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Pediatrics On Call

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Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.

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Episodes
103
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
31 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
16 hours ago

Episodes

103 episodes, newest first

  1. Consumption of Unpasteurized (Raw) Milk by Pregnant People and Children, Caregiver-Reported Quality of Pediatric Primary Care Language Services

    Season 7, Episode 313

    Show notes

    In this episode, Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk and milk products by pregnant people and children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, about caregiver-reported quality of pediatric primary care language services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    29 min
  2. Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Portrayals of Food and Nutrition in Popular US Picture Books

    Season 7, Episode 312

    Show notes

    In this episode, David Hains MD, MBA, FAAP, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection in children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Carol Duh-Leong, MD, MPP, FAAP, about portrayals of food and nutrition in popular US picture books. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    38 min
  3. 2026 National Conference and Exhibition Recap

    Season 7, Episode 311

    Show notes

    In this episode hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, provide an overview of the 2026 National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego. They share highlights from their favorite plenaries and sessions on topics ranging from caring for children during ICE raids, reframing conversations on childhood vaccinations, Medicaid changes, synthetic drugs and more. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    31 min
  4. 'Unedited' Podcast from the National Conference and Exhibition

    Season 7, Episode 310

    Show notes

    In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, and Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a recording at the National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, CA. They address the most pressing issues facing pediatricians right now. Look for video of the podcast on the AAP YouTube channel. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    40 min
  5. Updated Guidance on RSV, COVID and Flu, Pediatric Burnout Over Time

    Season 7, Episode 309

    Show notes

    In this episode, Jim Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the Committee on Infectious Disease's updated guidance for RSV, COVID and flu. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Bobbi Byrne, MD, FAAP, and Gary Freed, MD, MPH, FAAP, about pediatric burnout over time. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    31 min
  6. Generational Health with the Tayloe Family

    Season 7, Episode 308

    Show notes

    In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview David Tayloe II, MD, FAAP and his children David Tayloe III, MD, FAAP, and Katherine Tayloe MacDonald, MD, FAAP. They discuss their family's long legacy as medical practitioners, their passion for advocacy and what drew them to pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    26 min
  7. Reducing Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding, Telemedicine Use in Primary Care for Children

    Season 7, Episode 307

    Show notes

    In this episode, Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses how pediatricians can reduce racial disparities in breastfeeding. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Alexander Fiks, MD, FAAP, and Kristin Ray, MD, MS, FAAP, about telemedicine use in primary care for children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    35 min
  8. Receiving and Assessing Immigrant Children Seeking US Humanitarian Protection, Child Exploitation Through Parental Online Sharing

    Season 7, Episode 306

    Show notes

    In this episode, J. Raul Gutierrez, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the ways the U.S. immigration system fails immigrant children and families seeking humanitarian protection. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Cameron Rosenthal, MD, FAAP, about child exploitation through online parental sharing or "sharenting" and the role of the pediatric provider. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    34 min
  9. Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Role of the School Nurse in Providing Health Services

    Season 7, Episode 305

    Show notes

    In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the September issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sonja O'Leary, MD, FAAP, about the role of the school nurse in providing health services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    30 min
  10. Meet the AAP President-Elect Candidates

    Season 7, Episode 304

    Show notes

    In this episode, Lois Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, FAAP, discuss why they're running for AAP President-Elect. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask the candidates about the pressing challenges facing pediatricians today and their vision for the future of the AAP. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    28 min
  11. Proposed Changes to Pediatric Fellowships; Bullying, Suicidality and Opioid-Specific Risks in U.S. Adolescents

    Season 7, Episode 303

    Show notes

    In this episode, David Turner, MD, FAAP, discusses the American Board of Pediatrics' proposed changes to pediatric fellowships. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Mario Morales, PhD, about bullying, suicidality and opioid-specific risks in U.S. adolescents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    42 min
  12. The Role of the Pediatrician to Promote Effective Approaches for Child and Adolescent Nutrition in Schools, Capacity Strain in U.S. Children's Hospitals

    Season 7, Episode 302

    Show notes

    In this episode, Elizabeth Zmuda, MD, FAAP, discusses the role of the pediatrician to promote effective approaches for child and adolescent nutrition in schools. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Kuhn, MD, MSHP, about capacity strain in U.S. children's hospitals. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    28 min
  13. Pediatrics Research Roundup, Social Inequities in High-Risk Neonatal Care Delivery

    Season 7, Episode 301

    Show notes

    In this episode, Rachel Moon MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the August issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Valencia Walker, MD, FAAP, about social inequities in high-risk neonatal care delivery. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    41 min
  14. Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Infants, Children and Adolescents, Built Environmental Factors Linked to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collisions Among U.S. Children

    Season 7, Episode 300

    Show notes

    In this episode, Jackie Powers, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency in infants, children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Daniel Smolyak, PhD, about built environmental factors linked to fatal motor vehicle collisions among U.S. children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    23 min
  15. Generational Health with Drs. Cheryl and Destiny Tolliver

    Season 7, Episode 299

    Show notes

    In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Cheryl Tolliver, MD, FAAP, and her daughter, Dr. Destiny Tolliver, MD, FAAP. They discuss what inspired them to pursue careers in pediatrics and their commitment to providing care to underserved populations. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    20 min
  16. Pediatrics Research Roundup, Messaging About Vitamin K

    Season 7, Episode 298

    Show notes

    In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the July issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also interview Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, FAAP, on how to talk about Vitamin K. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    46 min
  17. Gender Pay Equity, Adolescent Knowledge and STI Testing

    Season 6, Episode 297

    Show notes

    In this episode, Eva Catenaccio, MD, FAAP, discusses gender pay equity in pediatrics. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lauren Chernick, MD, FAAP, about minor consent laws, adolescent knowledge and STI testing. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    27 min
  18. Generic and Biosimilar Prescribing in Children and Adolescents, The Use of Maternal Vaccinations and Monoclonal Antibodies for the Prevention of RSV

    Season 6, Episode 296

    Show notes

    In this episode, the late John Routt Reigart, MD, FAAP, discusses generic and biosimilar prescribing in children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christina Rostad MD, FAAP, about the use of maternal vaccinations and monoclonal antibodies for the prevention of RSV. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    29 min
  19. Nonemergency Acute Care Delivered Outside of the Medical Home, Cleaning Product-Related Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments: 2007 – 2022

    Season 6, Episode 295

    Show notes

    In this episode, Lisa Kafer, MD, FAAP, discusses nonemergency acute care delivered outside of the medical home. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lara McKenzie, PhD, MA, FAAHB, about cleaning product-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    32 min
  20. Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Crucial Role of Recess in School

    Season 6, Episode 294

    Show notes

    In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the June issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Robert Murray, MD, FAAP about the crucial role of recess in school. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    32 min

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