Charting Pediatrics

Children's Hospital Colorado
Charting Pediatrics

Children's Hospital Colorado experts examine the latest treatment options for the most common chief complaints in pediatric medicine. We will talk about significant research and advances in pediatric medicine, the nuanced art of practicing pediatrics and everything in between.

  1. DEC 10

    Caring for Kids in Conflict

    Pediatric providers around the world are focused on helping sick children — finding cures, creating new treatment options and developing innovative techniques to improve care. But when it comes to conflict zones and border areas, there are fewer doctors available to protect the health of vulnerable children. Paul Wise, MD, MPH, is a physician who has dedicated his career to taking on that complex and sometimes daunting problem, working to improve and reform systems so that no child suffers needlessly.   Dr. Wise has served as the Juvenile Care Monitor for the U.S. Federal Court, overseeing the treatment of migrant children in the United States detention system. He’s also served as the senior advisor to St. Jude Global’s SAFER Ukraine collaborative since 2022, and he’s supported international work in Gaza, Central America and Venezuela. As a professor and fellow of multiple disciplines at Stanford University, he is dedicated to bridging the fields of child health equity, public policy and international security studies. He is also Co-Director for the Stanford Center for Prematurity Research. He has served in a variety of professional and consultative roles, including special assistant to the U.S. Surgeon General. Some highlights from this episode include:  A discussion of Dr. Wise’s experiences at the southern border and how they shaped his care recommendations for migrant children.   A global understanding of what children face in unstable environments like border areas and war zones.  A close look at what changes have already been implemented at local, national and international levels to better protect vulnerable children.  Suggestions on the role primary care providers can play in making conflict zones around the world safer for children in need.  For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.

    37 min
  2. NOV 26

    Support for Post-Partum Depression

    Bringing a baby into this world is the start of many significant changes, yet one change that some families may not anticipate is post-partum depression (PPD). This condition affects more than the parent’s wellbeing, it can impact children and other family members too. About one in five new parents experience mood or anxiety concerns during pregnancy or after delivery, making maternal mental health conditions the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth. While 80% of them will fully recover, setting them up for success can start in the pediatric primary care setting. To understand how primary care providers can help support parents with post-partum depression, we are joined by two experts for this episode. Celeste St. John-Larkin, MD, specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Hospital Colorado and is an associate professor of child psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is also The Anschutz Chair in Perinatal Mental Health. Kelly Glaze, PsyD, is a psychologist at Children’s Colorado and an assistant professor of child psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include:  How long parents are at risk of PPD after birth  The difference between PPD and baby blues  How primary care pediatricians can support the adults alongside their kids  How to navigate support after giving birth  For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.

    25 min
  3. NOV 19

    Top CEOs Provide Pediatric Insight

    From startups to global corporations, CEOs have the power to make immense strides in any respective industry. In pediatric medicine, they drive advancements in child health through high-quality care, coordinated programs, education, research and advocacy. While providers are working directly with patients, these leaders are preparing the infrastructure for success while pushing us to reimagine healthcare. It’s because of them, institutions like Children’s Hospital Colorado and Nationwide Children's remain among the top 10 pediatric hospital systems in the country. In this episode, we go beyond the white coat by sitting down with two of the most influential CEOs in pediatrics. Jena Hausmann is the President and CEO of Children’s Colorado and Tim Robinson is the CEO of Nationwide Children’s. Under Jena’s leadership, Children’s Colorado has been recognized nationally and internationally for our medical, research and advocacy programs. Jena has been a champion for increasing research and innovation and improving pediatric mental health. Tim’s leadership has helped transform Nationwide Children’s from an important regional children’s medical center into an internationally prominent academic healthcare system. Nationwide has become a model for how a hospital system can improve neighborhoods, increase health care access in rural communities, drive innovation and pioneer economic development. Some highlights from this episode include:  The career path of working in healthcare to becoming a CEO  How pediatric healthcare has evolved and where it’s going  The current challenges and threats to the healthcare landscape  The importance of children’s hospitals partnering with community providers   For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.

    25 min
  4. OCT 29

    Addressing Neurologic Conditions with Precision

    One of the great medical accomplishments of our time is the evolution of precision medicine. The ability to understand a patient’s unique genetic profile has become more accessible to our patients, and now, there are multiple mechanisms for using that information to overcome disease. One of the specialties leading the way in precision medicine is pediatric neurology. According to the World Health Organization, more than one in three people are affected by some type of neurological condition. They are a leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. This subset of precision medicine will not only help us decrease those numbers but also allow us to treat some of these conditions in ways we have never done before. To detail this exciting work, we’re joined by two experts. Scott Demarest, MD, and Julie Parsons, MD, are both pediatric neurologists at Children’s Hospital Colorado and faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Demarest focuses on rare epilepsy conditions, and Dr. Parsons specializes in neuromuscular disease. Dr. Demarest is the Clinical Director of the Precision Medicine Institute at Children’s Colorado. Some highlights from this episode include:  Understanding precision neurology within the context of precision medicine  Why precision neurology positively impacts diagnosis and treatment options  How families are more easily accessing important genetic testing  The role primary care providers play with caring for these rare diseases  For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.

    32 min

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Children's Hospital Colorado experts examine the latest treatment options for the most common chief complaints in pediatric medicine. We will talk about significant research and advances in pediatric medicine, the nuanced art of practicing pediatrics and everything in between.

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