Kids Health Cast

Jan 20 2025 117 ep. 6

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Every parent wants what’s best for their children – but in the age of the internet, it can be difficult to navigate what is actually fact-based or pure speculation. Cut through the noise with Kids Health Cast featuring Weill Cornell Medicine’s expert physicians and researchers discussing a wide range of health topics, providing information on the latest medical science. Finally, a podcast to help you make informed choices for your family’s health and wellness, Listen below.

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Vulvar Care For Children and Adolescents

Dr. Aimee Morrison highlights the importance of vulvar care for children and adolescents. She discusses the signs, symptoms, and normal changes associated with vaginal health through the life stages. She provides parents with guidance and reassurance to their daughters when it comes to this sensitive health topic. From basic hygiene tips to recognizing concerning changes, this is a

Strep Throat

Dr. Brittany Sakhno gives an overview of what parents should know about identifying strep throat in their children. She reviews the common symptoms and complications related to streptococcal pharyngitis. She compares the distinguishing characteristics of the the bacterial infection versus other viral infections. She also provides important tips for parents on how to manage their ki

Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program

Dr. Corinne Catarozoli highlights the Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program (PMHIP) at Weill Cornell Medicine. PMHIP integrates behavioral and mental health care into medical settings to improve the health and well-being of our patients and families. The program helps to promote early identification of behavioral health concerns, increase access to mental health services, and

Adolescent Mental Health: Risk and Resilience During Teenage Development

This special episode comes from On the Mind, the official podcast from the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry. To further our understanding of youth mental health, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher is joined by Dr. Francis Lee, who describes his groundbreaking research on the neurobiology of adolescent development. They discuss the processes underlying adolescent brain developm

Fetal Care Center

Drs. Jessica Scholl and Ericalyn Kasdorf give an overview of the services offered at the Fetal Care Center. They discuss the multidisciplinary coordinated care approach to high-risk complex pregnancies. The center also features an onsite level 4 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), offering services for newborns in need of specialized care and staffed by highly trained neonatologis

Motor Skills in Child Development

Michelle Mikhno, M.D. discusses developmental milestones for motor skills in children. She defines fine and gross motor skills and the age-appropriate milestones that parents should expect as their kids grow. While each child is different, there are general guidelines that she highlights which parents and pediatricians will follow to ensure healthy growth in children. She covers fr

Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV)

Christine Salvatore M.D. discusses what parents should know about the new universal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). She discusses what parents should know about CMV in newborns. While there is no CMV vaccine currently available to prevent congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), she discusses the universal screening every baby for cCMV that's taking place in the country,

National Infant Immunization Week

Dr. Sean Cullen discusses what parents should know about vaccination guidance for young children during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). He gives an overview of the history of vaccine development and advocates for their safety and efficacy. He addresses common issues around hesitancy and misinformation, including dispelling links of vaccines to causes of autism. He also sh

Overview of Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Sallie Permar gives an overview of the specialties and services for families within the Department of Pediatrics. She shares how the department is committed to providing exceptional family-centered care and support for patients, cutting-edge research in child health, and educating the next generation of pediatricians and physician-scientists. She gives an overview of the twelve

Keeping Your Child's Heart Healthy

Dr. Amanda Lin discusses what parents should know about keeping their child's heart healthy. She gives guidance around nutrition and exercise that the whole family can use to prevent cardiovascular diseases. She reviews the importance of overall health, including ways of managing obesity, addressing family history of heart conditions, and tips for moderation. She also goes over car