Ready. Prep. Go!

Pediatric Pandemic Network

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Ready. Prep. Go!, a podcast from the Pediatric Pandemic Network, features compelling conversations with emergency, disaster and preparedness subject matter experts and those on the frontlines. The guests share their transformational stories and invaluable lessons learned from their experiences.

OCT 14

Season 2: After Action Report

In the Season 2 finale, host Dennis Ren, MD welcomes back Rachel Sarafin, PPN Director of Communications, to reflect on how the season delivered on its promise to go broader. They revisit powerful conversations with parents like Dawn Bailey and Kylie McElroy, who shared the real-life challenges of preparing children with complex medical needs for emergencies. The episode also highlights insights from youth guests, a trauma-informed childcare program, and experts discussing cybersecurity threats to healthcare infrastructure. One particularly moving moment revisits the Las Vegas Harvest Festival tragedy and the community response that followed. The episode closes with a preview of Season 3’s new approach: exploring multiple perspectives around a single event to dig deeper into community resilience.

21 min
JUL 17

Clima, Cultura, y Comunidad

In this episode, Dennis Ren speaks with Jahzel Gonzalez Pagan, M.D. about the vibrant culture and resilience of Puerto Rico, particularly in the face of natural disasters like Hurricane Maria. Dr. Gonzalez-Pagan shares her personal experiences during the hurricane, the challenges faced in healthcare delivery, and the innovative solutions that emerged in response to the crisis. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, education, and preparedness for future disasters, as well as the ongoing efforts to rebuild and improve healthcare access in Puerto Rico.

22 min
JUN 24

Wounded Child, No Surviving Family

Wounded Child, No Surviving Family (WCNSF) The latest episode of 'Ready. Prep. Go!' confronts a heartbreaking new acronym—WCNSF—that reflects the devastating reality faced by millions: over 400 million children are living in or fleeing from areas of conflict around the world. Join emergency medicine physician Denise Whitfield, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAEMS as she shares powerful stories and hard-won insights from war zones, refugee camps, and global health crises. It’s a sobering, deeply human conversation about the medical and ethical challenges of caring for children when stability is gone and hope is all that remains.

25 min
MAY 20

The Path Forward

This episode features Dr. Jonathan Kohler, MD, MA, chief of pediatric surgery at UC Davis Health and co-founder of the PATH (Promoting Accessibility to Healthcare) program, which focuses on improving care for neurodiverse patients. Inspired by his clinical work and personal experience as a parent of an autistic child, Dr. Kohler shares how PATH uses tools like social stories, pre-registration, and personalized care environments to reduce anxiety and improve medical outcomes. He emphasizes the value of patient and family input, showing how even small adjustments can ease challenging procedures like vaccinations and blood draws. The episode also explores the guiding principle of the program - “nothing about us without us” - and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from both patients and staff.

30 min
APR 17

Episode Update: Disaster Gap

Christina Hernon, MD, FAAEM, an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist, shares her experience as a spontaneous responder during the Boston Marathon bombing. The story highlights the often overlooked role of spontaneous responders and emphasizes the need for better preparation, debriefing, and support for those who find themselves thrust into such situations. For more resources about emergency responders, terrorism, mass casualty incidents, and bombs, check out PPN Resource Central, an expertly curated database of thousands of resources related to giving care to children — every day and in crises. Resources: The Immediate Responder & The Disaster GapThe Impromptu Immediate Responder- Christina HernonThe Initial Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing - National Library of MedicineEmergency Communications Case Study: Emergency Communications August 2013 During the Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing - U.S. Department of Homeland Security

37 min
FEB 27

Wheels On The Bus

Dr. Magaña is a pediatric emergency medicine physician who cares for acute ill and injured children. She has special clinical interest in the the evaluation of children of acutely injured children. Her research and clinical expertise is evaluating and indentifying inflicted trauma. She has a passion for empowering other emergency medicien providers to care for children well. She is a frequent podcast host and expert on podcasts such as EM Pulse podcast, HIPPO Peds, EM RAP, and Kid’s Considered. Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN); HRSAEmergency Information Form for Children With Special Health Care Needs; The American College of Emergency PhysiciansEmergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs; American Academy of Pediatrics

33 min
JAN 14

Episode Update: With Ill Intent

Derrick Tin, MD, describes a political rally interrupted by a suicide bombing in Pakistan, resulting in numerous casualties. The episode includes insights from Tin’s expertise in disaster and counterterrorism medicine and the challenges of triage systems in disaster situations, emphasizing the need for evidence-based approaches and mental health support for responders. For more resources about terrorism, emergency responders, mass casualty incidents, and triage, check out PPN Resource Central, an expertly curated database of thousands of resources related to giving care to children — every day and in crises. Counter Terrorism Medicine – World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine Rethinking Mass-Casualty Triage – National Center for Biotechnology Information Hybrid warfare and counter-terrorism medicine – National Center for Biotechnology Information Counter-Terrorism Medicine – ScienceDirect

19 min
12/10/2024

We're Not in Kansas Anymore

In the podcast episode “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore,’ guest Kylie McElroy, a patient and family engagement specialist at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, shares her personal experiences as a mother of a child with complex medical needs. The episode highlights how families like hers are often unprepared for emergency situations, such as evacuations, and the vital role of community support, family preparedness, and creative problem-solving in overcoming these challenges. Kylie McElroy is a Patient and Family Engagement Specialist at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City and a dedicated advocate for families of children with special healthcare needs. She is also a member of the Family Advisory Council at Children’s Mercy, where she uses her personal experiences to help improve patient care and support other families navigating complex medical journeys. Through her work, Kylie empowers families to advocate for their children, share their stories, and engage meaningfully in the healthcare process. References Hope Outdoors The Prehospital Care of Children With Special HealthCare Needs [PDF]; PA EMSC Program

19 min

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Ready. Prep. Go!, a podcast from the Pediatric Pandemic Network, features compelling conversations with emergency, disaster and preparedness subject matter experts and those on the frontlines. The guests share their transformational stories and invaluable lessons learned from their experiences.

Creator

Pediatric Pandemic Network
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

27
Rating

Clean
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