/building-predictive-analytics/) - Our topic is predictive analytics for research. Collecting it, preparing it, analyzing it, and protecting it are the Nemours Children's Biomedical Research Informatics Center (BRIC) realm. BRIC provides consultation, training, and computational resources to biomedical research investigators across the enterprise and beyond. Our guests are BRIC Director Dr. Timothy Bunnell and Daniel Eckrich, BRIC’s Supervisor - [Navigating the Health Care System](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/navigating-the-health-care-system/) - Teenagers across the nation are learning to navigate the often complex health care system thanks to a Nemours Children's-developed, no-cost, evidence-based health education curriculum called "Navigating the Health Care System." Today, we are joined by the Nemours associates who created and have made available this curriculum along with teachers from Delaware, Illinois, and Alabama to - [Defining Value in Pediatric Health Care](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/episode/defining-value-in-pediatric-health-care/) - Karen Wilding, Nemours Children's Chief Value Officer, explains her role in the enterprise. She’ll also share her experience on 9/11, when she was a student in Washington, DC, where she watched the tragedy unfold. It was an event that shaped her life and put her on the path to becoming a Nemours associate. Carol Vassar, ## Hosts - [Emily Egbert, MAT, MPH, ScM, Researcher, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/emily-egbert-mat-mph-scm-researcher-university-of-pittsburgh-school-of-medicine/) - Egbert is an MD candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, advancing medical education, curriculum development, public health and immunology research while shaping the future of health care. - [Dianne M. Alvarez, DO, Researcher and Resident Physician, Nationwide Children's Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dianne-m-alvarez-do-researcher-and-resident-physician-nationwide-childrens-hospital/) - Dr. Alvarez is a researcher and resident physician dedicated to advancing pediatric care and preparing residents to provide high-quality, lifelong patient care. - [Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/susan-walley-md-mhcm-sfhm-faap-chief-division-of-hospital-medicine-childrens-national-hospital/) - Dr. Walley is an expert in the prevention of youth tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. Her research interests include developing effective healthcare and school-based interventions to decrease youth tobacco use. Dr. Walley is a nationally-certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and has led advocacy efforts to implement a smoke-free Birmingham Health District. - [Julie S. Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, FACOG, FACMGG, Executive Director, Nemours Institute for Maternal Fetal Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/julie-s-moldenhauer-md-pmh-c-facog-facmgg-executive-director-nemours-institute-for-maternal-fetal-health/) - Dr. Moldenhauer is a triple-board-certified fetal health expert with nearly three decades of experience caring for high-risk pregnancies. She specializes in prenatal diagnosis, fetal intervention and high-risk pregnancy care. - [Weijen W. Chang, MD, FAAP, SFHM, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/weijen-w-chang-md-faap-sfhm-chief-division-of-hospital-medicine-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Chang is a physician leader in adult and pediatric hospital medicine focused on patient safety, quality improvement and collaborative care delivery. He is passionate about medical education, strategic leadership, and using writing and communication to translate complex ideas into meaningful action. - [Anoushka Sinha, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/anoushka-sinha-md-adolescent-medicine-specialist-ucsf-benioff-childrens-hospitals/) - Dr. Sinha focuses on the care of teens and young adults, including mental health, reproductive health and eating disorders. She integrates narrative medicine and storytelling to support identity, strengthen relationships and create compassionate spaces where young people feel seen, heard and valued. - [Nimisha Bajaj, MD, PhD, Palliative Care Specialist, Children’s National Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/nimisha-bajaj-md-phd-palliative-care-specialist-childrens-national-hospital/) - Dr. Bajaj is focused on improving the quality of life for children with complex medical needs through compassionate, family-centered care. She is dedicated to strengthening clinician well-being, advancing palliative care education and using the medical humanities to deepen human connection across health care systems. - [Kristen Copeland, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kristen-copeland-md-professor-of-pediatrics-cincinnati-childrens-medical-center/) - Dr. Copeland focuses on child development, early childhood behavior, nutrition and physical activity, with training in narrative medicine and community-based research. She is known for integrating attentive, whole-person listening into care to build trust, improve outcomes and ensure families feel heard, supported and understood. - [Scott L. Weiss, MD, MSCE, Division Chief, Critical Care Medicine; Vice‑Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/scott-l-weiss-md-msce-division-chief-critical-care-medicine-vice-chair-for-research-department-of-pediatrics-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Weiss leads groundbreaking sepsis research and authored both the 2020 and enhanced 2026 national sepsis guidelines. His work focuses on infection-driven organ failure, resuscitation, mitochondrial dysfunction and improving systems of care for critically ill children. - [Lara Wood, MN, RN, CPN, CPPS, Senior Associate Clinical Director, Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lara-wood-mn-rn-cpn-cpps-senior-associate-clinical-director-childrens-hospitals-solutions-for-patient-safety-sps/) - Wood is a pediatric nurse leader specializing in quality improvement, patient safety and clinical care advancement. She brings extensive experience in acute pediatric nursing, clinical leadership and system-wide harm prevention initiatives across children’s hospitals. - [Sandip Godambe, MD, PhD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, SVP Medical Affairs, Rady Children’s Health Orange County, Orange and Mission Viejo](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/sandip-godambe-md-phd-mba-chief-medical-officer-svp-medical-affairs-rady-childrens-health-orange-county-orange-and-mission-viejo/) - Dr. Godambe is a pediatric physician leader specializing in clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety and health care system integration. He applies Lean Six Sigma, improvement science and regulatory expertise to advance outcomes. - [Jared Capouya, MD, MS, HQS, Vice President, Chief Quality and Safety Officer, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jared-capouya-md/) - Capouya leads initiatives focused on clinical quality improvement, patient safety, outcomes advancement, and system-wide safety culture efforts. - [Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS, Executive Director, Infodemiology Initiative](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jessica-malaty-rivera-ms-executive-director-infodemiology-initiative/) - Rivera is a science communicator and infectious disease epidemiologist focused on translating complex public health science into clear, accessible, judgment-free information. She works to improve health literacy, strengthen trust in science and help audiences navigate misinformation - [David Elkin, PhD, VP, Clinical Liaison and Advocacy, LinusBio](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/david-elkin-phd-vp-clinical-liaison-and-advocacy-linusbio/) - Dr. Elkin advances innovative biomarker technologies to improve early autism detection, bridging research, clinical practice, and patient advocacy to support earlier intervention. - [Marlene Rafferty, RD, Senior Clinical Dietitian, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/marlene-rafferty-rd-senior-clinical-dietitian-nemours-childrens-health/) - Rafferty focuses on pediatric nutrition, offering evidence-based guidance to families and clinicians and translating nutrition science into practical strategies that promote children’s health and overall wellbeing. - [Jaclyn Lewis Albin, MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Public Health, and Director of the Culinary Medicine Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jaclyn-lewis-albin-md-associate-professor-of-internal-medicine-pediatrics-and-public-health-and-director-of-the-culinary-medicine-program-university-of-texas-southwestern-medical-center/) - Dr. Albin leads culinary medicine innovation by integrating nutrition into education, clinical care and community programs. She develops scalable, food-based strategies that improve health outcomes, advance food security and translate evidence-based nutrition guidance into practical, everyday solutions. - [Nancy Tinsley, RN, MBA, FACHE, Chairman, Xploro Inc.](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/nancy-tinsley-rn-mba-fache-chairman-xploro-inc/) - Tinsley drives innovation and strategic growth in healthcare, specializing in system integration, performance improvement and leadership development. She advances scalable models, aligns clinical services and advises organizations on transforming care delivery across the continuum. - [Jennifer Goldsack, MChem, MA, MBA, OLY, founder and CEO, Digital Medicine Society](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jennifer-goldsack-mchem-ma-mba-oly-founder-and-ceo-digital-medicine-society/) - Goldsack is an Olympian and leader in digital medicine who works to advance the safe, effective, and equitable use of technology across health, health care and research to improve outcomes for patients and communities. - [Christopher Beaty, MSN, NE-BC, Vice President, Operational Innovation, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/christopher-beaty-msn-ne-bc-vice-president-operational-innovation-nemours-childrens-health/) - Beaty leads clinical innovation, leading system efforts in all regions to optimize the quality and experience of care beyond traditional brick-and-mortar models across the enterprise. - [Jane Mericle, DNP, MHS-CL, BSN, CENP, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Chief Nursing Executive and Patient Operations Officer, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jane-mericle-dnp-mhs-cl-bsn-cenp-executive-vice-president-enterprise-chief-nursing-executive-and-patient-operations-officer-nemours-childrens-health/) - Jane M. Mericle holds more than 40 years of experience in health care. She specializes in clinical quality, patient safety, strategic planning and operational leadership. - [Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, Founder, Beyond Clinical Walls](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/bayo-curry-winchell-md-founder-beyond-clinical-walls/) - Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell is a nationally recognized health advocate improving access, trust, and patient-centered care for children and families. She founded Clinicians Who Care, a global platform helping people find doctors known for listening and believing patients. - [Ashley Lerman, DDS, Founder and CEO, Firstgrin](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/ashley-lerman-dds-founder-and-ceo-firstgrin/) - Dr. Lerman is a board-certified pediatric dentist, mom and founder of Firstgrin, an initiative promoting maternal and childhood oral and dental health. She partners with OBGYNs and pediatricians to connect parents to providers. - [Richard Coffin, Chief of Research and Advocacy, USAFacts](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/richard-coffin-chief-of-research-and-advocacy-usafacts/) - Coffin leads research, data standards and government partnerships focused on making public data accurate, accessible and actionable. His background spans product strategy, civic research and corporate strategy, with experience in data transparency and public policy analysis. - [Jeff Caron, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Patient Care Solutions, GE HealthCare](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jeff-caron-chief-digital-and-technology-officer-patient-care-solutions-ge-healthcare/) - Caron is a Digital Healthcare and Life Science executive with deep domain expertise providing vision, strategy and leadership to transformative life sciences, healthcare and industrial internet solutions and companies. - [Tara Lavelle, PhD, Investigator, Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health, Tufts Medical Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tara-lavelle-phd-investigator-center-for-the-evaluation-of-value-and-risk-in-health-tufts-medical-center/) - Dr. Lavelle researches the cost and value of health care in the United States, advancing comparative and cost-effectiveness methods for vulnerable populations, while developing approaches to evaluate childhood illness outcomes and quality of life. - [Jonathan Davis, MD, Vice Chair, Pediatrics, Tufts Medical Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jonathan-davis-md-vice-chair-pediatrics-tufts-medical-center/) - Dr. Davis conducts research on neonatal abstinence syndrome, newborn lung and brain injury, and neonatal drug development, with a focus on improving breathing outcomes for infants and advancing therapies through national advisory leadership efforts nationwide. - [Viola Mrruku, former Ginsburg Scholar](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/viola-mrruku-former-ginsburg-scholar/) - Mrruku is a former Ginsburg Scholar and University of Florida graduate working at the Nemours Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity. As a prospective medical student, her interests include clinical work, research, and community engagement through volunteering and organizational involvement. - [Lonna Gordon, MD, Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lonna-gordon-md-chief-of-adolescent-medicine-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Gordon is an adolescent medicine specialist with over 15 years helping teens and families navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, identity issues, and more. She excels at fostering authentic connection and mediating high-impact conversations that empower young people. - [Sabrina Kitaka, MD, PhD, Pediatric Infectious Disease and Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/sabrina-kitaka-md-phd-pediatric-infectious-disease-and-adolescent-medicine-specialist-makerere-university-college-of-health-sciences/) - Dr. Kitaka specializes in paediatric infectious diseases and HIV at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda. She conducts research and provides clinical care to children and adolescents, particularly those with perinatally acquired HIV. - [Nancy Molello, Executive Director, Ginsburg Institute, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/nancy-molello/) - Molello brings more than 20 years of progressive experience in developing community and global partnerships, building research health programs, and creating pipeline programs for students interested in pursuing medicine and public health careers. - [Treasure Ray, Ginsburg Scholar, Nemours Children's Health; and Coordinator, upliftED, Heart of Florida United Way](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/treasure-ray-ginsburg-scholar-nemours-childrens-health-and-coordinator-uplifted-heart-of-florida-united-way/) - Ray is passionate about advancing health through education and research. A University of Florida graduate, she works at Heart of Florida United Way and is preparing for medical school committed to equitable care. - [Aribah Ali, Ginsburg Scholar, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/aribah-ali-ginsburg-scholar-nemours-childrens-health/) - Ali is a Ginsburg Scholar at Nemours Children's Health, focused on global public health, experiential learning and advancing whole-child care through community-centered and cross-cultural approaches. - [Jeff Steller, MSc, Former Population Health Consultant, Cincinnati Children’s Office of Population Health, Cincinnati Children’s](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jeff-stellar-former-population-health-consultant-cincinnati-childrens/) - Stellar is a health care strategist with deep experience in value-based care, systems design and program leadership, known for bridging business strategy and customer needs to build scalable, high-impact initiatives that drive improved outcomes and innovation. - [Hannah Wagner, MPP, Senior Advisor, Policy Development and Partnership, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/hannah-wagner-mpp-senior-advisor-policy-development-and-partnership-nemours-childrens-health/) - Wagner leads federal policy development across a variety of portfolio areas and supports the Whole Child Health Alliance, a national coalition of multi-sector experts working to advance innovative healthcare policy, payment and care delivery for kids. - [Andrew Beck, MD, MPH, Attending Physician, Division of General & Community Pediatrics and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/andrew-beck-md-mph-attending-physician-division-of-general-community-pediatrics-attending-physician-cincinnati-childrens-hospital-medical-center-director-population-health-healt/) - Dr. Beck is a pediatric clinician, researcher, and educator focused on advancing population health, health equity and community partnerships, working with families and leaders to address social determinants of health and improve outcomes for children. - [David Cruz, MHSA, CPHQ, LSSGB, Executive Director, Kidwell Network, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/david-cruz-mhsa-cphq-lssgb-executive-director-kidwell-network-nemours-childrens-health/) - Cruz supports the KidWell Clinically Integrated Network, focusing on growth, community partnerships and value-based contracting to help secure risk-based agreements that improve quality and generate shared savings. - [Chris Schwake, MD, FAAP, Director of Quality and Patient Safety for Children’s Medical Group, Children’s Wisconsin ](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/chris-schwake-md-faap-director-of-quality-and-patient-safety-for-childrens-medical-group-childrens-wisconsin/) - Dr. Schwake leads initiatives to improve care quality, safety and outcomes for pediatric patients. - [Jenny Crouse, MS, RD, CD, Director of Clinical Nutrition, Children’s Wisconsin](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jenny-crouse-ms-rd-cd-director-of-clinical-nutrition-childrens-wisconsin/) - Crouse oversees nutrition strategy and clinical programs to support the health and well-being of pediatric patients. - [Vanessa Garcia-Brito, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, Nike](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/vanessa-garcia-brito-vice-president-and-chief-impact-officer-nike/) - Garcia-Brito is known for her people-first, love-powered and purpose-driven approach to leadership and is committed to moving the world forward through the power of sport. - [Lucy Rose, Founder & President, The Cost of Loneliness Project](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lucy-rose-founder-president-the-cost-of-loneliness-project/) - Rose is a world traveler, a global relationship builder and an award-winning pharmaceutical health strategy, regulatory and communications expert. - [Nathan Wood, MD, Director, Culinary Medicine, Yale School of Medicine/Yale-New Haven Health System](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/nathan-wood-md-director-culinary-medicine-yale-school-of-medicine-yale-new-haven-health-system/) - Dr. Wood has dedicated his career to the field of culinary medicine, firmly believing that what we eat can be simultaneously healthy and delicious. His work combines his passions for medicine, food, teaching and media to empower others to enjoy food in a healthy way. - [Myron Rolle, MD, MS, former NFL player, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/myron-rolle-md-ms-pediatric-neurosurgeon-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Rolle is a pediatric neurosurgeon, Rhodes Scholar, best-selling author, and former professional football player. He develops public health tools, advances surgical techniques and works to prevent traumatic brain injuries globally. - [Leana Wen, MD, MSc, FAAEM, Health Columnist, The Washington Post](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/leana-wen-md-msc-faaem-health-columnist-the-washington-post/) - Dr. Wen is an emergency physician, health care executive and Washington Post columnist whose work spans public health leadership, medical policy, health technology and national commentary. She also holds academic and policy fellow appointments and is a published author. - [Ysabel Duron, founder, president and executive director, The Latino Cancer Institute](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/ysabel-duron-founder-president-and-executive-director-the-latino-cancer-institute/) - Duron is a pioneering, award-winning Latina journalist, a cancer survivor, and for the past 25 years, a leading patient activist around Latino community engagement. Her encore career as a cancer patient advocate and non-profit agency builder commenced when she was diagnosed with cancer in 1999. - [Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, Metabolic Health & Primary Care Physician, Knownwell Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/angela-fitch-md-facp-foma-dipl-abom-co-founder-chief-medical-officer-metabolic-health-primary-care-physician-knownwell-health/) - Dr. Fitch is a recognized leader in pediatric and adult obesity medicine, passionate about patient-centered care, advancing obesity treatment access, and supporting families in building healthier habits while shifting focus from weight to overall health. - [Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP, Chief Artificial Intelligence Implementation Officer, Mayo Clinic](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/micky-tripathi-phd-mpp-assistant-secretary-for-technology-policy-u-s-department-of-health-and-human-services/) - Dr. Tripathi has over 20 years of leadership experience in health IT, driving advancements in technology policy, interoperability, and data innovation through roles in government and non-profits, with significant contributions to health information exchange. - [Amanda Lochrie, PhD, MBA, ABPP, Executive Director, Child and Behavioral Health, Medical Director, PATH, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/amanda-lochrie-phd-mba-abpp-interim-chair-department-of-pediatrics-chief-division-of-psychology-medical-director-pediatric-acute-telemental-health-path-program-nemours-childrens-h/) - Dr. Lochrie specializes in helping children and teens manage adjustment to medical illness, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain, and sports-related challenges, using evidence-based psychological strategies to promote resilience, coping and overall well-being. - [Rahil Briggs, PsyD, National Director, HealthySteps, ZERO TO THREE](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rahil-briggs-psyd-national-director-healthysteps-zero-to-three/) - Dr. Briggs specializes in early childhood behavioral health, infant–caregiver relationships and integrating developmental support into pediatric care. - [Jason E. Boye, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Director of School-Based Behavioral Health, Clinical Population Health Informatics Advisor, Nemours Children’s Health, and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jason-e-boye-phd-abpp-clinical-director-of-school-based-behavioral-health-clinical-population-health-informatics-advisor-nemours-childrens-health-and-clinical-associate-professor-of-pe/) - Dr. Boye is a board-certified child and adolescent psychologist whose work focuses on pediatric integrated primary care, behavioral health, informatics and data analytics, and pediatric obesity, advancing evidence-based approaches to improve child health outcomes. - [Mary Kay Irwin, EdD, Senior Director, School-Based Health, Nationwide Children’s Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mary-kay-irwin-edd-senior-director-school-based-health-nationwide-childrens-hospital/) - Irwin leads innovative school-based health initiatives, developing comprehensive care models that integrate medical and academic supports for at-risk students. Her work advances health equity, strengthens community partnerships, informs statewide policy, and improves outcomes through program development, evaluation and population health strategy. - [Daniella Gratale, MA, Associate Vice President, Federal Affairs, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/daniella-gratale-ma-associate-vice-president-federal-affairs-nemours-childrens-health/) - Gratale is a seasoned policy and advocacy expert dedicated to advancing children’s health and well-being. With extensive experience in legislative strategy, she has successfully championed initiatives in health care, prevention and population health. - [Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, New York University](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/marion-nestle-phd-mph-paulette-goddard-professor-of-nutrition-food-studies-and-public-health-emerita-new-york-university/) - Dr. Nestle is a leading nutrition scholar and author whose work explores how industry, policy and culture influence what we eat. She is widely recognized for making food politics accessible to the public. - [Erin Williamson, LCSW, Chief Programs & Strategy Officer, Love146](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/erin-williamson-lcsw-chief-programs-strategy-officer-love146/) - Williamson is responsible for leading the development, implementation and operation of Love146’s US Survivor Care and Prevention Education programs. She brings more than 20 years of direct service, program management and applied research experience in the fields of social service and criminal justice, with particular expertise in the areas of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation. - [Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, Chief Executive Officer, Unified Youth](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/wizdom-powell-phd-mph-cmhc-former-chief-purpose-officer-headspace/) - A leader in health systems and mental health equity, Dr. Powell supports underserved communities through inclusive strategies, innovative partnerships, and scalable digital solutions, fostering resilience and well-being. - [Cady Coleman, PhD, retired NASA astronaut, public speaker and author ](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/cady-coleman-phd-retired-nasa-astronaut-public-speaker-and-author/) - Coleman is a retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force colonel with over 180 days in space. A scientist, pilot, mother, and leader, she advances space exploration through public speaking, research, and advisory roles. - [Cedric Von Pritchett, MD, Otolaryngologist, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/cedric-pritchett/) - Dr. Pritchett is a pediatric otolaryngologist, clinical investigator and public health professional with particular interest in pediatric hearing loss. He serves as co-director of the Nemours Children’s Ear, Hearing and Communication Center and medical director of the Cochlear Implant Program. His research pursuits in pediatric otology and hearing health involve health services research and translational research domains. - [Salwa Sulieman, DO, Infectious Disease physician, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/salwa-sulieman-do-infectious-disease-physician-nemours-childrens-hospital-delaware/) - Dr. Sulieman is dedicated to advancing the care and prevention of infectious diseases in children, with a focus on improving outcomes through compassionate care, collaboration, and a commitment to medical excellence. - [Brittany Fitts, RN, Senior Data Analyst, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/brittany-fitts-rn-senior-data-analyst-nemours-childrens-health/) - Fitts applies her clinical expertise and data analysis skills to enhance patient outcomes, combining hands-on nursing experience with analytical insight to support informed, effective decision-making in health care. - [Caroline Bruce, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, NASM-CPT, Wellness Program Manager and Peer Support Program Manager, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/caroline-bruce-ms-rd-ldn-cdces-nasm-cpt-wellness-program-manager-and-peer-support-program-manager-nemours-childrens-health/) - Bruce fosters a culture of well-being by managing wellness programs, vendor partnerships and emotional support initiatives that promote healthy, resilient teams across Nemours Children’s Health. - [Casey Osgood Landry, MPH, Senior Advisor, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/casey-osgood-landry-mph-senior-advisor-legislative-regulatory-affairs-nemours-childrens-health/) - Osgood Landry is a public health professional and former non-profit manager dedicated to improving the U.S. health care system through policy research, program management and advocacy that advance equity and expand access to quality, affordable care. - [Kathryn (Kat) Tribulski, AuD, Audiologist, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kathryn-kat-tribulski-aud-audiologist-nemours-childrens-hospital-delaware/) - Passionate about helping children with hearing loss thrive, Tribulski specializes in cochlear implants and inclusive care, ensuring every child has access to technology, education and experiences that support connection, growth and participation in everyday life. - [William Parkes, MD, Otolaryngologist, Medical Director, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/william-parkes-md-otolaryngologist-medical-director-nemours-childrens-hospital-delaware/) - With a focus on hearing loss, cochlear implantation, and complex ear and skull base conditions, Dr. Parkes is dedicated to providing compassionate, multidisciplinary care and finding answers that improve the lives of children and their families. - [Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, President, The Commonwealth Fund](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joseph-r-betancourt-md-president-the-commonwealth-fund/) - Dr. Betancourt is a national leader in health equity and health care quality. He has devoted his career to improving care for diverse populations, addressing disparities and advancing inclusive, high-value health care. - [Lisa Damour, PhD, clinical psychologist, parenting expert and NY Times best-selling author](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lisa-damour-phd-clinical-psychologist-parenting-expert-and-ny-times-best-selling-author/) - Dr. Damour is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author and co-host of the Ask Lisa podcast. A leading expert on adolescent development, she advises UNICEF, contributes to CBS News and consults on youth mental health globally. - [Christopher Pepper, award-winning health educator and author](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/christopher-pepper-award-winning-health-educator-and-author/) - Pepper is an award-winning San Francisco health educator and writer. He teaches students about mental health, sleep, sexuality, and healthy masculinity, and his work has been featured nationally. - [Joanna Schroeder, journalist and author](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joanna-schroeder-journalist-and-author/) - Schroeder is a writer and media critic who explores parenting, raising healthy boys, and family equity. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Esquire, and beyond. - [Adela Casas-Melley, MD, Chair of Surgery, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/adela-casas-melley-md-chair-of-surgery-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Casas-Melley is dedicated to building and expanding world-class pediatric surgical programs, advancing innovative care and ensuring families have access to specialized treatments that are not widely available in children’s health care today. - [Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL, Senior Vice President for Equity and Engagement, American Nurses Association](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/katie-boston-leary-phd-mba-rn-senior-vice-president-for-equity-and-engagement-american-nurses-association/) - Dr. Boston-Leary is a nationally recognized nursing leader, speaker and researcher. With expertise spanning infection prevention, workplace culture and health services, she has guided organizations to award-winning excellence while advancing education, innovation and advocacy worldwide. - [Sahsra A., sister of a pediatric cancer patient](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/sahsra-a-sister-of-a-pediatric-cancer-patient/) - Sahasra is the proud sister of pediatric cancer patient Vishaal. Alongside her family, she supports him through treatment at Nemours. - [Vishaal A., pediatric cancer patient](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/vishaal-a-pediatric-cancer-patient/) - Vishaal has been receiving care at Nemours since his lymphoma diagnosis. Supported by his oncology team and child life, he finds joy in LEGOs, games, and learning, turning treatment days into uplifting, memorable experiences. - [Nicholas Manini, MD, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/nicholas-manini-md-pediatric-hematologist-oncologist-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Manini is a third-year pediatric resident with a passion for caring for children and families. - [Douglas J. Harrison, MD, MS, Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology/Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Inaugural Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Presidential Endowed Chair, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/douglas-j-harrison-md-ms-division-chief-of-hematology-oncology-transplant-and-cellular-therapy-inaugural-lisa-dean-moseley-foundation-presidential-endowed-chair-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Harrison is a nationally recognized oncologist specializing in bone and soft tissue sarcomas, with a focus on childhood and adolescent rhabdomyosarcoma and leads the Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders. - [Charles Johnson IV, Founder and President, 4Kira4Moms](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/charles-johnson-iv-founder-and-president-4kira4moms/) - Johnson is a passionate advocate for safe, equitable maternal health in the U.S., inspired by the loss of his wife. He founded 4Kira4Moms, campaigns for policy change, educates communities, and supports affected families. - [Chris Martinez, President and CEO, Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/chris-martinez-president-and-ceo-asthma-and-allergy-impact-and-rescue-aair/) - Martinez works alongside the asthma and food allergy community to create safer, healthier environments for children. He has advanced nonprofit impact, expanded programs, mobilized national volunteers, and guided more than 30 strategic planning efforts. - [Christina Nadaskay, RN, BSN, Chief Clinical Officer, Health Hug](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/christina-nadaskay-rn-bsn-chief-clinical-officer-health-hug/) - With over two decades in health care and digital health, Nadaskay integrates clinical expertise with technology to enhance patient care, leading programs in pediatrics, chronic pain management, and care coordination that drive equity, quality, and measurable outcomes. - [Christina Sloan-Vélez, CEO & Co-Founder, Health Hug](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/christina-sloan-velez-ceo-co-founder-health-hug/) - With 15+ years in health care, Sloan-Vélez has advanced patient-centered solutions that close care gaps, improve quality measures and streamline clinical workflows to transform the delivery of care. - [Latham Thomas, Founder, Mama Glow](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/latham-thomas-founder-mama-glow/) - Thomas is a maternal health advocate, doula educator and best-selling author. Named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, she advances birth equity, reproductive justice and supports global birth workers through education, advocacy and community. - [Tina Aswani-Omprakash, MPH, CEO, South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tina-aswani-omprakash-mph-ceo-south-asian-ibd-alliance-saia/) - Aswani-Omprakash is a New York-based health advocate whose personal journey with Crohn’s disease led her to launch Own Your Crohn’s and co-found SAIA, spotlighting stigma, disparities and access in GI care. - [Anne Snowdon, PhD, Chief Scientific Research Officer, HIMSS](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/anne-snowdon-phd-chief-scientific-research-officer-himss/) - Dr. Snowdon leads national research on health system innovation, supply chain resilience and digital health. Her work advances sustainable global health systems through research, policy and cross-sector collaboration across Canada and beyond. - [Jamie Williams, MEd, Manager, Intellectual Property and Curriculum Design, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jamie-williams-m-ed-manager-intellectual-property-and-curriculum-design-nemours-childrens-health/) - Williams brings more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, with expertise in early learning, intervention, assessment and instructional design to help improve outcomes for young children and educators. - [Dawn Espinoza, MEd, Educational Support Supervisor, Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dawn-espinoza-m-ed-educational-support-supervisor-early-learning-coalition-of-pasco-and-hernando-counties-florida/) - Espinoza brings more than 36 years of early childhood experience, supporting educators and families through training, coaching and community outreach. She is passionate about nurturing strong relationships, secure attachments and lifelong learning. - [Samantha Taylor, Quality Performance Specialist, Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/samantha-taylor-quality-performance-specialist-early-learning-coalition-of-pasco-and-hernando-counties-florida/) - Taylor brings more than 15 years of early childhood experience, working with children from infancy to VPK. She supports educator growth and child development through hands-on expertise, coaching and a strong foundation in early education. - [Kate Blackburn, MSW, Director of Practice and Prevention, National Office of Policy and Prevention, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kate-blackburn-msw-director-of-practice-and-prevention-national-office-of-policy-prevention-nemours-childrens-health/) - [Rebeca Grysko, PhD, CBIS, Special Education Teacher and School Liaison, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rebeca-grysko-phd-cbis-special-education-teacher-and-school-liaison-nemours-childrens-hospital-florida/) - [Laura Kreofsky, MHA, MBA, PMP, CDH-E, Director of Rural Health, Microsoft Philanthropies](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/laura-kreofsky-mha-mba-pmp-cdh-e-director-of-rural-health-microsoft-philanthropies/) - Kreofsky is a digital health strategist passionate about using technology to drive social impact. She brings deep expertise in IT strategy, health equity and digital transformation, and actively contributes to advisory boards and professional communities. - [Chandler Crews, Founder, The Chandler Project, and Orthopedic Care Coordinator & Liaison, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/chandler-crews-founder-the-chandler-project/) - Crews is a patient engagement advocate and content creator who shares her lived experience with achondroplasia to drive awareness, build community, and collaborate with health care and biotech partners on inclusive, impactful storytelling - [Phil Lindemann, Vice President of Data and Research, Epic](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/phil-lindemann-vice-president-of-data-and-research-epic/) - Lindemann brings two decades of experience in data, analytics and health care technology. He leads teams focused on unlocking insights from electronic health record data to drive clinical research, innovation and better patient outcomes. - [Jackie Gerhart, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Epic](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jackie-gerhart-md-chief-medical-officer-epic/) - Dr. Gerhart is a family medicine physician and clinical informaticist passionate about using technology to reduce barriers to care, improve clinician well-being and advance patient-centered innovation through research and data-driven insights. - [Arthur Pereira, CEO, Missão Sal da Terra in Uberlandia, Brazil](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/arthur-pereira-ceo-missao-sal-da-terra-in-uberlandia-brazil/) - With 15 years in health care and entrepreneurship, Pereira leads high-performing teams, drives strategic partnerships and fosters innovation. Passionate about human-centered leadership, he champions sustainable solutions that elevate care quality and transform lives. - [Deborah Maufi, MD, MBA, Strategic EU/Africa Consultant, The Netherlands](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/deborah-maufi-md-mba-strategic-eu-africa-consultant-the-netherlands/) - Dr. Maufi leverages experience with governments, NGOs and private sectors to design sustainable, high-impact solutions. Passionate about equity, she works to reduce barriers and create lasting change for underserved communities across Europe and Africa. - [Carey Officer, President, PERSOWN Connect](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/carey-officer-president-persown-connect/) - Carey brings 20+ years of health care experience, blending innovation, data, and human-centered design. She’s a mission-driven, action-oriented leader who fosters strong team cultures to advance impactful, tech-enabled solutions across complex health systems. - [Cora Collette Breuner, MD, MPH, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Seattle Children's](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/cora-collette-breuner-md-mph-pediatric-and-adolescent-medicine-specialist-seattle-childrens/) - Dr. Breuner focuses on adolescent health, with clinical and research interests in integrative approaches to eating disorders, chronic pain and sports injuries. She advocates for holistic care in pediatric settings. - [Cindy Calderon, MD, Pediatrician, Past President, Puerto Rico Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/cindy-calderon-md-pediatrician-past-president-puerto-rico-chapter-american-academy-of-pediatrics/) - Dr. Calderon advocates for children's health and family well-being, leading disaster response, promoting community preparedness, and advancing education and vaccination efforts in Puerto Rico. - [Malia D'Alio, Manager, Workforce Community & Connection, Seattle Children's](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/malia-dalio-manager-workforce-community-connection-seattle-childrens/) - D'Alio builds trusted relationships across patients, families, communities, and leaders. With broad experience in clinical, research, and philanthropic settings, she brings empathy, integrity, and a deep commitment to connection in health care. - [Elisa Marie Rosier, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician, Owner, Pacific Pediatrics](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/elisa-marie-rosier-md-faap-pediatrician-owner-pacific-pediatrics/) - Dr. Rosier is a board-certified pediatrician in Ward Cove, Alaska, providing compassionate, comprehensive care. She founded Pacific Pediatrics and expanded access through 24/7 telemedicine to meet her community’s evolving health needs. - [Joan Jeung, MD, MPH, MS, Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joan-jeung-md-mph-ms-clinical-professor-pediatrics-university-of-california-san-francisco-school-of-medicine/) - Dr. Jeung is a pediatrician with expertise in developmental and behavioral health, psychopharmacology and trauma-informed care. Her work focuses on immigrant health, health equity and improving mental health support in primary care settings. - [Marian F. Earls, MD, MTS, FAAP, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, Pediatric Specialists, Cone Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/marian-f-earls-md-mts-faap-developmental-and-behavioral-pediatrician-pediatric-specialists-cone-health/) - Dr. Earls is board-certified in General Pediatrics and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Her work centers on Medicaid policy, EPSDT implementation, and improving care for underserved children and families. - [Rebecca A. Baum, MD, FAAP, Chief, Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rebecca-a-baum-md-faap-chief-division-of-developmental-behavioral-pediatrics-university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/) - Dr. Baum specializes in General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine with a focus on developmental and behavioral health in children. - [Margo B. Minissian, PhD, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAHA, FAAN, Executive Director, Cedars-Sinai](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/margo-b-minissian-phd-acnp-bc-nea-bc-faha-faan-executive-director-cedars-sinai/) - Dr. Minissian is a prevention scientist and educator dedicated to improving cardiovascular health, advancing nurse-led research, and protecting health care workers, particularly through innovative programs focused on women's heart health and adverse pregnancy outcomes. - [Andrew Terranella, MD, MPH, FAAP, Medical Epidemiologist, Division of Overdose Prevention, Centers for Disease Control](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/andrew-terranella-md-faap-medical-epidemiologist-division-of-overdose-prevention-center-for-disease-control/) - Dr. Terranella focuses on expanding access to addiction treatment and harm reduction for youth, with a commitment to tribal health, transgender care, and pediatric medicine. - [Rachel H. Alinsky, MD, MPH, Adolescent & Addiction Medicine, Medical Director, Substance Use Intervention & Treatment Unit, University of Maryland College Park, University Health Center](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rachel-h-alinsky-md-mph-adolescent-addiction-medicine-medical-director-substance-use-intervention-treatment-unit-university-of-maryland-college-park-university-health-center/) - Dr. Alinsky researches adolescent addiction treatment access, health care utilization after overdose, and strategies to engage youth in care. Her work has earned national recognition and aims to reduce preventable adolescent morbidity and mortality. - [Amy Kranzler, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer, Handspring Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/amy-kranzler-phd-chief-clinical-officer-handspring-health/) - Dr. Kranzler helps individuals create meaningful change through a warm, flexible and evidence-based approach. She integrates short-term therapies and deeper insight work to support clients in reaching their goals and healing past wounds. - [Anita Ravi, MD, MPH, MSHP, FAAFP, President, CEO and Founder, PurpLE Health Foundation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/anita-ravi-md-mph-mshp-faafp-president-ceo-founder-purple-health-foundation/) - Dr. Ravi is a family physician and public health expert advancing trauma-informed care for survivors of violence. She leads national advocacy, research and education efforts to transform how health systems serve communities. - [Rob Courtney, Healthcare CTO, Carahsoft](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rob-courtney-healthcare-cto-carahsoft/) - Courtney holds nearly two decades of experience in sales and marketing within the high-tech industry, with a strong focus on the public sector and health care. Known for his collaborative spirit and exceptional motivational skills, he has a proven track record of driving results and building strong, effective teams. - [Jennifer Waltz, Chief Cybersecurity Officer, IMAJENATIVE](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jennifer-waltz-chief-cybersecurity-officer-imajenative/) - Waltz is a cybersecurity strategist with 20+ years of experience driving innovation, compliance, and risk management in health care and tech. She builds strategic partnerships and leads AI-driven security solutions across regulated industries. - [R. Lawrence “Larry” Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and CEO, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/r-lawrence-moss-md-facs-faap-president-and-ceo-of-nemours-childrens-health/) - R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, is President and CEO of Nemours Children's Health. With more than 25 years as an academic surgeon and physician executive, he joined Nemours Children's to focus the next phase of his career on transforming the definition of children's health and fundamentally changing the financial incentives determining their care. - [Peggy Greco, PhD, Vice President, Chief Patient Experience Officer, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/peggy-greco-phd-chief-patient-experience-officer/) - Dr. Greco is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative strategic approaches to engage medical providers, staff, patients and their families in the process of improving the health care experience. She oversees the development, delivery and evaluation of patient experience training for providers, leaders and other associates. She also leads research and innovation that positively influences the patient, provider and associate experience at Nemours Children’s Health. - [Amrita Singh, Resource Navigator Lead, Family Resource Center, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/amrita-singh-resource-navigator-lead-family-resource-center-nemours-childrens-health/) - Singh is a UCF graduate with a background in biomedical sciences and psychology, aspiring to become a physician. She believes in a holistic approach to health care and is inspired by the SOCIAL program and Family Resource Center, which are helping shape her commitment to making health care more compassionate. - [Laura Chilcutt, MD, Medical Director of Medical-Social Impact, Nemours Children’s Health, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/laura-chilcutt-md-medical-director-of-medical-social-impact-nemours-childrens-health/) - Dr. Chilcutt leads the Nemours Children’s Family Resource Center and brings compassionate care directly to families, providing essential health services, screenings, and support through the resource center and via mobile clinic providing care and resources for underserved communities. - [Hal C. Byck, MD, Primary Care Physician, Nemours Children’s Health, Jessup Street](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/hal-c-byck-md-primary-care-physician-nemours-childrens-health-jessup-street/) - Dr.Byck is driven by curiosity, empathy and trust. He values building meaningful relationships with families, honoring each child’s perspective and providing respectful, nonjudgmental care through every stage of development – from infancy to adolescence. - [Shamiya Gould, Office Manager, Nemours Children's Health, Jessup Street](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/shamiya-gould-nemours-childrens-health/) - Gould is the office manager at Nemours Children's Health, Jessup Street, where her deep roots in the community shape her work. - [Jennifer Poon, MD, professor and Division Chief for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jennifer-poon-md-professor-and-division-chief-for-developmental-behavioral-pediatrics-medical-college-of-georgia-augusta-university/) - Dr. Poon specializes in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, integrating clinical care, education and public health. - [Toni Whitaker, MD, professor and Chief of Developmental Pediatrics, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/toni-whitaker-md-professor-and-chief-of-developmental-pediatrics-the-university-of-tennessee-health-science-center-le-bonheur-childrens-hospital/) - Dr. Whitaker leads developmental pediatrics and champions early identification of developmental concerns, with a focus on autism, infant development, and empowering families through education and advocacy. - [Alison Curfman, MD, pediatric emergency physician and co-founder, Imagine Pediatrics](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/alison-curfman-md-pediatric-emergency-physician-and-co-founder-imagine-pediatrics/) - Dr. Curfman co-founded Imagine Pediatrics and led the development of its clinical model and program innovation. She has expertise in telehealth and virtual care, improving outcomes for children with complex medical needs and advancing health equity. - [Mandy O'Hara, MD, MPH, TCTSY-F, ABOIM, Physician and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, Montefiore Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mandy-ohara-md-mph-tctsy-f-aboim-physician-and-trauma-sensitive-yoga-facilitator-montefiore-hospital/) - Dr. O’Hara integrates trauma-informed care with holistic healing practices to support resilience and well-being. She empowers medical professionals with tools for self-care, mindfulness and compassionate communication in patient care. - [Khadijia Tribié Reid, MD, MPH, Pediatric Medical Director, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/khadijia-tribie-reid-md-mph-pediatric-medical-director-university-of-north-carolina-chapel-hill-school-of-medicine/) - Dr. Tribié Reid is a physician leader dedicated to optimizing children's health through clinical practice, community leadership, and advocacy. She builds pediatric programs, fosters interagency collaboration and champions policies that support early childhood education and child well-being. - [Daphna Barbeau, MD, Director of Neonatal Neurodevelopment at Envision Health, HCA University Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/daphna-barbeau-md-director-of-neonatal-neurodevelopment-at-envision-health-hca-university-hospital/) - Dr.Barbeau hosts The Incubator Podcast and leads neonatal neurodevelopment at Envision Health and HCA University Hospital. She advocates for family-centered care, maternal mental health, and NICU support through books and AAP TeCAN initiatives. - [Benjamin Courchia, MD, Co-host, Incubator Podcast, and NICU Director, HCA Florida University Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/benjamin-courchia-md-co-host-incubator-podcast-and-nicu-director-hca-florida-university-hospital/) - Dr. Courchia leads neonatal care initiatives at HCA Florida University Hospital, hosts The Incubator Podcast, and founded the Delphi Neonatal Innovation Conference to advance education, collaboration and innovation in neonatal medicine. - [LaTrice L. Dowtin, PhD, LCPC, NCSP, RPT-S, Trauma Psychologist, PlayfulLeigh Psyched](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/latrice-l-dowtin-phd-lcpc-ncsp-rpt-s-executive-director-and-lead-clinician-playfulleigh-psyched/) - Dr. Dowtin is a dedicated trauma therapist committed to helping individuals and families heal. With over 12 years of experience, she specializes in evidence-based interventions that support healing across all ages, particularly in marginalized communities. - [Nikole Benders-Hadi, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Talkspace](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/nikole-benders-hadi-md-chief-medical-officer-talkspace/) - Dr. Benders-Hadi is a board-certified psychiatrist leading clinical practice at Talkspace. She is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving access to care through digital technology, with expertise in public psychiatry and women’s mental health. - [Alfreda Clark, Center Director, West Lakes Early Learning Center, AdventHealth](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/alfreda-clark-center-director-west-lakes-early-learning-center-adventhealth/) - Clark is committed to creating positive outcomes for children and families. With expertise in early childhood development and executive leadership, she has helped diverse communities access the resources they need to thrive and succeed. - [Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/claudia-fox-md-mph-associate-professor-of-pediatrics-university-of-minnesota/) - Dr. Fox is dedicated to advancing compassionate, evidence-based care for youth with obesity. She leads research in pediatric obesity treatment, particularly pharmacotherapy, and strives to develop effective strategies to improve the health and well-being of children. - [Jason Langheier, MD, MPH, Founder & CEO, Foodsmart](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jason-langheier-md-mph-founder-ceo-foodsmart/) - Dr. Langheier is dedicated to making nutritious eating simple, affordable and accessible for all. Through Foodsmart, he leads efforts to end food insecurity and diet-related chronic disease with personalized, budget-friendly nutrition solutions. - [Shairi R. Turner, MD, Chief Health Officer, Crisis Text Line](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/shairi-r-turner-md-chief-health-officer-crisis-text-line/) - Dr. Turner is a physician specializing in trauma-informed care. She leads the organization’s external policy, advocacy, and partnership initiatives focused on mental health and is committed to advancing equity in health care. - [Danette Leighton, CEO, Women's Sports Foundation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/danette-leighton-ceo-womens-sports-foundation/) - Danette Leighton is a 30-year veteran of the sports industry with expertise in marketing, data analytics, sponsorship, and fan engagement. Her leadership spans professional and collegiate sports, driving innovation and advocacy for equitable opportunities in athletics. - [Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/stephen-a-ferrara-dnp-president-american-association-of-nurse-practitioners/) - Dr. Stephen Ferrara leverages extensive clinical expertise and health policy leadership to expand access to nurse practitioner care. A passionate advocate for evidence-based practice, his work has advanced health outcomes and shaped the future of nursing. - [Joe Le Roy, LICSW, President & CEO, HopeSparks Family Services](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joe-le-roy-licsw-president-ceo-hopesparks-family-services/) - Joe Le Roy, LICSW, leads HopeSparks Family Services, providing behavioral health and family support programs that strengthen children and families facing trauma, adversity, and life challenges. - [Mary Ann Woodruff, MD, FAAP, Physician Champion for Care Transformation, Pediatrics Northwest](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mary-ann-woodruff-md-faap-physician-champion-for-care-transformation-pediatrics-northwest/) - Dr. Woodruff advocates for childhood vaccinations, following CDC guidelines. She ensures vaccination discussions at well-child visits and offers vaccines during all appointments for children who are due, promoting health and protection for every patient. - [Jim Perrin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital and Harvard Medical School](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jim-perrin-md-professor-emeritus-of-pediatrics-massgeneral-hospital-and-harvard-medical-school/) - Jim Perrin, MD, is a Harvard pediatrician specializing in chronic childhood conditions, autism care, and health policy. He has led groundbreaking research, authored national guidelines, and directed multidisciplinary initiatives improving pediatric care and outcomes. - [Joshua Traylor, MPH, Executive Director, Center for Health and Research Transformation ](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joshua-traylor-mph-executive-director-center-for-health-and-research-transformation/) - Joshua Traylor leads strategic initiatives to transform health care, focusing on equity, affordability, and person-centered care. His expertise spans alternative payment models, social determinants of health, and collaborative efforts to advance health equity and maternal health. - [Brett Matthews, Chairman and CEO, Kate Farms](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/brett-matthews-chairman-and-ceo-kate-farms/) - Matthews has fostered a strong team and culture, dedicated to raising the standard of nutrition in health care, inspired by a personal journey that revealed the profound healing power of proper nutrition. - [Ashwin Vasan MD, PhD, primary care physician, former Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/ashwin-vasan-md-phd-physician-former-commissioner-new-york-city-department-of-health-and-mental-hygiene/) - Dr. Vasan is a primary care physician, epidemiologist and public health expert with nearly 20 years of experience improving health, social welfare, and public policy for marginalized populations locally, nationally and globally. - [Mark Del Monte, JD, CEO, Executive Vice President, American Academy of Pediatrics](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mark-del-monte-jd-ceo-executive-vice-president-american-academy-of-pediatrics/) - Mark Del Monte, JD, is a seasoned advocate and attorney with extensive experience in health policy and child advocacy. He previously led policy efforts at the AIDS Alliance and provided legal services to underserved families in California. - [Laurel Cook, PhD, Associate Professor of Marketing, West Virginia University](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/laurel-cook-phd-associate-professor-of-marketing-west-virginia-university/) - A dedicated educator and researcher, Dr.Cook specializes in consumer behavior and social marketing. She supports student-led initiatives fostering community engagement and inspiration. - [Amy Gavril, MD, MSCI, Division Chief, Child Safety and Advocacy, West Virginia University](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/amy-gavril-md-msci-division-chief-child-safety-and-advocacy-west-virginia-university/) - A pediatric child abuse and neglect subspecialist, Dr. Gavril excels in clinical investigation, research, grant writing and program development. She is passionate about education, leadership and advancing child welfare through medical research. - [Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kara-walker/) - Dr. Walker is the executive vice president and chief population health officer for Nemours Children's Health. She leads the National Office of Prevention and Policy as well as enterprise population health strategy, value portfolio, and federal/state policy and advocacy. She focuses on advancement of the overall health and well-being of children, both broadly and among populations to elevate health outcomes and create health equity. - [Dave Chokshi, MD, Sternberg Family Professor of Leadership, City College of New York](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dave-chokshi-md-physician-sternberg-family-professor-of-leadership-at-city-college-of-new-york/) - Dr. Chokshi is a physician and public health leader with experience in senior leadership roles across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. He is a Rhodes Scholar, White House Fellow and advocate for health equity. - [Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/admiral-rachel-l-levine-md-assistant-secretary-for-health-united-states-department-of-health-and-human-services/) - Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, the 17th Assistant Secretary for Health, leads U.S. public health initiatives and commands the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. A Harvard-educated pediatrician, she champions health equity and specializes in adolescent medicine. - [Debra German, MD, University of Central Florida College of Medicine ](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/debra-german-md-university-of-central-florida-college-of-medicine/) - Dr. German has guided UCF’s growth as the academic core of Lake Nona's Medical City, advancing its health sciences through integrated medical, health and nursing programs. - [Heather A. Fagan, MD, MS, FAAP, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/heather-a-fagan-md-ms-faap-nemours-childrens-hospital-florida/) - Dr. Fagan is a pediatric critical care physician and medical educator recognized for her leadership in medical education, community service, and contributions to residency and fellowship programs. - [Robert Pearl, MD, former CEO of Permanente Medical Group, Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/robert-pearl-md-author-podcaster-former-ceo-of-the-permanente-medical-group-clinical-professor-of-plastic-surgery-stanford-university-school-of-medicine/) - Dr. Pearl is a renowned physician and educator known for his expertise in health care strategy and leadership. He’s a Stanford faculty member, bestselling author, and host of two influential podcasts on health care innovation. - [Daniel J. Flannery, PhD, Director, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Case Western Reserve University](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/daniel-j-flannery/) - Daniel J. Flannery, PhD, is a researcher and author specializing in youth violence prevention, the connection between violence and mental health, and community-based program evaluation. His work has appeared in top journals and several academic books. - [Lois K. Lee, MD, MPH, Senior Faculty Advisor, Office and Health Equity & Inclusion; Senior Associate in Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lois-k-lee/) - Dr. Lee focuses on pediatric injury prevention, policy and advocacy. Elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2023, her research on firearm injuries and health disparities has shaped policy and improved public health outcomes. - [Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, Assistant Professor, West Virginia University](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lisa-m-costello-md-mph-faap-assistant-professor-west-virginia-university/) - Dr. Costello serves at WVU and WVU Medicine Children’s. She leads health care literacy initiatives, advises public health efforts, and engages in advocacy through multiple state and national roles. - [Bruce Brandes, President, care.ai](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/bruce-brandes-president-care-ai/) - Bruce Brandes brings more than 30 years of leadership in building technology-driven health care businesses. His expertise spans strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation, advancing virtual care, remote monitoring, value-based care and digital health adoption across the industry. - [David R. Stukus, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Allergist & Director, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Nationwide Children's](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/david-r-stukus-md-faap-pediatric-allergist-director-division-of-allergy-and-immunology-nationwide-childrens/) - Dr. David Stukus is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics specializing in Allergy and Immunology. He directs the Food Allergy Treatment Center, founded the Complex Asthma Clinic, and is a social media advocate combating medical misinformation. - [Yetunde Akingbemi, MPH, RDN, Nutritionist, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/yetunde-akingbemi-mph-rdn-nutritionist-united-states-department-of-agriculture-usda-center-for-nutrition-policy-and-promotion/) - Yetunde Akingbemi, MPH, RDN, is a nutritionist at USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, where she supports initiatives to improve public health through nutrition policy, education, and promoting healthy eating habits. - [Caree Jackson Cotwright, PhD, RDN, LD, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/caree-jackson-cotwright-phd-rdn-ld-director-of-nutrition-security-and-health-equity-united-states-department-of-agriculture-usda-food-and-nutrition-service/) - Dr. Caree Jackson Cotwright, PhD, RDN, leads USDA's nutrition security and health equity efforts, advancing food access and collaborating to achieve the White House's goals on hunger and health. Her research promotes healthy eating in early childhood. - [Aliya Bhatia, Executive Director, Vote-ER](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/aliya-bhatia/) - Aliya Bhatia is the Executive Director of Vot-ER, a nonprofit integrating civic engagement into health care. With a passion for cross-disciplinary work, Aliya leads initiatives that bridge democracy, leadership, policy, and health across the United States. - [Merry Ann Carde Garcia, RN, Administrative Manager, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/merry-ann-carde-garcia-rn-administrative-manager-nemours-childrens-health/) - Carde Garcia is the administrative manager at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware. With a master’s in health administration and pursuing a doctorate, she is dedicated to patient care and staff development since joining Nemours in 2019. She is also a proud member of Adelante, a Nemours Children’s Associate Resource Group developed to give voice and community to Latino/Hispanic associates and supporters. - [Margaret LaFashia, DNP, Director of Workforce Partnership Development, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/margaret-lafashia/) - Margaret LaFashia, DNP, partners with regional hospitals, area schools and community groups to find new approaches to pediatric care. She implements community outreach events and programs for Nemours Children’s to develop a diverse health care workforce. - [Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN, Founder & CEO, Innovation Advantage](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/bonnie-clipper-dnp/) - Dr. Clipper is a nurse futurist, expert in virtual nursing, and recognized thought leader in building cultures of innovation. She brings decades of executive leadership, operations, and knowledge of technology together to transform the national health care ecosystem. She was the first VP of Innovation at the American Nurses Association and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow. As CEO & Founder of Innovation Advantage, she was among the first to revolutionize how virtual nursing care is practiced and delivered in hospitals. - [Erin Voss, Manager, Education Strategy & Analytics, McDonald's Corp.](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/erin-voss/) - Voss, the Manager of Education Strategy & Analytics at McDonald’s focuses on advancing the company’s commitment to providing opportunities for growth and development. Through initiatives like the Archways to Opportunity program, McDonald's supports employees in completing high school diplomas, receiving English language training, and accessing college tuition assistance. - [Chris Phelan, father of Corey Phelan and co-founder of Corey's Promise](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/chris-phelan-father-of-corey-phelan-and-co-founder-of-coreys-promise/) - Phelan started Corey’s Promise Foundation after losing his son Corey, a Phillies minor league pitcher, to cancer. The foundation provides support to families affected by pediatric cancer. - [Elisha Rodriguez Ford, professional singer and cancer survivor](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/elisha-rodriguez-ford-professional-singer-and-cancer-survivor/) - Rodriguez Ford is a 20-year-old cancer survivor from New Jersey and is now pursuing a career as a singer. - [Dickie Noles, former Major League Baseball pitcher and Phillies advisor](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dickie-noles-former-major-league-baseball-pitcher-and-phillies-advisor/) - Noles is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies. After overcoming personal struggles with addiction, he became a motivational speaker and now serves as a special advisor for player development with the Phillies, sharing his experiences to inspire others. - [The Newton Family](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/the-newton-family-phillies/) - Mom Onilishia, Dad Eric and son Eric "EJ" Newton are currently under the care of Nemours Children's Health oncology specialists as he bravely battles Ewing's sarcoma. - [Michelle DeVicaris, Philadelphia Phillies](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/michelle-devicaris-philadelphia-phillies/) - Michelle DeVicaris serves as the Director of Phillies Community and Charity Events. - [Quontisha Chisholm, Medical Administrative Assistant, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/quontisha-chisholm-medical-administrative-assistant-nemours-childrens-health-delaware-valley/) - Chisholm, a former McDonald’s employee, earned her high school diploma through the McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity program. She transitioned into healthcare, becoming a Medical Administrative Assistant at Nemours Children’s Health. - [Michael Meoli, President and Owner/Operator, The Meoli Companies](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/michael-meoli-president-and-owner-operator-the-meoli-companies/) - Meoli, a second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator, owns 25 restaurants in Delaware and Maryland. He’s recognized for excellence in operations and community involvement, serving on various boards and holding leadership roles within McDonald’s Corporation. - [Jason Bastianelli, Principal, Henry B. duPont Middle School, Red Clay Consolidated School District, Hockessin, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jason-bastianelli-principal-henry-b-dupont-middle-school-red-clay-consolidated-school-district-hockessin-delaware/) - Bastianelli has extensive experience in education management. With a strong commitment to fostering academic excellence, Bastianelli has demonstrated his leadership in overseeing school districts, middle and high schools through relationship building, fundraising, logistics, teaching, and educational leadership. Jason holds a prestigious Certificate in Leadership: An Evolving Vision from Harvard University, emphasizing educational leadership and administration. - [Alexander Koster, MA, CHCIO, CHD-E, AVP, Value Transformation, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/alexander-koster/) - Koster oversees technology, analytics, project management, and system integration efforts surrounding value-based care payment models and population health management. Koster’s 18-year background at Nemours Children’s Health includes extensive work in Population Health, Value Based Care, Organizational Strategy, Data and Analytics, Meaningful Use and HIE, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Patient Satisfaction and Employee Engagement. - [Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, CEO, PsychArmor Institute](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tina-atherall/) - Dr. Atherall is a social innovation strategist specializing in nonprofit and education leadership currently leading efforts to support military families. A Doctor of Social Work from USC, she focuses on eradicating social isolation. Dr. Atherall serves on the SAMHSA National Advisory Council and teaches at Columbia University, Simmons University and the University of Kentucky. - [Charo Bates, MBA, MS, MA, Program Manager for Hidden Helpers, Elizabeth Dole Foundation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/charo-bates/) - Bates is the program manager for Hidden Helpers with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, where she focuses on helping young caregivers of wounded, ill, and injured veterans who are providing that unseen, unrecognized, and unsupported national service. - [Jeanette Betancourt, EdD, Senior Vice President, U.S. Social Impact, Sesame Workshop](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jeanette-betancourt/) - Dr. Betancourt is the senior vice president for U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop. She leads initiatives to support marginalized children's well-being and early learning, addressing trauma, systemic racism, and inequities. A bilingual speech pathologist and special education specialist, she has facilitated the development of charter schools. Her work focuses on ensuring all children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through research-based programs. - [Denise Stouffer, MEd, Head of School, Providence Creek Academy](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/denise-stouffer/) - Stouffer has over 30 years in education, teaching K-8. She holds degrees from York College and Penn State, where she researched cross-curricular writing. Her career includes instructional coaching, data-informed practices, and school administration. She values her role as a proud Marine mother most highly. - [Laurie Sisk, School Liaison Program Manager, Dover (DE) Airforce Base](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/laurie-sisk-school-liaison-program-manager-dover-de-airforce-base/) - Sisk, the school liaison program manager for Dover Air Force Base, is a professional with more than 33 years of experience. Her journey includes roles in various Air Force Child and Youth Programs positions and as a key spouse at several installations throughout her husband's 30-year Air Force career. Laurie focuses on increasing awareness of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) and the Purple Star School program. - [Tara Gleason, MEd, Director of Programs, Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tara-gleason/) - Gleason joined the Military Child Education Coalition family in 2009 and is the proud parent of three military-connected children. Over the years, she has served in multiple capacities throughout the organization and now serves as the director of programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Human Services with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. - [Daniel Podberesky, MD, FACR, SVP, Chief Medical Officer, Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/daniel-podberesky/) - Dr. Podberesky serves as Chief Medical Officer for Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. He previously held positions at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Wilford Hall Medical Center. A decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, he is an internationally recognized pediatric radiologist and professor with extensive publications and awards. - [Matthew Cook, CEO, Children's Hospital Association](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/matthew-cook/) - Cook is CEO of the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) representing over 200 children’s hospitals as the leading national advocates for children’s health. Cook is an established health care industry executive with decades of unparalleled leadership including top roles at children’s hospitals and maternal health programs. - [Annie Pabon, Hidden Helper](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/annie-pabon/) - Annie Pabon is a Hidden Helper, a military caregiver caring for a wounded, ill or injured service member or veteran family member. - [Thomas Brady, Hidden Helper](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/thomas-brady/) - Thomas Brady is a Hidden Helper, a military caregiver caring for a wounded, ill or injured service member or veteran family member. - [Major General Michael R. Berry, Adjutant General, Delaware National Guard](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/michael-r-berry/) - Major General Michael R. Berry, Adjutant General of Delaware since March 2019, oversees the readiness of over 2,600 soldiers and airmen in the Delaware National Guard. His distinguished career began in 1988, with extensive command experience and service in Afghanistan. - [Silvia Lopez, Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow and military wife](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/silvia-lopez/) - Silvia Lopez, a dedicated Dole Caregiver Fellow, is passionate about supporting the Hispanic community and addressing language barriers for Spanish-speaking caregivers. Her journey began during her husband’s inpatient treatment, leading her to become a full-time caregiver. Silvia's dedication has transformed her life, inspired her children and become a source of strength for others. - [Amanda Brady, BSN, RN, MBA, CPN, CRCR, ACM-RN, Nemours Children’s Health and Military Family](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/amanda-brady/) - Amanda Brady earned a BSN in 2006 from Widener University, MBA in 2009, CPN in 2015, and was a teacher of CPR for 10-plus years. She has assisted the general pediatrics team in case management at Nemours Children's Health and worked in home care for 14 years holding numerous positions including the director role. - [Steve E. Yeatman, Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and Veteran](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/steve-e-yeatman/) - Steven E. Yeatman, a decorated military veteran, has served Delaware in various youth and family services roles for over 26 years. Rising from a part-time position at Ferris School to Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, he oversees child welfare, juvenile justice and behavioral health services. - [Josette Manning, Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Veteran wife](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/josette-manning/) - Josette Manning was sworn in as Cabinet Secretary for Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services in 2023. Previously, she served as Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and was a prosecutor for 17 years. - [Ashley Bernal, Patient Care Technician, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/ashley-bernal/) - Ashley Bernal is a Patient Care Technician at Nemours Children's Health, Orlando - [Aaron Dworkin, CEO, National Summer Learning Association](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/aaron-dworkin/) - Aaron Dworkin, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, is a distinguished national nonprofit executive and thought leader in youth development, educational equity, and leadership. Aaron has honed his expertise in organizational and board management, public policy, programming, cause marketing, fundraising, and strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has successfully directed, revitalized, and grown nonprofits, consistently focusing on delivering impactful results and addressing national challenges. - [Clarissa Simon, PhD, MPH, Research Scientist, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/clarissa-simon/) - Clarissa Simon, PhD, MPH, is a health scientist with an educational background in epidemiology, child development, social physiology, neuropsychology, and social policy. Her research interests include family health and contexts, parental stress and biological correlates of parenting behaviors during the transition to parenthood. - [Craig Garfield, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University and Attending Pediatrician, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/craig-garfield/) - Craig Garfield, MD, focuses on child health within the context of the family, with an emphasis on the social influencers of health and the role of fathers, with special attention on the ability of technology to support parenting. - [Rhondalin Cannon-Tingle, Founder, Rhonda’s Little Angels Daycare & Preschool, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rhondalin-cannon-tingle/) - Rhondalin Cannon-Tingle is the founder of Rhonda’s Little Angels Daycare & Preschool. She is an early childhood education (ECE) provider and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor. - [Diane Frentzel, Program Manager, Delaware Readiness Teams, Rodel and Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program Lead](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/diane-frentzel/) - Diane Frentzel provides leadership and management to the Delaware Readiness Teams (DRT) statewide. Prior to joining DRT, Diane worked as a director at Bright Horizons. She has coordinated the Making a Difference Conference for Early Childhood Professionals since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development and Education from the University of Delaware. - [Georgia Thompson, Senior Program and Policy Analyst, National Office of Policy & Prevention, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/georgia-thompson/) - Georgia Thompson is a Senior Program and Policy Analyst in the National Office of Policy & Prevention at Nemours Children’s Health. She is an early childhood education advocate and author of the children's book, My Promise to You. - [Carole Lannon, MD, MPH, Pediatrician, Cincinnati Children's Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/carole-lannon/) - Carole Lannon, MD, MPH, is a pediatrician and Senior Faculty Lead at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lannon focuses on improving care for children and families using the Learning Health Network. As a result of her work, she has been honored with the 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Advocacy Award. - [Jill Plevinsky, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jill-plevinsky/) - Jill Plevinsky, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Plevinksy focuses on adherence and self-management and the transition to adult care. - [Erica Sood, PhD, pediatric psychologist, Director of Nemours Children's Cardiac Learning & Early Development Program, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/erica-sood-phd/) - Erica Sood, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist in the Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley. Her clinical care and research focuses on improving the developmental and psychological outcomes of children with congenital heart disease. She directs the Nemours Cardiac Learning and Early Development (LEAD) Program and trains psychology trainees in the specialty area of cardiac neurodevelopment. - [Catherine Metayer, MD, PhD, Director, Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Leukemia and the Environment, University California, Berkeley, School of Public Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/catherine-metayer/) - Dr. Metayer is also an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology and Epidemiology/Biostatistics at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Her work focuses on genetic and environmental risk factors of leukemia in children and young adults. Her research portfolio focuses on the associations between genetic factors, environmental exposures, birth characteristics, medical conditions and vitamin supplementation, and the risk of childhood leukemia. - [Joseph Wiemels, PhD, Professor of Population Health, University of California San Francisco](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joseph-wiemels/) - Dr. Wiemels is a professor at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He is also a member of the Cancer Epidemiology Program at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. He studies miscues in normal tissue developmental pathways and mutations (genetic and epigenetic) in critical genes caused by errors, infection, and chemicals which are potential causes of hematopoietic and brain tumors. - [Mark Miller, MD, MPH, Director Emeritus, Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, University of California San Francisco, and Lead, Childhood Cancer and the Environment Program ](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mark-miller/) - Dr. Miller is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. He is also the Director Emeritus of the Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit at UCSF and the Director of the Children’s Environmental Health Center at California’s Environmental Protection Agency. - [Tom Carper, U.S. Senator, D-Delaware, co-sponsor of the KIDS Health Act](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tom-carper/) - Senator Carper serves as the senior U.S. Senator from Delaware, having held this seat since he was first elected in 2001. In his time in the U.S. Senate, Carper has worked extensively on reforming our health care system and ensuring that federal programs are run efficiently and effectively. As a member of the Senate Finance Committee, he also helped craft the Affordable Care Act with a focus on how to improve our health care system by reducing costs, getting better results, and empowering consumers with the tools and resources they need to achieve better health and wellness. - [Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator, R-Alaska, co-sponsor of the KIDS Health Act](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dan-sullivan/) - With a distinguished record of military and national security service, Senator Sullivan has served as the U.S. Senator from Alaska since 2015. Prior to that, Sullivan served as Alaska’s Attorney General (AG)and Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. As Alaska's AG, his number-one priority was protecting Alaskans’ physical safety, financial well-being, and individual rights – particularly those of its most vulnerable citizens. - [Cristian Lemus Zavala, MSW, Care Coordinator, Nemours Children's Health, Saint Francis, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/cristian-zavala/) - Cristian Zavala, MSW, is an expert care coordinator at Nemours Children’s Health, Saint Francis, Delaware. Zavala provides compassionate, professional, and culturally-sensitive assistance to help families cope with their child’s special condition. He is a hard-working guide who supports complicated care and assists families in getting on the road to healing. - [Michael C. Burgess, MD, U.S. Congressman (R-Texas), co-sponsor of the KIDS Health Act](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/michael-burgess/) - After spending nearly three decades practicing medicine in North Texas, Congressman Burgess has served the constituents of the 26th District since 2003 in the U.S. House of Representatives. He chairs the Health Care Task Force on the Budget Committee and serves on the Health, Energy, and Oversight and Investigations subcommittees of Energy and Commerce. In 2013, Burgess was named to Modern Healthcare’s “50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders”. - [Lisa Blunt-Rochester, U.S. Congresswoman, D-Delaware, co-sponsor of the KIDS Health Act](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lisa-blunt-rochester/) - Congresswoman Rochester represents Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves as an Assistant Whip for House Leadership. As the Energy and Commerce Committee’s only former statewide health official, Rochester understands healthcare from a number of different perspectives. Rochester is focused on reducing the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs for middle-class families, addressing the disparity in outcomes for communities of color, and tackling our nation’s opioid and addiction epidemic. - [Kanika Gupta, MD, Associate Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kanika-gupta-md/) - Dr. Gupta is an inpatient pediatric specialist. She also serves as the Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. She considers herself an advocate for children, and believes shared decision-making with families and caregivers produces the best outcomes. - [Kimberly Hoover, MD, General Medicine Resident, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kimberly-hoover-md/) - Dr. Hoover is PGY2 Medical Resident at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. She received her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. - [Sarah Calardo, DO, M.Ed, Hospital Medicine Fellow, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/sarah-calardo-do-med/) - Dr. Calardo is a pediatric hospital medicine fellow at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. She will completes her fellowship June 2024 and will join the staff as an academic hospitalist faculty member in August. She recently completed her master's in medical education at the University of Cincinnati and is excited to continue working with and teaching trainees. She is specifically interested in the integration of quality improvement with medical education, with a focus on creating resident curricula exploring the topics of equity and advocacy. - [Cheryl Munn, Director of Enterprise Communications, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/cheryl-munn-2/) - Cheryl Munn is the Director of Enterprise Communications at Nemours Children's Health. She directs the development and execution of internal and external communications to support Nemours Children's strategic priorities working closely with executive and senior leaders to build culture and shape the voice of Nemours consistently across the enterprise. - [Che Parker, Communications Program Manager, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/che-parker-2/) - Che Parker serves as Communications Program Manager at Nemours Children's Health helping share the unique stories, policy and advocacy work, and innovative practices that are supporting Nemours Children's vision to create the healthiest generations of children. - [Stacey Stokes, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Informatics, Children’s National Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/stacey-stokes/) - Dr. Stokes is the Medical Director of Informatics at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. She focuses on global health, advocacy, and quality improvement. Her experience abroad has brought projects into focus such as an inpatient social determinants of health qualitative study, the creation of sepsis tracking and output measures that improve patient outcomes, and the overall expansion of education related to advocacy in immigrant and global health. - [Elizabeth Barnert, MD, MPH, MS, Associate Professor-in-Residence, Pediatrics, UCLA](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/elizabeth-barnert/) - Dr. Barnert is a board-certified pediatrician and associate professor of pediatrics at UCLA. She provides pediatric care to youth detained in the juvenile legal system. Her research, grounded in human rights and social action, examines children affected by violence, family separation, and incarceration. She is the author of "Reunion: Finding the Disappeared Children of El Salvador." - [Michael DeBaun, MD, MPH, Director, Vanderbilt-Meharry Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/michael-debaun/) - Dr. DeBaun is a physician-scientist whose work spans the globe. For more than 25 years, his research has led to fundamental changes in understanding the clinical epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of overt and silent strokes in children and adults with sickle cell disease. He has been the principal investigator or co-leader of seven NIH- or foundation-funded controlled clinical trials designed to prevent strokes in children and adults with sickle cell disease in North America, Europe, and Nigeria. - [Paul Weigle, MD, Associate Medical Director, Natchaug Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/paul-weigle/) - Dr. Weigle is the Associate Medical Director, Natchaug Hospital part of Hartford Healthcare. He is board certified in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Before Natchaug, Dr. Weigle served children and adolescents at a not-for-profit social service agency and provided psychiatric evaluations for the Providence School Department for seven years. - [Kanekal Suresh Gautham, MD, Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kenekal-suresh-gautham/) - Dr. Gautham is a neonatologist and Chair of Pediatrics at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. His expertise lies in neonatology, evidence-based medicine, patient safety, quality improvement, and leadership. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals, multiple book chapters, and is the editor of two well-known neonatology textbooks. - [Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP, Executive Vice-President, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief and Chief Scientific Officer, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/matthew-davis/) - Dr. Davis is Executive Vice President, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief and Chief Scientific Officer for Nemours Children's. He works to ensure that education, training and community engagement are fully integrated within clinical and research efforts, with an emphasis on achieving equity, value and better health for children. He has published numerous high-impact journal articles and has been the recipient of multiple grants and awards. - [Alfred Atanda, MD, orthopedic specialist, Director of Clinician Well-being, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/alfred-atanda/) - Dr. Atanda is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. He is also a sports medicine expert; surgical director, Center for Sports Medicine; medical reviewer for KidsHealth.org and American Journal of Sports Medicine; and author of more than a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles, editorials, reviews and book chapters. In addition, he serves as Director of Clinician Well-being for Nemours Children’s in the Delaware Valley. - [Dan Brillman, Co-founder & CEO, Unite Us](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dan-brillman/) - Dan is passionate about helping others and tackling tough issues. After graduating from Yale University, Dan entered the finance world in NYC, but knew he wanted something more. He later joined the Air Force Reserves as a pilot and still serves today. After several combat deployments, Dan graduated from Columbia Business School in 2012 and began his entrepreneurial work with Scout Ventures, a Venture Capital firm, while teaming up with his Unite Us co-founders. - [Mike McSherry, President & CEO, Xealth](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mike-mcsherry/) - Mike McSherry is president and CEO of Xealth, the leader in enabling digital health at scale for medical providers. - [Carol Vassar](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/carol-vassar/) - Carol Vassar is the award-winning host and producer of the Well Beyond Medicine podcast for Nemours Children’s Health. She is a communications and media professional with over three decades of experience in radio/audio production, public relations, communications, social media, and digital marketing. Audio production, writing, and singing are her passions, and podcasting is a natural extension of her experience and enthusiasm for storytelling. - [Megan Powell, Military Spouse and Hidden Helper](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/megan-powell/) - Megan Powell is a caregiver for Hidden Helpers and a 2022 Elizabeth Dole Fellow. She advocates for better recognition of active-duty caregivers and better mental health care for currently serving service members. - [Kylie Briest, NICU Nurse and Hidden Helper](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kylie-briest/) - Kylie Briest is a caregiver for Hidden Helpers. Her upbringing has inspired her to pursue a career in the medical field as a NICU Nurse. - [Allison Gertel-Rosenberg, MS, Vice President, Chief Policy and Prevention Officer, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/allison-gertel-rosenberg/) - Allison Gertel-Rosenberg is a forward-thinking strategist, respected analyst, and high-impact management professional addressing public health’s most challenging issues. She is also a published author on the topics of social return on investment, obesity, child health, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and evaluation. - [Steve Schwab, CEO, Elizabeth Dole Foundation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/steve-schwab/) - Steve Schwab is a national leader and voice for the nation’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers and their families. He has closely advised senior leaders in every sector, addressed audiences across the country, and testified before Congress about the challenges faced by America’s military caregivers and how our nation can do more to support these incredible Hidden Heroes. - [Jean Hershner, Vice President, Nemours Estate](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jean-hershner/) - Jean Hershner is the Vice President at Nemours Estate. She is focused on highlighting the remarkable story of Alfred I. and Jessie Ball duPont and the legacy they have left behind. - [Annie Thomas-Bubel, Learning and Programs Coordinator, Nemours Estate](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/annie-thomas-bubel/) - Annie Thomas-Bubel works to create inclusive museum education programs for audiences at Nemours Estate and the Nemours Children's Hospital. She is fascinated with the intersections of museums and well-being and strive to build bridges between arts/culture and healthcare initiatives. - [Ken Darsney, Gardens and Grounds Manager, Nemours Estate](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/ken-darsney/) - Ken Darsney is the Gardens and Grounds Manager for Nemours Estate in Wilmington, Delaware. Ken has worked to bring the beauty of the formal gardens and natural areas of the property to as many audiences as possible, with his main priority being the patients and families of Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. - [Michael Rouse, President and Co-founder, ESF Camps and Experiences](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/michael-rouse/) - Michael and his brother created the ESF Camps (education, sports and fun) in 1982 and established the first Dream Camp in 1998. His goal for the Dream Camp Foundation is to transform the lives of youth living in historically under-resourced communities through innovative year-long programs that nurture the individual, educate the mind and inspire the spirit. - [Lee Brower, Founder and Entrepreneur Coach, Empowered Wealth](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lee-brower/) - Lee is the founder of Empowered Wealth and the creator of The Business Family Coach, a revolutionary program for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Visionary in thought and action, Lee is a “change agent” of our time. He is dedicated to revolutionizing how family-owned businesses create and nourish their wealth — at home, at work and beyond. - [Lee Smith, Vice President & Executive Director, THE PLAYERS Championship](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lee-smith/) - Lee Smith is vice president and executive director of THE PLAYERS Championship, a global spectator event that leads the sports and entertainment industry through contestant, partner, and fan experience creation. He is focused on embedding himself in the Jacksonville community and expanding the championship globally. - [Tony Iton, MD, JD, MPH, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities, The California Endowment](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tony-iton/) - Dr. Iton is senior vice president of Healthy Communities at the California Endowment and oversees a 10-year, billion-dollar initiative to improve the health status of low-income Californians. He previously served as director of the Alameda County Public Health Department and worked as a physician in the HIV Clinic at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut and the San Francisco Department of Public Health. - [Brianna Karim, Health Equity Program Coordinator and Ginsburg Scholar, Nemours Children’s Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/brianna-karim/) - As program coordinator, Brianna assists with developing research opportunities, creating grant programs, and discovering possible partnerships within the Central Florida community. As a Ginsburg Scholar, she contributes to behavioral health research endeavors at Nemours Children’s. - [Marc McMurrin, President & CEO, Ginsburg Family Foundation](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/marc-mcmurrin/) - Marc is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of leading large nonprofit organizations. At Ginsburg Family Foundation he is focused on the foundation’s community impact and philanthropic legacy. - [Meghan Harrison, DO, FAAP, Primary Care Pediatrician, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/megan-harrison/) - Dr. Harrison is a primary care pediatrician in the Behavioral and Developmental Access Clinic at Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware. She is part of the initiative to provide developmental assessments for potential autism cases in young children within the primary care setting. - [Brittany Perry, DO, Clinical Assistant Professor, Primary Care Pediatrician, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/brittany-perry/) - Dr. Perry is a clinical assistant professor and primary care pediatrician at Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware. She teaches residents and medical students about early childhood development and autism. As a pediatrician, she addresses any barriers the family may encounter in seeking and receiving coordinated care. - [Steven Hicks, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, As You Are](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/steven-hicks/) - Dr. Hicks serves on the Clinical Advisory Board and as Chief Medical Officer of As You Are. He is an Associate Professor of Academic General Pediatrics at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine and a physician-scientist who has served as a general pediatrician since 2015 performing well child check-ups, sick visits and developmental evaluations. - [Richard Uhlig, CEO, Quadrant Biosciences](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/richard-uhlig/) - With more than 25 years of business experience focused on the design and development of innovative products across various industries, Mr. Uhlig’s management capabilities range from ownership of regional retail businesses to the start-up and management of major corporate divisions with domestic and international product sourcing and sales experience. He also has a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology and global securities industries. - [Robyn Miller, MD, Interim Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Gynecology, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/robyn-miller-md/) - Dr. Miller is an adolescent medicine specialist who diagnoses and treats patients in the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Gynecology at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. She specializes in the care of patients who are in the adolescent period of development and is trained to tackle topics such as reproductive health, irregular periods, mood changes, questions about sexual identity, and more. - [Lonna Patrice Gordon, MD, PharmD, Adolescent Medicine, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lonna-patrice-gordon/) - Dr. Gordon is an adolescent medicine specialist at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. She not only is a healthcare provider, but an advocate for children. By asking the right questions and listening to her patients, she is able to advocate for their needs at the local, state, and national levels of government. - [Takeshi Tsuda, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rulla-starr-2/) - Dr. Tsuda is a pediatric cardiologist and researcher who studies cardiomyopathy in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He received his medical degree from Shinshu University School of Medicine followed by fellowships training in pediatric cardiology and cardiology research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He has published in more than 20 peer-reviewed journals. - [Rulla Starr, Neuromuscular Program Coordinator, Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rulla-starr/) - Rulla Starr is a neuromuscular program coordinator at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. She manages the multidisciplinary clinic, supports genetic testing, provides care coordination between specialties, and helps transition patients to adult care. - [Omer Abdul Hamid, MD, Pediatric Neuromuscular Neurologist, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida ](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/omer-abdul-hamid/) - Dr. Hamid is a pediatric neuromuscular neurologist at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Alongside his team, he was the first in Florida to deliver an FDA-approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - [Yvette Santiago, Director, Community Engagement, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/yvette-santiago/) - Yvette Santiago spearheads strategic initiatives that advance workforce development and healthcare diversity. She guides Nemours Children’s with strategies and partnerships to recruit and obtain healthcare workers, starting with high school students. - [Deanna Lee, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, and student, Howard High School of Technology](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/deanna-lee/) - Deanna Lee, a student at Howard High School of Technology, is also a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. - [Kyle Hill EdD, Principal, Howard High School of Technology of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District, Wilmington, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kyle-hill/) - Dr. Hill is the head of school at Howard High School of Technology. He sets the tone for a positive culture and climate throughout the school campus and embraces the model of preparing students to be college- and career-ready. He ensures his students graduate with a certification or college credit, so they are prepared to join the workforce. - [Joseph L. Yacyshyn, Board Chair, St. Patrick's Center, Wilmington, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joseph-yacyshyn/) - Joseph L. Yacyshyn serves as board chair for St. Patrick's Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Yacyshyn focuses on addressing poverty and restoring hope by encouraging donations for the homeless. He also spends his time graciously volunteering at Nemours Children’s Health. - [Allen "Duffy" Samuels, Founder, Duffy’s Hope, Wilmington, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/allen-duffy-samuels/) - Allen “Duffy” Samuels founded Duffy’s Hope in 1998 to serve at-risk youth through mentoring, prevention and intervention programming. His vision for the organization is to help encourage youth to reach their full potential by getting them ‘off the streets’ and on a path to a better future. - [Dana Zingo, RN, Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dana-zingo-rn/) - Dana Zingo is a cardiac specialty nurse at the Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, Delaware. Zingo plays an integral role in the Supervised Family Care Program designed to ensure the safe discharge of high-risk cardiac patients. - [Deepika Thacker, MD, Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/deepika-thacker-md/) - Dr. Thacker is a pediatric cardiologist and assistant professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson Medical College. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and American Society of Echocardiography; an invited lecturer and author. She is involved in multiple trials, with most of her research focused on the structure, development and treatment of patients with valve irregularities. - [Devyani Chowdhury, MD, MHA, Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/devyani-chowdhury-md-mha/) - Dr. Chowdhury is a cardiologist and medical director at Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center, Delaware. With over 30 years experience in cardiology, she was tasked to develop a program to provide cardiac care for patients 18 years old or over with congenital heart disease. She has been published extensively in national and international journals and publications including American Journal of Perinatology, Archives of Disease in Childhood, and Pediatrics. - [Andre J. Sukta, MSFS, United States Drug Testing Laboratories](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/andre-sukta-msfs/) - Andre is currently a research and development projects manager with the United States Drug Testing Laboratories, where he has worked since 2013. He is published in Forensic Science International and the Journal of Analytical Toxicology and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Society of Forensic Toxicologists. - [Ju Lee Oei, MD, Royal Hospital for Women](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/ju-lee-oei-md/) - Dr Oei is appointed commissioner for Lancet's Future of Neonatology (2022-2023), health lead for U.N. Office of Drug Control (UNODC) and World Health Organization (WHO) technical report into the long-term outcomes of children with prenatal opioid exposure, and expert advisor for UNODC technical strategy into access to controlled pain medications for newborns and children. She is lead author of the New South Wales Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting guidelines. - [Sheila Gephart, PhD, RN, FAAN, University of Arizona College of Nursing](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/sheila-gephart-phd-rn-faan-2/) - Dr. Gephart’s clinical experience informs her research that uses technology and stakeholder engagement to develop and test interventions improving the prevention and timely recognition of NEC. With support from NIH, AHRQ and the RWJF she has developed and tested tools focused on reducing NEC, including a risk score called GutCheckNEC and a bundle called NEC-Zero. She serves as co-section editor for the evidence-based reviews section in Advances in Neonatal Care and writes regularly about best practice approaches to improve NICU quality. - [Hannah Fischer, MD, University of Louisville](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/hannah-fischer-md/) - Dr. Fischer is an Associate Professor in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Louisville. She has completed the Intermediate Improvement Science Series and Advanced Improvement Methods courses through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and currently serves in the role of Director of Quality Improvement and Safety for the Division of Neonatology. She has led many quality improvement projects locally and is inspired by the improvement in outcomes that can be achieved. - [Rachel Umoren, MD, MS, Seattle Children's Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rachel-umoren-md-ms/) - Dr. Umoren is a neonatologist at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital serving as Director of Research for the Neonatal Education and Simulation-Based Training Program and Inpatient Medical Director for Telehealth. Her research focuses on improving neonatal outcomes globally through simulation-based education and global health partnerships. She is also the Program Director of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) International Community Access to Child Health (ICATCH) Grants Program. - [Jena Miller, MD, Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jena-miller-md/) - Dr. Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy with a wide range of training in fetal medicine and fetal therapy. Her expertise includes operative fetoscopy, management of complicated monochorionic twins, high-risk pregnancies, multiple gestations, and prenatal diagnosis and treatment. Her research interests involve risk assessment for monochorionic pregnancies and translational research to improve surgical techniques and patient-specific modeling for prenatal intervention. - [Deb Discenza, Founder & Executive Director, PreemieWorld](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/deb-discenza/) - Author of The Preemie Parent’s Survival Guide to the NICU, Discenza created PreemieWorld as the go-to space for the preemie community. She is a speaker, editor and columnist, and serves the National Premature Infant Health Coalition, NICU Parent Network and International Neonatal Consortium, among others. She co-founded the Alliance for Black NICU Families in 2020 and is also working on a data portal called Preemie Crystal Ball. - [Joseph Mazar, PhD, Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/joseph-mazar-phd/) - Dr. Mazar serves as project leader for the advanced pre-clinical cancer study utilizing oncolytic Zika virus to eliminate tumor mass and improve survival for neural crest-specific tumors, developmental cancers, and chemotherapy resistant adult cancers. He served as first author in the study published in the peer-reviewed Cancer Research Communications. - [Tamarah J. Westmoreland, MD, PhD, Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tamarah-westmoreland-md-phd/) - Dr. Westmoreland is a pediatric surgeon and associate professor of surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital in Florida. She is the study lead and senior author of the publication of the study that is exploring the impact of Zika virus on neuroblastoma tumors. - [Jamie Gentille, MPH, CCLS, Advisory Board, Child Life on Call](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jamie-gentille-mph-ccls/) - Jamie is the System Director of Child Life Services and Community Engagement for Inova Health System where she oversees a team of 32 child life specialists and advises on the delivery of child-friendly services across multiple care sites. She has more than two decades of experience as a CCLS and serves as an adjunct professor at George Mason University. She is a published author, ambassador for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and serves on the Advisory Board for Child Life on Call. - [Katie Taylor, CCLS, CEO & Founder, Child Life on Call](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/katie-taylor-ccls/) - Katie is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform putting parents at the center of the medical journey. With over 13 years of experience as a CCLS, Katie has made significant contributions to the field. She is an accomplished author, an engaging speaker on child life and entrepreneurship, and the host of the Child Life On Call Podcast. Katie’s work emphasizes the vital role of child life services in supporting caregivers and enhancing children’s medical journeys. - [Maria Mascarenhas, MBBS, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/maria-mascarenhas-mbbs/) - Dr. Mascarenhas is a pediatric gastroenterologist and nutrition pediatrician in the division of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She serves as Director of the Nutrition Support Service, Section Chief of Nutrition, Medical Director of the clinical nutrition department and Director of the Integrative Health Program. Areas of expertise include 22q deletion syndrome, cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency, EoE, integrative health, intestinal disorders and nutrition support. - [Lauren Kobylarz, Executive Director, Students Run Philly Style](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/lauren-kobylarz/) - Lauren joined Students Run Philly Style (SRPS) in 2014 and has more than a decade of nonprofit experience as a communications specialist, event planner, race director and youth development professional in Philadelphia. At SRPS, she leads the development of mission-driven strategies and partnerships, and strategy for organizational growth and financial stability. An RRCA certified coach, Lauren has completed 15 marathons and is passionate about introducing new runners to the possibilities of what you can accomplish one step at a time. - [Meenakshi Atteri, MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Arkansas Children's Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/meenakshi-atteri-md/) - Dr. Atteri received her medical degree and interned at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Puducherry, India. She completed her residency training in anesthesiology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, and at the John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago. Dr. Atteri continued her training with a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. - [Meera Gangadharan, MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/meera-gangadharan-md/) - Academically, Dr. Gangadharan is a published author in Anesthesia Analgesia, Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, and CCAS E-News, writing on topics ranging from pediatric pulmonary hypertension to malignant hyperthermia to sacrococcygeal teratoma. She has also been an invited international guest speaker on topics including anesthetic neurotoxicity, von Willebrand disease, pediatric airway management, lipid emulsion therapy, craniosynostosis, and hemoglobin-derived oxygen carriers. - [Destiny Chau, MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Arkansas Children's Hospital](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/destiny-chau-md/) - Dr. Chau is a Professor of Anesthesia in the UAMS College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, practicing at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She is the Pediatric Anesthesia Research Interest Group coordinator and the Fellowship Program Director for the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow program. Her research interests include post-anesthetic care of pediatric patients, operative anesthetic considerations for adults with congenital heart disease, and pediatric patient blood management safety. - [Tommy Cunningham, PhD, Co-founder & CEO, nfant®](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tommy-cunningham-phd/) - Dr. Cunningham seeks to develop and commercialize evidence-based medical technologies that provide patients access to the best possible care without prohibitive costs. Experiences and formal training include both private sector and academic settings in mechanical engineering, biomechanics, medical device design, clinical testing and IP development. He holds a PhD and MS in Biomechanics from the University of Kentucky as well as a BS in Mechanical Engineering. His work has been presented globally and he holds 10 U.S. patents in various technologies. - [Tom Hickey, Communications Advisor](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/tom-hickey/) - Hickey has 40+ years of experience in the medical device industry and executive-level experience with manufacturers and Group Purchasing Organizations. He is skilled at launches, start-ups, international distribution, technology assessment and assessing market feasibility. He has successfully launched several products and optimized hundreds of independent and distributor sales team members. He is also the host of MedTech Gurus, a podcast to help medical device executives stay on top of the industry. - [Robert "Bob" Cooper, CEO, SmolTap](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/robert-cooper/) - A 35+ year seasoned C-suite entrepreneurial executive with growth-to-exit experience, Cooper brings enthusiasm, cross-functional inclusion, focus, and passion to defining vision and business strategy. He holds an MBA from The University of Rhode Island and a BA from The University of Vermont. Past roles include CEO & Executive Management at life sciences, data analytics, and brand companies including Meter Health, iQuest, Ceiba, Hastens, Bomber. - [Fredrianna Copeland Webster, Sickle Cell Disease Advocate](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/fredrianna-webster-copeland/) - Fredrianna Copeland-Webster, age 19, is a sickle cell warrior and advocate. In addition to sickle cell disease, she is also a cancer survivor, beating neuroblastoma at just 18 months old. She co-hosts a monthly sickle cell support group for young adults and is an honors student majoring in biomedical science. Fredrianna aspires to become a clinical researcher working with rare diseases. - [Danielle Morley, BSN, RN, CPHON, Program Manager, Andrew McDonough B+ Fertility Preservation Program](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/danielle-morley-bsn-rn/) - Danielle Morley serves as the Nurse Coordinator for Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and is the Program Manager for the Andrew McDonough B+ Fertility Preservation Program at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. - [Vrunda Patel, MD, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/vrunda-patel-md/) - Dr. Vrunda Patel is a passionate pediatric gynecologist and provider of adolescent medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. She is enthusiastic about empowering girls and teens to make healthy choices through crucial moments in their youth by providing them with useful information to help in guiding those decisions. - [Manisha Bansal, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/manisha-bansal-md/) - Dr. Manisha Bansal is a compassionate pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. Her dedication to helping children grow into healthy and hopeful adults is unmatched. Alongside her primary interests in hematology and oncology, she actively engages in medical education, nurturing the next generation of caring physicians, as well as research to uncover new treatments and modalities. - [Kirk W. Reichard, MD, Clinical Director, Division of General Surgery, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/kirk-reichard-md/) - Dr. Reichard is the Clinical Director, Div. of General Surgery; Surgical Director, O.R. and the Bariatric Surgery Program; Medical Director, Nemours Partners for Perinatal Management; fellow, American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics; member Children’s Oncology Group and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. - [Sandip Godambe, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Children’s Hospital of Orange County](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/sandip-godambe-md/) - As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Godambe has primary oversight of activities involving medical staff, quality, patient safety, regulatory affairs, and risk and accreditation. He also oversees the clinical operations of Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s two hospital campuses, ambulatory network and virtual health programs. - [Beth Bush, National Director of Athletic & Strategic Partnerships, Blessings in a Backpack](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/beth-bush-blessings-in-a-backpack/) - Since joining Blessings in a Backpack in 2009, Beth launched the partnerships division bringing in athlete and celebrity ambassadors aligned with the mission. Over 14 years she has onboarded a range of professional athletes, teams and leagues to the Blessings portfolio accounting for millions of dollars in mission support, award-winning campaigns, national media, and corporate collaborations, all helping to create a sustainable footprint for the organization. - [Peggy Parish, Community Engagement Director, Nemours Children's Health, Florida](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/peggy-parish-community-engagement/) - As Director of Community Engagement for Nemours Children’s Health, Florida, Peggy leads efforts to grow partnerships that make a positive impact for children and families. She serves as a Board member for Runway to Hope, a pediatric cancer organization, and Shepherd’s Hope, a free and charitable clinic serving the uninsured, and is part of the Health and Hunger Task Force with Second Harvest Food Bank. - [Eric V. Jackson, Jr., MD, MBA, Chief Innovation Officer, Nemours Children's Health](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/eric-jackson-md-mba/) - Dr. Jackson currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer for Nemours Children’s Health. He previously served as Director, Health Care Delivery Science at The Value Institute of Christiana Care Health System. Prior to that he served as an assistant professor and director of the Center for Immersive Simulation and Telemedicine at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Dr. Jackson is clinically active in anesthesia and is specialty trained in pediatric anesthesia. - [Stephen Klasko, MD, MBA, author, advisor at General Catalyst](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/stephen-klasko-md-mba/) - Dr. Klasko is an author, an entrepreneur, and a believer in the creative and optimistic transformation of healthcare and higher education. He has been a CEO, a university president, and a dean of two medical colleges. Currently, he is pursuing his passion to bridge academic health centers with the emerging world of digital medicine and innovation. He serves as an Executive in Residence at General Catalyst. In 2022, President Biden appointed him to the National Board of Education Sciences. - [Garth Graham, MD, Director and Global Head of Healthcare & Public Health at Google/YouTube](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/garth-graham-md/) - Dr. Garth Graham joined Google in 2020 as Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health at YouTube. He previously served in two U.S. administrations as U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, and was Assistant Dean for Health Policy and Chief of Health Services Research in the department of medicine at the University of Florida School of Medicine. Most recently, he served as President of the Aetna Foundation as well as Vice President & Chief Community Health Officer at CVS Health. - [Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/geeta-nayyar-md-mba/) - Geeta Nayyar (Dr. G) is a globally recognized healthcare technology leader. The former chief medical officer of Salesforce and AT&T and a consultant to the industry’s most influential organizations, Dr. G leverages new innovations, including AI, to achieve previously unimaginable health and business outcomes. She is the author of the bestselling book, Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Illness, a post-pandemic look at the rise of medical misinformation in the digital age. - [Alex Azar, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/alex-azar-24th-u-s-secretary-of-health-and-human-services-serving-from-2018-2021/) - Alex Azar is the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Currently, Azar is an adjunct professor at the University of Miami Herbert Business School and a trustee of the Aspen Institute. He was the architect of Operation Warp Speed, which delivered COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics in record time. Azar previously served as president of Lilly USA, LLC, the largest affiliate of Eli Lilly and Company. Before his tenure at Lilly, Azar was deputy secretary and general counsel of the US Department of Health and Human Services. - [Mary Newman, MSN, RN, CPON, NE-BC](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mary-newman-msn-rn-cpon-ne-bc/) - Mary Newman, MSN, RN, CPON, NE-BC, serves as Director of Nursing for the Lisa Dean Moseley Institute for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at Nemours Children’s Health. In this role, she oversees all aspects of the Institute’s work and plays a key role in working with the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation to implement the shared vision of transforming pediatric cancer treatment. - [William J. Martin, Esq.](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/william-martin/) - William J. Martin, Esq. serves as president of the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation. In March 2023, the Foundation announced an historic gift of $78 million to develop the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at Nemours Children's Health. - [Dyane Bunnell, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCNS, CPON](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dyane-bunnell-msn-rn-bc-cpon-aocns/) - Dyane Bunnell, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCNS, CPON, is a hematology/ oncology nurse specialist in the Lisa Dean Moseley Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. Dyane has served Nemours Children's patients since 2004. She is the current president of the Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses by which she was named Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year (CPON®) in 2017. This national award recognized her outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric oncology nursing. - [Madison Handley](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/madison-handley/) - At age 2 Madison Handley was treated at Nemours Children's Health for retinoblastoma, a cancer that affects the eye. After years of remission, she was diagnosed with a bone cancer known as osteosarcoma. Today, at age 13, she is once again on her way to striking out cancer. - [Zachary Boynton, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/zachary-boynton-md/) - Zachary Boynton, MD, currently serves as Co-Chief Resident at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. He is a graduate of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. His research, presented at the 2023 World Congress for Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, centers on the effectiveness of ECGs during pre-participation screening for high school athletes. - [Jacob Horner](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/jacob-horner/) - Jacob Horner serves as Associate Vice President, State External Affairs at Nemours Children's Health. He is a hands-on leader with more than a decade of experience in government relations and healthcare, specifically. - [Vonda Sexton, MBA](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/vonda-sexton/) - Vonda Sexton, MBA, currently serves as Vice President, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer for Nemours Children's Health, Florida. Vonda joined Nemours Children's in 2002 and has served in a variety of roles related to strategy and business development and has played an essential role in developing and growing Nemours' presence and partnerships throughout Florida. - [Martha McGill, MBA, MHA](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/martha-mcgill/) - Martha McGill, MBA, MHA, serves as President, Central Florida Region of Nemours Children's Health. In addition to hospital operations, Martha is responsible for building and integrating the Nemours Children's network of practice sites and partnerships across Florida. She has more than 30 years of clinical operations and executive leadership experience in service line and program growth and development, margin improvement, physician enterprise management, merger and acquisition integration and government relations. - [Daniel (Dan) J. Podberesky, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/dan-podberesky-md/) - Daniel J. Podberesky, MD, serves as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. He joined Nemours Children’s in 2014. Dr. Podberesky is an internationally recognized physician with a distinguished list of accomplishments in the pediatric imaging field. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications, more than 80 abstracts, and dozens of textbook chapters. - [Todd Glass, MD, MS, FAAP](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/todd-glass-md/) - Todd F. Glass, MD, MS, FAAP, serves as Chief, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. One of the first physician leaders hired to develop the hospital, which opened in 2012, Dr. Glass was essential in creating a unique access model providing door-to-doctor care within minutes, providing patients with the best care at the hospital and a clearly-defined plan to bring to their medical home for follow-up. - [Carissa Baker-Smith, MD, MPH, MS](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/carissa-baker-smith-md/) - Carissa M Baker-Smith, MD, MPH, MS, is a nationally recognized preventive cardiologist and transplant cardiologist, and Director of the Preventive Cardiology program at Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley. She currently serves as Chair, Atherosclerosis Hypertension and Obesity in the Young (AHOY) Subcommittee, American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease of the Young. - [Alexandra "Alex" Rice](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/alex-rice/) - Alexandra "Alex" Rice is a mother of two very active children and advocate for families living with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Her son, MJ, is a patient at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. MJ is featured alongside Stephen Sheehy in "Reflections" — an ad campaign from Nemours Children's Health that launched in August 2023. - [Stephen Sheehy](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/stephen-sheehy/) - Stephen Sheehy is a husband and father to two sons. He is an advocate in the osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) community and has lived with OI since birth. He appears alongside Nemours Children's Health patient MJ (also living with OI) in its "Reflections" ad campaign launched in August 2023. - [Alec Stall, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/alec-stall-md/) - Alec Stall, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida where he also serves as vice chair of the department of pediatric orthopaedics. He received his medical degree from Tulane University followed by residency training at University of Maryland Medical Center and completed his fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. - [Mary Mehta, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/atul-malhotra-2/) - Mary Mehta, MD, has been dedicated to meeting the medical needs of children and their families in the panhandle since 2004. A graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, she completed her pediatric residency in New Orleans then, moved to Miami, Florida for a fellowship in pediatric cardiology. She serves on the boards of Ronald McDonald House Charities and YMCA of Northwest Florida and is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Pensacola. - [Brian Alverson, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/brian-alverson/) - Brian Alverson, MD, serves as pediatric program director and vice-chair of education at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. Dr. Alverson trained at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, then attended his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he stayed on for a year as chief resident. Dr. Alverson’s research and writing focus is inpatient management of common pediatric conditions and medical education. - [Shanky Das](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/shanky-das/) - Shanky Das is co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Tilt. He’s been in senior creative roles across continents at leading creative agencies and media companies like JWT, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and Turner Broadcasting/HBO (now Warner Discovery), leading global creative efforts for brands such as Nike, De Beers and Ford. He takes pride in forging powerful connections between business strategy and creativity. - [Atul Malhotra, MD, PhD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/atul-malhotra/) - Dr. Malhotra is a senior neonatologist at Monash Children's Hospital, and research academic in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University. He is the current recipient of an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles, four book chapters, and his research has attracted more than $20 million of funding. - [Timothy Dribin, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/timothy-dribin/) - Dr. Dribin, pediatric emergency medicine specialist and associate professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, is one of the world's leading researchers on anaphylaxis in children. He has numerous publications in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, among others, and is a recipient of a KL2 award (2021) and research prize through PEMCRC (2019). - [Drew Landmeier](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/drew-landmeier/) - Drew Landmeier is Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and an executive team member. He oversees Nemours Children’s national reputation and brand and is responsible for increasing recognition of its prominent role as a children’s health advocate throughout the United States and internationally. - [Thomas Babcock, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/thomas-babcock/) - Thomas Babcock, MD, is a neurotologist at Nemours Children's Health, Pensacola, specializing in disorders related to the ear including procedures for hearing loss such as cochlear implantation. Dr. Babcock earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Florida State University then, completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, followed by a fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Lateral Skull Base Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Health System. - [Brandi Freeman, MD, MS](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/brandi-freeman/) - Dr. Freeman is dedicated to eradicating the health inequities that impact vulnerable populations through evidence-based practices and improved quality of health care delivery. In addition to her academic appointment, she is a practicing primary care physician and health services researcher whose portfolio includes developing strategies to improve communication between families and physicians using mobile technology, developing approaches to improve diversity in the health professions, and investigating best practices to help children thrive in early childhood. - [Morgan Walls, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/morgan-walls/) - Dr. Walls is a board-certified pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Her current research interests are in health disparities and health services, specifically in improving the quality and equity of care for historically underserved, vulnerable patients and their families within the primary care setting. Her prior research and grant support have examined the care of diverse children with developmental and behavioral disorders like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. - [Rachel Thornton, MD, PhD, FAAP](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rachel-thornton/) - Dr. Thornton is a nationally recognized innovator in health equity research and practice and served as a policy advisor to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In her role at Nemours Children’s, Dr. Thornton serves as Vice President, Chief Health Equity Officer and is responsible for supporting a richly diverse and inclusive environment for patients, families, associates and communities. Prior to joining Nemours Children’s Health, Dr. Thornton served as a faculty member at John Hopkins School of Medicine. - [Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/juan-salazar/) - Dr. Juan Salazar is the Executive Vice President and Physician-in-Chief at Connecticut Children’s and Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. In addition to serving in these roles, he has led the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology at Connecticut Children’s and has been nationally and internationally recognized for both his outstanding clinical care and his innovative research work. - [Beena Kamath-Rayne, MD, MPH, FAAP](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/beena-kamath-rayne/) - Dr. Kamath-Rayne is a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist with 20 years of clinical experience and expertise in clinical research, quality improvement, and medical education. Since 2019, she has served as vice president for Global Newborn and Child Health for the American Academy of Pediatrics. - [Brett J. Manley, MBBS, FRACP, PhD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/brett-manley/) - Dr. Manley is a Consultant Neonatologist at Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne and a Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne. For his PhD, he studied the use of nasal high-flow therapy as respiratory support for preterm infants. He is leading or supervising several ongoing clinical trials in neonatal medicine and currently serves as co-investigator for the PLUSS (Preventing Lung Disease Using Surfactant + Steroid) trial. - [Pankaj Agrawal, MD, MMSc](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/pankaj-agrawal/) - Dr. Agrawal serves as Chief, Division of Neonatology, University of Miami Jackson Health; Chair, Project Newborn; and Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is the principal investigator of the NIH-funded VIGOR Study, recipient of numerous NIH grants including R01, U19 and UM1, and has published more than 150 papers in high impact journals. - [Monica Barreto, PhD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/monica-barreto/) - Monica Barreto, PhD, serves as Clinical Director for Integrated Behavioral Health at Nemours Children's Health, Florida. Her goal is to help children and families increase access to care by identifying emotional and behavioral difficulties early on and providing brief interventions in the safety of their primary care clinic. - [Rick Raber](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rick-raber/) - Rick Raber oversees the content team at Nemours Children’s Health, which includes writers and editors with backgrounds in health journalism, advertising, and marketing communications; practicing clinicians; and videographers, photographers, and translators. In addition to creating and managing content for Nemours® KidsHealth.org, the team edits and produces content for other KidsHealth properties, Nemours.org, and Nemours marketing. - [Meghan Walls, PsyD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/meghan-walls/) - Dr. Meghan Walls is a pediatric psychologist and serves as Director of External Affairs for Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley. In the state of Delaware, Dr. Walls is a gubernatorial appointed member of the Delaware Early Childhood Council and co-chairs the Data and Policy Committee for the Lt. Governor’s Behavioral Health Consortium. - [Maureen "Mo" Leffler, DO, MPH](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/maureen-leffler/) - Dr. Leffler leads the Nemours Children’s Health Center for Well-being which includes Employee Health, Wellness and Well-being. She is charged with guiding the programs and practices that address and support workforce well-being to meet employees physical, emotional, mental and social needs. - [Sheeja K. Abraham, MD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/sheeja-abraham/) - Sheeja K. Abraham, MD is pediatric gastroenterologist for Nemours Children’s Health in the Philadelphia region. She emigrated to the U.S. at age 8 from India. She received her medical degree from SUNY-Downstate Medical College, followed by a pediatric residency at Cornell Medical Center and pediatric GI fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She has been with Nemours for 23 years and serves as the co-lead for the DESian ARG. - [Laura Kam](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/laura-kam/) - Laura Kam is a project manager for the Florida Administrative Office and co-lead of the Nemours Children’s HAAPI ARG at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. - [Benjamin Duong, PharmD](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/benjamin-duong/) - Benjamin Duong, PharmD, serves as Clinical Pharmacogenomics Service Manager under the Nemours Children’s Precision Medicine Program. His position leads the implementation of a clinical pharmacogenomics service across the enterprise including developing an in-house pharmacogenomic panel in collaboration with the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory. He also participates in NIH-funded research and is the co-lead for the Nemours HAAPI ARG. - [Rituparna Deb, MBBS, MD, FAAP](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/rituparna-deb/) - Rituparna Deb, MBBS, MD, FAAP serves as pediatrician-in-charge at Nemours Children’s Health, Newark. She received her medical degree from Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi and her residency training from The Unterberg Children’s Hospital, New Jersey. She has a special interest in Adolescent Health and is co-lead of the Nemours Children’s DESian ARG. - [Che Parker](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/che-parker/) - Che Parker serves as Communications Program Manager at Nemours Children's Health helping share the unique stories, policy and advocacy work, and innovative practices that are supporting Nemours Children's vision to create the healthiest generations of children. - [Cheryl Munn](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/cheryl-munn/) - Cheryl Munn is the Director of Enterprise Communications at Nemours Children's Health. She directs the development and execution of internal and external communications to support Nemours Children's strategic priorities working closely with executive and senior leaders to build culture and shape the voice of Nemours consistently across the enterprise. - [Karen M. Wilding](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/karen-wilding/) - Karen M. Wilding serves as Enterprise Chief Value Officer at Nemours Children's Health. She oversees 15 value-based contracts covering nearly 200,000 pediatric lives. She also serves as President of the KidWell Network, the state of Delaware's first pediatric clinically integrated network. - [Gina Altieri](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/gina-altieri/) - Gina Altieri is Nemours Children's Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Enterprise Chief Communications Officer. She leads the development and execution of a comprehensive and proactive communication and brand strategy to support Nemours’ strategic goals. - [Mary Smith](https://nemourswellbeyond.org/host/mary-smith/) - This is a short description about today's podcast host. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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