Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

Ep. 202: The Evolving Nicotine Crisis Among Teens

Just when it seemed decades of progress in reducing youth tobacco use were making a lasting impact, a new generation of nicotine products has emerged — more potent, more discreet and, in many cases, more addictive than ever before. Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital, discusses the resurgence of youth nicotine use, the growing popularity of flavored vapes and nicotine pouches, and why these products are raising concerns among pediatricians and public health experts. Watch the episode on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/3cHiQvReQaw] Featuring: Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital 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 [https://nemourswellbeyond.org].

Ep. 201: Medicaid’s Role in Children’s Health and Well-Being

Medicaid covers nearly half of America’s children, but its impact goes far beyond doctor’s visits and hospital stays. James Perrin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Founder of the MGH Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy, explains why Medicaid is one of the nation’s most important investments in children, what’s at stake in current policy debates and how a health care system designed to support health — not just treat illness — could improve outcomes for generations to come. Watch the episode on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/NTcZDVnLG5A] Featuring:  James Perrin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital and Harvard Medical School 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 [https://nemourswellbeyond.org].

Ep. 200: Maternal-Fetal Health: Advancing Care Before and After Delivery

A child's health journey doesn't begin at birth — it begins much earlier. In the first part of our two-part Maternal Fetal Health series, Julie S. Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, Executive Director, Institute for Maternal Fetal Health, Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation, Nemours Children’s Health, explores how care before birth can shape lifelong health outcomes. She shares why a children's hospital is investing in care for mothers, babies and families together, and how advances in prenatal diagnosis, fetal intervention, genetic testing, and coordinated family support are transforming the future of pediatric care. Discover how maternal-fetal health is redefining when and where whole child health begins. Watch the episode on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/f4rigkjys00 ] Featuring: Julie S. Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, FACOG, FACMGG, Executive Director, Institute for Maternal Fetal Health, Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation, Nemours Children’s Health 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 [https://nemourswellbeyond.org].

Ep. 199: Narrative Medicine: The Pediatrician’s Voice in the World

What happens when pediatricians bring their expertise beyond scientific journals and into the public conversation? Weijen W. Chang, MD, FAAP, SFHM, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health, explores how writing can be a powerful tool for advocacy in children’s health. From op-eds and essays to newsletters and personal storytelling, he discusses how clinicians can use their voices to elevate important issues, influence policy and connect with audiences beyond the clinical setting. Watch the episode on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/qcYSuVhZk4M ] Featuring: Weijen W. Chang, MD, FAAP, SFHM, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health 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 [https://nemourswellbeyond.org].

Ep. 198: Narrative Medicine: Stories That Shape Care

Narrative medicine invites clinicians into a simple yet profound practice: listening differently. Kristen Copeland, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Nimisha Bajaj, MD, Palliative Care Specialist, Children’s National Hospital, and Anoushka Sinha, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, explore how storytelling, reflective writing, close listening and the humanities can deepen understanding of children and families navigating illness, trauma, grief and uncertainty. Grounded in the pioneering work of Dr. Rita Charon and the narrative medicine program at Columbia University, the conversation highlights how these practices can strengthen trust, cultivate empathy and bring greater humanity into pediatric care. Watch the episode on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/VG5vGQuYDuU] Featuring: Kristen Copeland, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Nimisha Bajaj, MD, Palliative Care Specialist, Children’s National Hospital Anoushka Sinha, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals 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 [https://nemourswellbeyond.org].