“Pediatrics On Call” podcast to discuss the latest science, news and other developments in children’s health
ITASCA, IL -- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is launching a podcast to explore the latest news and innovations in children’s health, discuss the science behind child health recommendations, and hear first-hand from leading experts in child and adolescent medicine.
Each 30-minute, weekly episode of “Pediatrics On Call,” launching July 21, will feature interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics, from bedsharing to vaccine hesitancy, racism and injury prevention. The co-hosts -- pediatricians David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP – draw on their expertise and training as physicians, as well as their many conversations with families and their own experiences as parents to inform their interviews.
“Sure, we talk about science. But what makes the podcast great is we also get to hear stories about how top pediatricians practice, the patients that have stuck with them, the challenges they face in their research and clinical work, and what advice they have for pediatricians in their everyday practice,” said Dr. Parga-Belinkie, a neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and former co-host of the podcast “Baby Doctor Mamas.” “It's a comprehensive review of topics and an honest account of how experts view the present and future of pediatrics.”
Pediatrics On Call is supported by Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest and most broadly based healthcare company. The podcast will launch July 21 and will be available on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever podcasts are found. See host bios and videos, and learn more at www.aap.org/podcast.
The podcast offers an opportunity for pediatricians and others in the medical community to hear about the most important innovations in pediatrics, from the people who are behind them, said Dr. Hill, a pediatrician from Wilmington, N.C., and former chair of the AAP Council on Communications and Media.
“The bottom line question for me in practice is always, “What do I need to be doing?” How can I help children the most? How do I best use the very limited time I have in the exam room?” said Dr. Hill. “I feel like with every episode we’re going to learn more about what we can do to help kids, and that’s what gets me up in the morning. Anyone who is interested in child health is going to want to listen.”
While designed for pediatricians and professionals in the medical field, the podcast will also appeal to parents, caregivers and others interested in the science behind children’s health.
“There is no better way to have the AAP in your ears giving you advice on the go!” said Dr. Parga-Belinkie. “It's wonderful to be able to get personal with these extraordinary pediatricians.”
The AAP decided to launch a podcast after hearing from member pediatricians who wanted a way to digest the latest news and research in the field in an easily accessible podcast.
“At AAP, we already offer critical information on child health for our members in so many different formats, and the podcast will be a natural extension,” said AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP. “We hope pediatricians and others who care about children will find our podcast to be an engaging, enjoyable way to stay up to date on the latest news and evidence-based strategies to improve children’s health and well-being.”
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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. For more information, visit www.aap.org and follow us on Twitter @AmerAcadPeds