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EP 148: The Gift of Life: Inside Pediatric Transplants with Dr. Mo Saying “yes” to organ, eye, and tissue donation can change everything. In this episode of This Thing Called Life, Dr. Monique “Dr. Mo” Goldschmidt from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shares her passion for pediatric transplantation and the journey that brought her to Cincinnati. She reflects on the emotional connections she builds with her young patients and their families, and the extraordinary collaboration among care teams that makes successful outcomes possible. This episode is a moving reminder of the power of compassion, teamwork, and the gift of life.   Resources: Donatelifeky.org https://getoffthelist.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/about-us/ https://www.networkforhope.org/stories-of-hope/ https://www.facebook.com/NetworkForHopeOPO https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkforHope. https://aopo.org/ RegisterMe.org/NetworkforHope

Dr. Alison Hermann, MD is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Weill CornellMedicine and an Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She currently oversees the Payne Whitney Women's Program and maintains a clinical practice in General Adult Psychiatry and Reproductive Psychiatry. She is open for consultations, psychotherapy, and medication management.Dr. Hermann began her training in the basic neurosciences, earning a bachelor'sdegree in Psychobiology at The Ohio State University and subsequently working as a full-time research assistant in translational neurotrauma at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery. She went on to receive her medical degree at the State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn, where she graduated with Distinction in Neuroscience and was recognized with the American Psychiatric Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Psychiatry. Dr. Hermann completed her internship and residency training at Columbia University Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute.  There she pursued additional intensive psychotherapy training in multiple modalities including interpersonal psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, brief dynamic psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy. Dr. Hermann served as Chief Resident in her final year of residency. Following residency, Dr. Hermann completed fellowship training in Reproductive Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center where she developed expertise in treating psychiatric conditions during periods of reproductive transition in a variety of clinical settings.Currently, Dr. Hermann is involved in national efforts to increase reproductivepsychiatry education and training for mental health practitioners, primary medicalpractitioners, obstetrician-gynecologists, and the general public, as well as local efforts to improve screening and access to psychiatric care for pregnant and postpartum women of all backgrounds.Dr. Hermann believes in an integrative, collaborative approach to treating psychiatric illness and prefers to view psychopathology through a developmental perspective. She appreciates the integral connections between mind and body as well as between individuals and the social network within which they live. For these reasons, her evaluations include a thorough assessment of biological, psychological, and social contributors to active symptomatology and, when appropriate, include collaboration with other healthcare providers. When making treatment recommendations, she takes a great deal of care to consider the personal preferences of her clients and is sensitive to cultural factors that may influence these preferences. She believes in a comprehensive approach to psychiatric treatment, including complementary and alternative medicine approaches as well as more traditional psychotherapy, medication, and behavioral wellness strathttps://www.instagram.com/drjudithjosephegies. How to diagnosis postpartum depression. How treat postpartum depression. What causes postpartum depression? Can I take antidepressants during pregnancy? How to diagnosis OCD in pregnancy? How to cope with burnout as a Physician. How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.Follow Dr. Alison HermannDr.Alison Hermann's WebsiteFollow Dr. Judith Joseph: Instagram High Functioning Book TikTok Facebook Website Newslette

En este episodio de “Pregúntele al Experto” de SRNA, moderado por Jesús Loreto, la Dra. Glendaliz Bosques explica por qué la rehabilitación es esencial en la recuperación de trastornos neuroinmunes poco frecuentes. La doctora enfatiza que el proceso debe iniciarse lo antes posible —incluso antes de contar con un diagnóstico definitivo— para prevenir complicaciones y optimizar la función física. Asimismo, se detalla cómo se evalúan la discapacidad y el potencial de recuperación mediante la historia clínica, el examen neurológico y la revisión de estudios médicos. La Dra. Bosques señala el valor fundamental de un equipo multidisciplinario (que incluye neurología, fisiatría, terapias física, ocupacional y del habla, salud mental y apoyo social) y explica cómo establecer metas realistas centradas en la participación y los roles sociales del paciente. La Dra. Glendaliz Bosques es una fisiatra certificada por la junta y Jefa de Medicina de Rehabilitación Pediátrica en UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's, una colaboración clínica entre el Dell Children's Medical Center y UT Health Austin. Se especializa en el tratamiento de niños con discapacidades físicas, ya sean congénitas o adquiridas. Además, la Dra. Bosques es profesora asociada en el Departamento de Neurología de la Facultad de Medicina Dell (Dell Medical School) de la Universidad de Texas en Austin. La Dra. Bosques obtuvo su licenciatura en Ciencias Naturales en la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras (Río Piedras, Puerto Rico), donde se graduó *summa cum laude*. Obtuvo su título de médica en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (San Juan, Puerto Rico), donde se graduó *magna cum laude*. Completó un internado en medicina de transición en el San Juan City Hospital (San Juan, Puerto Rico); una residencia en medicina física y rehabilitación en la Alianza de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación del Baylor College of Medicine y el Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Texas en Houston; y una subespecialización (*fellowship*) en Medicina de Rehabilitación Pediátrica en el Cincinnati Children's Hospital / Universidad de Cincinnati. A la Dra. Bosques le apasiona comprender las inquietudes de sus pacientes, no solo tal como se manifiestan durante la consulta médica, sino también en lo que respecta a sus dificultades funcionales en el hogar, la escuela y su contexto social. Sus intereses clínicos incluyen la rehabilitación avanzada de enfermedades paralíticas en niños —abarcando etiologías tanto traumáticas como no traumáticas—, mientras que sus intereses académicos se centran en la integración de la gestión de la discapacidad en la educación médica. Forma parte del Consejo de Educadores Médicos y ejerce como Presidenta fundadora de "LatinX in Physiatry", una comunidad destinada a los miembros de la Academia Estadounidense de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación con raíces latinas. Asimismo, es miembro activo de la Asociación de Fisiatras Académicos.00:00,Bienvenida y contexto 01:48,Por qué rehabilitar 04:08,Cuándo empezar la terapia 05:55,Monofásico vs. recurrente 10:39,Evaluación y pronóstico 13:36,Equipo multidisciplinario 17:07,Metas realistas 18:07,Terapias clave 20:12,Rehabilitación pediátrica 23:40,Manejo del dolor 26:12,Control de espasticidad 31:58,Fatiga y energía 37:14,Salud mental y motivación 40:00,Rol de la familia y cuidadores 46:15,Esperanza y tecnología

In this episode, Jennifer Gamm Ruschman, Assistant Vice President of Digital Health, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Amy McCarthy, Chief Nursing Officer, Hippocratic AI, discuss how nurses are co-designing AI tools like Nurse Copilot to reduce administrative burden, improve workflow, and ensure safety, empathy, and trust at the bedside.This episode is sponsored by Hippocratic AI.

Join host Maryam Naim, MD (CHOP) and guests Chitra Ravishankar, MD (CHOP), Kats Maeda, MD (CHOP) and Humera Ahmed, MD (CHOP) as they discuss the management of HLHS with severe tricuspid valve regurgitation. Host: Maryam Naim (CHOP) Editor/Producer: Deanna Todd Tzanetos, MD, MSCI (Norton Children's/U of Louisville) Episode sponsor: Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Dr. Joel Berg is joined once again by Dr. Scott Schwartz, this time to tackle how candidates can best prepare for the Residency application process. Dr. Schwartz emphasizes the importance of considering the “obvious questions,” like which type of program is the best fit for your future professional aspirations and learning style. He shares ways that candidates can put their best foot forward, including a letter of recommendation from a mentor in the specialty or a unique personal experience statement that demonstrates who you are as a professional and team member – even if it's outside the sphere of dentistry. Success is often found in the commonly overlooked details. Guest Bio: Scott B. Schwartz, DDS, MPH, is an Associate Professor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, where he also serves as Director of the Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry training program. After graduating from the University of Illinois – Chicago College of Dentistry, he completed a General Practice Residency at The Ohio State University. Continuing his journey to the Southeast, he obtained a certificate in pediatric dentistry and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professionally, he has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and has served on related committees with the American Dental Education Association, the Cincinnati Children's Graduate Medical Education DEI subcommittee, and written extensively about the topic in both editorial and research publications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailDr. John Feister, neonatologist and health equity researcher at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, presents two studies that challenge us to look beyond the bedside. The first reveals that NICU babies whose families prefer a language other than English have nearly double the in-hospital mortality rate of English-speaking families — a difference that persisted even after adjusting for medical and sociodemographic risk factors, and one he suspects is driven in part by barriers to family advocacy and end-of-life communication. The second introduces the concept of medical-financial partnerships, and specifically a hospital-based free tax preparation clinic that helped NICU and hospital families claim thousands of dollars in refundable tax credits — with 90% of participants reporting that the service improved their trust in their medical team.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

In this episode, Cory Criss joins Duane Mancini to share his path from pediatric surgeon to building innovation infrastructure at Nationwide Children's and helping launch the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), an FDA-funded Pediatric Device Consortium created to accelerate pediatric device development. The conversation breaks down why pediatrics is uniquely hard—small, fragmented markets and the need for multi-institutional clinical evidence—alongside the stark funding gap, with less than 1% of VC dollars going to pediatric-only companies despite children representing 25% of the population. Corey explains how Nationwide's Innovation Center de-risks and educates through an innovation fellowship, and how MPDC unites Nationwide, Cincinnati Children's, Ohio State, Cleveland Clinic Children's, and others to support pediatric startups nationwide with expert evaluation, hospital access, and non-dilutive funding. They also discuss lessons learned managing multi-institution partnerships, sustainability beyond grant funding, and why clinician and hospital buy-in is critical for international startups entering the U.S. market.Cory Criss LinkedInNationwide Children's Hospital WebsiteMPDC WebsiteMPDC YouTube ChannelPediatric Device Consortium: Cardiovascular Focus Event Registration Duane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedInThank you to our sponsors: Ward Law and JumpStart Inc.

Marty is a Cincinnati Children's Facility Dog at the Liberty Campus. Marty is known as the rockstar of the dogs and is always taking care of the kids as they get treatment at Children's. If you can, please donate to help cover the expenses for Marty and the other dogs that are doing miraculous work every day! Go to B105.com and see all the wonderful incentive prizes you might win just by donating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The "Community Meets Clinic" podcast series introduces clinicians and healthcare personnel specializing in rare neuroimmune disorders. In this episode hosted by Krissy Dilger of SRNA, we meet Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, a pediatric neurologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Director of its Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. Dr. Wilson described her interest in individualized, longitudinal neuroimmunology care and the rapid evolution of treatments [01:47]. She highlighted her research on social determinants of health, including environmental stressors, caregiver impacts, and the roles of race and ethnicity in pediatric neuroinflammatory outcomes [05:21]. Dr. Wilson outlined how patients can self-refer or be referred, and described the center's multidisciplinary model involving neuroimmunology, rheumatology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropsychology, mental health, school support, social work, rehabilitation, and research resources [07:49]. She shared self-care strategies and expressed hope for faster diagnosis, earlier treatment, and biomarkers to better track disease activity and prevent attacks [13:31].Elizabeth Wilson, MD is a pediatric neurologist at Cincinnati Children's hospital with specialized training in neurology and neuroimmunology. She received a Bachelor of Science in Neurosicence from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. She then completed medical school at Boston University, Pediatric residency at Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, and Pediatric neurology residency at Boston Medical Center. She went on to pursue a fellowship in Neuroimmunology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Boston Children's Hospital. She recently became the director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center (MS-NIC) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Through her research she aims to understand how a patient's environment, including life stressors, interacts with their body and genetics in inflammatory neurologic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis. She believes that by studying this relationship we can better manage these disorders and advocate for changes that will improve patient outcomes. You can view her medical profile here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/bio/w/elizabeth-wilson00:00 Introduction01:47 Why Pediatric Neurology03:27 Choosing Neuroimmunology05:21 Research And Health Equity07:49 Inside Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center11:07 Multidisciplinary Team Support13:31 Clinician Self Care15:14 Considering The Clinic17:29 Hope For The Future18:50 Closing

What Bad for You Food Can You Not Stop Eating?The Dad Joke of the Day!Canine Comfort: Meeting Marty the Cincinnati Children's Facility Dog!Good Vibes: This Guy is the Cat's Pajamas!The Final Flush for TIx to See Nate Smith at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center on April 18th!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trinity works in the Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, a child advocacy center that's housed inside Cincinnati Children's. Her calming presence helps the patients who have experienced child abuse and neglect. Trinity works with children and helps them tell their story so the doctors, nurses and staff can make sure they're safe and their bodies are healthy. If you would like to help take care of these wonderful facility dogs, and allow them get a few more to comfort the children, please make a donation at B105.com. There's a list of great incentive prizes you might win!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of ASTCT Talks, host Corey Cutler, MD of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard University sits down with Nosha Farhadfar, MD, medical director of research for Sarah Cannon Research Institute's transplant and cellular therapy program at Methodist Healthcare, and Pooja Khandelwal, MD, an associate professor within the division of bone marrow transplantation at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, to discuss adult and pediatric treatment perspectives for cGVHD.Tune in for a conversation that covers:Adult and pediatric cGVHD treatment approaches,including frontline choices and the selection and effectiveness of medications.Expert practice experiences for use in cGVHD treatment.New therapeutics the experts are looking forward to in cGVHD treatment. This episode was made possible thanks to a grant from Incyte.

Dr. Ryan Moore is a pediatric cardiologist and Chief Emerging Technologies Officer at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where he leads teams building AR, VR, robotics, and AI systems that can move from prototype to real clinical use. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how a children's hospital ended up with an in-house Unity and Unreal “gaming lab,” and what it takes to prove value beyond a flashy demo. We dig into VR3S, their surgical planning platform that turns CT and MRI data into patient-specific anatomic digital twins surgeons can manipulate in VR, plus what comes next as they add longitudinal models and real-time blood flow simulation supported by an Epic Games MegaGrant.Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter

Eczema – you see it in commercials on TV, and you probably know someone who is affected by it. What exactly is eczema? On today's episode of the Young & Healthy podcast, Dr. Jess Trygier and Dr. Mariam Inqeibi sit down with host Kate Setter to talk about this common skin condition that affects many children and families.  They discuss what eczema looks like at different ages, why symptoms can come and go, and how parents can help manage flare-ups at home. The conversation also covers practical skincare tips, common treatment options, and when it might be time to talk with your child's doctor or a specialist.  If your child struggles with dry, itchy skin, or if you've wondered how to better manage eczema, this episode offers helpful insights and reassurance for families. Full Transcript and show notes: Here Resources: To learn more about dermatology services at Cincinnati Children's, visit Pediatric Dermatology To learn more about general pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's, visit General and Community Pediatrics | Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati Children's study reveals that many newborns are protected from serious bacterial infections by antibodies passed from mother before birth.

This week we speak with Professor James Cnota of Cincinnati Children's Hospital about a recent report he co-authored from the SVR trial regarding the impact of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) on outcomes in hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). How common is TR seen in the HLHS patient and how does this change over time after surgical palliations? Is there an optimal time to intervene on the tricuspid valve in this patient group? What does the future hold for tricuspid surgical interventions? Dr. Cnota has the answers this week. doi: 10.1007/s00246-025-04122-x

Pediatrician Dr. Paul Bunch consults Dr. Mariam Iqneibi from the Division of Dermatology and Dr. Jessica Trygier from the Division of General and Community Pediatrics on eczema. Episode recorded on March 12, 2026.  Financial Disclosure:  The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed: None All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no relevant financial relationships. To Claim Credit: Click "Here" to launch website to access the CME course. After listening to the entire podcast, click "Post Test" and complete.   Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Specific accreditation information will be provided for each activity. Physician:  Cincinnati Children's designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing:  This activity is approved for a maximum 0.50 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. ABP MOCpt2: Completion of this CME activity, which includes learner assessment and feedback, enables the learner to earn up to 0.50 points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Cincinnati Children's submits MOC/CC credit for board diplomates. Credits AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (0.50 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.50 hours), Nursing CE (0.50 hours)

if you have any feedback, please send us a text! Thank you!Welcome to another episode of Vital Times.In January 2026 the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) issued an updated joint communication regarding severe neurologic complications, including stroke and death, in healthy young adult (oldest reported so far is 36) and pediatric patients of Venezuelan ancestry following routine general anesthesia. There have been about 36 known or suspected cases worldwide although that number seems to be regularly increasing. The majority of cases have occurred in South American countries, with six reported in in the United States and eight in Europe. Genetic testing on a subset of the patients found a genetic mutation in mitochondrial DNA, known as the ND4 mutation. (for an interview with the physician and mother listen here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUb4tYGjfdM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link .In July 2025, anecdotal communications from South American anesthesiology societies described cases of patients having severe complications from general anesthesia. Despite incomplete and emerging clinical and scientific information, ASA and SPA felt the severity of the cases warrant an expert opinion communication to inform anesthesiologists and their patients.Detailed family histories of patients who were recently affected revealed that all were of Venezuelan heritage and several had family members who also had adverse outcomes after an otherwise uneventful anesthetic. Four anesthesiologists at the leading edge of this newly discovered condition joined the show today to explain how it was discovered, what is known and what we can do about it. Dr. Jim Fehr is the past President of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, and the Division chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at Stanford Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. He is one of the coauthors of the joint statement, a member of the Society for PEdiatri Anesthesia's Wake Up Safe initiative and very involved with Patient Safety. Dr. Veronica Zoghbi is a Venezuelan pediatric anesthesiologist and Director of Pediatric Regional Anesthesia at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida.  South Florida and Miami have one of the highest concentrations of people from Venezuela in the USA. She and our other 2 guests are members of VAPOR (Venezuelan Anesthesiologist Perioperative Risk Reduction) Dr. Claudia Bruguera Torres is a pediatric anesthesiologist from Venezuela and Assistant Professor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. Luis Rodriguez is a Venezuelan Pediatric Anesthesiologist from Miami FL, and currently serves as the Vice President for the Florida Society of AnesthesiologistsFinally, if complications occur in patients with the ND4 mutation, anesthesiologists should report the case to their institutions' patient safety organization and the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System of the Anesthesia Quality Institute.

In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher, interviews Dr. Katie Huff from the Division of Neonatology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Katie Huff is a clinical researcher in Neonatal nutrition with a specific focus on intestinal failure and intestinal failure-associated liver disease. Dr. Katie Huff is first author of the research article “Developmental outcomes after soybean oil vs mixed‐oil intravenous lipid emulsions in neonates: A secondary analysis of a clinical trial”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US February 2026

In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe is joined by Tracy aka Modern Day Midwife (a hospital-based midwife in Arizona with a NICU background) for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about the realities of modern healthcare. Together, they unpack how the U.S. healthcare system is failing both patients and providers, from provider burnout and lack of mental health support to the pressures of hospital politics, insurance reimbursement, and productivity quotas. They explore the difference between  “Medicine 1.0” (acute care) and “Medicine 2.0” (preventative care, functional medicine, wellness), and how insurance-driven, fee-for-service models often prioritize sick care over true health. The result? Confusing medical bills, rushed care, poor patient experiences, and providers who are stretched thin despite doing deeply meaningful work. HeHe and Tracy dive into the unique challenges facing women's health, maternity care, and birth: over-medicalization, the cascade of interventions, the limits of 10-minute OB-GYN appointments, maternity care deserts, and the need for individualized care, informed consent, and continuity of care. From ACOG guidelines to ever changing evidence and research, they explore possible solutions including a midwifery-led model of care, better transfer systems for home birth and birth center patients, coverage for doulas and health coaching, and shifting consumer demand away from traditional insurance and towards alternatives like health shares.  Tracy shares her exciting vision for an integrated wellness hub that could include midwifery, obstetrics, pelvic floor PT, lactation, chiropractic care, and community-based health supports, and ends by sharing how to connect with her at Premier OB GYN in Phoenix and via Modern Day Midwife online and on Instagram.   00:00 Why Healthcare Breaks Providers 02:24 Burnout and Speaking Up 04:59 Fear and Privilege in Advocacy 07:18 Who Supports Clinicians 12:32 Medicine 1.0 vs Prevention 17:25 Billing Confusion and Fee for Service 19:06 Burn It Down or Reform It 23:55 Disrupting Insurance and Incentives 26:49 Birth Care Needs a New Model 29:36 Preeclampsia Prevention Debate 30:47 Rethinking Maternity Care Roles 32:04 Money in Wellness Care 34:55 Building a One Stop Birth Hub 37:43 Continuity Across Birth Settings 41:45 Evidence Based Medicine Reality Check 47:56 ACOG Guidelines vs Individual Choice 53:23 Demanding Individualized Care 55:11 Rebuilding Healthcare and Provider Support 56:59 Where to Find Tracy 58:15 Closing Thanks and Resources   Guest Bio: Meet Tracy Burns, Board Certified Nurse Midwife. Tracy graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2003 with her bachelor's degree in nursing. After graduation, Tracy spent a year in labor and delivery as a bedside RN and then took a job in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Tracy spent the first 13 years of her career taking care of premature infants and mothers before pursuing her advanced practice career in Women's Health.   Tracy graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017 with her Master's degree in Midwifery. With a big heart for women, Tracy is an advocate for midwifery care for women and the continuity of care model. Tracy has been an active team player in bringing midwifery services to Banner Estrella and Abrazo West. Tracy is passionate about health and wellness. She believes in using a functional/integrative approach to health promotion/disease prevention through an early introduction to nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, and community. Tracy is committed to caring for women by collaborating with other like-minded providers who are as committed to changing the way we care for women in America.   Tracy is married and has two teenage daughters. She enjoys Crossfit, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. She is a co-owner of Crossfit Fury, CrossFit Trainer, and BirthFit professional. Tracy and her husband are actively involved in changing maternal and neonatal outcomes globally through Helping Babies and Mothers Survive Campaign.   Connect with Tracy here: Www.moderndaymidwife.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/  Connect with Tracy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymidwife/   BIRTH EDUCATION: Learn how to stay in control of your birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions in our Avoid a C-Section Webinar. HeHe breaks down the cascade of interventions, explains what's really happening in the hospital, and shares practical strategies to protect your birth plan, advocate for yourself, and navigate labor with confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants a positive, informed hospital birth experience: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/csection Feeling nervous about speaking up in labor? Our Scripts for Advocacy give you the exact words to handle the most common conversations that can make or break your birth experience. From declining unnecessary interventions to asking the right questions about procedures, these scripts empower you to stay in control, speak confidently, and protect your birth plan — even when the pressure is on. Think of it as your personal toolkit for advocating like a pro, so you can focus on your baby, not the stress: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/Scripts-for-Advocacy And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education from HeHe that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/ Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app-download-page

The topic of consent can feel tricky to navigate, but it's a conversation that should start early and continue often. On the newest episode of the Young & Healthy podcast, Ashley Cremeans, a social worker with the Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Cincinnati Children's, sits down with host Kate Setter to explore how consent can be discussed across different ages and stages of development.  Ashley discusses how families can approach conversations about consent during adolescence, reinforcing that consent is ongoing, can be withdrawn at any time and applies in many everyday situations. She offers practical guidance on helping children identify trusted adults and confidently communicate their boundaries — from playtime to physical affection and beyond.  Ashley also dives into the complexities of teen relationships, including situations in which consent cannot be given. She explains consent laws within the tri-state area, equipping parents and caregivers with the knowledge they need if deeper conversations arise.  This episode provides tools to help kids stay safe and feel empowered. Be sure to tune in and share it with your friends and family.  Full Transcript and Show Notes Here: Consent and Communication: Building Healthy Relationships - Cincinnati Children's Blog Resources:  For more information from the Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Cincinnati Children's, visit Research | Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children  For resources on healthy dating relationships, visit Healthy relationships for young adults | love is respect  Listen to Empowered Kids: A Guide to Boundaries | Young & Healthy and dive deeper into what boundaries for younger kids look like  Check out amazon or other book distributors to find resources like Only for Me  

In part two of this series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Andrew Hershey discuss appropriate treatment strategies to prevent migraines in children and adolescents. Show citation:  Hershey AD, Szperka CL, Barbanti P, et al. Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine. N Engl J Med. 2026;394(3):243-252. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2504546  Show transcript:  Dr. Tesha Monteith: This is Tesha Monteith with the Neurology Minute. I'm back with Andrew Hershey, professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Division of Neurology at Cincinnati Children's and the Children's Headache Center. This is part two of our discussion on his paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine. Andrew, now that we have fremanezumab approved for prevention of episodic migraine in children and adolescents, and we have a number of other devices and treatments for patients that can be used as part of FDA-approved treatment or even off-label, can you discuss an appropriate treatment paradigm to prevent migraine? Dr. Andrew Hershey: I think the first and foremost part of the paradigm is to identify the disease, so recognition that headaches are a component of the disease migraine, so you have headaches attacks due to migraine is an essential part. Many of the children, adolescents and their families are unaware that that is even what they're having, and clarifying the etiology actually goes a long way. One of my former mentors, Dr. Prensky, always said that 50% of kids get better from just seeing a child neurologist, and I think it's that clarification of the diagnosis. Second to that, you need to provide a very adequate acute treatment as well as what's probably even more essential than anything else is healthy lifestyle habits. So regular eating, drinking, sleeping, and exercise. And then finally, if the headache is causing severe disability or frequent headaches or interfering with the child's school, home or social life, the prevention medications may need to be added. And this is where the fremanezumab, or if you prefer devices, devices can be used for both the acute and preventive treatment. Dr. Tesha Monteith: Well, thank you for the summary, and congratulations again on your paper. Dr. Andrew Hershey: Thank you. Dr. Tesha Monteith: Do check out the full podcast for more details about the paper and treatment of migraine in children and adolescents. This is Tesha Monteith. Thank you for listening to the Neurology Minute.

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Andrew Hershey summarize findings from the SPACE trial evaluating fremanezumab in adolescents and children with migraine. Show citation: Hershey AD, Szperka CL, Barbanti P, et al. Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine. N Engl J Med. 2026;394(3):243-252. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2504546  Show transcript:  Dr. Tesha Monteith: Hi, this is Tesha Monteith with the Neurology Minute. I'm here with Andrew Hershey, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Division of Neurology at Cincinnati Children's and the Children's Headache Center. We're here talking about his new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine. Andrew, thank you for being on our Neurology Minutes. Dr. Andrew Hershey: Thank you for inviting me. Dr. Tesha Monteith: Can you summarize the findings of the space trial investigating Fremanezumab for adolescents and children with migraine? Dr. Andrew Hershey: This is one of the four monoclonal antibodies against CGRP, or it's this receptor that had been proven effective for adults. And it's the first one, the formazepam, that's been able to report its effectiveness in children and adolescents with less than 15 headache days per month. This study looked at over 200 children adolescents that were in a double-blinded randomized placebo controlled study. And reached its primary, as well as its secondary endpoint of a reduction compared to placebo. And the number of attacks of migraine per month, as well as a greater than 50% reduction in the number of headache attacks per month, with minimal to no side effects, the most notable side effect being injection site erythema. Dr. Tesha Monteith: Great. Thank you so much for providing that update. Do check out the full podcast for more details about his paper and the treatment of migraine in children and adolescents. This is Tesha Monteith. Thank you for listening to the Neurology Minute.  

Pediatrician Dr. Jill Schaffeld consults Dr. Sanita Ley from the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology and Dr. Roohi Kharofa from the Center for Better Health & Nutrition, on body image. Episode recorded on February 12, 2026.  Financial Disclosure:  The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed: Roohi Kharofa, MD: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals - Grant/Research Support & Speakers Bureau* *Indicates relationship has ended. All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no relevant financial relationships. To Claim Credit: Click "Here" to launch website to access the CME course. After listening to the entire podcast, click "Post Test" and complete.   Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Specific accreditation information will be provided for each activity. Physician:  Cincinnati Children's designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing:  This activity is approved for a maximum 0.75 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. ABP MOCpt2: Completion of this CME activity, which includes learner assessment and feedback, enables the learner to earn up to 0.75 points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Cincinnati Children's submits MOC/CC credit for board diplomates. Credits AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (0.75 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.75 hours), Nursing CE (0.75 hours)  

Send a textPodcast Episode 2: Home Care and FAQsDNP Website Link: https://amrossi359.wixsite.com/mysitePost-Survey Link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3XjGBKEzMxll6HcThis is part two of a three-part podcast series. In this episode, we will discuss caregiver central line home care and FAQs.  ReferencesAims Vascular Access. (2021). IV Update. In a Review of Vascular Access & IV Infusion Topics. https://aimsvascularaccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IVUpdateMarch2021-1.pdf Burkhart, S. (2022, March). Central Line Care. Cincinnati Children's Hospital. https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/c/central-line-careCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, February 28). Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections. https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/intravascular-catheter-related-infections/summary-recommendations.html Children's Minnesota. (n.d.). Care at Home: Central Lines. https://www.childrensmn.org/references/pfs/homecare/central-line-care-at-home-booklet.pdf Children's Oncology Group. (2011). COG family handbook (2nd ed.). https://childrensoncologygroup.org/docs/default-source/pdf/COG_Family_Handbook_2nd_Ed_English_HighRes.pdf

Blood donation has a vital role in care at Cincinnati Children's and is truly a lifesaving resource. The impact of donating just once can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need care. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kristina Prus, director of transfusion medicine and Emily Kimball, physician outreach consultant, to talk about why blood donation matters and how donated blood is used in hospitals like Cincinnati Children's.   Did you know that nearly all of the blood used for Cincinnati Children's patients comes directly from our local partner, Howorth Blood Center? Dr. Prus and Emily explain what the Hoxworth Blood Center is and how our partnership directly impacts patients. They also walk through what blood donation really entails, what the term “blood products” means and how much blood Cincinnati Children's uses on an average day. In addition, they dive into the importance of different blood types and share practical tips on ways families can support blood donation efforts if they feel nervous about giving blood or aren't able to donate themselves.   This episode is filled with clear, helpful information about how blood donation works, why it matters and how each of us can take part in helping save lives.  Full Transcript and Show Notes: Blood Donation Doesn't Have to Be Scary: Tips for Families - Cincinnati Children's Blog Resources   Hoxworth.org  

A baby needed to get to Cincinnati Children's during the winter storm, so a snowplow driver cleared the path! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/snowplow-makes-way-for-ambulance-carrying-a-baby/

Pediatrician Dr. Paul Bunch consults Dr. Stavra Xanthakos from the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Dr. Nancy Crimmins from the Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology on GLP1s. Episode recorded on January 29, 2026. Financial Disclosure:  The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed: Stavra Xanthakos, MD: Novo Nordisk - Advisor; TargetRWE - Grant/Research support*; Madrigal - Advisor* *Indicates relationship has ended All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no relevant financial relationships. To Claim Credit: Click "Here" to launch website to access the CME course. After listening to the entire podcast, click "Post Test" and complete.   Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Specific accreditation information will be provided for each activity. Physician:  Cincinnati Children's designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing:  This activity is approved for a maximum 0.50 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. ABP MOCpt2: Completion of this CME activity, which includes learner assessment and feedback, enables the learner to earn up to 0.50 points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Cincinnati Children's submits MOC/CC credit for board diplomates. Credits AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (0.50 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.50 hours), Nursing CE (0.50 hours)    

Interview with Dr. Carolina Bejarano, an Assistant Professor and clinical child psychologist in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Carolina M. Bejarano is a member of the 20th class of the YWCA Rising Star Equity Leader and a board member of Apoyo Latino (The Greater Cincinnati Latino Coalition), a community-based network and resource hub in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to improving access to services for Hispanic/Latino individuals. Dr. Bejarano discusses her upbringing, family environment, and cultural background, and their impact on her life. She shares her passion for pediatric psychology and her career's blend of scientific challenges and personal fulfillment. Dr. Bejarano highlights her cultural contributions to her professional experience and her role as a board member of Apoyo Latino, a Cincinnati-based community organization. She shares her experiences, the lasting impact she can make on children's health and development, and the variety of treatments available for childhood illnesses. Dr. Bejarano also discusses her selection to the 20th class of the YWCA Rising Star Equity Leadership Program and her advice to individuals inspired by her, particularly within the Latino community.

In this second episode of a two-part mini-series, Tara Elie turns the tables and interviews Dr James Mannion about the thinking behind Making Change Stick – and why so many school behaviour initiatives fail, even when the policy itself is sound. Following on from the previous episode on the psychology of mattering, this conversation explores what happens after the policy launch: how change is (or isn't) implemented in real schools, and why top-down, ‘black box' approaches so often lead to inconsistency, frustration, and drift. James traces jis 12-year journey into implementation science, drawing on lessons from healthcare, engineering and systems change – including a powerful case study from Cincinnati Children's Hospital – to show how schools can dramatically improve uptake, consistency and outcomes by changing how decisions are made. Together, they explore: - Why behaviour is often led by a single senior leader – and why this rarely works in practice - The importance of slice teams: representative groups that bring together staff from across a school (and sometimes students and families) to design, test and refine change - How slice teams improve both decision-making and buy-in by redistributing power without undermining leadership - Why implementation is a process, not an event – and why policies need ongoing review, feedback and adaptation - The role of mattering in behaviour systems: how staff feeling heard, trusted and involved leads to greater consistency for pupils - Practical tools schools rarely use – but should – including root cause analysis, communications plans, pre-mortems and ‘tight but loose' implementation - How understanding the root causes of behaviour issues can lead to unexpected but powerful solutions (including links to oracy, wellbeing and relationships) - Why fear-based compliance may look like ‘good behaviour' on the surface, but often masks deeper problems This episode is for school leaders, behaviour leads, teachers and system leaders who are tired of rolling out initiatives that never quite stick – and who want a more humane, effective and sustainable way to improve behaviour, relationships and attendance. Support #repod The Rethinking Education podcast is brought to you by Crown House Publishing. It is hosted by Dr James Mannion and David Cameron, and produced by Sophie Dean. This podcast is a labour of love, with the emphasis on both the labour and the love. If you'd like to support the podcast and convey your appreciation for these conversations, you can: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

In this second episode of a two-part mini-series, Tara Elie turns the tables and interviews yours truly about the thinking behind Making Change Stick – and why so many school behaviour initiatives fail, even when the policy itself is sound. Following on from the previous episode on the psychology of mattering, this conversation explores what happens after the policy launch: how change is (or isn't) implemented in real schools, and why top-down, ‘black box' approaches so often lead to inconsistency, frustration, and drift. I trace my 12-year journey into implementation science, drawing on lessons from healthcare, engineering and systems change – including a powerful case study from Cincinnati Children's Hospital – to show how schools can dramatically improve uptake, consistency and outcomes by changing how decisions are made. Together, we explore: - Why behaviour is often led by a single senior leader – and why this rarely works in practice - The importance of slice teams: representative groups that bring together staff from across a school (and sometimes students and families) to design, test and refine change - How slice teams improve both decision-making and buy-in by redistributing power without undermining leadership - Why implementation is a process, not an event – and why policies need ongoing review, feedback and adaptation - The role of mattering in behaviour systems: how staff feeling heard, trusted and involved leads to greater consistency for pupils - Practical tools schools rarely use – but should – including root cause analysis, communications plans, pre-mortems and ‘tight but loose' implementation - How understanding the root causes of behaviour issues can lead to unexpected but powerful solutions (including links to oracy, wellbeing and relationships) - Why fear-based compliance may look like ‘good behaviour' on the surface, but often masks deeper problems This episode is for school leaders, behaviour leads, teachers and system leaders who are tired of rolling out initiatives that never quite stick – and who want a more humane, effective and sustainable way to improve behaviour, relationships and attendance. Support #repod The Rethinking Education podcast is brought to you by Crown House Publishing. It is hosted by Dr James Mannion and David Cameron, and produced by Sophie Dean. This podcast is a labour of love, with the emphasis on both the labour and the love. If you'd like to support the podcast and convey your appreciation for these conversations, you can: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

Guests: Dr. Ulrich von Andrian is the Mallinckrodt Professor of Immunopathology at Harvard Medical School and President of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI). Dr. Shekhar Pasare is Professor and Director of the Division of Immunobiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He is also the Program Committee Chair for the AAI’s annual meetings. They discuss the upcoming IMMUNOLOGY2026 meeting taking place April 15-19 in Boston. They cover highlights of the program including the Presidential Symposium, special sessions, and opportunities for trainees. (42:30) Featured Products and Resources: Submit a late-breaking abstract for IMMUNOLOGY2026! Wallchart: T Cell Nomenclature: From Subsets to Modules The Immunology Science Round Up Psoriatic Arthritis –  A two-step process involving skin-derived myeloid precursors and joint-resident fibroblasts orchestrates the spread of inflammation from the skin to the joints. (6:15) Chemotherapy and Cardiac-Resident Macrophages – DNA-damaging chemotherapy can reshape cardiac macrophage ontogeny. (13:50) Dendritic Cell Cross-Presentation – Neoantigen cross-presentation by Type 1 conventional dendritic cells can determine the immune visibility of the tumor mutational landscape. (26:00) T Cell Cross-Reactivity – Co-receptor switching generates super selective T cells that reduce the risk of lethal off-target cross-reactivity. (32:20) Images courtesy of Drs. Ulrich von Andrian and Shekhar Pasare Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Amber Hildreth and talk to Dr. William Balistreri, Dorothy M. M. Kersten Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, Director Emeritus of the Pediatric Liver Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Medical Director Emeritus of Liver Transplantation, and Program Director Emeritus of Transplant Hepatology Fellowship. We talk about the history of the Hepatitis B virus and vaccine, and the new ACIP vaccination recommendations.Learning objectivesUnderstand the history of Hepatitis B infection and vaccination in the United StatesExamine the impact of the ACIP vote to overturn the recommendation for universal Hepatitis B vaccination for newbornsApply knowledge gained to clinical practice Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

Mia Horowitz, PhD, Tel Aviv University; Aitor Aguirre, PhD, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA; and Ying Sun, PhD, University of Cincinnati, discuss the use of organoid models in lysosomal disorder research and drug development.This continuing education activity is provided through collaboration between the Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center (LDRTC), CheckRare CE, and AffinityCE. This activity provides continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and genetic counselors. A statement of participation is available to other attendees.To obtain CME/CE credit, visit https://checkrare.com/learning/p-grids2025-session3-organoids-and-lab-grown-models-in-lysosomal-disorders/Learning ObjectivesDescribe the use of heart organoid models to better understand the pathophysiology of lysosomal disorders and its clinical relevanceDescribe the use and application of brain organoid models in neuropathic Gaucher disease research and treatmentFacultyMia Horowitz, PhD, Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University.Aitor Aguirre, PhD, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, Chief, Division of Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (IQ), Director, MSU Stem Cell Core, Michigan State University.Ying Sun, PhD, Professor, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati.DisclosuresAffinityCE staff, LDRTC staff, planners, and reviewers, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Faculty disclosures, listed below, will also be disclosed at the beginning of the Program.Mia Horowitz, PhDDr. Horowitz has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.Aitor Aguirre, PhDDr. Aguirre has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.Ying Sun, PhDDr. Sun receives research support from Enkefalos Biosciences and Yuhan Corporation.Mitigation of Relevant Financial RelationshipsAffinityCE adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. Conflicts of interest for presenting faculty with relevant financial interests were resolved through peer review of content by a non-conflicted reviewer.Accreditation and Credit DesignationPhysiciansThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AffinityCE and the LDRTC. AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.AffinityCE designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Physician AssistantsAffinityCE designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physician Assistants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.NursesAffinityCE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This activity provides a maximum of 1 hours of continuing nursing education credit.Nurse PractitionersAffinityCE designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Nurse practitioners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Genetic CounselorsAffinityCE designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Genetic Counselors should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Other ProfessionalsAll other health care professionals completing this continuing education activity will be issued a statement of participation indicating the number of hours of continuing education credit. This may be used for professional education CE credit. Please consult your accrediting organization or licensing board for their acceptance of this CE activity. Participation CostsThere is no cost to participate in this activity.CME InquiriesFor all CME policy-related inquiries, please contact us at ce@affinityced.comSend customer support requests to cds_support+ldrtc@affinityced.com

Dr. John Liu joins Newly Erupted to share what he's learned from making the transition from private practitioner to academician, including how his residents help him learn daily. Dr. Liu and good friend and host Dr. Joel Berg discuss what factors impacted Dr. Liu's shift to teaching, including desire for a new work/life structure and a readiness to give back to the profession, and how impressed he is with the future of pediatric dentistry. Guest Bio: Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. John Liu spent his childhood in Southern California. He graduated from Loma Linda University in La Sierra, California, with a BS degree in Biology. Dr. Liu went on to also receive his DDS degree from Loma Linda University's School of Dentistry and was accepted into the pediatric dental residency program at Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. After 30 years of private practice in Issaquah, WA, Dr. Liu recently returned to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center as an assistant professor with a faculty appointment through the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine within the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at CCHMC. While training future pediatric dentists, a primary focus of his work will be providing support to residents transitioning into the world of private practice and all it entails. Within AAPD, Dr. Liu has held a range of positions over the past decade, including as Board of Trustees Secretary/Treasurer, President-Elect, and 2010-2011 President. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, served as president of the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, chaired the Washington State Oral Health Coalition, and served on the boards of the Seattle Children's Museum and the Washington Dental Service Foundation. Nominated by his peers, Dr. Liu was inducted into the American College of Dentists in 1999, the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2007, and the International College of Dentists in 2009. In 2013, Dr. Liu was honored as the AAPD Pediatric Dentist of the Year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 41 - Meghan McNeil - ​​Updates in Diet Therapy for Eosinophilic Esophagitis: From Elimination to Reintroduction In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Megan Murphy and Nikki Misner talk with Meghan McNeil about the latest updates in EOE management. Meghan is a Registered Dietitian at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The first ten years of her career she worked in nutrition research studies that were  funded by the National Institute of Health. She was a part of a variety of studies looking at bone density, type 1 diabetes, and non-alcoholic liver disease. She currently works as a clinician dietitian, specializing in the nutrition management of patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Meghan loves working with this patient population as she focuses on creating practical approaches to allowing patients to get the nutrients they need while also balancing allowing them to enjoy foods that are safe for them to eat given their diet restrictions.Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.Resources:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28283156/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36863390/https://godairyfree.org/Produced by: Corey IrwinNASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionalscpnp@naspghan.org

Pediatrician Dr. Jill Schaffeld consults Dr. Scott Pentiuk and Dr. Alex Nasr from the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition on ingested foreign bodies. Episode recorded on July 31, 2025.  Resources discussed in this episode: Ingested Foreign Bodies - Community Practice Support Tool Financial Disclosure:  The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed: None All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no relevant financial relationships. To Claim Credit: Click "Launch Activity." Click "Launch Website" to access and listen to the podcast. After listening to the entire podcast, click "Post Test" and complete.   Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Specific accreditation information will be provided for each activity. Physician:  Cincinnati Children's designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Nursing:  This activity is approved for a maximum 0.50 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. ABP MOCpt2: Completion of this CME activity, which includes learner assessment and feedback, enables the learner to earn up to 0.50 points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Cincinnati Children's submits MOC/CC credit for board diplomates.   Credits AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (0.50 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.50 hours), Nursing CE (0.50 hours)

ChairProfessor Yoshikatsu EtoAdvanced Clinical Research Center, Southern Tohoku Research Center for Neuroscience, Tokyo, JapanSpeakersDr Nicole Muschol International Center for Lysosomal Disorders (ICLD), University Medical Center, Hamburg-Eppendorf, GermanyProfessor Patrício AguiarInborn Errors of Metabolism Reference Center, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santa Maria / Faculty of Medicine, Lisbon University, PortugalDr Robert HopkinCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USAProfessor Yoshikatsu EtoWelcome to the Chiesi symposium. The title of this symposium, Catching the Clues, Changing the Cause of Lysosomal Storage Disease: Illuminating Complex Pathway of Rare Disease with Fabry Disease, Alpha-Mannosidosis, in Focus.This is a disclaimer: Following discussion does not focus on or depict any specific products manufactured by any pharmaceutical company. Patient cases are for medical discussion only and reflect the faculty own experience. They represent a typical clinical scenario. This presentation in part and whole may not be reproduced and not copy and not recording.I'm Dr. Eto from Tokyo, Japan, and the three distinguished speakers: Dr. Nicole Muschol from Germany, Eppendorf University. Professor Aguiar, the Portuguese, The Inborn Errors of Metabolism Reference Center, and also Professor Robert Hopkin, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, United States.The purpose of this symposium: Explore the patient journey across the LSD continuum, focusing on the unmet needs and diagnosis, and treatment initiation, and long-term management, and utilize case-based discussion focused on Alpha-mannosidosis, Fabry disease to highlight disease-specific challenges. Access where challenge persist in patient journey, and where tailored intervention can improve outcomes.Introduction of LSD patient journey with a spotlight on Fabry disease, Alpha-mannosidosis. Challenge to the diagnosis and then treatment and monitoring. Common LSD challenges over the patient journey, as shown here, and at least more than 70 different lysosomal diseases known. Incidence is about 1:5,000-1:8,000 in newborn. In the literature, much higher incidence.Multi-organ manifestation in many organ involved, and clinical heterogeneity are very complicated. The new screen method has been established already. Identify patient presymptomatically. That important by the newborn screening, something like that, early treatment essential. After the diagnosis treatment start, early and the presymptomatic treatment initiation, and usually delayed diagnosis, delayed treatment. Perceived burden of treatment may delay treatment start in patient milder form. Milder form is very difficult in the many cases, and particularly for Fabry disease also.After the treatment start and then monitoring, as you know, we discussed about the monitoring rely on the combination of clinical assessment, laboratory test, biomarkers, and imaging, and several other factors. Biomarkers and ADA drug assay lack standardization. Actually, the Alpha, and Beta, or [inaudible 00:03:19] Fabry disease, different ADA-titled measurement. Also, the patient experience between clinical visit, ERT infusion is under-reported.We discuss today two topics, two disease. Alpha-mannosidosis is very rare. In Japan, only few cases, and caused by the deficiency of Alpha-mannosidase, an accumulation of mannose-rich oligosaccharides and inheritance of autosomal-recessive. Age of onset is a very early period and younger period, adult period. Incidence approximately is very rare, 1:500,000.There are diseases we don't know exactly. If you have a treatment, maybe your incidence is much increased, and severe or attenuated [inaudible 00:04:09]. Alpha-mannosidosis is still a new disorder, and must differentiate from Mucopolysaccharidosis.On the other hand, the Fabry disease I think is very common. There are many discussion already in the past 20 years. Deficiency of a-Gal A, accumulation of Gb3⁵­­ or Lyso-Gb3, many other glycoprotein, which a terminal of a-Gal A, and X-chromosome. This is very important X-chromosomal inheritance. In case of this, and usually, female does not affect, but in case of Fabry, more of female also involved.First symptom, imagine at any age. Then incidence about 1:40,000-1:60,000. But depending on the country, as you know, classical form, about 1:40,000. Recently, after the newborn screening, late onset, very high incidence. About 90% of it—actually, we carried out a newborn screening in Japan—90% are late onset. But the clinical variety, so many clinical varieties, so incidents here, 1:3,000-1:4,000, something like that. Now, using the Alpha-mannosidosis and Fabry disease as an illustrative example, we will explore these disorders.

Pediatrician Dr. Jill Schaffeld consults Dr. Ashley Walther from the Division of Pediatric Surgery on hernias. Episode recorded on August 7, 2025.  Resources discussed in this episode: Inguinal Hernia - Community Practice Support Tool   Financial Disclosure:  The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed: None All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no relevant financial relationships. To Claim Credit: Click "Launch Activity." Click "Launch Website" to access and listen to the podcast. After listening to the entire podcast, click "Post Test" and complete.   Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Specific accreditation information will be provided for each activity. Physician:  Cincinnati Children's designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Nursing:  This activity is approved for a maximum 0.25 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. ABP MOCpt2: Completion of this CME activity, which includes learner assessment and feedback, enables the learner to earn up to 0.25 points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Cincinnati Children's submits MOC/CC credit for board diplomates.   Credits AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.25 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (0.25 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.25 hours), Nursing CE (0.25 hours)    

AJT December 2025 Editors' Picks Description:  Hosts Roz and Dr. Sanchez-Fueyo are joined by Hannah Bahakel to discuss the key articles of the December issue of the American Journal of Transplantation. Hannah Bahakel is a Clinical Immunodeficiency fellow at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center [03:34] Higher vs standard mean arterial pressure target in the immediate postoperative period of liver transplantation to prevent acute kidney injury: A randomized clinical trial (LIVER-PAM) [13:51] Donor-derived cell-free DNA significantly improves rejection yield in kidney transplant biopsies [26:27] Tolerogenic lung allograft microenvironment suppresses pathogenic tissue remodeling following respiratory virus infection in mice [37:11] Therapeutic needs in solid organ transplant recipients: The American Society of Transplantation patient survey [48:19] Impact of kidney function on 200 days of antiviral prophylaxis for cytomegalovirus disease in cytomegalovirus-seronegative recipients of cytomegalovirus-seropositive donor kidneys: Post hoc analysis of a randomized, phase 3 trial of letermovir vs valganciclovir prophylaxis

In this episode, nurse practitioner Nichole Halliburton from Cincinnati Children's Hospital shares practical, real-world guidance on managing epidermolysis bullosa (EB). She breaks down EB subtypes, key stages of wound healing, and everyday challenges patients and caregivers face. Nichole offers actionable strategies for bathing, blister care, dressing changes, and the use of birch triterpenes in wound management. She also highlights the emotional and logistical burden of EB and the importance of support, education, and individualized care. This conversation is a helpful resource for clinicians, caregivers, and anyone involved in EB care. This podcast is being hosted by PeDRA and sponsored by Chiesi. PeDRA will evaluate content for suitability for its audience, but is not responsible for creating content, selecting speakers, or delivering presentations. Learn more about Nichole Halliburton, MSN, APRN-CNP

WABC Host Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly hit on the program to pledge a generous donation to today's Radiothon for Dyspraxia DCD and discusses the advances in treating this condition, particularly at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Bill then converses about President Trump's White House meeting last week with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and the broader implications of anti-Semitism in American society. O'Reilly emphasizes the importance of education about historical evils, referencing his book Confronting Evil, and mentions his analysis of right-wing figures on his YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Born into family committed to public service, Dan Driehaus has been civically involved since birth. He continues to serve his community on Wyoming City Council, in addition to non-profit boards, public boards and through his own children's activities and schools. ​Dan earned his B.A. in Public Administration from Miami University in 1994. Following graduation, Dan served as the Volunteer Coordinator of the Joel Hyatt for Senate Campaign, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Following the campaign, Dan began his insurance career at Cincinnati Insurance Company, where he served as a commercial underwriter. As an insurance agent, from 1998 to 2012, Dan built a client list consisting of public entities, school systems, civic organizations, commercial accounts, non-profit entities & personal lines accounts. Since 2012, Dan has started his own firm, Driehaus Insurance Group. The insurance agency profession lends itself to community involvement. Dan enjoys serving with community members on several boards & civic organizations.​From 2014 to 2019, Dan served on the Cincinnati Planning Commission, eventually serving as Board Chair. During his tenure, Dan presided over 142 Planning Commission meetings, approved 23 updated community plans and hundreds of development projects, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital Expansion, the Anthem Walnut Hills Mixed-Use Development, Uptown Gateway Project and much more - as envisioned by residents and planning professionals.​From 2013 to 2018, Dan served on the board of Cincinnatus. From 2013 to present, Dan has served on the board, and eventually chaired, the Cincinnati Area Senior Services. Dan is also proud to serve as the Immediate Past Board Chair for Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky, a Board Member of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), the Chair of the Cincinnati Fire Museum, Chair of the Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club, and is a member of the Leadership Cincinnati Class 45.​As a member of Wyoming City Council, Dan serves on the Planning Commission, the Community Improvement Corporation, and is Wyoming's representative on the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

Show Notes: Eugene Kim shares his post-graduation journey staying in Boston to finish research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute which was part of his thesis and also laid down the groundwork for his own cancer research which he has conducted over the years. He credits his understanding of science to his time at Harvard.  He also worked at the now-closed Love the Border Cafe. Eugene reflects on the valuable lessons learned from working at the cafe and describes the unique subculture of the cafe's staff, including the Brazilian kitchen staff and the diverse backgrounds of the waiters and waitresses. Securing a Position in Research Eugene talks about his major in biochemical sciences and his interest in molecular biology. He describes how he got involved in research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, working with a researcher named Sam Speck. Eugene details the hands-on experience he gained, including growing bacteria, running gels, and learning the importance of meticulous work, and shares memorable experiences of working there, including  biking through snow to continue his research during a Thanksgiving blizzard. Enrolling in Columbia Medical School Eugene discusses his decision to attend Columbia Medical School in New York City, influenced by his desire to learn in a bustling city and study at a school that was his top choice. Eugene talks about his four years in medical school, his  general surgical training, and working in a cancer research laboratory and developing an interest in pediatric cancer. Eugene recounts his experience during 9/11, including the hospital's response and his involvement in helping first responders at Ground Zero. He reflects on the impact of 9/11 on the New York City community and the long-term health effects on residents. A Focus on Pediatric Surgery Eugene explains his transition from adult surgery to pediatric surgery, driven by his desire to help children. He describes his training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the competitive nature of obtaining a spot in pediatric surgery training. Eugene shares his experience in Houston, Texas, and the importance of mentorship in his career. He discusses the challenges and rewards of being a pediatric surgeon, including the need to specialize in various areas of surgery. Eugene emphasizes the importance of mentorship in his career and his efforts to mentor young surgeons and researchers. He describes the physical and mental demands of long surgeries and the importance of staying physically fit. Eugene discusses the impact of new technologies on pediatric surgery, such as robotic surgery and advanced imaging techniques. He reflects on the importance of remaining open-minded to new technologies and incorporating them into his practice.  Harvard Reflections Eugene reflects on his time at Harvard, including his interest in art history and Japanese art and history taught by John Rosenfield. He shares his appreciation for the seminar course with Mark Ptashne, which deepened his interest in molecular biology. He also mentions an Introduction to Architecture course with James Ackerman.  Eugene discusses the importance of taking courses outside of his major and the impact of these courses on his career. He reflects on the value of the requirements at Harvard and how they broadened his perspective and knowledge. A Journey into Wine Eugene shares his interest in wine, including his extensive collection and the impact of the Palisades fire on his collection. He describes his journey into wine, including learning about different regions and types of wine. Eugene recounts a memorable experience of tasting rare wines with the head red wine maker from Penfolds in Australia. He reflects on the importance of balancing professional and personal interests and the joy of sharing his passion for wine with others. Timestamps: 04:44: Early Research Experience at Harvard 08:13: Medical School and Early Career  18:46: Transition to Pediatric Surgery  40:09: Mentorship and Professional Development 44:03: Personal Interests and Hobbies  51:03: Reflections on Harvard and Beyond  Links: Hospital website: https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Eugene.KimX/about Twitter / X: https://x.com/dreskim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenekim3/    

Dr. Tasha Faruqui is a pediatrician. Tasha Faruqui is the mother of Soraya, a child with medical complexity who is enrolled in pediatric hospice. For many years, Tasha tried to live two separate lives, worrying about how her identities would conflict with each other. In this episode, she talks with Sarah and Dan about learning to unify herself and how that ultimately made her a better physician and parent.Learn more about Tasha, Soraya, and their family on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefaruqui5/.Order Dr. Faruqui's new book, Keep Your Head Up, on her website, https://www.tashafaruqui.com/book or at a bookshop near you.100% of book proceeds will be donated to Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Season 2, Episode 14Guest: Amy Wilson — Nurse & Higher-Ed Simulation Specialist; youth fencing parent; advocate for neurodivergent athletesWhat we coverWhy “calm down” isn't a strategy: replacing emotions (anger → engagement, under-arousal → activation)Fencing's unique demands: fast decisions, constant stimuli, and doing it alone on the stripThe concept: regulate first, then choose to go explosive (“pull the pin on purpose”)Early warning signs of dysregulation: posture shifts, breath changes, jittering, gear fidgetingPrevention beats cleanup: proactive routines that keep athletes near the “middle” zoneWhy fencing can be great for neurodivergent athletes (stimulus, boundaries, cross-body movement)Parent–coach partnership: advocacy without power struggles; translating coach feedbackTools that work: visual charts, nonverbal cues, brief written notes, peer feedback, snacks/hydrationEmergency resets (when the fuse pops): safe sensory “pattern interrupts” and fast re-engagementEnvironment tactics: control what you can control without over-calming a kid who needs to competePractical toolkitObserve first: posture, breath, timing, self-touching (e.g., body cord)Visual feedback card (12 simple icons): on-target, watched lights, stayed centered, didn't fall, breath, etc. Use silent hash marks during bouts and review between.Between bouts script: “Does your body need anything?” (water, snack, bathroom, hug) → “Do you want feedback?”Proactive role-play at home: rehearse day-of scenarios and the visual card so it's familiarBreak-glass reset options: cold/ice in hand, pleasant sensory (safe “treat”), quick drawing/notes—replace the feeling, don't debate itParent self-care & coverage: tag-team when possible so your presence stays steady and usefulTimestamps0:00 — Why “regulate, then explode” beats “calm down”1:18 — Bringing nursing/simulation methods to the strip2:52 — What makes fencing uniquely tough for kids' regulation3:12 — Emotional regulation vs. “be calm”4:30 — Early signs of drifting out of the optimal zone5:53 — “Pull the pin on purpose” explained7:05 — Why intervene; what's at risk if we don't11:05 — Why fencing can be great for neurodivergent athletes14:46 — How to start: observe, map home strategies → strip strategies18:31 — Partnering with coaches; translating instruction23:51 — Visual tools (the 12-icon card) and peer evaluations29:50 — When the fuse pops: safe sensory interrupts and quick resets32:08 — Controlling what you can control without over-calming38:14 — Quick hits for parents: what to pack, what to say (and avoid), how to check inQuotable“Don't calm it away—regulate it and then pull the pin on purpose.” — Amy Wilson“The loudest thing at a tournament isn't the beeping—it's a kid's negative thought loop.” — Amy WilsonCall to actionTry one tool at your next practice or tournament: a simple 6–12 icon feedback card, the two-question check-in (“Does your body need anything?” / “Do you want feedback?”), or a pre-planned sensory reset. Share what worked with your coach.Resources from AmyBout Feedback Image SheetEmotional Regulation Pattern IdentifierWe also benefitted greatly from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's ADHD Parenting Seminars. CCHMC's Center for ADHD is "one of the largest in the country devoted entirely to improving the care of children and adolescents with ADHD." Center for ADHD | Cincinnati Children'sCreditsHost: Bryan Wendell • Guest: Amy Wilson --First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn

Did you know that congenital heart defects (CHDs) affect nearly 40,000 babies born in the United States every year? On this episode, Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Melissa Lefebvre and medical student Marina Hashim discuss the evaluation and management of common acyanotic congenital heart conditions. Specifically, they will: Review the classification of CHDs as cyanotic versus acyanotic. Discuss the pathophysiology of the three most common acyanotic CHDs – ASD, PDA, and VSD. Describe early clinical findings and use of diagnostic tools. Cover management options, ranging from spontaneous closure to surgical intervention. Explore prognosis and long-term outcomes on physical activity, neurodevelopment, and overall health. Special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Abeer Hamdy for peer reviewing this episode. CME available free with sign up: Link Coming Soon! References: Dimopoulos, K., Constantine, A., Clift, P., & Condliffe, R. (2023). Cardiovascular complications of down syndrome: Scoping review and expert consensus. Circulation, 147(5). https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.059706   Dugdale, D. C. (Ed.). (n.d.). Pediatric heart surgery - discharge. Mount Sinai. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/discharge-instructions/pediatric-heart-surgery-discharge   Eckerström, F., Nyboe, C., Maagaard, M., Redington, A., & Hjortdal, V. (2023). Survival of patients with congenital ventricular septal defect. European Heart Journal,  44 (1,1), 54-61. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehac618   Heart MRI. (2022, July 24). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21961-heart-mri Leihao, S., Yajiao, L., Yunwu, Z., Yusha, T., Yucheng, C., & Lei, C. (2023). Heart-brain axis: Association of congenital heart abnormality and brain diseases. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1071820 Meyer, K. (Ed.). (2022, May 1). What is a ventricular septal defect (VSD)? Cincinnati Children's. Retrieved March 12, 2024, from https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/v/vsd Minette, M. S., & Sahn, D. S. (2006). Ventricular septal defects. Circulation, 114(20). https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.618124 Mussatto, K. A., Hoffmann, R. G., Hoffman, G. M., Tweddell, J. S., Bear, L., Cao, Y., & Brosig, C. (2014). Risk and prevalence of developmental delay in young children with congenital heart disease. Pediatrics, 133(3), e570–e577. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-2309 Pruthi, S. (Ed.). (2022, October 21). Ventricular septal defect (VSD). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved April 9, 2024, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ventricular-septal-defect/symptoms-causes/syc-20353495     Right heart catheterization. (2022, July 24). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21045-right-heart-catheterization Shah, S., Mohanty, S., Karande, T., Maheshwari, S., Kulkarni, S., & Saxena, A. (2022). Guidelines for physical activity in children with heart disease. Annals of pediatric cardiology, 15(5-6), 467–488. https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_73_22 Sigmon, E., Kellman, M., Susi, A., Nylund, C., & Oster, M. (2019). Congenital heart disease and Autism: A case-control study. Pediatrics, 144(5). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-4114 Thacker, D. (Ed.). (2022, January 1). Ventricular septal defect (VSD). Nemours Kids Health. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/vsd.html   Tierney, S., & Seda, E. (2020). The benefit of exercise in children with congenital heart disease. Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 32(5), 626-632. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOP.0000000000000942  Ventricular septal defects (VSD). (2021, November 9). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved April 2, 2024,from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17615-ventricular-septal-defects-vsd    Ventricular septal defect surgery for children. (n.d.). Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved April 11,2024, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/ventricular-septal-defect-surgery-for-children#:~:text=During%20this%20surgery%2C%20a%20surgeon,the%20hole%20between%20the%20ventricles Wernovsky, G., & Licht, D. J. (2016). Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in children with congenital heart disease - what can we impact?. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies, 17(8 Suppl 1), S232–S242. https://doi.org/10.1097/PCC.0000000000000800

Is the "best" hospital just about technology and surgical success? Ben Harder, the journalist who oversees the methodology and data for the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Rankings (2025), joins Katie to break down what truly defines quality in pediatric care. Ben shares his deeply personal family story—a tragedy 50 years in the past that drives his commitment to making data-driven information accessible today. This episode is a crucial guide for parents, explaining the three core pillars of the rankings: structure/resources, processes of care, and patient outcomes. We dive into why essential human-focused services like Child Life Specialists, chaplains, and family advisory boards are included in the scorecard and how they influence the rankings. Ben illuminates the challenge faced by these vital "cost centers" in a revenue-driven healthcare system, and offers a powerful message: parents are the strongest possible advocates for their children, and they should use every resource available—including the U.S. News data—to make informed, collaborative choices for their child's care team. Guest Links U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Rankings: All data is freely available for families to research hospitals by region and specialty. Website: US News Press Release Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways The Personal Motivation: Ben shares the heartbreaking story of his cousin, whose permanent brain injury after a heart surgery complication 50 years ago lacked the complete care team needed to ensure a good outcome—a void the U.S. News data is designed to fill today. The Three Pillars of Ranking: US News analyzes over 1,000 data points grouped into: 1) Resources/Structure (nurses, expertise, technology, child life services), 2) Processes of Care (following best practices, infection control), and 3) Outcomes (survival, length of stay, quality of life). The Honor Roll: The 2025 Honor Roll features the top 10 hospitals recognized for high performance across multiple specialties, including: Boston Children's Hospital, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Cincinnati Children's, Texas Children's Hospital, and others. A Piece of the Puzzle: The rankings are one resource to use alongside insurance coverage, geographic location, and most importantly, consulting your child's doctors and trusting your parental intuition. The Value of Human Support: Services like Child Life Specialists, support groups, and family advisory boards are included in the structural data points, serving as a motivator for hospitals to invest in comprehensive, family-centered care. Advocacy is Essential: Ben gives parents permission to advocate relentlessly, reminding them they know their child best. Collaborating with—not simply questioning—the care team can be life-saving. Chapters: Timestamp Topic 0:00 Ben Harder's Personal Connection to Hospital Rankings 1:03 The Official Launch of the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals 2025 3:20 US News Honor Roll: The Top 10 Children's Hospitals 4:26 FREE COURSE Ad: Shots, Blood Draws & Comfort Positioning 5:35 Meet Ben Harder: Journalist, Father, and Best Hospitals Lead 7:59 The 3 Pillars of US News Ranking Methodology (1000+ Data Points) 11:37 The Role of Expert Work Groups in Defining Data 13:58 The Future of Family Expertise in Shaping Rankings 16:59 How Families Should Use the U.S. News Rankings 21:09 Why Child Life Services and Support Resources Matter in Rankings 25:12 Why Support Services are Overlooked: Revenue vs. Cost Centers 27:54 Ben Harder's Personal Story: The Tragic Need for Comprehensive Care 31:00 The Efficacy and Impact of Child Life Specialists 34:36 What Families Should Expect and Ask For: Advocacy Permission 38:23 Where to Find the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Rankings 38:58 Disclaimer   Resources for You 1. Unlock Two FREE Courses (Value $250+) We want to equip you to better support your child during medical experiences! Get our popular courses "How to Prepare, Support, and Respond to Your Child During Shots, Blood Draws, and Vaccines" AND "How to Use Comfort Positioning in Pediatrics" completely free. How to Get It: Leave a written review for the Child Life On Call podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Take a quick screenshot of your submitted review. Email the screenshot to: podcast@childlifeoncall.com 2. Connect with Child Life On Call Website: ChildLifeOnCall.com Instagram: @ChildLifeOnCall Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host and guests are not licensed therapists or medical doctors. Always consult with your child's qualified medical professional for advice specific to your family's situation.