Tag Archives: education
Back to School with COVID – PediaCast 471
Show Notes Description Dr Jessica Williams visits the studio as we consider the new school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore in-person vs remote learning, group activities, viral testing, quarantine, returning to class after COVID… and more. […]
Your Child’s Eyes – PediaCast 470
Show Notes Description The Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider your child’s eyes. We explore vision screening, blocked tear ducts, lazy eye, pink eye, styes, splashes, scratches and objects that get stuck in the […]
Solving Sleep Problems – PediaCast 469
Show Notes Description Dr Jack Stevens visits the studio as we explore the importance of sleep and offer practical solutions for common sleep problems… in babies, toddlers, children, teenagers and adults. We hope you can join us! Topic Solving Sleep […]
Anxiety, Night Terrors, Stick Out Your Tongue – PediaCast 468
Show Notes Description We have a “news parents can use” edition of PediaCast for you this week as we explore childhood anxiety, night terrors and kids who stick out their tongue. We hope you can join us! Topics Childhood Anxiety […]
Swimmer’s Ear and Premature Babies – PediaCast 467
Show Notes Description Dr Ben Kovalcik and Dr Erica Braswell visit the studio as we discuss care of the preterm infant. We explore unique concerns and needs of these babies, including medical complications and issues related to breathing, feeding, growth […]
Poison Ivy and Summer Conditioning – PediaCast 466
Show Notes Description Sports Medicine experts, Dr Jim MacDonald and Kirk Sabalka, visit the studio as we consider student athletes and summer conditioning in the age of COVID. It’s also time for our yearly reminder on itchy rashes caused by […]
The Importance of Well Checks – PediaCast 465
Show Notes Description Well child checkups are important… even during a pandemic! Our Plain Language Panel returns for an insider’s look at these visits. We explore immunizations, growth and development and guidance offered for each age group. Also: tips for […]
Racism is a Public Health Crisis – PediaCast 464
Show Notes Description Dr Jordee Wells and Dr Fareeda Haamid visit the studio as we consider racism as a public health crisis. What exactly does this mean and who suffers the consequences? How did we arrive at this moment in […]
How Our Immune System Works – PediaCast 462
Show Notes Description The immune system is making headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. We go beyond the headlines and provide you with a foundation of how this fascinating system works. Dr Becky Scherzer and Dr Ben Prince help us explore antigens […]