Ep. 103: Kids & Guns: A Conversation on Firearm Safety
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by Nemours Children's Health
4d ago
In September 2024, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions released its annual report analyzing 2022 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data on firearm deaths in the U.S. The report highlights a 106% increase in firearm deaths among children ages 1 to 17 since 2013. Since 2020, firearms have been the leading cause of death for children and teens nationwide. On this episode of Well Beyond Medicine, we explore firearm safety with two of the nation’s leading researchers on the topic. Guests: Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, Assistant Professor, West Virginia University Lois K. Lee, MD ..read more
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Ep. 102: care.ai and the Smart Hospital
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by Nemours Children's Health
1w ago
Health care transformation is starting to move from the realm of concept to reality. One example is a platform called care.ai, which brings together virtual care and artificial intelligence to create “smart hospitals” and “smart care teams.” It's already in action at such luminary health care providers as Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville and Henry Ford Health in Detroit — and coming soon to Nemours Children’s Health.  care.ai President Bruce Brandes and Nemours Children’s Chief Nursing Executive Jane Mericle stepped up to the podcast mics during the 2024 American Academy ..read more
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Ep. 100: Healthy Eating Made Simple: The USDA’s MyPlate Blueprint
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by Nemours Children's Health
3w ago
We're celebrating our 100th Episode of Well Beyond Medicine — and we're pleased to feature special guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to share more about their MyPlate resource and other efforts to support access to healthy and nutritious foods. Most parents and caregivers put a lot of thought into how their children are fed and fueled, especially as they head off to school each day. Yet feeding their children can be a challenge for those unsure of what foods best support their children’s healthy development or who struggle to consistently access healthy, safe, affordable fo ..read more
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Ep. 59: Understanding Heart Disease Associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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by Nemours Children's Health
3w ago
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy. According to Nemours KidsHealth.org, it affects boys more often than girls. According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, heart and respiratory muscle problems emerge in the teen years and can lead to serious complications. In terms of the heart, the issue at hand is cardiomyopathy. Dr. Takeshi Tsuda is a pediatric cardiologist at Nemours Children’s Health who studies cardiomyopathy in boys with Duchenne. He joins this episode to talk about the unique qualities of cardiomyopathy in young teenagers with Du ..read more
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Ep. 46: Tiny Innovations, Big Impact
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by Nemours Children's Health
3w ago
It's a pediatric health care innovation episode of Well Beyond Medicine covering two new tools applicable to improving the health and health care experience of the smallest of babies. SEGMENT 1: It was a casual exchange between two colleagues that proved to be the point of conception for an infant positioning cradle, dubbed SmolTap, a simple medical device designed to safely, comfortably and easily hold an infant who is undergoing a spinal tap. SEGMENT 2:  We'll talk about the smart baby bottle that is helping feed and measure outcomes for premature babies still in the NICU, where feedi ..read more
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Ep. 99: Ballots & Wellness: Talking Civic Health with Aliya Bhatia of Vot-ER
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by Nemours Children's Health
1M ago
The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all recognize voting as a social determinant of health. In a year when more than 60 nations have or will hold elections (including the United States), the Well Beyond Medicine podcast examines the concepts of civic engagement and voting as ways to improve health. On this episode, we’re joined by Aliya Bhatia, Executive Director of Vot-ER, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to integrate civic engagement into health care. Register to vote Guest: Aliya Bhatia, Exec ..read more
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Ep. 98: Breaking Barriers: The Power of Workforce Diversity in Health Care
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by Nemours Children's Health
1M ago
Diversity in health care is more than just a buzzword — it is essential for delivering culturally competent care, addressing health disparities, and creating an inclusive environment for patients, families and providers. For the Latino/Hispanic community, which constitutes a significant and growing portion of the U.S. population, having health care providers who understand their cultural context can lead to better patient outcomes. Building a workforce pipeline for Latino and Hispanic individuals is essential to serve this population and to create an inclusive health care environment. Joining ..read more
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Ep. 97: From Crew to Career: Transforming Lives with McDonald's Archways to Opportunity
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by Nemours Children's Health
1M ago
McDonald’s is more than just the home of burgers, fries and shakes. It's a place where employees can learn valuable basic customer service skills and gain needed entry-level managerial experience. One in 8 Americans has worked at a McDonald's at some point in their lives, gaining these life-changing skills firsthand. In addition to on-the-job experiences where McDonald's provides chances to learn these skills — a program called Archways to Opportunity® offers employees and their family members the chance to learn English, access tuition assistance for college, and earn high school diplomas thr ..read more
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Ep. 96: Fighting for the Future: Childhood Cancer Awareness with the Phillies
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by Nemours Children's Health
1M ago
This week’s episode features two compelling stories of strength and perseverance in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In our first segment, we remember Corey Phelan. At 19, Corey achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a professional baseball player, signing with the Phillies organization. His dream, though, and his life were cut short by pediatric cancer just after his 20th birthday in 2022. His legacy, however, lives through his family’s foundation, Corey’s Promise, which helps other families offset the financial burdens they endure during their child's cancer diagnosis.  In ou ..read more
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Ep. 95: Shining a Light: Childhood Cancer Awareness with the Phillies
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by Nemours Children's Health
1M ago
On a single night each September, Major League Baseball holds Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at games nationwide. This major initiative focuses on both educating the public about childhood cancer and providing respite for cancer patients, survivors, and their families.  Join us as we visit Citizens Bank Park - home of the Philadelphia Phillies - for the 2024 edition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Night and hear about one family's ongoing battle against childhood cancer. We'll also talk with a representative of the Phillies organization about the history and purpose of this effort and th ..read more
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