Pediatrics On Call
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.
Twitter:
@PedsOnCall
Language:
English
Website:
https://aap.org/podcast
Email:
ajohnsos@aap.org
Episodes
Hospital Pediatrics Research Roundup, Critical Elements for the Pediatric Periprocedural Anesthesia Environment – Ep. 282
2/24/2026
In this episode, Patrick Brady, MD, MSc, FAAP, editor-in-chief for Hospital Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Justin Long, MD, FAAP, about critical elements for the pediatric periprocedural anesthesia environment. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:29:02
Caring for Immigrant Families During ICE Raids: A Pediatrician's Role – Ep. 281
2/17/2026
In this bonus episode, Sural Shah, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the impact of immigration enforcement on children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask about how pediatricians can support families affected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) raids as well as the conditions of detention centers. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:21:40
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Peter Asante
2/10/2026
In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Peter Asante, MD, FAAP. Dr. Asante talks about his experience growing up in Rhode Island and Ghana, how music has shaped his life and his commitment to advocacy and adolescent health.
Duration:00:27:39
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Providing Medical Care for Parents During the Pediatric Visit – Ep. 279
2/3/2026
In this episode, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Steven Bondi, MD, JD, FAAP, about providing medical care for parents during the pediatric visit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:34:13
Understanding the AAP Vaccine Recommendations – Ep. 278
1/27/2026
In this bonus episode, Pia Pannaraj, MD, MPH, FAAP, breaks down the CDC's new vaccine recommendations. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask about how the changes differ from the AAP's recommendations and what the possible ramifications are for public health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:19:58
Digital Ecosystems for Children and Adolescents, Literacy and Developmental Screening of Preschool-Aged Children During Primary Care – Ep. 277
1/27/2026
In this episode, Tiffany Munzer, MD, FAAP, discusses the impact of digital ecosystems on children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sara Bode, MD, FAAP, about the comparison of literacy and developmental screening of preschool-aged children during primary care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:29:08
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Promoting Human Milk and Breastfeeding for the Very Low Birth Weight Infant – Ep. 276
1/20/2026
In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the January issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Meg Parker, MD, MPH, FAAP, about promoting human milk and breastfeeding for the very low birth weight infant. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:44:29
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Andrew Racine – Ep. 275
1/13/2026
In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview new AAP President Andrew Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP. Dr. Racine talks about his experience living in Tanzania, practicing medicine in the Bronx and his vision for the AAP in 2026. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:21:47
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Cora Breuner – Ep. 274
12/23/2025
In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Cora Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP. Dr. Breuner talks about how her time in the Navy inspired her to pursue a career as a pediatrician. She discusses her passions for Zumba, art and music, and how personal loss and a health crisis shaped her approach to care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:26:29
Financing of Home Health Care, Partnering With Caregivers in Bereavement Research – Ep. 273
12/16/2025
In this episode, Carolyn Foster, MD, FAAP, discusses the financing of pediatric home health care. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Emily Johnston, MD, and Sarah McCarthy, PhD, about partnering with caregivers in bereavement research. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:34:40
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Strategies for Vaccine Communication – Ep. 272
12/9/2025
In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the December issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, about effective strategies for communicating with families about vaccines. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:34:30
Updated Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines, The Use of Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Young People – Ep. 271
11/25/2025
In this episode, James Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the AAP's updated recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines in infants, children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, about the use of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder in young people. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:30:45
Interim Guidance on Leucovorin, 25th Anniversary of PediaLink® – Ep. 270
11/18/2025
In this episode Alice Kuo, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP, discusses the AAP's new interim guidance on Leucovorin. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Carney, MD, FAAP, about the 25th anniversary of PediaLink®. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:31:51
Toolkit to Support School Health Information Sharing, Discrepancies Between Parent and Child Reports of Social Media Use – Ep. 269
11/11/2025
In this episode Heidi Schumacher, MD, FAAP, discusses a new toolkit that simplifies the process of school health information sharing. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Shuan Chen, MD, FAAP, about discrepancies between parent and child reports of social media use among 8- to 12-year-olds. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:26:16
Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Role of Pediatric Psychiatric Units – Ep. 268
11/4/2025
In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the November issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Andrea Hadley, MD, FAAP, about the role of medical psychiatric units in supporting pediatric mental health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:26:13
Management of Food Allergies in Schools, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Ep. 267
10/28/2025
In this episode, Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP, discusses the management of food allergies in schools. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Gary Weiner, MD, FAAP, about the ninth edition of the neonatal resuscitation program. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:40:32
Home Health Care of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Complex Medical Needs, Medical Interpreters in Hospital Pediatrics – Ep. 266
10/21/2025
In this episode, Elaine Lin, MD, FAAP, discusses the home health care of children, adolescents and young adults with complex medical needs. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Patricia Buzelli, MSN, AGNP-C, and Monica Vinasco-Sandford, CHI, about the role of medical interpreters in hospital pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:29:21
2025 National Conference and Exhibition Recap – Ep. 265
10/14/2025
In this episode hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, provide an overview of the 2025 National Conference and Exhibition in Denver. They share highlights from their favorite plenaries and sessions on topics ranging from social media, the power of the arts in patient care, skincare trends, practice management and more. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:20:37
‘Unedited’ Podcast from the National Conference and Exhibition – Ep. 264
10/7/2025
In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a live recording in front of a studio audience at the National Conference and Exhibition in Denver, CO. They address the most pressing issues facing pediatricians during a turbulent time in public health.
Duration:00:52:23
Screening for Mental Health, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems, Emergency Services Responses to School-Based Medical Emergencies – Ep. 263
9/23/2025
In this episode, Carol Weitzman, MD, FAAP, discusses screening for mental health, emotional and behavioral problems. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Michael Harries, MD, MAT, MA, FAAP, about emergency services responses to school-based medical emergencies. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Duration:00:31:03