A look back at the people, programs and partnerships going well beyond medicine.
From Host Carol Vassar
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We're looking for fresh, bold, innovative ideas that go well beyond medicine to highlight on the podcast. I'll be at VIVE 2025 in Nashville this week, attending sessions and meeting with potential guests. If you're there, too, let's get together. Hit me up on the VIVE app, or email me with your episode ideas and contact info.
Creating Policies That Put Children First
"Children need a voice. They are 20% of the population but 100% percent of the future," shares Mark Del Monte, JD, CEO, and Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Del Monte joined the podcast to discuss the pressing issues facing children in the U.S., including a mental health crisis marked by rising suicidal thoughts in young children, the impact of climate change, and the inadequacies of a health care system not designed for children.
Special guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joined us to share more about MyPlate and other efforts to support access to healthy and nutritious foods for students and families across the country. In episode 100 we discuss these and other initiatives that are helping narrow the gap in food insecurity for vulnerable families across the country. Visit our Nemours KidsHealth Center for Nutrition & Fitness for resources you can use with your own family and share with patients.
Leveraging Technology To Enhance Access To Mental Health Services
Nikole Benders-Hadi, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Talkspace, will join the podcast to share how online therapy platforms can help address the mental health needs of teens or underserved communities.
Have a question for Dr. Benders-Hadi? Leave us a voicemail and your question could be featured in the episode.
Drs. Amy Gavril and Lauren Cook share how dark design leverages manipulation tactics to maximize engagement risking children's online privacy and safety.
Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, former NYC Health Commissioner, reflects on leading NYC through the Omicron surge, tackling systemic health disparities, and driving public health transformation.
Health equity isn't optional – it's essential.
