Podcasts about mcmaster children's hospital

Series 8 | Episode 2: Infectious Diseases in the NICU – Congenital CMV  GUEST:Jeffrey Pernica, MSc, MD, FRCPC, DTMHHead of the Division of Infectious Disease,Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ONBiography: Dr. Jeffrey Pernica is the Head of the Division of Infectious Disease and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University. His clinical interests, aside from infectious disease in general, include tropical medicine (he is a member of the Canadian Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel), immunization (he is the director of the Special Immunization Clinic at McMaster Children's Hospital), and congenital CMV (he is the regional lead for the Ontario CMV newborn screening program). His research interests relate to the optimization of the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infections, enteric infections, and sepsis, both for children living in resource-rich as well as resource-limited settings. He has long been involved in global child health and global health research, having worked on retrospective cohort studies, prospective cohort studies, and randomized trials in Botswana and other low- and middle-income countries. He was the recipient of a Hamilton Health Sciences Early Career Award and an IDWeek 2020 Investigator Award. He has received research funding as PI from Hamilton Health Sciences, the Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation, the Hamilton Academic Health Sciences Organization Innovation Fund, and Grand Challenges Canada. This podcast is sponsored by Sanofi

This podcast will be discussing pediatric renal tubular acidosis. The podcast was created by Shadi Sadeghian, a second year medical student at McMaster University. This podcast was created in collaboration with Dr. Charushree Prasad, a pediatric nephrologist and assistant professor at McMaster Children's Hospital.

Kelly talks to Dr. Nikhil Pai, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at McMaster children's hospital.

We have talked about many different topics on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast, but today's topic of conversation is a new one. Although a new topic, it is a concern for many parents. Today we are talking about tics and our guest is an expert in this area. I'm thrilled to invite Dr. Kim Edwards to the show to talk about tics and Tourette Syndrome. I've had the pleasure of working with Dr. Edwards, and her expertise in this area provides so many families with the education and empowerment they need to manage their tics in a healthy way. Tics are more common than you think. Dr. Edwards explains just how common they are in children, and she discusses ways we can help them manage the behavior. It's an interesting and uplifting conversation that you won't want to miss.   Show Notes: [2:32] - Tics are rapid and repetitive movements or sounds. Dr. Kim Edwards shares some of the common motor and vocal tics. [3:35] - Some tics are part of normal development in childhood. [4:55] - Dr. Edwards compares the relief of a tic to scratching a mosquito bite. People with tics who try to suppress it compare it to holding their breath. [6:34] - Tics are not something that kids and adults want to do. It is not a choice and they struggle suppressing the urge. [7:48] - Tics love attention but sometimes responding to a tic establishes a connection and can make it worse. [9:55] - A common question from parents is “Will my child have this tic forever?” Some will pass, but some may experience more chronic tics. [11:30] - We cannot underestimate the power of education and understanding for families and the child themselves. [13:06] - There are environmental factors that play a role in the waxing and waning of tics. [14:06] - The swearing tic is actually very rare contrary to popular belief. [15:05] - It is possible for tics to be a part of ADHD or OCD. [16:23] - Tics don't hurt the brain and because they aren't impairing, there is no need to intervene unless it is harmful or bothersome to the individual. [17:37] - Dr. Edwards describes Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). [19:34] - CBIT is a management strategy, not a cure. There is no real way to make a tic go away completely and some new tics might pop up. [21:25] - There are medications that are possibly needed for intervention, but they are less impactful on targeting tics and have some side effects. [23:07] - What are sudden onset explosive tics? [24:32] - Functional tics are a little different. It is thought that increased stress and screen time during COVID led to an increase. [25:56] - Dr. Edwards has found that CBIT does not help individuals with functional tics. [28:53] - People, especially kids, need to understand how their brain works. [30:54] - When kids understand their brains, they can advocate for themselves and be a part of the conversation. Don't underestimate the power of involving your child. [32:27] - Going through hard things builds resilience and challenges cannot be avoided. [35:31] - Dr. Edwards shares an analogy that helps parents realize that the journey they are on with their child is wonderful.   About Our Guest: Dr. Kim Edwards is a registered clinical and health psychologist in the Province of Ontario and the State of New York. Dr. Edwards specializes in the assessment and treatment of repetitive behavior disorders. She is one of only three Canadian Psychologists who can certify other health care professionals in Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT) – the behavioral treatment for tic disorders. After receiving her PhD from the University of Western Ontario, Dr. Edwards completed a 1-year clinical residency and a 2-year fellowship specializing in pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. While at SickKids, she co-developed and ran the hospital's first groups for youth with tics and Body Focused Repetitive Behavior disorders. After her fellowship, Dr. Edwards worked at McMaster Children's Hospital where she was a founding member of the pediatric chronic pain program and an assistant clinical professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences.   Connect with Dr. Kim Edwards: Email: kim.edwards@mindfithealth.ca  Phone: 647-646-3348   Links and Related Resources: Specialized MindFit Programs Tics and Tourette Syndrome   Trying to figure out next steps in supporting your child?  Book a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Karen Wilson - https://www.childnexus.com/consultation    Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.  

This podcast will discuss the CPS Practice Point "Evaluating and optimizing bone health in children with chronic health conditions." This podcast was developed by Dr. Nehal Shata, a Complex Care fellow at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, and Dr. Celia Rodd, who is the lead author of this statement and a Professor at the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba.

NeoChats - Series 7 | Episode 1: Common Questions Parents have about RSV ProphylaxisFiona Guy BSc., BScN, RNRSV Clinic Coordinator McMaster Children's HospitalHamilton, OntarioBiography: Fiona Guy is the RSV Clinic Coordinator at McMaster Children's Hospital and Senior Administrator for the RSV Data Management System at Mount Sinai Hospital.  She has a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario. Fiona's expertise is in Neonatal Nursing as she worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at both North York General Hospital and McMaster Children's Hospital for the first 11 years of her career. Fiona has been running the RSV Clinic since 2018 and has contributed to a scholarly paper, two roundtables for the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation and has presented on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia to RSV Clinic Coordinators across Ontario. This podcast is sponsored by AstraZeneca Canada

Dr. Vinita Dubey,  Associate Medical Officer of Health, brings her take on the low vaccination rate for children under 5. Reshmi and Deb speak with Dr. Jacqueline Wong, staff physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster Children's Hospital, about the shortage of children's medications. We take your calls on this ongoing shortage. Finally, its the crossover with Jim Richards. 

This Podcast will discuss an approach to gastrointestinal bleeding in children. The podcast was created by Clarelle Gonsalves, a third-year medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Herbert Brill, a pediatric gastroenterologist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto.

Alan chats with Kristine Tomczyk, nurse practitioner within the Children's Exercise and Nutrition Clinic at McMaster Children's Hospital, about how time change affects us physically.

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the President of the Independent Contractors and Business Association, Chris Gardner. They talk about why the province of B.C. was so completely under prepared for not only the atmospheric river, but also all the subsequent flooding or even wildfires over the summer. Next, Alex speaks with Dr, Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They talk about the approved vaccines for children even though NACI says it shouldn't be mandated, and that we shouldn't hold it against the children. Finally, Alex speaks with Mike Smitiuch, the founder of Smitiuch law, and the lawyer representing the family of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss why Toronto Police Service conducted a search warrant on Rodgers property, and ultimately shot and killed him. They also talk about Rodgers respect the world over as a gunsmith, why local police were not involved, and why no warrant was left for the Kotanko family. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A professional tennis player seems to have disappeared following her accusation of sexual assault by a former top official of the Chinese government. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be honouring the memory of Angelo Mosca who was not just an outstanding Ticat player, he was also a beast in the wrestling ring! Did we gain anything as a result of the Three Amigos summit? What's been happening at Hamilton mass vaccination clinics and what should we keep in mind going into the weekend? Health Canada has now approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children. Is it time to look into updating provinces' infrastructure to avoid getting into a similar situation to BC? Guests: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Greg Oliver, author, sports writer Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Michelle Baird, Public Health Services COVID-19 Operations Chief, City of Hamilton Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences Matti Siemiatycki, Professor of Geography & Planning and Interim Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're talking with Bruce Squires, President of McMaster Children's Hospital and Vice President, Women's and Children's Health at Hamilton Health Sciences. In this episode, we talk to Bruce about preventable harm and his approach to turning the corner on patient safety. Bruce says it's important to be explicit when talking about harm, sharing a realistic picture with clinical leads and teams. Like many leaders, Bruce is focused on health human resources. He speaks to the need to build immersive learning environments, where staff have the tools and support from leaders to identify opportunities and act on them. Bruce also speaks to the impact of COVID-19 on children and youth, describing it as disruptive and tragic. The measures imposed to keep our kids safe affected their physical, mental, and emotional health – effects that are most concerning for vulnerable children and youth. But Bruce is ultimately optimistic. In looking to the next chapter of children's health, he believes the dialogue should be driven by the voices of children, youth and families – they are our future. Quotables “If you're going to focus on safety as a healthcare priority, you have to name it and you truly have to prioritize that. You need to make it the core mandate.” – BS “I think wherever I've seen kind of breakthrough performance, it's where the organization has made that explicit commitment to improving safety performance… to driving to zero harm.” – BS “There's lots of things that you can do outside… but if you don't have at its core a frontline situation, a day-to-day at the worksite sense of an element of control over your own work, and an opportunity to improve, then it's not going to be healthy and it's not going to support learning.” “These kids and their importance in recovery needs to be prioritized.” – BS Mentioned in this Episode: McMaster Children's Hospital Hamilton Health Sciences Children's Healthcare Canada Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Canadian Medical Association Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) Ontario College of Family Physicians Mount Allison University   Access More Interviews with Healthcare Leaders at HIROC.com/podcast Follow us on Twitter, and listen on iTunes. Email us at Communications@HIROC.com.

Dr. Sheila Singh, a pediatric neurosurgeon at McMaster Children's Hospital talks about the enormous collateral damage of the pandemic. She's now seeing tumours as big as oranges and grapefruits, instead of ping pong balls. Dr. Singh blames it on telling people not to come to hospital, and relying too much on virtual health care -- all lessons for the future.

I had the pleasure of chatting with my Neuromuscular specialist Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky. He has an MD and PhD in cell biology and metabolism. Mark is an endowed chair at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in Neuromuscular Diseases and is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine.

Alan speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Pernica, Head of Infectious Diseases in the department of pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children's Hospital, about concerns with indoor sports - even for those fully vaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many parents, their first significant experience with disability comes when they find out their child has one. Shannon Reaume's story is different: both she and her son have the same medical condition, central congenital hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS). In this conversation, Shannon and Meagan talk about how Shannon's disability impacted her journey to motherhood, what it's like to share a diagnosis with your child and what the experience is teaching her about having compassion for her own parents. If you're considering how to be a disabled parent, wondering what your life will look like with your child's disability, or reflecting on what your parents taught you about living with a disability–there's something for you in this conversation. Shannon Reaume is a registered social worker and a family advisor on multiple committees and working groups for McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Critical Care Services Ontario, and the Provincial Council of Maternal and Child Health. She's also a Ph.D candidate at the School of Public Health Sciences in the University of Waterloo where she is a researcher at the ARCH Lab, which stands for Advancing Research in Children's Health. She was a recipient of the 2021 Holly Bartlett Memorial Award from the National Educational Association of Students with Disabilities. Shannon is passionate about helping children and families live healthy lives with disabilities. She lives with her husband and two children in Elora, Ontario. If you want to learn more about CCHS or donate to CCHS research, go to www.cchsnetwork.org. International CCHS Day is November 13. If you want to hear how Meagan first met Shannon, you can check out this article from July 2020 about homecare for medically fragile children in Ontario during the first few months of COVID-19 lockdowns: https://www.tvo.org/article/were-forgotten-families-call-on-the-government-to-enforce-home-care-rules. And if you feel the urge to look at cute teddy bears–and lots of accessories!–this is the company that Shannon's son got his teddy bear through: www.buildabear.com.

What is the moral purpose of education now and is it shifting? How useful are the foundations teachers provide young people?Dr. Jean Clinton is renowned internationally as an advocate for children's issues. She is a Clinical Professor in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play. Jean champions the development of a national, comprehensive child well-being strategy including a system of early learning and care for all young children and their families. She is equally committed to ensuring that children's and youths' needs and voices are heard and respected. Dr. Clinton has also authored her first book, Love Builds Brains which can be ordered online through Tall Pines Press, on Amazon and in book stores everywhere.She is on staff at McMaster Children's Hospital with cross appointments in Pediatrics and Family Medicine, and an Associate in the Department of Child Psychiatry at Sick Children's Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy, as well as a Zero to Three Academy Fellow since 2013. She has been a consultant to children and youth mental health programs, child welfare, and primary care for over 30 years. Dr. Clinton was appointed as an education advisor to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education 2014 - 2018.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Ontario government has announced that some high school students will be given take-home COVID-19 tests as part of a pilot project when classes resume in September. Officials said the project will be aimed at staff and students who are vaccinated, asymptomatic high-risk contacts due to an outbreak. The testing pilot project will launch the week of Sept. 7. — for eight weeks — ending on Oct. 29. It will focus on 13 of the 34 local public health units across the province. GUEST: Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences - A federal election is upon us. On Sept. 20, many Canadians will deliver their judgment on the government's handling of the pandemic, the economy, a global climate crisis and much else besides. And like every election since 1920, Elections Canada will be ready. Elections Canada is among our country's most trusted public institutions – and deservedly so. The trouble is, Elections Canada is no longer up to the job – or rather, after 100 years, it's time for its job to change. Canadian democracy is being challenged on multiple fronts. As the public-relations giant Edelman's annual Trust Barometer tells us, changes in our media landscape, especially the advent of social media, have led to an alarming rise in misinformation and distrust, and a corresponding decline in confidence in public institutions, including representative democracy. Ready the full article HERE. GUEST: Peter Macleod, Principal with MASS LBP - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is prepared to keep its military personnel in Afghanistan after an Aug. 31 American deadline. Trudeau made the announcement after meeting Tuesday in a virtual summit with fellow G7 leaders who were convening to discuss the crisis and the re-emergence of the Taliban as the country's rulers. Going into the meeting, Trudeau played his cards close to his chest on whether he wanted the G7 to push for an extension of the American military commitment to Afghanistan. But afterwards, as he was about to board a federal election campaign bus in Hamilton, he said Canada was prepared to stay longer, if possible, past the Aug. 31 deadline. GUEST: Wayne Petrozzi, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michelle Batthish, a pediatric rheumatologist at McMaster Children's Hospital, comes on our weekly podcast Take a Pain Check to engage in the very important topic of transition care. We discuss how teenagers at the stage of transition have so much going on in their lives and an app that was implemented in her hospital that has helped with transition. We end off by talking about the many initiatives Dr. Batthish is involved in and how important the patient voice is when it come to research.

The province has finally released its long-awaited back-to-school plan, and there is just over 4 weeks left until the new school year.  Alex talks with Dr. Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They examine the plan, and discuss its pros and its cons. They also talk about Dr. Kieran Moore's press conference, and how he believes that schools are not only safe but shouldn't have to close down again. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Omar Khan returns to the show to shed some light on comments from the WHO about mixing COVID-19 vaccines. Guest: Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator - Scott welcomed Dr. Martha Fulford to the show, to discuss unvaccinated children under the age of 12, and the concerns expressed by parents about the lack of guidelines for this demographic. Guest: Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences - Over 160 graves have been found on the site of a former residential school in British Columbia. Patti Doyle-Bedwell joined Scott for deeper discussion about the history of residential schools, the medical testing that took place at them, as well as how much of the story has yet to be given space to be told by Indigenous peoples in Canada and the U.S. Guest: Patti Doyle-Bedwell, Native Studies Instructor with Dalhousie University - Patios reopen and some restaurants are getting ready to welcome diners indoors. Are you ready to tip your servers appropriately? Poppy Riddle spoke with Scott about the changing practices of tipping, how much businesses and their employees rely on it, and what could or should change in the near future. Guest: Poppy Riddle, Research Associate with the Agri-Food Analytics Lab Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Physicians at McMaster Children’s Hospital are calling for the return to in-person learning in Ontario as soon as possible to avoid further negative impacts on kids’ health and well-being. Hospital officials say the number of children being admitted after a suicide attempt has tripled since this time last year, and referrals to the hospital’s eating disorders program have increased by 90 per cent since last spring. Dr. Jeffrey Pernica, head of pediatric infectious disease at the children’s hospital and associate professor at McMaster University, said the impact of kids being out of school goes beyond hospitalizations. “Nobody is talking about the number of kids who are not going to graduate high school, who are not going to get employment, who are going to have issues with eating disorders for the rest of their lives,” said Pernica. “Nobody is thinking about what this generation is going to be like in 20 years. GUEST: Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences - A detailed statistical analysis of nearly 200 countries and their experiences with and responses to COVID-19 found that Canada ranked poorly compared to other industrialized countries on testing and hospital beds, which were determined to be key in responding to COVID-19, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. Global Storm: The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Responses around the World is a new study that analyses the COVID-19 responses of nearly 200 countries around the world over the past year. “While no two countries tackled COVID-19 the same way, there are important lessons that Canada should learn going forward,” said Livio Di Matteo, an economics professor at Lakehead University, Fraser Institute senior fellow and study author. The study highlights factors that have been successful at reducing transmission of COVID-19 cases and lowering mortality rates based on a detailed statistical analysis of available data. GUEST: Livio Di Matteo, Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute - For more than 10 years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Canadian public health officials knew there were problems with how the country managed its emergency medical stockpile – but failed to act. In a new report issued Wednesday, Auditor General Karen Hogan said that failure to fix the problems ahead of time meant Canada was not as prepared as it could have been for the surge in demand for precious personal protective equipment last year. GUEST: Dr. Ann Collins, President of the Canadian Medical Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott welcomed Dr. Martha Fulford back to the show, to talk about vaccinating children against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but before they could talk, there was breaking news about Hamilton's light rail transit system, straight from the Prime Minister!  Guest: Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences - Larry DiIanni joined Scott to discuss the LRT news and what is means for Hamilton. Guest: Larry DiIanni, Former Mayor of Hamilton - Business Professor Marvin Ryder returned to the show, to explain what is happening with the Line 5 Pipeline. Of course, we had to get his input on the Prime Minister's big news for the GTA and Hamilton, Ontario. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - China's population growth is coming to a standstill. How did they wind up in this situation and how can they fix it? Guest: Charles Burton Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at Macdonald-Laurier Institute Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Health Canada says the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now safe to give to children ages 12 and up. Health Canada has authorized those 12 years of age and older to be given the same dose regimen as adults. The authorization was based on the results of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Phase 3 clinical trial involving 2,260 adolescents aged 12 to 15. Conducted in the United States, the trial found the vaccine to be 100 per cent effective in children aged 12 to 15, up from the 95 per cent efficacy shown after the second shot in the trials with older age groups. GUEST: Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences - Canada will have received 6.4 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June, a government official says. For the current quarter ending on June 30, the official said Canada can expect to see 1.6 million AstraZeneca doses through the U.N.-backed initiative known as the COVAX facility. Those doses are manufactured in South Korea and “finished” in a European location. Canada was supposed to receive another 1.5 million AstraZeneca doses made by the Serum Institute in India, but government officials say Canada will not be “pushing” for those Serum Institute exports as India’s COVID-19 crisis deepens. Strain is mounting on the Serum Institute, which in addition to being India’s main supplier is also a critical COVAX supplier, which more than 90 countries are depending on, and supplies Canada with its CoviShield vaccines.  Why is Canada still using COVAX? ALSO: The U.S. approves waiving intellectual property rules on COVID-19 vaccines GUEST: Dr. Jason Nickerson, Humanitarian Affairs Advisor for Doctors Without Borders - A new survey has found that many Canadians believe the culture surrounding hockey has issues concerning misogyny, racism and inclusion. The survey by the Angus Reid Institute revealed that hockey remains an integral part of Canada’s cultural fabric, with 62 per cent of respondents saying they have at least one connection to youth hockey — either they played it themselves in the past, are close with someone who currently plays, or are simply fans. The survey, however, did find concerns around hockey culture, with 64 per cent of respondents who coached or played youth hockey citing issues around players bullying kids outside of the rink. When asked about misogyny in the sport, 29 per cent of all respondents said it was a serious problem, while 23 per cent said it was a small problem. Among those with a connection to youth hockey, women were more likely than men to say the way young players treat women is a serious concern. Twenty-nine per cent of respondents said hockey has a problem with racism, while 21 per cent said it is a problem but a small one. GUEST: Sean Fitz Gerald, Senior National Writer with The Athletic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SERIES 4 | EPISODE 3: Wellness Debriefs in the NICU GUEST: Dr. Joanna HumphreysAssistant Professor and Pediatric Palliative Care PhysicianQuality of Life and Advanced Care Team in the Department of PediatricsMcMaster University & McMaster Children's HospitalHamilton, OntarioAssistant Professor and Pediatric Palliative Care Physician with the Quality of Life and Advanced Care Team in the Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University & McMaster Children's Hospital. After growing up in Canada, Dr. Humphreys studied at Oxford University in England where she completed her bachelor's in Physiological Sciences and Medical School. She completed her Pediatric residency, community Pediatrics fellowship and Palliative Care fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children, where she worked as a staff physician on the Palliative Care team before transitioning to McMaster. Her interests include physician wellness, advanced care planning and childhood grief. 

SERIES 4 | EPISODE 1: Neonatal Palliative Care - Treatment ApproachGUEST: Nikki Berza RN, MN-NP Program Student (NP-Peds in a few months!) This episode explores myths and misconceptions surrounding palliative care in the NICU, defining palliative and end-of-life care terms, and highlighting the importance language plays in difficult discussions surrounding the death of a neonate. Nikki discusses her personal experiences with end-of-life care in the NICU setting; focusing on empathy, compassion, and the importance of integrating palliative care into neonatology. Nikki Berza is a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at McMaster Children's Hospital and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) student at the University of Toronto. She had the privilege of completing her first NP placement with the Quality of Life and Advanced Care Team (QoLA Care) at McMaster Children's Hospital and has found a passion for palliative and end-of-life care, especially in her work and role in the NICU. She has accepted an NP position at the NICU following her masters education and is looking forward to integrating the philosophies learned through QoLA Care in advocating for infants and families at the end-of-life.   

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott brought Ian Lee onto the show, to dig into the details of the Ontario government's plans for paid sick days. Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University - Dr. Martha Fulford returned to the show, to answer questions about COVID-19, vaccines and passing on antibodies during pregnancy. Guest: Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences - Why are people turning against masks, safety meassures and science? Dr. Zhang joined the show to explain the psychology behind the increasing opposition. Dr. Karen Zhang, Clinical Psychologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre and an Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University - Remember when, every day, we had to hear something new about America and the U.S. president? It was not that long ago but things certainly have changed a bit since Joe Biden came into office. Scott welcomed Dr. Dodds to the show to talk about President Biden's first 100 days in office. Guest: Dr. Graham Dodds, Concordia University, Professor and Associate Chair Department of Political Science - The Federal Government says it only learned that Canada’s visa-application centre in Beijing is managed by Chinese police, in February. Scott spoke to Steven Chase, to find out what is known about this situation, and what it means. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan is joined by Bruce Squires, President of McMaster Children's Hospital, to discuss a news release from the Children's Health Coalition on whether we have failed our children during this pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast As Ontario enters the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton has reported 38 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The Chief Medical Officer for the City of Hamilton, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, joined the show to discuss how the city is handling the flattening of the second curve. Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton - Will we see a return to Food Hoarding as the second wave commences? Guest: Michael von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics with the University of Guelph - Are the federal liberals making moves to shut down debate on any pandemic income supports? Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated, columnist, and Washington Times contributor - Tonight marks the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. What can we expect from the pair of them? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News - How bad have surgery wait times become during the pandemic? How long will it take to alleviate that list? Guest: Bruce Squires, President, McMaster Children's Hospital.

On this exciting episode of Treebark, we put on our sunblock and definitely answer every question you could possibly have about Vitamin D.Julia and Dr. Tundak and joined by the inimitable Dr. Stephanie Atkinson. Dr. Atkinson is Professor and Nutrition Clinician-Scientist, Department of Pediatrics, Associate Member, Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, and Professional Staff in McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton. Her career-long research has focused on exploring the role of nutrition in optimizing growth, body composition and skeletal development in infants and children. We'd love for you to subscribe and follow Treehouse Medical online. If you have any questions feel free to connect with us at our email: treebark@treehousemedical.ca See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you heard of the Mac Mile? It's a new event being held by McMaster taking place on June 18th. It's a one mile race in support of the McMaster's Children's Hospital as well as the McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation. You can get more details here: MacMile.ca Guest: Glen Grunwald, Director of Athletics and Recreation, McMaster Marauders. Guest: Jennifer Laughton, VP Development, McMaster Children's Hospital. scottthompsonshow

The Hippocrates Health Center in Florida, where two aboriginal 11 year old girls, Makayla Sault being one, were taken for cancer treatment, is being sued by former employees who allege through their lawyer they were fired illegally because they voiced worry "ethical transgressions in regard to the medical treatment of patients at the facility" were taking place. The former employees include a medical doctor accuse the directors of HHI (Brian Clement and his wife Anna Gahns-Clement) of 'unlicenced practice of medicine by non-licenced professionals'. The Clements call themselves "doctor" but aren't licenced physicians. Canadian courts have twice decided the parents of the aboriginal children have the right to make the final decision concerning their cancer-care. In both cases McMaster Children's Hospital cancer specialists went to court to attempt to require the two children to be treated at McMaster, arguing their chances for a complete recovery were excellent. Vancouver lawyer Scott Taylor twice argued on air that the parents should not have been the final decision-makers with their children's lives at stake. On both occasions Taylor was almost unanimously opposed by callers. Now, with HHI under the spotlight and being sued by former employees for "ethical transgressions in regard to the treatment of patients" is it time to perhaps acknowledge Scott Taylor is correct? Guest: Scott Taylor. Vancouver lawyer. (underappeal.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.