Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

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Exploring people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health.

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep. 184: Tiny Teeth, Big Impact: How Oral Health Shapes Lifelong Wellness

    Ashley Lerman, DDS, Founder and CEO, Firstgrin, joins us to talk about the role of oral health in whole child health. From fluoride safety and X-rays to bottle habits and access to care, this conversation explores how prevention, education, and early intervention can reduce the most common chronic disease in children -cavities - and build a healthier future from the very first grin. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Ashley Lerman, DDS, Founder and CEO, Firstgrin 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.

    22 min

  2. MAR 2

    Ep. 183: Trust Through Transparency: USAFacts on Child Health

    Richard Coffin, Chief of Research and Advocacy at USAFacts, shares how nonpartisan government data helps families, educators, and health care leaders make more informed decisions for the children and communities they serve. From local public health trends to population-level insights, this conversation highlights why transparent, accessible facts are critical to building trust — and advancing whole child health. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Richard Coffin, Chief of Research and Advocacy, USAFacts  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.

    27 min

  3. FEB 23

    Ep. 182: Smarter, Safer Births: Inside GE HealthCare’s Care Intellect for Perinatal

    GE HealthCare has launched Care Intellect for Perinatal, a cloud-first digital solution designed to improve safety and outcomes for mothers and babies during labor and delivery. Jeff Caron, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Patient Care Solutions, GE HealthCare, shares how the platform unifies multiple, previously disconnected data sources into a single, real-time patient view that all clinicians can access — a true “single pane of glass.” By reducing data overload and streamlining workflows, it enables care teams to spot emerging risks sooner and respond more quickly and effectively. The conversation also examines how standardized, data-driven perinatal care can support clinicians without adding to their workload, help address persistent gaps in maternal health outcomes, and create greater consistency across care teams. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:  Jeff Caron, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Patient Care Solutions, GE HealthCare 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.

    18 min

  4. FEB 16

    Ep. 181: How Pediatric Genomics Can Improve Quality and Reduce Cost

    In neonatal intensive care units across the country, critically ill newborns are in a race against time, while families often wait weeks — or even months — for answers. New research from Tufts Medical Center shows there’s a better way. We explore how rapid whole genome sequencing nearly doubles diagnostic rates in critically ill infants compared to standard testing — and can save the health care system hundreds of thousands of dollars per baby when used early. It’s a powerful example of whole child health in action: faster answers reduce suffering, guide care, shorten NICU stays, and challenge how we think about value in pediatric medicine. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:  Tara Lavelle, PhD, Investigator, Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health, Tufts Medical Center Jonathan Davis, MD, Vice Chair, Pediatrics, Tufts Medical Center Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Access this study Read the Associated Press story 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.

    35 min

  5. FEB 12

    Ep. 180: 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?  In part 2 of this series, the focus turns to mentorship, medicine and global partnership, examining the impact of the Nemours Ginsburg Institute Scholars' work in Uganda through the eyes of clinicians and educators on the ground. The discussion centers on the realities of adolescent health in a resource-limited setting, the power of global research collaboration and the universal nature of young people's experiences across continents. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:  Sabrina Kitaka, MD, PhD, Pediatric Infectious Disease and Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences Lonna Gordon, MD, Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Nemours Children's Health Viola Mrruku, former Ginsburg Scholar 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.

    32 min

  6. FEB 9

    Ep. 179: Global Health, Shared Humanity: Inside the Ginsburg Scholars' Uganda Experience (Part 1 of 2)

    What can global public health teach us about caring for children everywhere? Recorded at the Ginsburg Symposium in Orlando, we explore the launch and early impact of the Ginsburg Institute’s Global Health Experience Program – an immersive initiative preparing future physicians to practice whole child health in an increasingly interconnected world. Rooted in the mission of Nemours Children's Health and the Ginsburg Institute, the conversation examines how most health outcomes are shaped far beyond hospital walls — and why hands-on, experiential learning is essential to developing compassionate, effective physician leaders. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:  Nancy Molello, MSB, Executive Director, Ginsburg Institute, Nemours Children's Health  Aribah Ali, Ginsburg Scholar, Nemours Children's Health Treasure Ray, Ginsburg Scholar; and Coordinator, upliftED, Heart of Florida United Way 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.

    26 min

  7. FEB 2

    Ep. 178: 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 of loneliness, how loneliness can become intergenerational, and the critical differences between digital communication and real human connection. Lucy also examines the role — and limits — of AI and technology, and shares what parents, clinicians, schools and communities can do to help build a culture of connection. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:  Lucy Rose, Founder & President, The Cost of Loneliness Project Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Learn more about The Cost of Loneliness Project 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.

    31 min

  8. JAN 29

    Ep. 177: 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 efforts and drive better long-term outcomes for children and families. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring:  David Cruz, MHSA, CPHQ, LSSGB, Executive Director, Kidwell Network, Nemours Children's Health Andrew Beck, MD, MPH, Attending Physician, Division of General & Community Pediatrics; Attending Physician, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; Director, Population Health/Health Equity Research and Innovation; Professor, University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics Jeff Steller, MSc, Former Population Health Consultant, Cincinnati Children’s Office of Population Health, Cincinnati Children’s Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Get the policy brief: Advancing the Key Elements of Whole Child Health: Provider Case Study - Cincinnati Children’s 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.

    32 min
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