Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

Nov 18 2024 113 ep. 25 mins

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Ep. 106: The Magic of Collaboration featuring UCF & Nemours Children's Health

Nov 18 2024 21 mins

Orlando, "The City Beautiful," is emerging as a global center for medical care, innovation and research. A new partnership between Nemours Children’s Health and the University of Central Florida (UCF) — highlighted by the launch of the Nemours/UCF Department of Pediatrics — aims to train future pediatricians and drive advancements in pediatric health research.Guests:Debra Ger

Ep. 105: ChatGPT MD: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Pearl

Nov 11 2024 32 mins

Dr. Robert Pearl, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group and a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses his latest book, ChatGPT, MD. He shares how generative AI could transform health care by empowering patients and clinicians through real-time data analysis and insights. These AI tools could significantly improve chronic disease management, helping to re

Ep. 104: More Than Words: Understanding & Stopping Bullying

Nov 04 2024 28 mins

Bullying is more than “I know it when I see it” behavior. According to stopbullying.gov, bullying is distinguished by certain specific elements: it is repetitive, aggressive, threatening behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. From name-calling and teasing to hitting and spitting and beyond, the negative effects of bullying on our youth are well-documented.

Ep. 103: Kids & Guns: A Conversation on Firearm Safety

Oct 28 2024 24 mins

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 episod

Ep. 102: care.ai and the Smart Hospital

Oct 21 2024 26 mins

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 Heal

Ep. 101: Truth or Trend: Tackling Medical Misinformation on Social Media with Dr. David Stukus

Oct 14 2024 24 mins

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60% of Americans use the internet for health information. A GoodRx survey indicates that more than 70% of those people have been exposed to medical or health-related misinformation, with social media cited as the most common source.Nationwide Children’s pediatric allergist David R. Stukus, MD, FAAP, believe

Ep. 100: Healthy Eating Made Simple: The USDA’s MyPlate Blueprint

Oct 07 2024 25 mins

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 o

Ep. 99: Ballots & Wellness: Talking Civic Health with Aliya Bhatia of Vot-ER

Sep 30 2024 27 mins

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 healt

Ep. 98: Breaking Barriers: The Power of Workforce Diversity in Health Care

Sep 23 2024 31 mins

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

Ep. 97: From Crew to Career: Transforming Lives with McDonald's Archways to Opportunity

Sep 16 2024 32 mins

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