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Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast
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Exploring people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health.
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Ep. 206: The Hidden Mental Health Needs of Military-Connected Kids (Part 2 of 2)
4d ago00:34:00Tap to summarizeMilitary-connected children and teens face unique behavioral health challenges, from frequent moves and disruptions in care to parental deployments, long wait times and navigating health care systems that don't always move with them.In part two of this series, tied to the release of two policy papers from Nemours Children's Health and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, the conversation shifts to the clinicians and program leaders working to improve access to behavioral health care for military-connected youth. They explore the barriers families face when seeking mental health care for their children, the potential of telehealth and interstate licensure compacts to expand access, and why military-informed care, cross-sector collaboration and a whole-family approach are essential to improving outcomes.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring:Monica Barreto, PhD, Clinical Director, Primary Care Integrated Behavioral Health, Nemours Children's HealthJeanine Hoff, MSW, MAS, LCSW, Mental Health Provider, Pediatric Acute Telemental Health (PATH) Program, Nemours Children’s HealthJennifer Crockett, PhD, Director of Telehealth, Director of Behavioral Health Services for Military Families, The Kennedy-Krieger InstituteHost/Producer: Carol VassarResources Mentioned in This Series: Serving Military-Connected Children: Access to Care (PDF)Serving Military-Connected Children: Mental Health and Well-Being (PDF)Free, online course: Caring for Children and Teens in Military Caregiving FamiliesInitiatives at Nemours Children’s to support military-connected youth Military Child and Family CollaboratoryOne OpStar Behavioral Health ProvidersKennedy Krieger Behavioral Health Program for Military FamiliesMilitary-focused programs:FOCUS UCLA Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness Penn StateMilitary REACH Auburn UniversityHidden Helpers Coalition To inquire about joining the Hidden Helpers Coalition, email hiddenhelpers@elizabethdolefoundation.org Past Well Beyond Medicine episodes with related topics:Ep. 70: Hidden Helpers, Hidden No More (Part 1 of 2) Ep. 71: Hidden Helpers Heard (Part 2 of 2)Ep. 90: Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Part 1 of 2)Ep. 91: Forum - Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Part 2 of 2)Ep. 167: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (PATH) (Part 1 of 2)Ep. 168: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (PATH) (Part 2 of 2)General questions related to the content addressed during the podcast: NationalOffice@nemours.org Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 205: The Hidden Mental Health Needs of Military-Connected Kids (Part 1 of 2)
1w ago00:34:55Tap to summarizeMilitary-connected families are often praised for their resilience. But behind every deployment, relocation, and homecoming are children navigating constant change — and too often, gaps in the mental healthcare system meant to support them.In the first episode of this two-part series, we speak with policy leaders from Nemours Children's Health and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, along with military-connected parents and advocates, about the unique behavioral health challenges facing military-connected youth. From frequent moves and disrupted continuity of care to the stigma surrounding mental health, they discuss what's working, where the system falls short and the policy solutions that could help ensure every military-connected child has access to the care they need, wherever military life takes their family.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring:Daniella Gratale, MA, Associate Vice President, Federal Affairs, Nemours Children's HealthMeredith Beck, Vice President for Government Affairs and Community Engagement, Elizabeth Dole FoundationDuane Duke, MD, FACS, FAAP, Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves, Trauma Medical Director, Nemours Children’s HealthAllison Mejia, Child & Family Advocate, Military SpouseElizabeth (Liz) Rotenberry, Director, Caregiver Engagement, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Military SpouseHost/Producer: Carol VassarPLEASE NOTE: The comments and opinions of Dr. Duane Duke are his own and do not represent those of the U.S. Army Reserves. Resources Mentioned in This Series: Serving Military-Connected Children: Access to Care (PDF)Serving Military-Connected Children: Mental Health and Well-Being (PDF)Free, online course: Caring for Children and Teens in Military Caregiving FamiliesInitiatives at Nemours Children’s to support military-connected youth Military Child and Family CollaboratoryOne OpStar Behavioral Health ProvidersKennedy Krieger Behavioral Health Program for Military FamiliesMilitary-focused programs:FOCUS UCLA Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness Penn StateMilitary REACH Auburn UniversityHidden Helpers Coalition To inquire about joining the Hidden Helpers Coalition, email hiddenhelpers@elizabethdolefoundation.org Past Well Beyond Medicine episodes with related topics:Ep. 70: Hidden Helpers, Hidden No More (Part 1 of 2) Ep. 71: Hidden Helpers Heard (Part 2 of 2)Ep. 90: Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Part 1 of 2)Ep. 91: Forum - Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Part 2 of 2)Ep. 167: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (PATH) (Part 1 of 2)Ep. 168: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (PATH) (Part 2 of 2)General questions related to the content addressed during the podcast: NationalOffice@nemours.org Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 204: The Science of Calm: Designing Health Care Spaces for Healing
2w ago00:33:05Tap to summarizeWhat if the space around you could help you heal? We explore the thoughtful design behind the new Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health at Nemours Children's Health, where every detail was intentionally created to support families facing high-risk pregnancies. Learn how evidence-based health care design brings together architecture, clinical care and emotional wellbeing to reduce stress, improve outcomes for mothers and babies and create an environment where healing begins the moment families walk through the door.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Laura Morris, CHID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, Lean Green Belt, Design Principal, Perkins&WillErin O'Hara, BSN, RNC-OB, Director, Institute for Maternal-Fetal Health, Nemours Children's HealthHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 203: Protecting Teens from Digital Dating Violence
3w ago00:25:47Tap to summarizeTeen relationships have changed dramatically in the digital age. Today, connections often develop through social media, text messages, video chats and location-sharing apps, creating new opportunities for communication – but also new risks for coercion, control and abuse.Dianne M. Alvarez, DO, Researcher and Resident Physician, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Emily Egbert, MAT, MPH, ScM, Researcher, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, explore the growing issue of teen digital dating violence, how common it is and what parents, clinicians, educators and communities can do to help young people recognize unhealthy behaviors and build safe, healthy relationships.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Dianne M. Alvarez, DO, Researcher and Resident Physician, Nationwide Children's HospitalEmily Egbert, MAT, MPH, ScM, Researcher, University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 202: The Evolving Nicotine Crisis Among Teens
4w ago00:25:49Tap to summarizeJust when it seemed decades of progress in reducing youth tobacco use were making a lasting impact, a new generation of nicotine products has emerged — more potent, more discreet and, in many cases, more addictive than ever before.Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National Hospital, discusses the resurgence of youth nicotine use, the growing popularity of flavored vapes and nicotine pouches, and why these products are raising concerns among pediatricians and public health experts.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, SFHM, FAAP, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Children's National HospitalHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 201: Medicaid’s Role in Children’s Health and Well-Being
Jun 2900:27:58Tap to summarizeMedicaid covers nearly half of America’s children, but its impact goes far beyond doctor’s visits and hospital stays. James Perrin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Founder of the MGH Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy, explains why Medicaid is one of the nation’s most important investments in children, what’s at stake in current policy debates and how a health care system designed to support health — not just treat illness — could improve outcomes for generations to come.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: James Perrin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital and Harvard Medical SchoolHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 200: Maternal-Fetal Health: Advancing Care Before and After Delivery
Jun 2200:25:34Tap to summarizeA child's health journey doesn't begin at birth — it begins much earlier.In the first part of our two-part Maternal Fetal Health series, Julie S. Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, Executive Director, Institute for Maternal Fetal Health, Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation, Nemours Children’s Health, explores how care before birth can shape lifelong health outcomes.She shares why a children's hospital is investing in care for mothers, babies and families together, and how advances in prenatal diagnosis, fetal intervention, genetic testing, and coordinated family support are transforming the future of pediatric care. Discover how maternal-fetal health is redefining when and where whole child health begins.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Julie S. Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, FACOG, FACMGG, Executive Director, Institute for Maternal Fetal Health, Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation, Nemours Children’s HealthHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 199: Narrative Medicine: The Pediatrician’s Voice in the World
Jun 1800:21:51Tap to summarizeWhat happens when pediatricians bring their expertise beyond scientific journals and into the public conversation? Weijen W. Chang, MD, FAAP, SFHM, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health, explores how writing can be a powerful tool for advocacy in children’s health. From op-eds and essays to newsletters and personal storytelling, he discusses how clinicians can use their voices to elevate important issues, influence policy and connect with audiences beyond the clinical setting.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Weijen W. Chang, MD, FAAP, SFHM, Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Nemours Children’s HealthHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 198: Narrative Medicine: Stories That Shape Care
Jun 1500:31:33Tap to summarizeNarrative medicine invites clinicians into a simple yet profound practice: listening differently. Kristen Copeland, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Nimisha Bajaj, MD, Palliative Care Specialist, Children’s National Hospital, and Anoushka Sinha, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, explore how storytelling, reflective writing, close listening and the humanities can deepen understanding of children and families navigating illness, trauma, grief and uncertainty. Grounded in the pioneering work of Dr. Rita Charon and the narrative medicine program at Columbia University, the conversation highlights how these practices can strengthen trust, cultivate empathy and bring greater humanity into pediatric care.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Kristen Copeland, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Medical CenterNimisha Bajaj, MD, Palliative Care Specialist, Children’s National HospitalAnoushka Sinha, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, UCSF Benioff Children’s HospitalsHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
Transcribe →Ep. 197: Mark Del Monte on the Future of Children’s Health, Advocacy and Hope
Jun 800:22:56Tap to summarizeChildren’s health in America is at a critical crossroads. From Medicaid uncertainty and workforce shortages and burnout to rising mental health needs, misinformation and the growing impact of social media and AI, pediatric care is facing unprecedented pressure. Mark Del Monte, JD, CEO, Executive Vice President, American Academy of Pediatrics, explores the current state of pediatrics, why advocacy is central to the practice of medicine for children, and what continues to give him hope for the future of children’s health.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Mark Del Monte, JD, CEO, Executive Vice President, American Academy of PediatricsHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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