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Pediatric medicine is always evolving. That’s why it’s important to stay up to date on the latest clinical breakthroughs. Whether you’re a provider, parent, or caregiver, That’s Pediatrics is your source for all things pediatric health and wellness. This biweekly podcast is hosted by the experts at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. In each episode, our hosts talk to leading health care professionals — physicians, researchers, hospital administrators, and more — about the pediatric topics that matter most to you.

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United States

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Pediatric medicine is always evolving. That’s why it’s important to stay up to date on the latest clinical breakthroughs. Whether you’re a provider, parent, or caregiver, That’s Pediatrics is your source for all things pediatric health and wellness. This biweekly podcast is hosted by the experts at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. In each episode, our hosts talk to leading health care professionals — physicians, researchers, hospital administrators, and more — about the pediatric topics that matter most to you.

Language:

English

Contact:

412-864-4078


Episodes
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The Intersection of Climate Change and Child Health with Dr. Gabriel Cisneros and Dr. Maya Ragavan

1/30/2024
Gabriel Cisneros, MD, medical director of UPMC Children’s Express Care – Lawrenceville and Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, pediatrician and researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss their work with Clinicians for Climate Action (C4CA ) and the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on pediatric patients.

Duration:00:26:16

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Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities with Tomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLM

1/9/2024
Tomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLM, director of the Health Law Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses transition planning for youth with disabilities and collaborations between legal services and hospitals that address social determinants that can affect health outcomes.

Duration:00:26:00

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Helping Children Cope with Chronic Pain with Dr. Angela Garcia

12/19/2023
Angela Garcia, MD, pediatric physiatrist in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses Children’s pediatric pain rehabilitation program and the team’s work to improve functioning in children with chronic pain.

Duration:00:25:03

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The Evolving Field of Cardiac Imaging in Pediatrics with Dr. Laura Olivieri

11/28/2023
Laura Olivieri, MD, director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, discusses how the field of cardiac imaging has changed, utilizing less invasive techniques that improve patient care, and what’s to come as the field continues to evolve.

Duration:00:25:42

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Implementing an Antiracist Curriculum for Pediatric Residents with Dr. Orquidia Torres

11/14/2023
Orquidia “Kiki” Torres, MD, MS, director of Medical Student and Resident Education and Fellowship Program director in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the development of an antiracist curriculum to educate trainees on the impact of racism, especially in healthcare and in Pittsburgh.

Duration:00:22:35

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The LEND Center and Family-Centered Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities with Dori Ortman

10/31/2023
Dori Ortman, family faculty member and the family and self-advocacy training director for LEND (Leadership Education in Neuro/Developmental Disabilities) Center of Pittsburgh, discusses the program and training leaders to support families in caring for children with disabilities.

Duration:00:31:10

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All About Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatrics with Dr. Jennifer Marin

10/17/2023
Jennifer Marin, MD, MSc, medical director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the many applications of POCUS in and beyond the emergency department.

Duration:00:21:22

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Making a Paws-itive Impact: How Pet Therapy Benefits Pediatric Hospital Patients and Staff with Angela Gordon, MSW

10/3/2023
Angela Gordon, MSW, Lead Coordinator in the Volunteer Services Department at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the Pet Friends Volunteer Program at the Hospital and how dogs can bring joy and comfort to patients, families, and staff in the hospital setting.

Duration:00:23:50

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Skipping the ED: How Some Pediatric Patients Benefit from Direct Hospital Admission from Primary Care with Dr. Sylvia Choi and Dr. Allison Fleischer

9/19/2023
Sylvia Choi, MD, FAAP, and Allison Fleischer, MD, both of the Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the innovative concept of direct admissions, where eligible pediatric patients skip the ED and head straight from their primary care physician's office to an inpatient bed.

Duration:00:26:09

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Leveraging Digital Health to Improve Pediatric Medicine with Dr. Ken Nischal

9/5/2023
Ken K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOphth, medical director for Digital Health at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the potential of digital health initiatives to transform the patient journey and improve access and care.

Duration:00:18:49

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Trafficking and Its Impact on Children with Dr. Michelle Clayton

8/22/2023
Michelle Clayton, MD, MPH, FAAP, chief of the Division of Child Advocacy at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the prevalence and different forms of human trafficking, how it can affect children, and resources that are available to survivors.

Duration:00:27:50

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Life After Weight Loss with Dr. Rubin | UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

8/21/2023
For many, losing a large amount of weight signifies an important health milestone. But post-weightloss, you may face a new set of challenges.

Duration:00:15:31

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How UPMC Children’s Foundation Connects Philanthropy and Mission to Advance Pediatric Health Care with Rachel Petrucelli

8/8/2023
Rachel Petrucelli, president of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, discusses the Foundation’s current fundraising initiatives and the importance of storytelling and connecting donors to the emotional impact of their support to inspire engagement and fuel the life-changing work of the hospital.

Duration:00:27:36

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Grief, Loss, and Dementia | UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

7/31/2023
Grief, Loss, and Dementia - A dementia diagnosis can be devastating to a family. Bereavement Counselor, Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW from Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, discusses ways both the patient and caregivers can cope with emotions during this difficult journey.

Duration:00:23:16

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Meet the Hosts: The Path to Principal Investigator and Clinical Educator with Dr. Amanda Poholek and Dr. Arvind Srinath

7/25/2023
In this special episode of That’s Pediatrics, get to know your hosts, Amanda Poholek, PhD, and Arvind Srinath, MD, MS and their journeys to careers in pediatric medicine.

Duration:00:42:07

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Community Partnership and Helping Children Thrive with Dr. Liz Miller

7/11/2023
Elizabeth “Liz” Miller, MD, PhD, chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the importance of centering community voices and the role of research in promoting health equity and child thriving.

Duration:00:30:16

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Preventing Injury and Keeping Kids Safe with Chris Vitale, RN, MSN

6/27/2023
Chris Vitale, RN, MSN, injury prevention manager for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the Safety Center at the Hospital helps prevent childhood injuries.

Duration:00:23:36

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Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Roundtable Discussion with Four Pediatric Psychologists

6/13/2023
Molly Carter, PsyD, Justin Kopec, PhD, NCSP, Alexis Rodgers, PhD, and Kenneth Tormey, PsyD, four psychologists from the Developmental Medicine Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discuss the diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Duration:00:21:27

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Relationship-Based Parenting Interventions for Healthier Outcomes with Dr. Katherine Guyon-Harris

5/30/2023
Katherine Guyon-Harris, PhD, physician-researcher and licensed clinical psychologist at UPMC Children’s Primary Care Center in Oakland, discusses her clinical and research work utilizing a strengths-based approach and relationship-based framework to support positive parent-child relationships.

Duration:00:28:15

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From the Lab to the OR: Improving Imaging for Pediatric Cancer Surgery with Dr. Marcus Malek

5/16/2023
Marcus Malek, MD, FACS, FAAP, director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses the technology gap in the operating room that inspired his research to improve cancer surgery imaging.

Duration:00:24:15