Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

Nemours Children's Health
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Exploring people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 205: The Hidden Mental Health Needs of Military-Connected Kids (Part 1 of 2)

    Military-connected families are often praised for their resilience. But behind every deployment, relocation, and homecoming are children navigating constant change — and too often, gaps in the mental healthcare system meant to support them. In the first episode of this two-part series, we speak with policy leaders from Nemours Children's Health and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, along with military-connected parents and advocates, about the unique behavioral health challenges facing military-connected youth. From frequent moves and disrupted continuity of care to the stigma surrounding mental health, they discuss what's working, where the system falls short and the policy solutions that could help ensure every military-connected child has access to the care they need, wherever military life takes their family. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Daniella Gratale, MA, Associate Vice President, Federal Affairs, Nemours Children's Health Meredith Beck, Vice President for Government Affairs and Community Engagement, Elizabeth Dole Foundation Duane Duke, MD, FACS, FAAP, Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves, Trauma Medical Director, Nemours Children’s Health Allison Mejia, Child & Family Advocate, Military Spouse Elizabeth (Liz) Rotenberry, Director, Caregiver Engagement, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Military Spouse Host/Producer: Carol Vassar PLEASE NOTE: The comments and opinions of Dr. Duane Duke are his own and do not represent those of the U.S. Army Reserves.  Resources Mentioned in This Series:  Serving Military-Connected Children: Access to Care (PDF)Serving Military-Connected Children: Mental Health and Well-Being (PDF)Free, online course: Caring for Children and Teens in Military Caregiving FamiliesInitiatives at Nemours Children’s to support military-connected youth Military Child and Family CollaboratoryOne OpStar Behavioral Health ProvidersKennedy Krieger Behavioral Health Program for Military FamiliesMilitary-focused programs: FOCUS UCLA Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness Penn StateMilitary REACH Auburn UniversityHidden Helpers Coalition   To inquire about joining the Hidden Helpers Coalition, email hiddenhelpers@elizabethdolefoundation.org Past Well Beyond Medicine episodes with related topics: Ep. 70: Hidden Helpers, Hidden No More (Part 1 of 2)  Ep. 71: Hidden Helpers Heard (Part 2 of 2)Ep. 90: Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Part 1 of 2)Ep. 91: Forum - Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Part 2 of 2)Ep. 167: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (PATH) (Part 1 of 2)Ep. 168: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (PATH) (Part 2 of 2)General questions related to the content addressed during the podcast: NationalOffice@nemours.org  Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

  2. Jul 20

    Ep. 204: The Science of Calm: Designing Health Care Spaces for Healing

    What if the space around you could help you heal? We explore the thoughtful design behind the new Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health at Nemours Children's Health, where every detail was intentionally created to support families facing high-risk pregnancies. Learn how evidence-based health care design brings together architecture, clinical care and emotional wellbeing to reduce stress, improve outcomes for mothers and babies and create an environment where healing begins the moment families walk through the door. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Laura Morris, CHID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, Lean Green Belt, Design Principal, Perkins&Will Erin O'Hara, BSN, RNC-OB, Director, Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health, Nemours Children's Health Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

  3. Jul 13

    Ep. 203: Protecting Teens from Digital Dating Violence

    Teen relationships have changed dramatically in the digital age. Today, connections often develop through social media, text messages, video chats and location-sharing apps, creating new opportunities for communication – but also new risks for coercion, control and abuse. Dianne M. Alvarez, DO, Researcher and Resident Physician, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Emily Egbert, MAT, MPH, ScM, Researcher, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, explore the growing issue of teen digital dating violence, how common it is and what parents, clinicians, educators and communities can do to help young people recognize unhealthy behaviors and build safe, healthy relationships. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Dianne M. Alvarez, DO, Researcher and Resident Physician, Nationwide Children's Hospital Emily Egbert, MAT, MPH, ScM, Researcher, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

  4. Jul 6

    Ep. 202: The Evolving Nicotine Crisis Among Teens

    Just when it seemed decades of progress in reducing youth tobacco use were making a lasting impact, a new generation of nicotine products has emerged — more potent, more discreet and, in many cases, more addictive than ever before. Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital, discusses the resurgence of youth nicotine use, the growing popularity of flavored vapes and nicotine pouches, and why these products are raising concerns among pediatricians and public health experts. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

  5. Jun 29

    Ep. 201: Medicaid’s Role in Children’s Health and Well-Being

    Medicaid covers nearly half of America’s children, but its impact goes far beyond doctor’s visits and hospital stays. James Perrin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Founder of the MGH Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy, explains why Medicaid is one of the nation’s most important investments in children, what’s at stake in current policy debates and how a health care system designed to support health — not just treat illness — could improve outcomes for generations to come. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:  James Perrin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital and Harvard Medical School Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

  6. Jun 22

    Ep. 200: Maternal-Fetal Health: Advancing Care Before and After Delivery

    A child's health journey doesn't begin at birth — it begins much earlier. In the first part of our two-part Maternal Fetal Health series, Julie S. Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, Executive Director, Institute for Maternal Fetal Health, Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation, Nemours Children’s Health, explores how care before birth can shape lifelong health outcomes. She shares why a children's hospital is investing in care for mothers, babies and families together, and how advances in prenatal diagnosis, fetal intervention, genetic testing, and coordinated family support are transforming the future of pediatric care. Discover how maternal-fetal health is redefining when and where whole child health begins. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Julie S. Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, FACOG, FACMGG, Executive Director, Institute for Maternal Fetal Health, Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation, Nemours Children’s Health Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

  7. Jun 18

    Ep. 199: Narrative Medicine: The Pediatrician’s 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 can use their voices to elevate important issues, influence policy and connect with audiences beyond the clinical setting. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Weijen W. Chang, MD, FAAP, SFHM, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

  8. Jun 15

    Ep. 198: 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 of children and families navigating illness, trauma, grief and uncertainty. Grounded in the pioneering work of Dr. Rita Charon and the narrative medicine program at Columbia University, the conversation highlights how these practices can strengthen trust, cultivate empathy and bring greater humanity into pediatric care. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Kristen Copeland, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Nimisha Bajaj, MD, Palliative Care Specialist, Children’s National Hospital Anoushka Sinha, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.

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